Yesterday I had the absolute pleasure of watching the Hessle Theatre Company’s open rehearsal of their forthcoming production of Crazy For You which will be at Hull New Theatre from 19th to 23rd March 2024.
I watched a full run through with rehearsal props, no costumes, make up, wigs, a set or the 16-piece orchestra that will be in the show and frankly I was blown away by the talent that was in the show. It was funny, the singing was off the scale and the acting and dancing were so good. And the casts timing…wow. I can’t believe they still have 2 more weeks of rehearsals!
Crazy For You is a brand-new take on the George Gershwin musical called ‘Girl Crazy’ and most recently, in 2023, it had a 30-week run in London’s West End starring Charlie Stemp. I hadn’t realised how many of the songs I actually knew. They included “Embraceable You”, “Someone to Watch Over Me”, “I Got Rhythm” and many more.
Hessle Theatre company have been performing at Hull New Theatre since 1958 bringing many premier musicals to the stage and Crazy for You will be their 101st production. Since their formation, in 1922, many of their members have gone on to careers in film, theatre and television and all this being done as not for profit organisation with charitable status.
If the full show is half as good as this open rehearsal the New Theatre audience is in for an absolute treat. This is definitely a show not to be missed