Guys and Dolls Tour 1951 - Articles Page 5

Opened: January 1, 1951

Guys and Dolls - 1951 - US Tour 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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Guys and Dolls - 1951 - US Tour Articles Page 5

Sirena Irwin and Bill Mendieta Lead I LOVE LUCY Tour - Full Cast Announced!
by Christina Mancuso - Jul 19, 2013


Full casting has been announced for the national tour of I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE, the hit stage show adapted from the most beloved program in television history, which will come to the Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts from Wednesday, Aug. 7 through Sunday, Aug. 18. The press opening night is Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 7:30 p.m.

Photo Flash: First Look at EPAC's GUYS AND DOLLS
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2013


In 1951, the infamous House Un-American Activities Committee blocked 'Guys and Dolls' from receiving the Pulitzer Prize for Drama to punish an 'uncooperative' Abe Burrows, who adapted its book from the short stories of Damon Runyon. Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action!

Darius Campbell to Star in FROM HERE TO ETERNITY World Premiere?
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2013


Tickets go on sale today for the world premiere of new stage musical From Here to Eternity. The show will preview at the Shaftesbury Theatre from 30th September with Press Night on 23rd October 2013. Tickets can be bought from FromHereToEternityTheMusical.com or by calling box office on 020 7379 5399.

MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT Set for Starlight Theatre, Now thru 6/6
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2013


A chorus line of dancing knights, flatulent Frenchmen, killer rabbits and one legless knight will kick off Starlight Theatre's 63rd Season during Monty Python's Spamalot, tonight, May 31-June 6.

MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT Set for Starlight Theatre, 5/31-6/6
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2013


A chorus line of dancing knights, flatulent Frenchmen, killer rabbits and one legless knight will kick off Starlight Theatre's 63rd Season during Monty Python's Spamalot, May 31-June 6.

Fox Planning GUYS AND DOLLS Remake; Channing Tatum & Joseph Gordon-Levitt to Star?
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 24, 2013


According to Deadline, Fox has landed the rights to the classic musical, and though no writer or director is attached to the project, execs reportedly have their eyes on Channing Tatum and Joseph Gordon-Levitt to take on the original roles made famous by Frank Sinatra and Marlon Brando.

Leslie Kritzer Brings BEAUTIFUL DISASTER to Joe's Pub Today
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2013


Broadway's Leslie Kritzer, currently starring in The Memory Show with The Transport Group (through May 18) returns to Joe's Pub with her all-new extravaganza Beautiful Disaster for four performances: tonight, April 22 and 29 at 9:30pm; May 13 at 11:30pm and May 13 at 9:30pm.

Leslie Kritzer to Bring BEAUTIFUL DISASTER to Joe's Pub, Beg. 4/22
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2013


Broadway's Leslie Kritzer, currently starring in The Memory Show with The Transport Group (through May 18) returns to Joe's Pub with her all-new extravaganza Beautiful Disaster for four performances: April 22 and 29 at 9:30pm; May 13 at 11:30pm and May 13 at 9:30pm.

RagTag's GUYS AND DOLLS' Jubilee Dancers Raise Funds for Vets, Kids' Dance Scholarships Today
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2013


When the Jubilee dancers bring the Hot Box Girls to life in Guys and Dolls today, March 29, they will be recreating a Pulitzer Price-winning Broadway musical, and also raising funds for the Twinkle Toez Foundation and Beyond Sight Veterans Outreach Project.

Berkeley Playhouse Presents GUYS & DOLLS, Now thru 4/28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2013


Berkeley Playhouse continues its fifth season with the Tony Award-winning GUYS AND DOLLS. Jon Tracy (Berkeley Playhouse, Aurora Theatre Company, Shotgun Players, San Francisco Playhouse, Magic Theatre) helms this musical from the Golden Age of Broadway, featuring a cast of 22, and choreography by Chris Black (Berkeley Playhouse, Aurora Theatre Company). GUYS AND DOLLS plays tonight, March 21 through April 28 (Press opening: March 23) at the Julia Morgan Theatre in Berkeley.

RagTag's GUYS AND DOLLS' Jubilee Dancers to Raise Funds for Vets, Kids' Dance Scholarships, 3/29
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2013


When the Jubilee dancers bring the Hot Box Girls to life in Guys and Dolls on March 29, they will be recreating a Pulitzer Price-winning Broadway musical, and also raising funds for the Twinkle Toez Foundation and Beyond Sight Veterans Outreach Project.

ANGELS IN AMERICA, ASSASSINS and More Highlight EPAC's 2013 Season
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2013


Tonight, March 7, 2013, the Ephrata Performing Arts Center will open its 2013 season with its most ambitious undertaking ever, the area premiere of the epic theatrical diptych, Angels in America.

