News Release
March 2003
PCPA THEATERFEST presents Crazy for You
PCPA Theaterfest, the professional resident theatre company of the
Central Coast since 1964, presents the Tony-winning musical and
dance extravaganza Crazy For You with music and lyrics by George
and Ira Gershwin, book by Ken Ludwig, co-conception by Ken Ludwig
and Mike Ockrent. Crazy for You will play in the Marian Theatre
April 17 – May 18 and then open the summer season in Solvang from
June 13 through July 20. If you loved 42nd Street, this show is
right up your alley!
Loosely adapted from the 1930 hit Girl Crazy by George and Ira
Gershwin, Crazy For You debuted on Broadway in 1992 and ran for
four years, collecting 3 Tony Awards in addition to Drama Desk
Awards and Outer Critics Circle Awards. Show tunes include “I Got
Rhythm,” “They Can’t Take That Away From Me” and “Embraceable You”
as well as many other Gershwin favorites.
Crazy For You is an upbeat musical that harkens back to “the good old
days” of Broadway. Follow stage-struck Bobby Child who will do
anything for a chance to appear in the footlights. His journey out
west gives him his big break to save a theatre from bankruptcy and
win the local girl. This irresistible tuner includes romance, mistaken
identities and show-stopping musical/dance numbers. Who could ask
for anything more?
The original Broadway production featured PCPA alumnus Harry Groener as
the stage-struck Bobby Child. Groener was nominated for a Tony for his
performance. PCPA’s production features Michael Gruber* as Bobby Child,
whose Broadway credits include A Chorus Line, Cats, and Miss Saigon,
and Melinda Ann Parrett as Polly Baker, PCPA alumna whose professional
credits include Goodspeed Opera House and Geva Theatre. PCPA credits include
42nd Street, Rope and Anything Goes.
The cast also includes Jack Greenman* as Everett Baker, Ryan Jensen as
Lank Hawkins, David Studwell* as Bela Zengler, Kathleen Mary Mulligan* as
Irene Worth and Gillian Chadsey as Patricia Fodor. It’s directed and
choreographed by Eric Hoit (Hello, Dolly!), co-choreographer is Vivian
Rachelle, Musical Director is Kevin Robison, Scenic Designer is Dave
Nofsinger, Costume Designer is Judith A. Ryerson and Lighting Designer
is Angeline Summers-Marvel, Sound Designer is Brieanna Varney and Stage
Manager is Suzanne Tyler*.
*=Member, Actors’ Equity Association
For the best seats, subscription tickets for the 2002-2003 Season can be
ordered online at www.pcpa.org and by phone at (805) 922-8313.
Subscription Options
5-6 play series $12.50 - $15.75
Passport – good for six admissions to any show during the season.
$85.50 for adults
$60.00 for children
Subscribers receive savings up to 40%, re-play rates (5-6 play series
only), exclusive ticket exchange.
9-play subscribers receive the above plus the option of a deferred
payment plan, discounts to local restaurants, retail shops and cultural
venues, a special design presentation and reception, and one free
voucher to introduce a friend to PCPA.
For tickets and information call the PCPA box office at (805) 922-8313
The Box office is open Wednesday – Sunday, 1-7pm and until evening show
times. Closed Monday and Tuesday
For groups of 14 or more, contact Group Services at 1-800-PCPA-123.
Subscriber Groups – Attend two shows for further savings.
Single Ticket Prices
Santa Maria $13.00 - $20.00 for adults.
Solvang $18.50 - $23.00 for adults.
Discounts for students, seniors, and children.
Marian Theatre Performance Times:
2pm Wed, Sat, Sun
and select Thursdays for Crazy for You
8pm Preview Thur, Fri, Sat
7pm Thur after Preview Thur
Severson Theatre Performance Times:
2pm Wed, Sat. Sun
8pm Thur, Fri, Sat
Solvang Festival Theatre Performance Times:
8:30 Wed – Sun June 13 through August 10
8pm Wed – Sun August 15 through October 12
The Marian and Severson Theatres are located at 800 South College,
Santa Maria, CA 93454.
The Solvang Festival Theatre is located at 420 2nd Street,
Solvang, CA