STAGE TUBE: On This Day 7/21- GUYS AND DOLLS
by - Jul 21, 2013
Today in 1976, Guys and Dolls opened at the Broadway Theatre, where it ran for 239 performances. Guys and Dolls is a musical with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows. It is based on 'The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown' and 'Blood Pressure', two short stories by Damon Runyon, and also borrows characters and plot elements from other Runyon stories, most notably 'Pick the Winner'. Premiering on Broadway in 1950, the original production ran for 1200 performances and won the Tony Award for Best Musical. The musical has had several Broadway revivals as well as West End productions.
Berkeley Playhouse Wraps Fifth Season with THE WIZ, Now thru 8/25
by TV News Desk - Jul 13, 2013
Berkeley Playhouse closes its fifth season with the Tony Award-winning musical THE WIZ. Kimberly Dooley(Lucky Duck, Seussical, The Musical, Once On This Island) directs and choreographs this soulful re-imagining of L. Frank Baum's family classicThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz, featuring a cast of 46. THE WIZ plays today, July 13 through August 25 (Press opening: July 13) at the Julia Morgan Theater in Berkeley.
Berkeley Playhouse to Wrap Fifth Season with THE WIZ, 7/13-8/25
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 6, 2013
Berkeley Playhouse closes its fifth season with the Tony Award-winning musical THE WIZ. Kimberly Dooley(Lucky Duck, Seussical, The Musical, Once On This Island) directs and choreographs this soulful re-imagining of L. Frank Baum's family classicThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz, featuring a cast of 46. THE WIZ plays July 13 through August 25 (Press opening: July 13) at the Julia Morgan Theater in Berkeley. For tickets ($17-60) and more information, the public may visit berkeleyplayhouse.org or call 510-845-8542x351.
BWW Reviews: Weathervane Rolls Winner on GUYS AND DOLLS
by Paul Batterson - Jun 2, 2013
Part of the challenge of presenting a classic musical like GUYS AND DOLLS is trying to keep something that everyone is familiar with coming across like a stale piece of bread. Since its Broadway premiere in 1950, nearly every high school drama department and community theater has taken the shot at the Frank Loesser-penned musical for nearly six decades. 'Luck Be A Lady' has become a calling card for Las Vegas and many artists including duets by Frank Sinatra and Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders and Dee Snider and Clay Aiken have tried their hand at the song.
GUYS AND DOLLS, SPAMALOT and More Highlight Weathervane Playhouse's 2013 Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2013
Weathervane Playhouse presents a diverse collection of comedic plays and Tony award-winning musicals for their 2013 summer season. The season will take audiences on a roller-coaster ride of slapstick comedy and Tony award-winning musicals spanning six decades with 'Guys and Dolls', today, May 30th - Saturday June 8th; 'Around the World in 80 Days', Thursday, June 13th - Saturday, June 22nd; 'Oliver', Thursday June 27th - Saturday July 6th; 'Moon Over Buffalo', Thursday July 11th - Saturday July 20th; 'Monty Python's Spamalot', Thursday July 25th - Saturday August 3rd. Located at 100 Price Road in Newark, Ohio, Weathervane Playhouse is celebrating their 45th consecutive season.
Westchester Broadway Theatre's GUYS & DOLLS Continues Through 6/6
by Kelsey Denette - May 6, 2013
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 Loesser hits; "Luck Be A Lady", "Guys and Dolls", "If I Were A Bell", and "Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat".
Wagner College Theatre Kicks Off GUYS AND DOLLS Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2013
The Wagner College Theatre concludes its 2012-13 Main Stage season with its production of the timeless musical comedy, 'Guys and Dolls.' Based on two short stories by Damon Runyon, the action for this singing and dancing extravaganza takes place on the streets of Prohibition-era New York City. The show opens tonight, April 24 and runs through May 5.
