Guys and Dolls 1950 - Articles Page 4

Opened: November 24, 1950

Guys and Dolls - 1950 - Broadway History , Info & More

Erlanger Theatre
N 21st St. & Market St. Philadelphia, PA

Based on a story ("The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown") and characters by Damon Runyon

Bustling with gamblers, gangsters, and sassy showgirls, GUYS AND DOLLS celebrates Broadway's golden era with one of the greatest scores ever written for a musical by the legendary Frank Loesser, a masterfully witty book and lyrics by Joe Swerling and comedy legend Abe Burrows, and the glorious Damon Runyon's comic book world of 1940s Times Square New York City.



GUYS AND DOLLS originally conquered Broadway in 1951 as the winner of 5 Tony Awards including Best Musical and again in 1992 with 4 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical. The New York Times calls it "The show that defines Broadway dazzle!" A movie version ofGUYS AND DOLLS was released in 1953 starring Marlon Brando and Frank Sinatra.

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ANOTHER ROLL OF THE DICE Extends At North Coast Rep
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 12, 2019


North Coast Repertory Theatre has extended through August 11th its highly successful World Premiere of ANOTHER ROLL OF THE DICE, a rollicking musical with book by Mark Saltzman, reuniting the talents of songwriter Frank Loesser and author Damon Runyon, creators of the legendary Guys and Dolls. In Dice, three classic Runyon stories are intertwined with hits from the Loesser songbook, including "Heart and Soul," "I Hear Music," "Two Sleepy People," and "Let's Get Lost," performed by iconic Damon Runyon gangland characters.

BWW Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at the Guthrie
by Karen Bovard - Jul 2, 2019


With a youthful, multi-racial cast of 30, the Guthrie's current production of GUYS AND DOLLS bolsters its reputation as a theater that can mount classics with flair, fidelity, and design excellence. The lyrics crackle, as ever, the singing soars, the casting features multiple body types and skin tones, and the design pops.

Photo Flash: First Look at Gary Tushaw and Anna O'Byrne in AMOUR
by Julie Musbach - May 7, 2019


Get a first look below at the UK professional premiere of Amour, a musical fantasy about daring to dream and the power of self belief, with music by multi award-winning Michel Legrand with English lyrics by Jeremy Sams

Casting Announced For Stages St. Louis' 2019 Season
by Julie Musbach - Apr 25, 2019


STAGES St. Louis is thrilled to announce casting for its 33rd Season: THE BOY FROM OZ, GREASE, MAN OF LA MANCHA, and its Emerson Family Theatre Series production of Disney's 101 DALMATIANS. 'The tagline at STAGES is 'Experience The Story' and our 2019 Season stays true to these words offering something special for everyone,' expresses Associate Producer Andrew Kuhlman.

Wake Up With BWW 4/11: THE LION KING Trailer, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2019


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Power through the end of your week by catching up on the latest Broadway news!

Busy Phillpps, Mandy Moore Accuse GUYS AND DOLLS Film Executives of Sexism
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 10, 2019


During an interview with Busy Tonight, Mandy Moore revealed that she and host Busy Phillips are both up for the role of Adelaide in the a movie musical version of Guys and Dolls. However, Moore went on to say that the casting directors of the film are only casting male leads first before considering any female roles.

Gary Tushaw, Anna O'Byrne, and More Will Lead the UK Professional Premiere of AMOUR
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2019


Casting is today announced for the UK professional premiere at London's Charing Cross Theatre of Amour, a musical fantasy about daring to dream and the power of self belief, with music by multi award-winning Michel Legrand with English lyrics by Jeremy Sams (from the original French by Didier Van Cauwelaert).

GUYS AND DOLLS to Return to Big Screen with TriStar Remake
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 26, 2019


TriStar Pictures is set to remake the Broadway musical 'Guys and Dolls' as a feature film, according to Variety.

GUYS AND DOLLS Comes to Music Mountain Theatre In Lambertville
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2019


Music Mountain Theatre is presenting the musical comedy classic Guys and Dolls. Hailed as the perfect musical comedy, this award-winning classic gambles with luck and love under the bright lights of Broadway.

