Guys and Dolls
A Musical Fable of Broadway
MusicalComedyOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Nov 24, 1950
Closing Date
Nov 28, 1953
Performances
1,200
MusicalComedyOriginalBroadway
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Open Date: Nov 24, 1950
Close Date: Nov 28, 1953
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Setting
Broadway; Save-a-Soul Mission; Havana, Cuba; The Hot Box Club.
Comments
On layoff from June 27 through August 24, 1953.
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PeopleTheatre Operated by City Playhouses, Inc. (Louis A. Lotito, President); Theatre Owned / Operated by The Shubert OrganizationProduced by Feuer & MartinMusic by Frank Loesser; Lyrics by Frank Loesser; Book by Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling; Based on a Story and Characters by Damon Runyon; Musical Director: Irving Actman; Music arranged by George Bassman and Ted Royal; Vocal arrangements by Herbert Greene; Vocal direction by Herbert GreeneStaged by George S. Kaufman; Dances and Musical Numbers Staged by Michael KiddGeneral Manager: Otto HartmanProduction Stage Manager: Henri Caubisens; Stage Manager: James Wicker; Assistant Stage Mgr: Marge EllisAssistant Designer to Mr. Mielziner: John Harvey and Trew HockerGeneral Press Representative: Karl Bernstein; Press Representative: Harvey B. Sabinson; Casting: Ira BernsteinSingerSingerSingerWaiterDancerDancerUnderstudies: Tony Gardell (Harry the Horse), Bern Hoffman (Nicely-Nicely Johnson, Big Jule), Beverly Lawrence (Miss Adelaide), Christine Matsios (Sarah Brown), Carl Nicholas (Benny Southstreet), Hal Saunders (Lt. Brannigan) and Earle Styres (Arvide Abernathy)
46th Street Theatre (Nov 24, 1950 - Nov 28, 1953)
Press Representative: Anne Sloper and Ted GoldsmithCast
Dancer
Singer
Singer
Singer
Mimi
Understudies: Sheila Arnold (Miss Adelaide), Edward Chappel (Sky Masterson), Ralph Farnworth (Sky Masterson), Suzanne Hanson (General Matilda B. Cartwright), Maureen McNalley (Sarah Brown), Maria Novotna (General Matilda B. Cartwright), Toni Reynolds (Sarah Brown), Tom Rieder (Sky Masterson), Jeanne Schlegel (General Matilda B. Cartwright), Sammy Schwartz (Nathan Detroit) and Gretchen Wyler (Miss Adelaide) -
Songsmusic by Frank Loesser; lyrics by Frank LoesserAct 1Sung ByOpening (Runyonland)EnsembleFugue for TinhornsNicely-Nicely Johnson, Benny Southstreet and Rusty CharlieFollow the FoldSarah Brown, Arvide Abernathy, Calvin, Agatha and PriscillaThe Oldest EstablishedNathan Detroit, Nicely-Nicely Johnson, Benny Southstreet and EnsembleTravelling Light (Dropped after opening.)Sky Masterson and Nathan DetroitI'll KnowSarah Brown and Sky MastersonA Bushel and a PeckMiss Adelaide and Hot Box GirlsAdelaide's LamentMiss AdelaideGuys and DollsNicely-Nicely Johnson, Benny Southstreet, Guy and DollHavanaDancer and EnsembleIf I Were a BellSarah BrownMy Time of DaySky MastersonI've Never Been in Love BeforeSky Masterson and Sarah BrownAct 2Sung ByTake Back Your MinkMiss Adelaide and Hot Box GirlsAdelaide's Lament (Reprise)Miss AdelaideMore I Cannot Wish YouArvide AbernathyThe Crap Game Dance (Crapshooter's Dance)EnsembleLuck Be a LadySky Masterson and Crap ShootersSue MeNathan Detroit and Miss AdelaideSit Down, You're Rockin' the BoatNicely-Nicely Johnson and EnsembleFollow the Fold (Reprise)Mission Meeting GroupMarry the Man TodayMiss Adelaide and Sarah BrownGuys and Dolls (Reprise)Entire Company
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Awards
Tony Award®
Best Musical
1951 Winner
Produced by Feuer & Martin
Book by Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling
Music by Frank Loesser
Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Best Actor in a Musical
1951 Winner
Robert Alda
Best Featured Actress in a Musical
1951 Winner
Isabel Bigley
