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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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GUYS AND DOLLS Will Come to Riverside Center
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026


Riverside Center for the Performing Arts will present GUYS AND DOLLS, featuring Frank Loesser's classic score with a cast led by Ian Federgreen, Kiley Ernest, Dan Klimko, and Sarah Mae Andersen.

Photos: The Legacy Robe Recipients of 2025/26
by Nicole Rosky - May 2, 2026


That's a wrap on the 2025/26 Broadway season! 34 shows have opened on Broadway this season, and 12 of them were musicals. That means that there is a new bunch of Legacy Robe recipients to celebrate. Check out photos here.

Stephen Cerf, Nevada Riley and More Join Theatre Aspen's 43 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2026


Theatre Aspen revealed initial casting for Theatre Aspen’s 43rd summer season including Sylvia, Tony and Pulitzer Prize–winning musical A Chorus Line, and Grease.

Riverdale Children's Theatre Will Present THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL and GUYS AND DOLLS This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2026


Riverdale Children's Theatre announced its spring lineup in the Bronx, with THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL running April 17-26 and GUYS AND DOLLS May 8-10, the latter directed by Jennifer Lopez film choreographer Brandon Bieber.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF & More Lead Florida's Spring 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Apr 2, 2026


Orlando is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Check out our top picks in Florida for Spring 2026!

Jeff Calhoun to Direct GUYS AND DOLLS IN CONCERT at Theatre Aspen
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2026


The Aspen Music Festival and School and Theatre Aspen will present their seventh annual co-production: a musical fable of Broadway, Guys and Dolls in Concert, directed by Tony Award-nominated Jeff Calhoun.

Interview: Adam Karsten Directing GUYS AND DOLLS at Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre
by June August - Feb 19, 2026


Adam Karsten is taking a different approach to GUYS AND DOLLS, running February 25 to March 8 at Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre

Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at Hale Centre Theatre
by Herbert Paine - Feb 15, 2026


Mounted with in-the-round polish and flair, Hale Centre Theatre’s GUYS AND DOLLS is bright, brassy, and built on rhythm. And for a few hours in Gilbert, the neon-drenched skyline glows, the dice roll, and Broadway’s Golden Age feels very much alive.

Which Pre-Broadway Tryout Theater Boasts the Most Best Musical Tony Award Winners?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 30, 2025


While different tryout theaters have different relationships to the development of new shows, it’s worth looking at both which commercial rental theaters and which non-profit theaters have had the most Best Musical Tony Award winners come from their stages.

Lyric Stage and Turtle Creek Chorale Unite for GUYS & DOLLS at Moody Performance Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 31, 2025


Lyric Stage and Turtle Creek Chorale will present a landmark production of Guys & Dolls from August 15–17, 2025, at Dallas’ Moody Performance Hall (2520 Flora St).

Stage Directors And Choreographers Foundation Announces Awardees And Finalist For The Abe Burrows Award
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2025


Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF), the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), has announced the recipients of this year's Abe Burrows Award for Assistant Directors.

SUNSET BLVD.'s Nicole Scherzinger Wins 2025 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
by - Jun 8, 2025


Nicole Scherzinger has won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for SUNSET BLVD.

The Legacy Robe Recipients of 2024/25
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2025


That's a wrap on the 2024/25 Broadway season! 43 shows have opened on Broadway this season, and 21 of them were musicals. That means that there is a new bunch of Legacy Robe recipients to celebrate. Check out photos from all of this season's ceremonies below!

Full Cast Set For Imelda Staunton-Led MRS. WARREN’S PROFESSION
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2025


Full principal casting has been announced for the upcoming major revival of George Bernard Shaw's Mrs. Warren's Profession, directed by Dominic Cooke.

Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at Opera Australia
by Jade Kops - Mar 23, 2025


Bright, bold and brilliantly fun, Frank Loesser’s (Music and Lyrics), Jo Swerling (Book) and Abe Burrows’ (Book) Tony Award Winning GUYS AND DOLLS delights audiences for Opera Australia’s annual Handa Opera On Sydney Harbour “event theatre” offering.

Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at Music Theater Works
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Mar 9, 2025


Guys and Dolls is a show to be seen and enjoyed. Vibrant, energetic and just fun. Sometimes an old fashioned Broadway show is needed. Guys and Dolls is that show.

GUYS AND DOLLS to be Presented as Final Production in Maltz Jupiter Theater 24/25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2025


The Maltz Jupiter Theatre will present its final production of the 2024/25 MainStage Season with the beloved musical Guys and Dolls. Learn more about the upcoming performances and see how to purchase tickets.

A Guide to Upcoming Movie Musicals- MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, GUYS & DOLLS & More
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 14, 2025


Though many are eagerly awaiting Wicked: For Good, there are plenty of other upcoming movie musicals to get Broadway fans on their feet, some of which we will see before November. Take a look at our guide to all upcoming movie musicals!

Booking Open For Imelda Staunton and Bessie Carter in MRS WARREN'S PROFESSION
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2025


General booking is now open for the upcoming revival of George Bernard Shaw’s Mrs. Warren’s Profession starring Imelda Staunton and Bessie Carter, directed by Dominic Cooke.

Angelina Thomson Joins GUYS AND DOLLS at Sydney Harbor
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025


Opera Australia has announced Angelina Thomson will play Miss Adelaide in its brand-new production of award-winning Broadway musical Guys & Dolls when it opens at Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour.

Further Cast Set For GUYS & DOLLS at Sydney Harbour
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2024


Opera Australia announced the extended, all-star cast of supporting and ensemble performers for its brand-new production of the award-winning Broadway musical Guys & Dolls at Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour.

New Legacy Website Announced For Legendary Comic Playwright George S. Kaufman
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2024


Explore the newly announced legacy website dedicated to George S. Kaufman, offering insights into the life and works of the legendary comic playwright.

Rob Marshall to Direct GUYS AND DOLLS Movie Remake
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2024


A new movie remake of Guys and Dolls is in the works! Rob Marshall is set to direct the film. The film originally starred Frank Sinatra and Marlon Brando. See speculation about who will star in the new movie update.

Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at Summer Stock Austin
by Joni Lorraine - Aug 7, 2024


It’s Summer! It’s HOT! It’s that usual time of the year when, in other parts of the country, people are enjoying walks on the beach or picnicking. Here in Texas, it’s too hot even for that, so do what any sane person would do and go see a play in a freezing cold theatre! Impact Arts has just the cure for your need to cool off AND have fun.

GUYS & DOLLS Set For Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour 2025
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2024


Opera Australia has announced a new production of the iconic musical Guys & Dolls for Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour in 2025, that will transport audiences to 1950's Manhattan, a colourful and glamorous world filled with showgirls and gangsters, set against Sydney's glittering skyline.

Guys and Dolls History

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 are highlighted with a background.
Guys and Dolls — awards and nominations
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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