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Guys and Dolls Revival

Guys and Dolls - 1965 Broadway History , Info & More

City Center
131 W. 55th St. New York, NY

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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Review: CACTUS FLOWER at New Theatre Restaurant
by Alan Portner - May 4, 2026


The air at New Theatre Restaurant in Overland Park is thick with the scent of high-end buffet favorites and the electric hum of a sold-out crowd. The curtain has risen on a revival of the 1960s Broadway classic Cactus Flower, and if the opening week's standing ovations are any indication, Kansas City has another bona fide hit on its hands.

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.

UNCSA Celebrates 60th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2025


The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) is celebrating its 60th anniversary this month, commemorating the moment in 1965 when it opened its doors as the nation's first public arts conservatory.

Lost Broadway Theaters That Are Still Standing
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 21, 2025


Broadway currently boasts 41 theaters. This number has always been ever-changing—since even before the first time the word “Broadway” was used to describe professional theater in New York.

15 Broadway Musicals with Multiple Movie Adaptations
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 19, 2025


For years, Broadway musicals have spawned multiple film adaptations, from the early days of cinema to Steven Spielberg's remake of West Side Story. Take a look at our list of 15 musicals that have danced their way to the screen more than once!

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.

Ann Morrison, Heathcliff Saunders and More Set for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR At Asolo Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2025


Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced complete casting for the epic closing of the 2024 – 2025 Season, Jesus Christ Superstar, which begins previews on May 14, 2025. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Tim Rice and directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes. Jesus Christ Superstar runs May 14 – June 15. 

Review: Sutton Foster Showcases Her Soprano in Concert with Boston Pops
by R. Scott Reedy - Jun 12, 2024


Sutton Foster just may have made history during her recent concerts with the Boston Pops – as the first artist to break out the crochet needles and yarn to add a few rows to an in-progress blanket mid-performance at Symphony Hall.

Broadway Shows Based on the Top 1000 Highest-Grossing Films
by Michael Major - Jan 21, 2024


Of all the films on IMDB's list of the 1000 highest-grossing movies of all time, 31 have been adapted into Broadway musicals. Check out a guide to each those musicals below, along with musicals that are in development or ones that have not yet made their way to Broadway.

The James And Deborah Burrows Foundation Establishes $10,000 Abe Burrows Award For Assistant Directors At SDC Foundation
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2024


The James And Deborah Burrows Foundation Establishes $10,000 Abe Burrows Award For Assistant Directors At SDC Foundation. The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) announces the creation of the Abe Burrows Award for Assistant Directors, a $10,000 unrestricted award for assistant directors. Applications are now open.

A SIGN OF THE TIMES to Play at New World Stages Starring Chilina Kennedy, Justin Matthew Sargent & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2024


A Sign of the Times, a new musical featuring the songs of Petula Clark, Lesley Gore, Dusty Springfield, and other classic pop hits of the 1960s, will play a commercial engagement beginning March 4, 2024

Chilina Kennedy, Crystal Lucas-Perry & More to Star in A SIGN OF THE TIMES at New World Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2023


Chilina Kennedy, Ryan Silverman, Justin Matthew Sargent and Crystal Lucas-Perry will star in A Sign of the Times featuring the songs of Petula Clark, Lesley Gore, Dusty Springfield and more. Off-Broadway.

Weathervane Theatre Inaugural Holiday Season Premieres Sunday
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2023


Weathervane Theatre will present its inaugural holiday season this Sunday, December 10 through Sunday, December 17.

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS to Kick Off The Holidays At Way Off Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2023


Get into the holiday spirit with Way Off Broadway's presentation of A Charlie Brown Christmas. This live stage adaptation of the beloved television classic brings Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang to life. Don't miss this festive production at Way Off Broadway.

Bucks County Playhouse to Offer Charter Bus Trips From NYC For BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Starring Kate Baldwin
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 26, 2023


Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, PA is offering a special opportunity for New York City area theatre lovers to see its acclaimed production of “The Bridges of Madison County” starring Kate Baldwin (“Finnian's Rainbow,” “Hello, Dolly!') and Nicholas Rodriquez (“Tarzan,” “The Sound of Music” national tour) with a new, bus and theater package.

James Monroe Iglehart, Michael Urie, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer Will Lead SPAMALOT
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 9, 2023


The court of the St. James Theatre has assembled! The Tony Award-winning Best Musical comedy Monty Python’s SPAMALOT has just announced its cast and we have the full list!

Kennedy Center's SPAMALOT Is Coming to Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 2, 2023


The Tony Award-winning Best Musical comedy Monty Python’s SPAMALOT will return to Broadway this fall at the St. James Theatre. We have all the details!

Kate Baldwin & Rodriguez to Star in THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY at Bucks County Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2023


Get ready for a captivating evening of romance as Kate Baldwin and Nicholas Rodriguez star in the Tony-winning musical 'The Bridges of Madison County' at Bucks County Playhouse.Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience.

CINDERELLA to be Presented by 5-Star Theatricals This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2023


5-STAR THEATRICALS has announced the second show of its 2023-2024 season, the nine-time Tony nominated, revised 2013 Broadway version of the impossibly magical musical, CINDERELLA.

Video: Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Plus Watch a New Trailer!
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Graham Phillips & Krystina Alabado to Star in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2023


Pasadena Playhouse has announced the cast for Sunday in the Park with George, the first production of the theater’s six-month-long celebration of Stephen Sondheim. See performances dates and how to purchase tickets!

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards; City Springs Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022


The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards; at Springer Opera House Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022


The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards; at Springer Opera House Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022


The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards; City Springs Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022


The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

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 - 1965 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
Guys and Dolls — awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1965 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Jerry Orbach

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