Best Choreography
1951 Winner
Choreographed by Michael Kidd
Best Director
1951 Winner
Staged by George S. Kaufman
Theatre Operated by City Playhouses, Inc. (Louis A. Lotito, President); Theatre Owned / Operated by The Shubert Organization
Produced by Feuer & Martin
Music by Frank Loesser; Lyrics by Frank Loesser; Book by Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling; Based on a Story and Characters by Damon Runyon; Musical Director: Irving Actman; Music arranged by George Bassman and Ted Royal; Vocal arrangements by Herbert Greene; Vocal direction by Herbert Greene
Staged by George S. Kaufman; Dances and Musical Numbers Staged by Michael Kidd
General Manager: Otto Hartman
Production Stage Manager: Henri Caubisens; Stage Manager: James Wicker; Assistant Stage Mgr: Marge Ellis
Assistant Designer to Mr. Mielziner: John Harvey and Trew Hocker
General Press Representative: Karl Bernstein; Press Representative: Harvey B. Sabinson; Casting: Ira Bernstein
Singer
Singer
Singer
Waiter
Dancer
Dancer
Understudies:
Tony Gardell
(Harry the Horse), Bern Hoffman
(Nicely-Nicely Johnson, Big Jule), Beverly Lawrence
(Miss Adelaide), Christine Matsios
(Sarah Brown), Carl Nicholas
(Benny Southstreet), Hal Saunders
(Lt. Brannigan) and Earle Styres
(Arvide Abernathy)
46th Street Theatre (Nov 24, 1950 - Nov 28, 1953)
Press Representative: Anne Sloper and Ted Goldsmith
Cast
Dancer
Singer
Singer
Singer
Mimi
Understudies:
Sheila Arnold
(Miss Adelaide), Edward Chappel
(Sky Masterson), Ralph Farnworth
(Sky Masterson), Suzanne Hanson
(General Matilda B. Cartwright), Maureen McNalley
(Sarah Brown), Maria Novotna
(General Matilda B. Cartwright), Toni Reynolds
(Sarah Brown), Tom Rieder
(Sky Masterson), Jeanne Schlegel
(General Matilda B. Cartwright), Sammy Schwartz
(Nathan Detroit) and Gretchen Wyler
(Miss Adelaide)
music by Frank Loesser; lyrics by Frank Loesser
Act 1
Sung By
Opening (Runyonland)
Ensemble
Fugue for Tinhorns
Nicely-Nicely Johnson, Benny Southstreet and Rusty Charlie
Follow the Fold
Sarah Brown, Arvide Abernathy, Calvin, Agatha and Priscilla
The Oldest Established
Nathan Detroit, Nicely-Nicely Johnson, Benny Southstreet and Ensemble
Travelling Light (Dropped after opening.)
Sky Masterson and Nathan Detroit
I'll Know
Sarah Brown and Sky Masterson
A Bushel and a Peck
Miss Adelaide and Hot Box Girls
Adelaide's Lament
Miss Adelaide
Guys and Dolls
Nicely-Nicely Johnson, Benny Southstreet, Guy and Doll
Havana
Dancer and Ensemble
If I Were a Bell
Sarah Brown
My Time of Day
Sky Masterson
I've Never Been in Love Before
Sky Masterson and Sarah Brown
Act 2
Sung By
Take Back Your Mink
Miss Adelaide and Hot Box Girls
Adelaide's Lament
(Reprise)
Miss Adelaide
More I Cannot Wish You
Arvide Abernathy
The Crap Game Dance (Crapshooter's Dance)
Ensemble
Luck Be a Lady
Sky Masterson and Crap Shooters
Sue Me
Nathan Detroit and Miss Adelaide
Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat
Nicely-Nicely Johnson and Ensemble
Follow the Fold
(Reprise)
Mission Meeting Group
Marry the Man Today
Miss Adelaide and Sarah Brown
Guys and Dolls
(Reprise)
Entire Company
Tony Award®
Best Musical
1951 Winner
Produced by Feuer & Martin
Book by Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling
Music by Frank Loesser
Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Produced by Feuer & Martin
Book by Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling
Music by Frank Loesser
Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Best Actor in a Musical
1951 Winner
Robert Alda
Robert Alda
Best Featured Actress in a Musical
1951 Winner
Isabel Bigley
Isabel Bigley
Best Choreography
1951 Winner
Choreographed by Michael Kidd
Choreographed by Michael Kidd
Best Director
1951 Winner
Staged by George S. Kaufman
Staged by George S. Kaufman
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