Santagata, Millhollen, Gonzales, Mosher and Sample Set for Engeman Crazy for You

By Adam Hetrick
15 Jun 2009

Eric Santagata
Eric Santagata

Eric Santagata and Pilar Millhollen have been announced to star in the Engeman Theater production of the Tony-winning Gershwin musical Crazy for You.

Alan Souza directs the musical that has the original Susan Stroman choreography recreated by Vic DiMonda and musical direction by Donny Jones. Crazy for You runs June 25-Aug. 16. It opens June 27.

Santagata (Happiness) will portray Bobby Child opposite Millhollen (A Chorus Line) as Polly Baker. Principal cast members also include Brian Gonzales (Bela Zangler), Erin Mosher (Irene) and Michael Sample (Lank).

The Crazy for You ensemble features John Cormier, Laurie DiFilippo, Rebecca Fale-Chiu, Brody Hessin, David Houston, Danielle Kelsey, Amanda Kloots-Larsen, Beau Landry, Chris LeBeau, Erika Odegard, Jessica Pierson, Nicky Romaniello, Richard Rowan, Joan St. Onge and Shaver Tillit.

Designing the production are Michael Bottari and Ronald Case (set and costume design), Martin E. Vreeland (lighting design) and Katherine Miller (sound design).

Crazy for You features a book by Ken Ludwig and a score culled from the numerous popular hits of the George and Ira Gershwin catalog. The original 1992 Broadway production, which ushered in Susan Stroman in her Broadway debut as a show-stopping choreographer, won three Tony Awards for Best Choreography, Best Costume Design and Best Musical. Songs featured include "Someone to Watch Over Me," "Embraceable You," "I Got Rhythm," "They Can't Take That Away From Me," "But Not For Me" and the title song.

For tickets and more information phone (631) 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. The Engeman Theater is located at 250 Main Street in Northport, Long Island.