Guys and Dolls at Manatee Performing Arts Center

Considered one of the perfect musical comedies, Guys and Dolls has delighted audiences since its Broadway debut in 1950, running for 1,200 performances and winning multiple Tony, Drama Desk, and Olivier Awards. This timeless classic continues to charm audiences worldwide! Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, the story follows lovable gambler Nathan Detroit, who scrambles to fund the biggest craps game in town while his longtime fiancée, nightclub performer Adelaide, laments their fourteen-year engagement. Meanwhile, smooth-talking gambler Sky Masterson pursues the straight-laced missionary Sarah Brown, leading to a series of misadventures that take audiences from the heart of Times Square to Havana’s lively cafes—and even into the city’s sewers—before everyone ends up exactly where they belong. With Frank Loesser’s brassy, unforgettable score, including iconic hits that have stood the test of time, Guys and Dolls is a show for all ages. Bursting with romance, humor, and high-energy music, it’s a theatrical experience audiences will remember long after the final bow.