Guys and Dolls Revival 1955 - Articles Page 10

Opened: April 20, 1955

Guys and Dolls - 1955 - Broadway History , Info & More

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131 W. 55th St. New York, NY

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 - 1955 - Broadway Articles Page 10

The Brandywiners Close GUYS AND DOLLS, 8/7
by BWW News Desk - Aug 7, 2010


The Brandywiners present GUYS AND DOLLS at the Longwood Gardens Open Air Theatre in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania on July 29, 30, 31 and August 5, 6, 7, 2010 @ 8:30 p.m.

Huntington Theatre Company Opens 2010-2011 Season with BUS STOP, 9/17
by Samantha Leffler - Aug 4, 2010


The Huntington Theatre Company opens its 2010-2011 Season with Bus Stop, William Inge's American classic. Former Huntington artistic director Nicholas Martin returns to direct on The Huntington's main stage - the Boston University Theatre, 264 Huntington Avenue, Boston.

Houston Grand Opera Opens Season With New Production of Madame Butterfly 10/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 3, 2010


Houston Grand Opera (HGO) launches its 56th season with Giacomo Puccini's Madame Butterfly. 'Madame Butterfly is all at once extraordinarily popular and heartbreaking,' explained HGO's General Director and CEO Anthony Freud.

Moonlight Stage Productions Closes OKLAHOMA 7/31
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2010


To open its 30th anniversary summer season, Moonlight Stage Productions presents the most American of American musicals, Rodgers and Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA! from July 14-31 at the Moonlight Amphitheatre.

The Brandywiners Present GUYS AND DOLLS, 7/29-8/7
by BWW News Desk - Jul 29, 2010


The Brandywiners present GUYS AND DOLLS at the Longwood Gardens Open Air Theatre in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania on July 29, 30, 31 and August 5, 6, 7, 2010 @ 8:30 p.m.

The Brandywiners Present GUYS AND DOLLS, 7/29-8/7
by Nicolas Coburn - Jul 15, 2010


The Brandywiners present GUYS AND DOLLS at the Longwood Gardens Open Air Theatre in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania on July 29, 30, 31 and August 5, 6, 7, 2010 @ 8:30 p.m.

Moonlight Stage Productions Presents OKLAHOMA 7/14-31
by BWW News Desk - Jul 14, 2010


To open its 30th anniversary summer season, Moonlight Stage Productions presents the most American of American musicals, Rodgers and Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA! from July 14-31 at the Moonlight Amphitheatre.

Moonlight Stage Productions Presents OKLAHOMA 7/14-31
by Charlie Piane - Jun 17, 2010


To open its 30th anniversary summer season, Moonlight Stage Productions presents the most American of American musicals, Rodgers and Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA! from July 14-31 at the Moonlight Amphitheatre.

Way Off Broadway Presents ALL SHOOK UP, Opens 4/9
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2010


The music of The King himself, Elvis Presley, is coming to the stage at The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre when the area premiere of All Shook Up opens on Friday, April 9th at the theatre. A fast-paced, fun-loving musical romp, it's the perfect show to usher in the spring!

Way Off Broadway Presents ALL SHOOK UP, Opens 4/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 18, 2010


The music of The King himself, Elvis Presley, is coming to the stage at The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre when the area premiere of All Shook Up opens on Friday, April 9th at the theatre. A fast-paced, fun-loving musical romp, it's the perfect show to usher in the spring!

Actress Jean Simmons Dead at 80
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2010


British Actress Jean Simmons has passed away at the age of 80 from lung cancer, the Los Angeles Times is reporting.

Bloomington Theatre Announces Auditions for THE PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE, 12/7 - 12/9
by BWW News Desk - Dec 9, 2009


Bloomington Theatre and Art Center has announced auditions for The Prisoner of Second Avenue, directed by Zach Curtis, Artistic Director, Paul Bunyan Playhouse, on Monday December 7 and Tuesday November 8 at 6:30 p.m. Callbacks will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday December 9.

Bloomington Theatre Announces Auditions for THE PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE, 12/7 - 12/9
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2009


Bloomington Theatre and Art Center has announced auditions for The Prisoner of Second Avenue, directed by Zach Curtis, Artistic Director, Paul Bunyan Playhouse, on Monday December 7 and Tuesday November 8 at 6:30 p.m. Callbacks will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday December 9.

Bloomington Theatre Announces Auditions for THE PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE, 12/7 - 12/9
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2009


Bloomington Theatre and Art Center has announced auditions for The Prisoner of Second Avenue, directed by Zach Curtis, Artistic Director, Paul Bunyan Playhouse, on Monday December 7 and Tuesday November 8 at 6:30 p.m. Callbacks will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday December 9.

