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Photo Flash: First Look at Westchester Broadway Theatre's GUYS AND DOLLS

By: Apr. 15, 2013
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Westchester Broadway Theatre presents Guys and Dolls, with Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser and Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, directed and choreographed by Richard Stafford with musical director Jihwan Kim, now through June 6, 2013, with the Press Opening set for April 18, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show below!
Guys and Dolls, subtitled "A Musical Fable of Broadway" is set in the colorful world of New York City in the mid 20th century. It is considered one of the greatest musicals of all time. Guys and Dolls is populated with gangsters and gamblers, missionary dolls and beautiful showgirls, and has one of the greatest musical scores in the history of American theatre. Including Frank Loesserhits; "Luck Be A Lady", "Guys and Dolls", "If I Were A Bell", and "Sit Down Your Rockin' The Boat".

New York is the city that never sleeps. From the news seller to the chorus girl, from the gambler to the missionary- all of them caught up in the teeming vitality of the city streets. Some of the characters Damon Runyon's story include Sergeant Sarah Brown (Courtney Glass), of the Save a Soul Mission, vainly trying to spread the word, and make a difference to the sin and depravity of the streets, full of tipsters, gamblers, and con men. Adelaide (Allie Schauer), the showgirl, desperate to leave behind her seemingly glamorous lifestyle for a white picket fence and roses round the door. Nathan Detroit (Michael Brian Dunn), trying to find yet another new location for his floating dice game, keeping just one short step ahead of the law. And the gamblers themselves, eager for just one more roll, for that winning streak that will keep them ahead of the game. And the coolest high roller of them all, Sky Masterson (Gary Lynch), who would bet on anything that would turn him a profit.

Guys and Dolls was directed by the renowned George S. Kaufman, it opened at the 46th Street Theatre in New York City on November 24th, 1950, and ran for 1,200 performances. The show was instantly considered a classic masterpiece and subtitled "A Musical Fable Broadway." Guys and Dolls has seen numerous revivals on Broadway including shows, in 1965, 1977, 1992, and 2009. The show has won 10 Tony Awards in its history; including Best Musical and Best Director.

The Cast features: Gary Lynch as Sky Masterson, Courtney Glass as Sarah Brown, Michael Brian Dunn as Nathan Detroit, Allie Schauer as Adelaide, Jayson Elliott as Nicely-Nicely Johnson, Sheldon Henry as Benny Southstreet, Laura Cable as General Cartwright, Tony Triano as Arvide Abernathy, Jeff Brooks as Big Jule, Roy Thomas as Harry The Horse, Jonathan Stahl as Rusty Charlie and Jody Cole Wood as Lt. Brannigan.

The Multi-talented ensemble includes Amy Brewer, Matthew Dailey, Ryan Koss, Leah Landau, Ryan Patrick Lingle, Lisa Rohinsky, Jonathan Stahl, and Jody Cole Wood.

The productions is Directed and Choreographed by WBT favorite, Richard Stafford, who has been at the helm for several WBT productions including Fiddler On The Roof, Can-Can, George M!, Hairspray, Beauty & the Beast, Gypsy, and Singin' in the Rain. Associate Director and Choreographer is Jonathan Stahl. The Musical Director is Jihwan Kim, Set Design is by John Farrell, Lighting Design is by Andrew Gmoser, Sound Design is by Jonathan Hatton, Costume Designer is Derek Lockwood, and the Production Stage Manager is Victor Lukas, Properties are by Grumpy Props. As with all our productions, Lisa Tiso, is the Associate Producer.

For tickets and more information, visit www.BroadwayTheatre.com.

Photo Credit: John Vecchiolla

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Jayson Elliot (Nicely-Nicely Johnson), Matthew Dailey (Angie the Ox), Sheldon Henry (Benny Southstreet) and Jonathan Stahl ( Rusty Charlie) perform "Fugue For Tinhorns."

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The Hot Box Girls: Amy Brewer, Lisa Rohinsky, Allie Schauer (as Miss Adelaide), Rachel Boone and Leah Landau perform "A Bushel And A Peck."

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Gary Lynch (center, as Sky Masterson) and ensemble perform "Luck Be A Lady."

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Allie Schauer (as Adelaide), Michael Brian Dunn (as Nathan Detroit), Gary Lynch (as Sky Masterson) and Courtney Glass (as Sarah Brown)

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The Cast of GUYS & DOLLS

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