Guys and Dolls 1984 - Articles Page 18

Opened: April 12, 1984
Closing: April 26, 1986

Guys and Dolls - 1984 - West End History , Info & More

Prince of Wales Theatre
(Piccadilly Circus) Coventry Street London

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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Guys and Dolls - 1984 - West End Articles Page 18

Chita Rivera 'Swellagantly' Honored by Zeta-Jones, Neuwirth & Marshall
by BWW News Desk - Jan 29, 2008


Broadway legend Chita Rivera is coming to Boston to be honored for her stage and screen achievements at Boston Youth Moves' annual fundraising gala, Swellegance. Catherine Zeta-Jones, Bebe Neuwirth and Rob Marshall will be on hand to honor Ms. Rivera and her illustrious career. The Eighth Annual Boston Youth Moves fundraising gala, Swellegance, will take placeon Saturday, March 8, at the Sheraton Boston Hotel, 39 Dalton St.

George Hearn to Star w/ Rivera in THE VISIT at Signature
by BWW News Desk - Dec 21, 2007


Eric Schaeffer, artistic director of Signature Theatre, announced today that two-time Tony® winner George Hearn will join another two-time Tony® winner Chita Rivera for Kander & Ebb's musical The Visit - a highlight of Signature Theatre's national Kander & Ebb Celebration in the spring of 2008.

Evans and Russell to Reprise Roles in Bway's 'Sunday'
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2007


Roundabout Theatre Company, in association with Boyett Ostar Productions, David Babani, Caro Newling for Neal Street Productions and Mark Rubinstein, has announced that Olivier Award winners Daniel Evans and Jenna Russell will reprise their roles as George and Dot in The Menier Chocolate Factory's Olivier Award winning production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Pulitzer Prize winning musical Sunday in the Park with George, directed by Sam Buntrock.

Busker Alley Concert, with Dale & Close, Headed for Bway?
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2006


Busker Alley, which will soon be seen at the York Theatre Company in a star-studded concert headlined by Tony-winners Jim Dale and Glenn Close, may sidle up to a Broadway run

Dale and Close to Reunite for Busker Alley Benefit, 11/13
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2006


The York Theatre Company will present a one-night only benefit performance of Busker Alley--starring Jim Dale and Glenn Close--on November 13th at 8:00 p.m. at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College

From Dirty Dancing to Wicked: a look-ahead to London's 2006 musical highlights
by Jake Brunger - Mar 1, 2006


Wicked, Avenue Q, Caroline or Change, Evita and Spamalot join a long list of musical productions opening in 2006..

2006 Olivier Awards Winners - Billy Elliot, Guys and Dolls, Krakowski Amongst Winners...
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2006


This year's glittering awards ceremony, the casts of Billy Elliot and Guys And Dolls, Jane Krakowski, Derren Brown, William Bergers and Sarah-Jane Davies all performed, while Billy Elliot and Hedda Gabler were the big winners on the night.

Sunday in the Park with George to Move On to the West End in Spring
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2006


The Menier Chocolate Factory's hit revival of Sunday in the Park with George will transfer to the West End this spring

2006 Olivier Awards Nominations Released, Billy Elliot and Guys & Dolls Lead Pack
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2006


The nominations have been released for the 2006 Laurence Olivier Awards. The ceremony for this year's awards will take place at the Park Lane Hilton on February, 2006. Leading the pack this year are Billy Elliot with nine nominations, and Guys and Dolls with eight.

Ambrose, Gazzara, Hadary, Wanamaker and More to Awake and Sing! on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Dec 22, 2005


Lauren Ambrose, Ben Gazzara, Jonathan Hadary, Zoe Wanamaker and others will headline the Lincoln Center revival of Awake and Sing! on Broadway in spring of 2006

Full Casting Announced for TARZAN, The Broadway Musical
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2005


The production will star Josh Strickland as Tarzan, Jenn Gambatese as Jane, Merle Dandridge as Kala, Shuler Hensley as Kerchak, Chester Gregory II as Terk, Timothy Jerome as Professor Porter and Donnie Keshawarz as Clayton. Daniel Manche and Alex Rutherford will alternate in the role of Young Tarzan.

Tarzan Announced to Open May 10 at Richard Rodgers
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2005


Disney has announced that Tarzan will being previews on March 24, to open on May 10, 2006.

Casting Set for Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera's Production of A Little Night Music
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2005


Hoty, Newman and Bogardus will be featured in the cast of the Civil Light Opera's production of Sondheim's A Little Night Music which runs from June 7th-12th

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