Guys And Dolls
January 25 - February 3, 2008
Book by Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling
Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser
January 25, 26, 31, Feb 1, 2 - 8:00 p.m.
January 27, February 3 - 2:00 p.m.
Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, this oddball romantic comedy – considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy – soars with the spirit of Broadway as it introduces us to a cast of vivid characters who have become legends in the canon: Sarah Brown, the upright but uptight “mission doll”, out to reform the evildoers of Time Square; Sky Masterson, the slick, high-rolling gambler who woos her on a bet and ends up falling in love; Adelaide, the chronically ill nightclub performer whose condition is brought on by the fact she’s been engaged to the same man for 14 years; and Nathan Detroit, her devoted fiancé, desperate as always to find a spot for his infamous floating crap game.
Everything works out in the end, thanks to the machinations of Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling’s hilarious, fast paced book and Frank Loesser’s bright, brassy, immortal score, which takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City. Funny and romantic, “Guys And Dolls” is ideal for audiences of all ages.
“This is why Broadway was born!” - Newsweek
“One of the funniest and melodious shows in seasons.
Everything about it seems practically perfect.” - Variety
“It’s the perfect musical comedy.” - Daily News
