Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, GUYS AND DOLLS ran for 1,200 performances when it opened on Broadway in 1950. It received nearly unanimous positive reviews from critics and won a bevy of accolades, including Tony, Drama Desk, and Olivier Awards. Frequently revived, the show has been done with numerous all-star casts -- including productions and concerts featuring the likes of Ewan McGregor, Jane Krakowski, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Jessica Biel.
Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, GUYS AND DOLLS is an oddball romantic comedy. Heart-of-gold gambler Nathan Detroit tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend -- sweet and sassy nightclub performer Adelaide -- laments their seemingly unending 14-year engagement. Soon, Nathan turns to fellow gambler Sky Masterson for the dough, and Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary Sarah Brown as a result. GUYS AND DOLLS takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City ... but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong. ~ RATED PG
