Bobby Child is a fictional character from the musical Crazy for You, which features music by George Gershwin and lyrics by Ira Gershwin. He is a wealthy young man who dreams of becoming a dancer and is often caught between his family's expectations and his passion for performing. In the story, Bobby travels to a small town in Nevada to foreclose on a theater but instead falls in love with the local girl, Polly Baker. His journey explores themes of love, ambition, and the pursuit of dreams, ultimately leading him to embrace his true desires.