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Guys & Dolls - Standing/ImmersiveGuys & Dolls - Standing/Immersive
 
[West End, 2023]
MUSIC & LYRICS
Guys & Dolls - Standing & Stage AreaGuys & Dolls - Standing & Stage Area
 
[West End, 2023]
MUSIC & LYRICS
The Most Happy FellaThe Most Happy Fella
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Book, Music, and Lyrics

Writing

Blueprint Specials
Music, Lyrics
Greenwillow
Composer
Lyricist
Bookwriter
Composer/Lyricist
Guys and Dolls
Composer
Lyricist
Hans Christian Andersen
Composer/Lyricist
The Most Happy Fella
Bookwriter
Composer
Lyricist
Perfectly Frank
Composer
Lyricist
Composer/Lyricist
Pleasures and Palaces
Bookwriter
Composer/Lyricist
Señor Discretion Himself
Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist
Where's Charley?
Composer
Lyricist

Movies

Postal Inspector
[ 1936 ] songs by
Zaza
[ 1938 ] songs by
Cocoanut Grove
[ 1938 ] songs by
Cafe Society
[ 1939 ] songs by
Destry Rides Again
[ 1939 ] songs by
St. Louis Blues
[ 1939 ] songs by
Buck Benny Rides Again
[ 1940 ] lyrics by
This Gun for Hire
[ 1942 ] songs by
Priorities on Parade
[ 1942 ] writer
Thank Your Lucky Stars
[ 1943 ] music and lyrics by
Red, Hot and Blue
[ 1949 ] Hair-do Lempke
Let's Dance
[ 1950 ] songs by
Where's Charley?
[ 1952 ] music and lyrics by
Guys and Dolls
[ 1955 ] music and lyrics by
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
[ 1967 ] music and lyrics by

Awards and Nominations


winner
Olivier Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Musical Production

Frank Loesser, Guys And Dolls

Helen Hayes Awards - 2005 - The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play or Musical

Frank LoesserSeñor Discretion Himself


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1966 - Other Award

Frank Loesser


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1962 - Best Musical

Frank Loesser, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Tony Awards - 1962 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Frank Loesser, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1957 - Best Musical

Frank Loesser, The Most Happy Fella

Tony Awards - 1957 - Best Musical

Frank Loesser, The Most Happy Fella


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1951 - Best Musical

Frank Loesser, Guys and Dolls


winner
Tony Awards - 1951 - Best Musical

Frank Loesser, Guys and Dolls

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Pulitzer Prize for Drama: Iconic Plays That Shaped American Theater Photo
Pulitzer Prize for Drama: Iconic Plays That Shaped American Theater
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 3, 2026

The Pulitzer Prize for Drama is one of the most prestigious honors in American theater, celebrating outstanding works that have made a significant impact on the stage. Here's a closer look at what the Pulitzer Prize for Drama is, how it works, and why it matters.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF & More Lead Florida's Spring 2026 Top Theatre Shows Photo
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF & More Lead Florida's Spring 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Apr 2, 2026

Orlando is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Check out our top picks in Florida for Spring 2026!
MTI Acquires Licensing Rights for THE GREAT GATSBY Photo
MTI Acquires Licensing Rights for THE GREAT GATSBY
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 2, 2026

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International announced the acquisition of the dazzling Broadway musical The Great Gatsby, based on the best-selling 1925 novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. 
Songbook Sundays Will Continue With Cole Porter Tribute at Jazz at Lincoln Center Photo
Songbook Sundays Will Continue With Cole Porter Tribute at Jazz at Lincoln Center
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026

 Songbook Sundays, created and hosted by Deborah Grace Winer celebrating the American Songbook will continue at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club with It's All Right With Cole Porter.
Melissa Errico Returns to The Smith Center with THE STREISAND EFFECT Photo
Melissa Errico Returns to The Smith Center with THE STREISAND EFFECT
by Debbie Hall - Mar 24, 2026

Tony Award®–nominated Broadway star Melissa Errico returns to the stage with her deeply personal new concert experience, The Streisand Effect, debuting at Myron’s in The Smith Center on March 28. This special event will inspire and resonate with fans and music lovers.
Jeff Calhoun to Direct GUYS AND DOLLS IN CONCERT at Theatre Aspen Photo
Jeff Calhoun to Direct GUYS AND DOLLS IN CONCERT at Theatre Aspen
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2026

The Aspen Music Festival and School and Theatre Aspen will present their seventh annual co-production: a musical fable of Broadway, Guys and Dolls in Concert, directed by Tony Award-nominated Jeff Calhoun.
Review: COMEDIANS EARNESTLY SINGING MUSICAL THEATRE Is Still Going Strong Photo
Review: COMEDIANS EARNESTLY SINGING MUSICAL THEATRE Is Still Going Strong
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 9, 2026

COMEDIANS EARNESTLY SINGING MUSICAL THEATRE celebrated its fifth anniversary with a Friday February 27, 2026 show at Joe’s Pub. Zach Schiffman and Reid Pope give former theater kids turned comedians the chance to return to the stage.
Brian De Lorenzo and Tom LaMark Orchestra to Release TOAST OF THE TOWN, VOL. 2 Photo
Brian De Lorenzo and Tom LaMark Orchestra to Release TOAST OF THE TOWN, VOL. 2
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2026

Cabaret Classics will release 'Toast of the Town, Vol. 2,' the second big band album from Boston-based vocalist Brian De Lorenzo, available on CD and streaming on all mainstream digital platforms.
Review: A Night with Audra Mcdonald Delivers at The Florida Orchestra Gala at Straz C Photo
Review: A Night with Audra Mcdonald Delivers at The Florida Orchestra Gala at Straz Center
by Drew Eberhard - Mar 2, 2026

