Guys and Dolls Revival 1996 - Articles Page 10

Opened: December 17, 1996

Guys and Dolls - 1996 - West End History , Info & More

National Theatre (Olivier)
(Waterloo) South Bank London

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 - 1996 - West End Articles Page 10

Foothill Music Theatre Presents DAMN YANKEES, Now thru 8/18
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2013


The award winning Foothill Music Theatre swings for the fences this summer with the Tony Award-winning musical DAMN YANKEES. With book by George Abbott and Douglass Wallop, DAMN YANKEES, the musical story of a baseball fanatic who makes a deal with the devil to get his team a chance at the pennant, features a memorable Richard Adler and Jerry Ross score including 'Whatever Lola Want, Lola Gets,' and (You've Gotta Have) 'Heart.' This production will be helmed by Tom Gough with music direction by Catherine Snider, and choreography by Katie O'Bryon and plays today, July 26 - August 18 in the Smithwick Theatre, Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Rd., Los Altos Hills

Michael Feinstein and Pasadena POPS Perform MGM Movie Classics at the Arboretum Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 13, 2013


Fresh off the heels with rave reviews for his conducting debut with the Pasadena POPS, Michael Feinstein returns to lead the orchestra in a performance celebrating the legendary films of MGM. Michael Feinstein's MGM Movie Classics tonight, July 13 features rare and stunning arrangements from the golden age of the silver screen, and the orchestra will be joined by guest vocalists Ron Raines, Christine Ebersole, the cast of Hollywood Revisited, and the Debbie Allen Dance Academy Tap Ensemble.

Zach Braff to Make Broadway Debut in BULLETS OVER BROADWAY April 2014; Ashmanskas, Wolfe, Wolpe, Yorke, Pastore & More Join Cast
by Robert Diamond - Jun 27, 2013


Producers Letty Aronson and Julian Schlossberg have announced initial casting, preview and opening dates for the world premiere production of BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, the new Broadway musical adaptation of Woody Allen's and Douglas McGrath's screenplay of the 1994 film.

Michael Feinstein and Pasadena POPS to Perform MGM Movie Classics at the Arboretum, 7/13
by BWW News Desk - Jun 26, 2013


Fresh off the heels with rave reviews for his conducting debut with the Pasadena POPS, Michael Feinstein returns to lead the orchestra in a performance celebrating the legendary films of MGM. Michael Feinstein's MGM Movie Classics on Saturday, July 13 features rare and stunning arrangements from the golden age of the silver screen, and the orchestra will be joined by guest vocalists Ron Raines, Christine Ebersole, the cast of Hollywood Revisited, and the Debbie Allen Dance Academy Tap Ensemble.

Foothill Music Theatre to Present DAMN YANKEES, 7/26-8/18
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 14, 2013


The award winning Foothill Music Theatre swings for the fences this summer with the Tony Award-winning musical DAMN YANKEES. This production will be helmed by Tom Gough with music direction by Catherine Snider, and choreography by Katie O'Bryon and plays July 26 - August 18 in the Smithwick Theatre, Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Rd., Los Altos Hills.

Jeffrey Seller to Direct Dallas Theater Center's FLY World Premiere; Cast & Creative Team Announced!
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2013


Dallas Theater Center announced the complete cast and creative team for the world premiere of Fly, a new musical based on J.M. Barrie's novel, Peter Pan. Three-time Tony Award-winning producer Jeffrey Seller (Rent, Avenue Q, In the Heights) makes his directorial debut with this production.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Opens The Mountain Play Association's 100th Season Today
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2013


The Mountain Play - 'A Great Outdoor Theatre Adventure' and the San Francisco Bay Area's most magical outdoor theater experience, presents the Tony Award-winning musical The Sound of Music directed by Jay Manley for its 100th season in 2013.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC to Open The Mountain Play Association's 100th Season, 5/19
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2013


The Mountain Play - 'A Great Outdoor Theatre Adventure' and the San Francisco Bay Area's most magical outdoor theater experience, is proud to present the Tony Award-winning musical The Sound of Music directed by Jay Manley for its 100th season in 2013.