Photo Flash: First Look at Westchester Broadway Theatre's GUYS AND DOLLS
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2013
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 to Begin Previews April 12 at Shaw Festival
by BWW News Desk - Apr 11, 2013
A new production of the Tony Award-winning musical Guys and Dolls begins previews April 12 at the Shaw's Festival Theatre. Like its musical predecessors My Fair Lady and Ragtime, the Shaw's production of Guys and Dolls celebrates glorious storytelling, unforgettable characters and memorable music. Directed by Tadeusz Bradecki and brought to life by The Shaw's renowned acting Ensemble, the 'greatest of all American musicals' pulsates with the neon-lit rhythm, energy and grittiness of New York City nightlife
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 4/14- GUYS AND DOLLS
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 14, 2013
Today in 1992, the second Broadway revival of Guys and Dolls opened at the Martin Beck Theatre (now the Al Hirschfeld Theatre), where it ran for 1143 performances. Guys and Dolls is a musical with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows. It is based on 'The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown' and 'Blood Pressure', two short stories by Damon Runyon, and also borrows characters and plot elements from other Runyon stories, most notably 'Pick the Winner'. Premiering on Broadway in 1950, the original production ran for 1200 performances and won the Tony Award for Best Musical. The musical has had several Broadway and London revivals, as well as a 1955 film adaptation starring Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, Frank Sinatra and Vivian Blaine.
Westchester Broadway Theatre Opens GUYS AND DOLLS Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 11, 2013
Guys and Dolls, subtitled 'A Musical Fable of Broadway' is set in the colorful world of prohibition era New York City, 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 Loesser hits; 'Luck Be A Lady', 'Guys and Dolls', 'If I Were A Bell', and 'Sit Down Your Rockin' The Boat'.
Wagner College Theatre to Kick Off GUYS AND DOLLS, 4/24
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2013
The Wagner College Theatre concludes its 2012-13 Main Stage season with its production of the timeless musical comedy, 'Guys and Dolls.' Based on two short stories by Damon Runyon, the action for this singing and dancing extravaganza takes place on the streets of Prohibition-era New York City. The show opens April 24 and runs through May 5.
Westchester Broadway Theatre Opens GUYS AND DOLLS, 4/11
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 9, 2013
Guys and Dolls, subtitled "A Musical Fable of Broadway" is set in the colorful world of prohibition era New York City, 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 Loesser hits; "Luck Be A Lady", "Guys and Dolls", "If I Were A Bell", and "Sit Down Your Rockin' The Boat".
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Westchester Broadway Theatre's GUYS AND DOLLS
by BWW News Desk - Apr 2, 2013
Westchester Broadway Theatre presents Guys and Dolls, with Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser and Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows. This production is directed and choreographed by Richard Stafford with musical director Jihwan Kim and runs April 11- June 6, 2013, with a press opening set for April 18, 2013. Get a first look at the cast in the photos below!
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.
Westchester Broadway Theatre Opens GUYS AND DOLLS, 4/11
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 11, 2013
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 Loesser hits; 'Luck Be A Lady', 'Guys and Dolls', 'If I Were A Bell', and 'Sit Down Your Rockin' The Boat'.
Westchester Broadway Theatre Opens GUYS AND DOLLS, 4/11
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 4, 2013
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 Loesser hits; 'Luck Be A Lady', 'Guys and Dolls', 'If I Were A Bell', and 'Sit Down Your Rockin' The Boat'.
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 3/1- GUYS AND DOLLS
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 1, 2013
Today in 2009, Guys and Dolls opened at the Nederlander Theatre, where it ran for 121 performances. Guys and Dolls is a musical with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows. It is based on 'The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown' and 'Blood Pressure', two short stories by Damon Runyon, and also borrows characters and plot elements from other Runyon stories, most notably 'Pick the Winner'. Premiering on Broadway in 1950, the original production ran for 1200 performances and won the Tony Award for Best Musical. The musical has had several Broadway revivals as well as West End productions.
Westchester Broadway Theatre to Present GUYS AND DOLLS, 4/11-6/9
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2013
Westchester Broadway Theatre presents Guys and Dolls, featuring Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser and Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows. WBT's production will be directed and choreographed by Richard Stafford, with musical director Jihwan Kim. The show will run April 11 - June 9, 2013.
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.
GUYS AND DOLLS, SPAMALOT and More Highlight Weathervane Playhouse's 2013 Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - Jan 3, 2013
Weathervane Playhouse presents a diverse collection of comedic plays and Tony award-winning musicals for their 2013 summer season. The season will take audiences on a roller-coaster ride of slapstick comedy and Tony award-winning musicals spanning six decades with 'Guys and Dolls', Thursday May 30th - Saturday June 8th; 'Around the World in 80 Days', Thursday, June 13th - Saturday, June 22nd; 'Oliver', Thursday June 27th - Saturday July 6th; 'Moon Over Buffalo', Thursday July 11th - Saturday July 20th; 'Monty Python's Spamalot', Thursday July 25th - Saturday August 3rd. Located at 100 Price Road in Newark, Ohio, Weathervane Playhouse is celebrating their 45th consecutive season.