South Bend Civic Theatre Presents GUYS & DOLLS, Now thru 3/17
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2013


South Bend Civic Theatre bets on fun with Guys and Dolls tonight, March 1-17.

Berkeley Playhouse to Present GUYS & DOLLS, 3/21-4/28
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 12, 2013


Berkeley Playhouse continues its fifth season with the Tony Award-winning GUYS AND DOLLS. Jon Tracy (Berkeley Playhouse, Aurora Theatre Company, Shotgun Players, San Francisco Playhouse, Magic Theatre) helms this musical from the Golden Age of Broadway, featuring a cast of 22, and choreography by Chris Black (Berkeley Playhouse, Aurora Theatre Company). GUYS AND DOLLS plays March 21 through April 28 (Press opening: March 23) at the Julia Morgan Theatre in Berkeley. For tickets ($17-60) and more information, the public may visit berkeleyplayhouse.org or call 510-845-8542x351.

South Bend Civic Theatre Presents GUYS & DOLLS, 3/1-17
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 31, 2013


South Bend Civic Theatre bets on fun with Guys and Dolls March 1-17.

RagTag Entertainment Brings GUYS AND DOLLS to Las Vegas, 3/29
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 24, 2013


The award-winning RagTag Entertainment presents Guys and Dolls on March 29 at 8 p.m. at the Las Vegas Hotel (LVH) Showroom. Tickets are $25.

ANGELS IN AMERICA, ASSASSINS and More Highlight EPAC's 2013 Season
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2012


On March 7, 2013, the Ephrata Performing Arts Center will open its 2013 season with its most ambitious undertaking ever, the area premiere of the epic theatrical diptych, Angels in America.

Berkeley Playhouse Opens 5th Season with THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Now thru 12/2
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2012


Berkeley Playhouse opens its fifth season with Rodgers and Hammerstein's beloved final collaboration, THE SOUND OF MUSIC. Berkeley Playhouse founding Artistic Director Elizabeth McKoy helms this endearing family classic, featuring a cast of 40, with musical direction by Greg Mason and choreography by Staci Arriaga. THE SOUND OF MUSIC plays tonight, October 27 through December 2 (Press opening: October 27) at the Julia Morgan Theatre in Berkeley.

Masterworks Broadway to Release SEVENTEEN and London CABARET Cast Recordings
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 18, 2012


Masterworks Broadway continues to release cast recordings previously unavailable in the CD era. Seventeen (1951 Original Broadway Cast) and Cabaret (1968 Original London Cast) will be available as downloads through all major digital service providers and as disc-on-demand with the original cover art, via Arkivmusic.com and Amazon.com. All releases will be accompanied by new album pages and photos on MasterworksBroadway.com.

Berkeley Playhouse Opens 5th Season with THE SOUND OF MUSIC, 10/27-12/2
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2012


Berkeley Playhouse opens its fifth season with Rodgers and Hammerstein's beloved final collaboration, THE SOUND OF MUSIC. Berkeley Playhouse founding Artistic Director Elizabeth McKoy helms this endearing family classic, featuring a cast of 40, with musical direction by Greg Mason and choreography by Staci Arriaga. THE SOUND OF MUSIC plays October 27 through December 2 (Press opening: October 27) at the Julia Morgan Theatre in Berkeley.

GUYS AND DOLLS Plays the Segal Centre, 9/30-10/28
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 22, 2012


The Segal Centre for Performing Arts will inaugurate its 2012-2013 theatre season with the Tony Award winning musical Guys and Dolls.

SHATNER'S WORLD, SPAMALOT, et al. Included in State Theatre's 2012-13 Season!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2012


Easton's State Theatre has announced its 2012-13 season- on sale to State Theatre Members Wed, August 1 (Box Office window at 453 Northampton Street opens at 6 AM; Online Ticketing and Phone lines open at Noon). Tickets will go on sale to the Public August 15th at 10 AM. Limit 6 tickets per Member per performance during Members Only sales. Membership to the Non-Profit State Theatre starts at $75, lasts one year and is tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Eric Ankrim, Alexandra Zorn Lead OKLAHOMA! At 5th Avenue Theatre Thru 3.4
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2012


The 5th Avenue Theatre brings the wide open plains to Seattle with a reimagining of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma!

Eric Ankrim, Alexandra Zorn Lead OKLAHOMA! At 5th Avenue Theatre 2.3-3.4
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2012


The 5th Avenue Theatre is bringing the wide open plains to Seattle this February with a reimagining of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma!

Eric Ankrim, Alexandra Zorn Lead OKLAHOMA! At 5th Avenue Theatre 2.3-3.4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 13, 2012


The 5th Avenue Theatre is bringing the wide open plains to Seattle this February with a reimagining of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma!

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 - 1951 US Tour Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1951 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Abe Burrows
1951 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Jo Swerling

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