Elizabeth A. Davis, Mary Testa and More Star in CSC's THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2013


Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Greg Reiner, will present a new production of Bertolt Brecht's The Caucasian Chalk Circle featuring Christopher Lloyd (Azdak), directed by Brian Kulick (who directed Brecht's Galileo last season), and featuring new music by Tony Award-winning singer/songwriter Duncan Sheik (Spring Awakening). The Caucasian Chalk Circle will begin performances tonight, May 3 at CSC (136 East 13th Street) for a limited engagement through Sunday, June 9. The official opening is Thursday, May 30.

THE GONG SHOW LIVE Comes to The Cutting Room, Now thru 10/3
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2013


The RadioChick, in association with Sony Television Pictures, presents THE GONG SHOW LIVE, the greatest show in human history brought to life onstage for the first time on earth. The pre-off-Broadway-tryout-six-month-event will run tonight, May 2 - October 3 at The Cutting Room in New York City.

MEGA STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from BROADWAY SINGS STEVIE WONDER!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2013


BROADWAY SINGS Stevie Wonder, starring Corey Cott, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Alysha Umphress, Danny Calvert, and more, took place just last week at le Poisson Rouge. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights from the concert below!

THE GONG SHOW LIVE Comes to The Cutting Room, 5/2-10/3
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2013


The RadioChick, in association with Sony Television Pictures, presents THE GONG SHOW LIVE, the greatest show in human history brought to life onstage for the first time on earth. The pre-off-Broadway-tryout-six-month-event will run May 2 - October 3 at The Cutting Room in New York City.

Photo Coverage: Corey Cott, Zak Resnick & More in BROADWAY SINGS STEVIE WONDER
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - Apr 15, 2013


BROADWAY SINGS Stevie Wonder, starring Tituss Burgess, Corey Cott, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Caissie Levy, and more, took place last night at le Poisson Rouge. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the concert below!

Tituss Burgess, Corey Cott, Caissie Levy and More Set for BROADWAY SINGS STEVIE WONDER at Le Poisson Rouge Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 14, 2013


BROADWAY SINGS Stevie Wonder, starring Tituss Burgess, Corey Cott, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Caissie Levy, and more, will take place live at le Poisson Rouge, tonight, April 14 at 9:30pm.

Classic Stage Company's THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE Will Feature Elizabeth A. Davis, Mary Testa and More
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 4, 2013


Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Greg Reiner, will present a new production of Bertolt Brecht's THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE featuring Christopher Lloyd (Azdak), directed by Brian Kulick (who directed Brecht's Galileo last season), and featuring new music by Tony Award-winning singer/songwriter Duncan Sheik (Spring Awakening). THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE will begin performances Friday, May 3 at CSC (136 East 13th Street) for a limited engagement through Sunday, June 9. The official opening is Thursday, May 30. Tickets are now on sale.

THREE PHANTOMS IN CONCERT Set for 4/6 at The Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 20, 2013


For the first time ever on stage of the Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts, three Broadway stars who have shared the same title role in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera, join forces for an evening of incredible song and music while performing with members of the Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra.

Tituss Burgess, Corey Cott, Caissie Levy and More Set for BROADWAY SINGS STEVIE WONDER at Le Poisson Rouge, 4/14
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2013


BROADWAY SINGS STEVIE WONDER, starring Tituss Burgess, Corey Cott, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Caissie Levy, and more, will take place live at le Poisson Rouge, April 14 at 9:30pm.

Carolyn Mignini Leads MASTER CLASS at Brooklyn's Gallery Players, 3/16
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 25, 2013


The Gallery Players will present Master Class by Terrence McNally beginning March 16th. Carolyn Mignini* stars as legendary opera singer, Maria Callas. Ms. Mignini's Broadway and Off-Broadway appearances include Guys and Dolls, Fiddler On The Roof , Tintypes, The Fantasticks and Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All/The Actor's Nightmare. Tom Rowan directs this limited engagement production which runs through March 31st.

