Guys and Dolls 1950 - Articles Page 15

Opened: November 24, 1950

Guys and Dolls - 1950 - Broadway History , Info & More

Erlanger Theatre
N 21st St. & Market St. Philadelphia, PA

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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Writers’ Theatre Presents Heartbreak House 4/19-6/26
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2011


Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce Heartbreak House by George Bernard Shaw, directed by William Brown. The production runs April 19- June 26, 2011 at Writers' Theatre, 325 Tudor Court in Glencoe.

Marriott Theatre Presents GUYS AND DOLLS, Closes 3/27
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2011


GUYS AND DOLLS, the Tony Award winning musical comedy that brings to life the fabled Broadway world of high rollers, loveable lowlifes, and Salvation Army soul savers and features one of the great musical scores in the history of American theatre by Frank Loesser, closes March 27 at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL.

Scarborough Music Theatre Closes Season with Guys and Dolls
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 14, 2011


After enthusiastic audience responses to ANNIE and THE FULL MONTY, Scarborough Music Theatre is betting on the classic Broadway tale of gamblers and their dolls to close the 2010-2011 season.

Writers’ Theatre Presents Heartbreak House 4/19-6/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 9, 2011


Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce Heartbreak House by George Bernard Shaw, directed by William Brown. The production runs April 19- June 26, 2011 at Writers' Theatre, 325 Tudor Court in Glencoe.

Roundabout Completes Cast for Murphy Led PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 22, 2011


Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Tracy Aron, announces the complete cast for the new Broadway musical THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE, starring two time Tony® Award-winner Donna Murphy, directed by Leonard Foglia. THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE features book & lyrics by Iris Rainer Dart and music by Mike Stoller and Artie Butler.

Liz Callaway and the CSO Celebrate Milestones of Sondheim and Loesser 2/19
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2011


Broadway sensation and celebrated vocalist Liz Callaway joins the Columbus Symphony for an evening of music by two true legends of the Great White Way, Stephen Sondheim and Frank Loesser.

Marriott Theatre Presents GUYS AND DOLLS, Previews 1/26/11
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2011


GUYS AND DOLLS, the Tony Award winning musical comedy that brings to life the fabled Broadway world of high rollers, loveable lowlifes, and Salvation Army soul savers and features one of the great musical scores in the history of American theatre by Frank Loesser, previews January 26, opens Sunday, February 6 at 5 p.m. and runs through March 27 at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL.

Gemignani, Zien, Parker & More Join Murphy in Roundabout's PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE; Additional Casting Announced!
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 3, 2011


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director), in association with Tracy Aron, announces additional casting for the new Broadway musical THE PEOPLE IN THE PICUTRE, starring two time Tony® Award-winner Donna Murphy, directed by Leonard Foglia. THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE features book & lyrics by Iris Rainer Dart and music by Mike Stoller and Artie Butler.

Photo Flash: Marriott Theatre's GUYS AND DOLLS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 1, 2011


GUYS AND DOLLS, the Tony Award winning musical comedy that brings to life the fabled Broadway world of high rollers, loveable lowlifes, and Salvation Army soul savers and features one of the great musical scores in the history of American theatre by Frank Loesser, previews January 26, opens Sunday, February 6 at 5 p.m. and runs through March 27 at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL.

Liz Callaway and the CSO Celebrate Milestones of Sondheim and Loesser
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 26, 2011


Broadway sensation and celebrated vocalist Liz Callaway joins the Columbus Symphony for an evening of music by two true legends of the Great White Way, Stephen Sondheim and Frank Loesser.

Marriott Theatre Presents GUYS AND DOLLS, Previews 1/26/11
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2011


GUYS AND DOLLS, the Tony Award winning musical comedy that brings to life the fabled Broadway world of high rollers, loveable lowlifes, and Salvation Army soul savers and features one of the great musical scores in the history of American theatre by Frank Loesser, previews January 26, opens Sunday, February 6 at 5 p.m. and runs through March 27 at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL.

Marriott Theatre Presents GUYS AND DOLLS, Previews 1/26/11
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2011


GUYS AND DOLLS, the Tony Award winning musical comedy that brings to life the fabled Broadway world of high rollers, loveable lowlifes, and Salvation Army soul savers and features one of the great musical scores in the history of American theatre by Frank Loesser, previews January 26, opens Sunday, February 6 at 5 p.m. and runs through March 27 at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL.

Marriott Theatre Presents GUYS AND DOLLS, Previews 1/26/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 4, 2011


GUYS AND DOLLS, the Tony Award winning musical comedy that brings to life the fabled Broadway world of high rollers, loveable lowlifes, and Salvation Army soul savers and features one of the great musical scores in the history of American theatre by Frank Loesser, previews January 26, opens Sunday, February 6 at 5 p.m. and runs through March 27 at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL.

Marriott Theatre Presents GUYS AND DOLLS, Previews 1/26/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 14, 2010


GUYS AND DOLLS, the Tony Award winning musical comedy that brings to life the fabled Broadway world of high rollers, loveable lowlifes, and Salvation Army soul savers and features one of the great musical scores in the history of American theatre by Frank Loesser, previews January 26, opens Sunday, February 6 at 5 p.m. and runs through March 27 at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL.