Bloomington Theatre Announces Auditions for THE PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE, 12/7 - 12/9
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 16, 2009


Bloomington Theatre and Art Center has announced auditions for The Prisoner of Second Avenue, directed by Zach Curtis, Artistic Director, Paul Bunyan Playhouse, on Monday December 7 and Tuesday November 8 at 6:30 p.m. Callbacks will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday December 9.

Photo Flash: MY THREE ANGELS At Attic Playhouse
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 2, 2009


Set in French Guiana, a region where on Christmas Eve the temperature has graciously dropped to 104 degrees, three amiable convicts are employed as roofers above the Ducotel's general store. The roof winds up being the least of the family's troubles.

Finian's Rainbow Opens Oct. 29 at St. James Theatre; Norton, Baldwin, Cooper and Fitzgerald Star
by BWW News Desk - Oct 29, 2009


Producers David Richenthal and Jack Viertel have announced that the critically-acclaimed New York City Center Encores! production of Finian?s Rainbow, will transfer to Broadway's St. James Theatre, 246 West 44 Street, beginning Thursday, October 8 at 8pm, with an opening set for Thursday, October 29 at 6:45pm.

Lou Jacobi Dies at 95
by Robert Diamond - Oct 25, 2009


Actor Lou Jacobi, who enjoyed a 40+ year career on stage and screen, has passed away at the age of 95 years old on October 23, 2009 in Manhattan.

Hensley And Oscar To Join Bart In 'YOUNG FRANK' Tour, Begins In Providence 9/29
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2009


Broadway In Chicago is excited to announce Tony Award winners Roger Bart and Shuler Hensley will reprise the roles of Dr. Frederick Frankenstein and The Monster in the first national tour of The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein. The Chicago engagement will play the Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited six week engagement November 3 - December 13, 2009.

Way Off Broadway Announces 2010 Season, Features THE FULL MONTY, ALL SHOOK UP And More
by Charlie Piane - Aug 10, 2009


One of the most unique entertainment venues in the area, combining fine dining with first-class live theatrical performances, the Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre is ready to unveil its 2010 Season. After the success of its 15th Anniversary Season in 2009, with a line-up that included a regional theatre premiere production of the musical comedy The Wedding Singer, Andrew Lloyd Webber's mega-sensation Cats, and the area premiere of Mel Brook's The Producers, WOB is setting its sights on fun and laughs for the 2010 Season.

Hensley And Oscar To Join Bart In 'YOUNG FRANK' Tour, Begins In Providence 9/29
by Charlie Piane - Jul 30, 2009


Broadway In Chicago is excited to announce Tony Award winners Roger Bart and Shuler Hensley will reprise the roles of Dr. Frederick Frankenstein and The Monster in the first national tour of The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein. The Chicago engagement will play the Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited six week engagement November 3 - December 13, 2009.

'Snake Eyes' For Ritchie's 'GUYS & DOLLS', But 'Lucky Sevens' For Possible Jackman Led Remake
by Eddie Varley - Jul 18, 2009


Variety reports that the much rumored story that Guy Ritchie is readying a remake of 'GUYS & DOLLS' has bothered the rights holders of the musical so much that they sought out the Ritchie's reps to find out how he could be working a movie they hadn't given a blessing to in the first place.

Finian's Rainbow to Open Oct. 29 at St. James Theatre; Norton, Baldwin, Cooper and Fitzgerald to Star
by Robert Diamond - Jul 16, 2009


Producers David Richenthal and Jack Viertel have announced that the critically-acclaimed New York City Center Encores! production of Finian?s Rainbow, will transfer to Broadway's St. James Theatre, 246 West 44 Street, beginning Thursday, October 8 at 8pm, with an opening set for Thursday, October 29 at 6:45pm.

Photo Flash: Invited Dress Rehearsal of THE SOAP MYTH, Opening 7/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 10, 2009


DOG RUN REP at South Street Seaport (Deanna Henson, Producer), in association with Pat Blake, is pleased to announce the world premiere of The Soap Myth, a provocative new play about the Holocaust written by Jeff Cohen and directed by Larissa Lury.

THE SOAP MYTH Premieres At Dog Run Rep 7/10 Thru 8/2
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2009


DOG RUN REP at South Street Seaport (Deanna Henson, Producer), in association with Pat Blake, is pleased to announce the world premiere of The Soap Myth, a provocative new play about the Holocaust written by Jeff Cohen and directed by Larissa Lury.

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