Kneehigh Returns to St. Ann's Warehouse with THE WILD BRIDE, Now thru 3/17
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2013


St. Ann's Warehouse welcomes back Kneehigh and director Emma Rice for the New York premiere of The Wild Bride. In this adaptation of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale 'The Girl Without Hands,' narrated by Satan himself, a father accidentally sells his daughter to the Devil. When our heroine cleverly escapes, a lyrical love story laced with devilish humor unfolds. The production features a bluegrass score by longtime Kneehigh composer Stu Barker, performed by live musicians and the cast.

BWW Likes: Historic Winter Storm and LES MIZ
by Robert Diamond - Feb 7, 2013


BroadwayWorld.com noticed something today as we scoured Facebook and it's something that we really liked, so we wanted to share it with you because it's not so often that you find such generosity for actors. This weekend, all roads lead to St. Louis as actors are headed there from all over the country to audition for the Muny's summer production of LES MISERABLES directed by Richard Jay-Alexander and with music direction by Kevin Stites.

MEGA STAGE TUBE: Happy 57th Birthday to Nathan Lane!
by Stage Tube - Feb 3, 2013


Happy 57th Birthday, Nathan Lane! Lane is best known for his roles as Albert in The Birdcage, Max Bialystock in the musical The Producers, Ernie Smuntz in MouseHunt, Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls, Pseudolus in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, and his voice work in The Lion King and Stuart Little. In 2008, he was inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame. In celebration of this day, we bring you performances from throughout his career. Click below to watch!

Full Cast Confirmed For PIAF, Starring Frances Ruffelle, At Leicester Curve From Feb 16
by Carrie Dunn - Jan 28, 2013


As we reported earlier in the month, Tiffany Graves joins Frances Ruffelle in the cast of Piaf, opening at the Leicester Curve in February.

Kneehigh to Return to St. Ann's Warehouse with THE WILD BRIDE, 2/23-3/17
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2013


St. Ann's Warehouse welcomes back Kneehigh and director Emma Rice for the New York premiere of The Wild Bride. In this adaptation of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale 'The Girl Without Hands,' narrated by Satan himself, a father accidentally sells his daughter to the Devil. When our heroine cleverly escapes, a lyrical love story laced with devilish humor unfolds. The production features a bluegrass score by longtime Kneehigh composer Stu Barker, performed by live musicians and the cast.

BWW Exclusive: Creative Teams Revealed for MUNY Summer Shows - Tartaglia, Jay-Alexander, Jones, Lenz, Ruggiero, Griffin, Bruni & More
by BWW Special Coverage - Jan 16, 2013


Executive Producer Mike Isaacson announced today the directors, choreographers and music directors for its 2013 Season, which opens on June 17 with Monty Python's Spamalot. 'This is a phenomenally talented group of artists, and I'm thrilled to be working with all of them. Last season our audience inspired us to take many risks and push ourselves far. These directors and choreographers are already working on ways to top last season's level of excitement and excellence.'

Angela Brown and Ben Crawford Host Duke Energy Yuletide Celebration, Now thru 12/23
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2012


The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra has announced that renowned opera star and Indianapolis native Angela Brown will co-host this year's annual holiday production of Duke Energy Yuletide Celebration with noted Broadway actor Ben Crawford, who starred on the Great White Way in Shrek the Musical. Brown will become the first host of Yuletide Celebration who was born and raised in this city.

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 - 1996 West End Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1997 Olivier Awards Best Actress in a Musical Joanna Riding
1997 Olivier Awards Best Actress in a Musical Joanna Riding
1997 Olivier Awards Best Actress in a Musical Imelda Staunton
1997 Olivier Awards Best Supporting Performance in a Musical Clive Rowe

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