Guys and Dolls 1950 - Articles Page 19

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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Actors Fund Presents ALL ABOUT EVE Reading Tonight, 11/10
by Faetra Petillo - Nov 10, 2008


Tonight, November 10th, The Actors Fund will present a special reading of ALL ABOUT EVE at 7:30pm at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre (230 West 49th Street).

Tilly, Ross, Malloy, Cummings, and Oritz Join ALL ABOUT EVE Cast
by Eddie Varley - Nov 6, 2008


Oscar nominated actress Jennifer Tilly will play 'Miss Caswell,' Cabaret star Steve Ross will play the 'Pianist,'Jessica Cummings will play 'Phoebe,' and Maura Lisabeth Malloy and Victor Joel Ortiz will also appear in The Actors Fund's highly anticipated all-star reading of ALL ABOUT EVE, the classic backstage drama that is one of the most entertaining and witty films of all time.

WEST SIDE STORY Cast Announced! Cavenaugh, Olivo, Green, Akram and More
by Robert Diamond - Oct 29, 2008


The producers of WEST SIDE STORY have confirmed full casting for the new Broadway production.

Gilmore Girl's Lauren Graham to Star as Miss Adelaide in GUYS & DOLLS
by Robert Diamond - Oct 28, 2008


LAUREN GRAHAM (Golden Globe Award nominee for 'Gilmore Girls') will appear as 'Miss Adelaide' opposite Oliver Platt's 'Nathan Detroit' in the new Broadway production of GUYS AND DOLLS.

WAITING FOR GODOT With Lane and Irwin To Open at Roundabout Theatre 4/30
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 16, 2008


Roundabout Theatre Company has announced Tony award winners Bill Irwin as 'Vladimir' and Nathan Lane as 'Estragon' in a new Broadway production of Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett and directed by Tony award winner Anthony Page.

2009 Almeida Season to Include Stevenson, Goodman, Hampton, LaBute and More
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 14, 2008


The 2009 season at the Almeida Theatre will include five premieres, two major revivals and a Shakespeare.

Oliver Platt to Star in GUYS AND DOLLS; Begins Previews February 2009
by Robert Diamond - Oct 8, 2008


A new production of GUYS AND DOLLS, directed by Tony-winner Des McAnuff will begin previews on February 3, 2009 at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre. Opening Night is March 1.

McAnuff To Direct 'Guys and Dolls' On Broadway In Spring '09
by Faetra Petillo - Jul 29, 2008


Today it was announced that GUYS AND DOLLS will open on Broadway for the first time in 17 years in the spring of 2009 at a Nederlander Theatre to be announced. With music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, this production is the first joint Broadway project by director Des McAnuff and Sergio Trujillo since Jersey Boys.

Five-time Tony Award Winning Choreographer Kidd Dies at 92
by BWW News Desk - Dec 25, 2007


Five-time Tony Award winner and Honorary Academy Award winning choreographer Michael Kidd passed away on December 23 in Los Angeles from cancer. Kidd was 92, as reported by the New York Times.

Berry & Moses Star in AMT's 'Guys and Dolls,' Opens 10/9
by Eugene Lovendusky - Sep 7, 2007


American Musical Theatre of San Jose presents Guys and Dolls, playing October 9 through 21 at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, starring Sarah Uriate Berry and Burke Moses.

Messing, Wilson, Hathaway, Reilly to be 'Guys and Dolls?'
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2007


a star-studded cast is being sought for the upcoming Broadway revival of the Frank Loesser musical classic Guys and Dolls

London Guys and Dolls Revival to Put Down the Dice 4/14
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2007


The Guys and Dolls revival, after a hit run of almost two years, will close at London's Piccadilly Theatre on April 14th

'Plans Afoot' for Guys and Dolls on Broadway in 2008
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2007


In a Variety interview with Londons Donmar Warehouse Artistic Director, Michael Grandage, he tells the trade publication that regarding Guys and Dolls coming to Broadway that 'there are plans afoot to try and make a 2008 production work.'

This week on FRONT ROW CENTRE
by Mark Andrew Lawrence - Feb 20, 2007


If you enjoy music from Broadway and Hollywood, FOXY 88.5 FM (Toronto) has a full hour of it for you every Sunday night at 7 when Mark Andrew Lawrence presents FRONT ROW CENTRE. This week, Mark Andrew will be featuring the classic musical GUYS AND DOLLS by Frank Loesser. The program is also available through the website at www.foxy885.com.

Legendary Costume Designer at Museum of the City of NY
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2007


Alvin Colt, the legendary costume designer, is celebrated by the Museum of the City. 'Costumes and Characters; The Designs of Alvin Colt' opens February 17th.

Daniels, Etc. Set to Honor African-American Gypies, 2/12
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2007


In celebration of Black History Month 2007, Actors' Equity Association's (Equity) Equal Opportunity Employment Committee (EEO) and the Advisory Committee on Chorus Affairs (ACCA) will present 'The Gypsy Robe - In 'Our' Time,' a salute to the contributions of the African-American Chorus Actor and the Gypsy Robe tradition, on Monday February 12

Don Johnson to Star in London Guys and Dolls in '07
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2006


Don Johnson will make his West End debut as Nathan Detroit in the hit London revival of Guys and Dolls

Tony-Winning Guys and Dolls Star Isabel Bigley Dies at 80
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2006


Tony Award-winner Isabel Bigley, who created the role of feisty Salvation Army lass Sarah Brown in the classic musical Guys and Dolls, died in Los Angeles on September 30th at the age of 80

Cities and Dates Announced for Guys and Dolls UK Tour
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2006


The cities and dates for the previously announced UK national tour of the smash London Guys and Dolls revival have been announced

London Guys and Dolls Likely to Head to Bway Next Season
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2006


Variety reports that the smash London revival of Guys and Dolls is likely to bow on Broadway sometime during the 2006-2007 season

Triplett, Price, Cooper and Morrissey Join West End Guys and Dolls, March 6
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2006


Sally Ann Triplett, Kelly Price, Adam Cooper and Neil Morrissey will take over as the four leads of Guys and Dolls on March 6th

Sally Ann Triplett to Join London Guys and Dolls Revival, March 6
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2006


Sally Ann Triplett will succeed Sarah Lancashire as Miss Adelaide in the hit West End revival of Guys and Dolls on March 6th, the same day that three other leads (who are so far unannounced) will join the show

Guys and Dolls, Possibly Broadway-Bound, Recoups Investment
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2005


The smash London revival of Guys and Dolls, which may be headed for Broadway, has recouped its entire investment in 17 weeks

Harman & Lancashire Replace McGregor & Krakowski in Guys and Dolls, Dec. 5
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2005


British TV star Nigel Harman will succeed Ewan McGregor in the hit London revival of Guys and Dolls on December 5th, and Sarah Lancashire will succeed Jane Krakowski on the same date

Paper Mill's Guys and Dolls is Fast, Rowdy Romantic Fun
by Michael Dale - Jun 10, 2004


Karen Ziemba, Robert Cuccioli, Kate Baldwin and Michael Mastro star in a faithful production of one of musical comedy's most perfect creations

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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