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David Elder to Star in Stages’ St Louis Crazy For You

David Elder and Julie Tolivar
in Crazy For You
(©  Bill Stover)
David Elder and Julie Tolivar
in Crazy For You
(© Bill Stover)

Broadway veteran David Elder will play Bobby Child in the Stages St. Louis production of the musical Crazy For You, September 7-October 7. The show has a book by Ken Ludwig and a score by George and Ira Gershwin. The production is directed by Michael Hamilton, with choreography by Gayle Holsman and Dana Lewis, based on the original choreography by Susan Stroman.

The cast will also feature Julie Tolivar as Polly Baker, Steve Isom as Lank Hawkins, Kari Ely as Irene Roth, and Jeffrey C. Wolf as Bela Zangler, along with Melinda Cowan, Molly Mahoney, Lois Enders, Gia Valenti, Erica Sweany, Nikol Wolf, Ellen Isom, Lisa M. Ramey, Zoe Vonder Haar, Nic Thompson, Shaver Tillitt, Drew Humphrey, Ben Nordstrom, Drew Nellessen, Vernon Goodman, Rob Reynolds, Scott Seay, Whit Reichert, John Flack, and Michele Burdette Elmore.

The creative team also includes musical director Al Fischer, scenic designer Mark Halpin, costume designer Lou Bird, lighting designer Matthew McCarthy, and orchestral designer Stuart M. Elmore.

Elder received a Kevin Kline Award nomination for his performance as the Emcee in the Stages’ production of Cabaret. His Broadway credits include 42nd Street, Kiss Me Kate, Titanic, Once Upon A Mattress, Damn Yankees, Beauty and the Beast, and Guys and Dolls.

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Closed: October 7, 2007