Perseverance Theatre Opens Classic Musical GUYS AND DOLLS Next Week
by Julie Musbach - Mar 6, 2019


For some guys, life is a gamble-every day another throw of the dice. New York hustler Sky Masterson seems to be on a roll, but in the game of romance, his luck is about to run out. Will he beat the odds and get the girl, or come up snake-eyes? Perseverance Theatre's musical dream team presents Guys and Dolls, the brash Broadway favorite based on the street-wise stories of Damon Runyon and featuring the immortal songs of Frank Loesser.

Virginia Stage Announces Season 41 - GUYS AND DOLLS, CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2019


Virginia Stage Company has announced their 41st season, spanning from September 2019 - June 2020: The Family You Choose. The season promises a vibrant array of productions where there is something for everyone - including the return of Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize winning Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. The electrifying Tony Award winning musical, Guys and Dolls, kicks off the season lineup in a reimagined production that will set the tone for Virginia Stage's continued commitment to inclusive theatre-making.

GUYS AND DOLLS Opens Feb. 15 With A Modern Look At Gender
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2019


Jeff Award winner and TimeLine Associate Artistic Director Nick Bowling stages a fresh take on the beloved Broadway fable where mobsters, mayhem and musical comedy light up the stage.

BWW Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at Candlelight Theatre
by Greer Firestone - Feb 5, 2019


GUYS AND DOLLS, at Candlelight through February 24, opened on Broadway in 1950 and is front and center in the pantheon of American musical theatre. I had forgotten how much I treasure this show.

Throwing Out My CDs by Ben Rimalower: GUYS AND DOLLS
by Ben Rimalower - Feb 1, 2019


Well, next up in decluttering my apartment is clearing out the big, tall stack of different Guys and Dolls CDs I've spent a few decades collecting. I think I could hack this particular task without any tears (or maybe like you know without having to blog about it) were it not for that gorgeous black square with the orange and yellow title letters thrown into the air alongside perfect pair of cartoon dice. 1992 Grammy Award-winning New Broadway Cast Recording, it's gonna be hard to leave you, baby.

BWW Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Stan Jenson - Jan 27, 2019


Guys and Dolls is possibly the most frequently produced musical in the world. Since its Broadway debut in 1950, it has had numerous revivals on Broadway and the West End, and it has been tackled by just about every high school, college, and community theatre in the world. Fortunately, its popularity is justified, and it might become just a bit more popular in Palm Springs because of the production currently playing at the Palm Canyon Theatre. It has filled the house and been greeted with a standing ovation almost every performance in its first two weeks.

GUYS AND DOLLS Opens Feb. 15 With A Modern Look At Gender
by Julie Musbach - Jan 18, 2019


Jeff Award winner and TimeLine Associate Artistic Director Nick Bowling stages a fresh take on the beloved Broadway fable where mobsters, mayhem and musical comedy light up the stage.

Luck Be A Lady! GUYS AND DOLLS Begins Its Run At The Palm Canyon Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2019


The Palm Canyon Theatre (PCT) will become a pantomime of hustle and bustle as the regional repertory company presents Guys and Dolls January 18-February 10. Set in New York City in the 1940s, Guys and Dolls is about some big city gamblers and the women who love them. The Tony award winner for Best Musical tells the overlapping stories of the lovable rapscallion, Nathan Detroit (Paul Grant), engaged for 14 years to Miss Adelaide (Se Layne), a headliner at the Hot Box Club and that of high-roller Sky Masterson (Nicholas Sloan), who falls in love with mission worker Sarah Brown (Jamie Leigh Walker).

Luck Be A Lady! GUYS AND DOLLS Begins Its Run At The Palm Canyon Theatre
by David Green - Jan 12, 2019


The Palm Canyon Theatre (PCT) will become a pantomime of hustle and bustle as the regional repertory company presents Guys and Dolls January 18-February 10. Set in New York City in the 1940s, Guys and Dolls is about some big city gamblers and the women who love them. The Tony award winner for Best Musical tells the overlapping stories of the lovable rapscallion, Nathan Detroit (Paul Grant), engaged for 14 years to Miss Adelaide (Se Layne), a headliner at the Hot Box Club and that of high-roller Sky Masterson (Nicholas Sloan), who falls in love with mission worker Sarah Brown (Jamie Leigh Walker).