Osnes, Stone et al. Join Foster & Grey in ANYTHING GOES; Full Cast Announced
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 7, 2010


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the full company of the new Broadway production of Anything Goes, starring Tony Award winner Sutton Foster as 'Reno Sweeney' and Tony and Academy Award winner Joel Grey as 'Moonface Martin.'

Barrington Stage to present GUYS AND DOLLS and THE GAME
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 9, 2010


Barrington Stage Company, under the leadership of Julianne Boyd, Artistic Director, will present the musicals Guys and Dolls and a new production of The Game as part of its summer 2011 Mainstage Season.

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.

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.

Dayton Playhouse Presents GUYS AND DOLLS, 6/25-6/27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2010


Dayton Playhouse YouTheatre is thrilled to present their production of the Broadway classic 'Guys & Dolls'! This 'fable of Broadway', a sentimental favorite, is based on 'The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown' and 'Blood Pressure', 2 short stories by Damon Runyon, and also uses characters from other Runyon short stories, most notably 'Pick A Winner.' Set in New York City, this oddball romantic comedy soars with the spirit of Broadway as it introduces us to a cast of vivid characters: Sarah Brown, the upright but uptight 'mission doll;' Sky Masterson, the slick, high-rolling gambler; Adelaide, the chronically ill nightclub performer; and Nathan Detroit, desperate as always to find a spot for his infamous floating crap game.

Dayton Playhouse Presents GUYS AND DOLLS, 6/25-6/27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 25, 2010


Dayton Playhouse YouTheatre is thrilled to present their production of the Broadway classic 'Guys & Dolls'! This 'fable of Broadway', a sentimental favorite, is based on 'The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown' and 'Blood Pressure', 2 short stories by Damon Runyon, and also uses characters from other Runyon short stories, most notably 'Pick A Winner.' Set in New York City, this oddball romantic comedy soars with the spirit of Broadway as it introduces us to a cast of vivid characters: Sarah Brown, the upright but uptight 'mission doll;' Sky Masterson, the slick, high-rolling gambler; Adelaide, the chronically ill nightclub performer; and Nathan Detroit, desperate as always to find a spot for his infamous floating crap game.

Dayton Playhouse Presents GUYS AND DOLLS, 6/25-6/27
by Lauren Wolman - Jun 20, 2010


Dayton Playhouse YouTheatre is thrilled to present their production of the Broadway classic 'Guys & Dolls'! This 'fable of Broadway', a sentimental favorite, is based on 'The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown' and 'Blood Pressure', 2 short stories by Damon Runyon, and also uses characters from other Runyon short stories, most notably 'Pick A Winner.' Set in New York City, this oddball romantic comedy soars with the spirit of Broadway as it introduces us to a cast of vivid characters: Sarah Brown, the upright but uptight 'mission doll;' Sky Masterson, the slick, high-rolling gambler; Adelaide, the chronically ill nightclub performer; and Nathan Detroit, desperate as always to find a spot for his infamous floating crap game.

Arena Stage Extends SOPHISTICATED LADIES Through 6/6
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2010


Arena Stage has announced that its smash-hit production of Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies will extend its run at the historic Lincoln Theatre with six additional performances through June 6, 2010. The production, choreographed by and starring the legendary Maurice Hines and directed by Charles Randolph-Wright, has broken several long-standing sales records, and is on track to become the highest grossing show in Arena's history, replacing the 2002 production of South Pacific directed by Molly Smith.

Arena Stage Presents DUKE ELLINGTON'S SOPHISTICATED LADIES Through 5/30
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2010


Big band sound transforms the Lincoln Theatre into a Duke Ellington jazz club as Arena Stage presents Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies, choreographed by and starring Maurice Hines (Broadway's Sophisticated Ladies and Uptown... It's Hot!) with direction by Charles Randolph-Wright (Arena's Guys and Dolls and Blue).

Arena Stage's DUKE ELLINGTON'S SOPHISTICATED LADIES Closes 5/30
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2010


Big band sound transforms the Lincoln Theatre into a Duke Ellington jazz club as Arena Stage presents Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies, choreographed by and starring Maurice Hines (Broadway's Sophisticated Ladies and Uptown... It's Hot!) with direction by Charles Randolph-Wright (Arena's Guys and Dolls and Blue).

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 - 1950 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1982 Olivier Awards Actor of the Year in a Musical Bob Hoskins
1951 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Frank Loesser
1951 Theatre World Awards Performance Isabel Bigley
1951 Tony Awards Best Choreography Michael Kidd
1951 Tony Awards Best Direction George S. Kaufman
1951 Tony Awards Best Musical Frank Loesser
1951 Tony Awards Best Musical Jo Swerling
1951 Tony Awards Best Musical Abe Burrows
1951 Tony Awards Best Musical Cy Feuer
1951 Tony Awards Best Musical Ernest H. Martin
1951 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Robert Alda
1951 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Isabel Bigley

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