Girl Crazy: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Girl Crazy follows the story of Danny Churchill, who has been sent out west to take care of his family’s ranch and reform his carefree ways. Upon arriving, he meets Molly Gray, the local postmistress, who ends up capturing his heart. Girl Crazy takes the audience on a romp through love and laughter while celebrating small town life and the beauty of romance.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Jazz Age (1930)
Cast Size: 20+
Genre: Comedy / Romance / Western
Setting: 1930s / Mexico, USA (Arizona)
Creative Team
Music: George Gershwin
Lyrics: Ira Gershwin
Book: Guy Bolton, John McGowan
Cast Albums
Licensing
Girl Crazy is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
UK Licensing
USA/Canada Licensing
Resources
Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝
Tags
1930s, Comedic, Original, Popular, Romantic, Two-Word, Western
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Last Reviewed: March 9, 2026