Katherine Parkinson, Sara Gregory & Richard Harrington Lead West End Transfer of HOME, I'M DARLING
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2019


As rehearsals begin, casting is announced for the West End transfer of the National Theatre and Theatr Clwyd's critically acclaimed co-production of Home, I'm Darling, a new play by Laura Wade, directed by Theatre Clwyd Artistic Director Tamara Harvey, featuring Katherine Parkinson, which begins performances at the Duke of York's Theatre on 26 January.

Stanley Townsend, Ian Drysdale, and More Join Cast of ALL ABOUT EVE
by Julie Musbach - Dec 20, 2018


Further casting has been announced for the world premiere of Ivo van Hove's highly anticipated stage production of the 1950 Twentieth Century Fox film All About Eve.

Theatre Aspen Announces Two Productions For A Historic 2019 Summer Season
by Julie Musbach - Nov 27, 2018


Jed Bernstein, Producing Director of Theatre Aspen, announced today two musicals for the 2019 season. The Tony Award-winning musical Guys and Dolls will kick off the summer production slate, directed by Tony Award nominee Hunter Foster, who returns to Theatre Aspen for his second summer. Additionally, Carbonell Award winner Mark Martino returns for a remarkable eleventh time to direct a newly reimagined production of Little Shop of Horrors.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of GUYS AND DOLLS at Players Guild of Dearborn
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2018


Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, Guys and Dolls ran for 1,200 performances when it opened on Broadway in 1950. It received nearly unanimous positive reviews from critics and won a bevy of awards, including Tony Awards, Drama Desks and Oliviers.

VIDEO: Watch Clips From GUYS AND DOLLS at The Players Guild of Dearman
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2018


Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, Guys and Dolls ran for 1,200 performances when it opened on Broadway in 1950. It received nearly unanimous positive reviews from critics and won a bevy of awards, including Tony Awards, Drama Desks and Oliviers.

Conejo Players Theatre Presents GUYS AND DOLLS
by BWW News Desk - Nov 16, 2018


The final Mainstage production of Conejo Players Theatre's incredible 60th Anniversary Season begins November 16, when Frank Loesser's iconic Guys and Dolls comes to the CPT stage.

Musical Masterpiece GUYS AND DOLLS Opens At The Players Guild Of Dearborn
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2018


Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, Guys and Dolls ran for 1,200 performances when it opened on Broadway in 1950. It received nearly unanimous positive reviews from critics and won a bevy of awards, including Tony Awards, Drama Desks and Oliviers.

Other Productions of Guys and Dolls

1950   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1951   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1953   West End London Production
West End
1955   Broadway City Center Revival
Broadway
1959   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
1965   Broadway City Center Revival
Broadway
1966   Off-Broadway City Center Revival
Off-Broadway
1976   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1982   West End Royal National Theatre Production
West End
1984   West End Royal National Theatre Production
West End
1992   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1996   West End Royal National Theatre Production
West End
2001   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2004   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2005   West End London Revival
West End
2009   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2012   Beverly, MA (Regional) Northshore Music Theatre Revival
Beverly, MA (Regional)
2016   West End West End Revival Production
West End

Guys and Dolls - 1950 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1982 Olivier Awards Actor of the Year in a Musical Bob Hoskins
1951 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Frank Loesser
1951 Theatre World Awards Performance Isabel Bigley
1951 Tony Awards Best Choreography Michael Kidd
1951 Tony Awards Best Direction George S. Kaufman
1951 Tony Awards Best Musical Frank Loesser
1951 Tony Awards Best Musical Jo Swerling
1951 Tony Awards Best Musical Abe Burrows
1951 Tony Awards Best Musical Cy Feuer
1951 Tony Awards Best Musical Ernest H. Martin
1951 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Robert Alda
1951 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Isabel Bigley

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