The Quintessential voice, the one and only Audra McDonald. Captivating the room and singing selections from Broadway’s Great American Songbook, totaling 15 incredible selections in a swift 90-minute presentation.
Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at CVRep Photo
Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at CVRep
by Eri Gold - Mar 2, 2026

It is no surprise that Coachella Valley Repertory has welcomed some super strong talent onto its stage, and Guys and Dolls continues to deliver the level of quality performance we can rely on. This third production of the season is well executed and features several standout characters.
Elvira Tortora Reprises THE BOOKMAKER'S DAUGHTER At Chelsea Table + Stage Photo
Elvira Tortora Reprises THE BOOKMAKER'S DAUGHTER At Chelsea Table + Stage
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2026

Elvira Tortora will reprise her 2024 Bistro Award-winning and MAC Award-nominated show The Bookmaker's Daughter at Chelsea Table + Stage on Saturday, April 11, at 7:00 PM.
Licensing Rights Will Soon Be Available for SISTER ACT SR. and THE DROWSY CHAPERONE S Photo
Licensing Rights Will Soon Be Available for SISTER ACT SR. and THE DROWSY CHAPERONE SR.
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 25, 2026

Sister Act SR. and The Drowsy Chaperone SR are expected to be available for licensing in the coming months, joining The Music Man SR.,Guys and Dolls SR., Singin’ in the Rain SR., Fiddler on the Roof SR., and Into the Woods SR. How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying SR. is currently in development. 
GUYS AND DOLLS, A CHRISTMAS CAROL and More Set for Gulfshore Playhouse 2026-2027 Seas Photo
GUYS AND DOLLS, A CHRISTMAS CAROL and More Set for Gulfshore Playhouse 2026-2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2026

Gulfshore Playhouse has announced its 2026–2027 season at the Baker Theatre and Education Center. The lineup includes THE WORLD GOES ’ROUND, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, HEIST, FUNDRAISER: A PLAY, GUYS AND DOLLS, JOB, and TARTUFFE.
HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Is Now Available for Licensing Photo
HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Is Now Available for Licensing
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 20, 2026

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International just announced that How to Dance in Ohio, the heart-filled Broadway musical, is now available for licensing. 
Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at Hale Centre Theatre Photo
Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at Hale Centre Theatre
by Herbert Paine - Feb 15, 2026

Mounted with in-the-round polish and flair, Hale Centre Theatre’s GUYS AND DOLLS is bright, brassy, and built on rhythm. And for a few hours in Gilbert, the neon-drenched skyline glows, the dice roll, and Broadway’s Golden Age feels very much alive.
SCHMIGADOON!'s Cinco Paul Picks Favorite Golden Age Love Songs Photo
SCHMIGADOON!'s Cinco Paul Picks Favorite Golden Age Love Songs
by Cinco Paul - Feb 13, 2026

To celebrate Valentine's Day, BroadwayWorld asked Schmigadoon! Composer/Bookwriter/Lyricist Cinco Paul to share his ultimate Golden Age love song playlist. See his picks, read why they were chosen, and save our playlist.
Review: HOW TO SUCCEED... at San Diego Musical Theatre Photo
Review: HOW TO SUCCEED... at San Diego Musical Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - Feb 11, 2026

“How to Succeed…” remains a slick, silly, and sharply performed romp—one that knows exactly what kind of absurd world it’s skewering, and does so with a grin.
MTI Concert Dance To Exclusively License Works By José Limón Photo
MTI Concert Dance To Exclusively License Works By José Limón
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026

MTI Concert Dance, a division of Music Theatre International, has announced that the company has entered an agreement to exclusively license a series of works created by renowned choreographer José Limón to professional companies, the second choreographer's works to be included in the MTI catalogue.
Vanguard University to Stage GUYS AND DOLLS at Lyceum Theater Photo
Vanguard University to Stage GUYS AND DOLLS at Lyceum Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026

The Vanguard University Theatre Department will present the beloved Broadway musical Guys and Dolls, running from February 19 through March 8 at the Lyceum Theater in Costa Mesa.
Listen: Melissa Errico Releases New American Songbook Album 'I Can Dream, Can’t I?' Photo
Listen: Melissa Errico Releases New American Songbook Album 'I Can Dream, Can’t I?'
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 30, 2026

Tony Award–nominated Broadway actress, singer, and author Melissa Errico has released her new American Songbook album, I Can Dream, Can’t I?, now available on all digital streaming platforms. Listen to it now.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Frank Loesser written?

Frank Loesser has written 12 shows including The Most Happy Fella (Bookwriter), The Illustrators' Show (Lyricist), Where's Charley? (Composer), Guys and Dolls (Composer), Greenwillow (Composer/Lyricist), How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Composer), Pleasures and Palaces (Bookwriter), Hans Andersen (Composer/Lyricist), Ain't Misbehavin' (Lyricist), Perfectly Frank (Composer/Lyricist), Señor Discretion Himself (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), Blueprint Specials (Music, Lyrics).

What awards has Frank Loesser been nominated for?

Frank Loesser has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable nominations include Outstanding Musical Production at the Olivier Awards for "Guys And Dolls," the Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play or Musical at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Señor Discretion Himself," and an Other Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. He was also nominated for Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" and "The Most Happy Fella." Additionally, he received nominations for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." Furthermore, he was nominated for Best Musical at the Tony Awards and the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Guys and Dolls" and "The Most Happy Fella."

What awards has Frank Loesser won?

Frank Loesser has won several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable wins include the Outstanding Musical Production at the Olivier Awards for "Guys And Dolls," an Other Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, the Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for both "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" and "The Most Happy Fella," and the Best Musical at the Tony Awards for "Guys and Dolls."

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