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Guys and Dolls Revival

Guys and Dolls - 1959 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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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MKE MVP World Premiere and More Set for Milwaukee Rep 2026/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026


Milwaukee Repertory Theater has unveiled its 2026/27 Season—its second full season in the state‑of‑the‑art Associated Bank Theater Center. The new season showcases a mix of Broadway hits, world premieres, intimate new works, and more.

Which Pre-Broadway Tryout Theater Boasts the Most Best Musical Tony Award Winners?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 30, 2025


While different tryout theaters have different relationships to the development of new shows, it’s worth looking at both which commercial rental theaters and which non-profit theaters have had the most Best Musical Tony Award winners come from their stages.

Which Broadway Theatres Have Housed the Most (and Least) Tony-Winning Shows?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 1, 2025


Did you know that the Richard Rodgers Theatre, current home of Hamilton, has housed more Best Musical Tony Award winners than any other Broadway house? Since the Tony Awards began in 1947 and began issuing a Best Musical Award in 1949, nine Best Musicals have played the Richard Rodgers Theatre, which used to be named the 46th Street Theatre.

Peter Filichia's BROADWAY TALES AND TUNES Comes to 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2025


American Theater Group will present its musical revue, Broadway Tales and Tunes, featuring veteran theater critic Peter Filichia at 54 Below. Learn more about the show here!

Erin Davie and Nehal Joshi Star in BROADWAY TALES AND TUNES at American Theater Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2025


Broadway will come to Basking Ridge when American Theater Group presents a unique “behind-the-scenes” look at Broadway with veteran theater critic Peter Filichia at the Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge, NJ. Learn how to join.

25 Great Audition Songs for Sopranos
by Sarah Lasko - Nov 20, 2024


Let us help you find some fresh audition material. These 25 soprano audition songs are a combination of greats and lesser knowns, so you can choose material that you love and knock that audition out of the park. Check out what made the list!

Complete Cast Set For Savannah Concert Premiere Of NIAGARA: A NEW MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2024


The complete cast has been unveiled for the Savannah concert premiere of NIAGARA: A NEW MUSICAL. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Lyric Stage Announces GUYS & DOLLS, Free Summer Concerts, And More for 31st Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2024


Discover the exciting lineup for LYRIC STAGE's 31st season and don't miss their new free summer concerts in June and July. Stay tuned for more updates and performance details.

See Nicole Parker as Jillane Jenkins in SUITCASE FULL OF LIES at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2024


The Green Room 42 will present Nicole Parker, currently playing Celine Dion in the Off-Broadway hit Titaníque, as Jillane Jenkins in “Suitcase Full of Lies”. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Get A First Look At Bergen County Players THE FANTASTICKS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2024


See sneak peek photos of Bergen County Players' production of THE FANTASTICKS, running until April 6.

Bergen County Players to Present THE FANTASTICKS in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2024


Bergen County Players will continue its 92nd season with the longest-running musical classic, The Fantasticks. Learn how to purchase tickets.

London Theatre Week - See over 50 Award-Winning Musicals and Plays with Tickets from £15, £25 or £35
by Team BWW - Feb 20, 2024


London Theatre Week is the West End’s biggest promotion, giving you the chance to see over 50 amazing award-winning musicals and stunning plays with tickets from £15, £25 or £35

ROCK 'N ROLL DOO WOP SPECTACULAR Comes to State Theatre New Jersey This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2023


State Theatre New Jersey presents Rock ‘N Roll Doo Wop Spectacular featuring Chubby Checker, The Doo Wop Project, The Duprees, and Vinnie Medugo. Learn more about the performance here!

GUYS AND DOLLS Opens At The Carnegie July 29
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2023


The Carnegie lands a theatrical trifecta with the third and final production in its Summer Theatre Series: GUYS AND DOLLS, a musical fable of Broadway.

Photos: First Look at GREASE at the Argyle Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2023


 The Argyle Theatre presents GREASE, directed and choreographed by Eugenio Contenti with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner. Performances run through August 27, 2023. Check out all new photos here!

Photos: The Cast of Argyle Theatre's GREASE Celebrates Opening Night
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jul 9, 2023


The Argyle Theatre will present GREASE, directed and choreographed by Eugenio Contenti with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner, through August 27, 2023. The company celebrated opening night on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 7:30 PM, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festivities! Check out the photos here.

Photos: GREASE Opens at The Argyle Theatre Babylon
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jul 9, 2023


 The Argyle Theatre  presented GREASE, directed and choreographed by Eugenio Contenti with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner.  The opening night was celebrated on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 7:30 PM. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!

Cast Set for GREASE at The Argyle Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2023


The Argyle Theatre will present GREASE, directed and choreographed by Eugenio Contenti with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!

KINKY BOOTS Opens At The Carnegie In Covington June 30
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2023


This summer, The Carnegie invites audiences to the “Land of Lola” with its production of KINKY BOOTS. Performances run June 30 through August 19, 2023. 

Casting Revealed For The World Première of THE THIRD MAN at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2023


As rehearsals begin, the Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for the world première of the new musical, The Third Man. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!

Casting Revealed for The World Premiere of THE THIRD MAN at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2023


As public booking opens, the Menier Chocolate Factory has announced initial casting for the world première of the new musical, The Third Man. Learn more about who will be starring in the show here!

Graham Phillips & Krystina Alabado to Star in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2023


Pasadena Playhouse has announced the cast for Sunday in the Park with George, the first production of the theater’s six-month-long celebration of Stephen Sondheim. See performances dates and how to purchase tickets!

CHICAGO Welcomes James T. Lane Beginning January 16th
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2023


The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago will welcome James T. Lane in the role of “Billy Flynn”, joining previously announced Jinkx Monsoon as “Matron 'Mama' Morton”, beginning Monday, January 16, 2023 at the Ambassador Theatre.

Cast & Creative Team Announced for EVITA at Skylight Music Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2023


Skylight Music Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for Evita, running February 3-19, 2023 at Skylight’s Cabot Theatre in the Broadway Theatre Center.

Review Roundup: SOME LIKE IT HOT Opens on Broadway!
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 11, 2022


Critics are weighing in on SOME LIKE IT HOT, the brand-new Broadway musical comedy featuring a book by Matthew López & Amber Ruffin, music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman and direction and choreography by Casey Nicholaw, which opened on Broadway Sunday, December 11th at the Shubert Theatre.

Guys and Dolls History

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

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