The songs are wonderful, from the upbeat "I Got Rhythm," fit for an Act One curtain closer, to the languorous "Bidin' My Time," eased out by the lazy, thumbs-in-belts cowboys. There are characterizing solos, such as Bobby's "They Can't Take That Away From Me" and Polly's "But Not For Me." We get "Nice Work If You Can Get It" done as a production number, and the obscure "Slap That Bass" done with the men strumming the women, who are stretching ropes taut between their feet and hands, like contrabasses.
Costume designer Brad Musgrove needs to be singled out for his lavish work, which plunges us into the time period as well as the songs. Those furs mentioned above trim an elaborate cape-coat. In the second half, to pull us back into Manhattan sophistication, a runway's worth of elegant black-and-white fashions sets the stage.
Crazy for You is inspired madness, indeed.
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