Guys and Dolls
A Musical Fable of Broadway
MusicalComedy All Black CastRevivalBroadway
Opening Date
Jul 21, 1976
Closing Date
Feb 13, 1977
1st Preview
Jul 11, 1976
1st Preview
Jul 11, 1976
Previews
12
Performances
239
MusicalComedy All Black CastRevivalBroadway
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Open Date: Jul 21, 1976
Close Date: Feb 13, 1977
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Setting
Broadway; Save-a-Soul Mission; San Juan, Puerto Rico; The Hot Box Club.
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PeopleTheatre Owned / Operated by The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President)Produced by Moe Septee; Produced in association with Victor H. Potamkin, Frank Enterprises and Beresford Productions, Ltd.; Associate Producer: Ashton Springer and Carmen F. ZolloMusic by Frank Loesser; Lyrics by Frank Loesser; Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows; Based on a story and characters of Damon Runyon; Music arranged by Danny Holgate and Horace Ott; Music orchestrated by Danny Holgate and Horace Ott; Musical Director: Howard Roberts; Choral arrangements by Howard RobertsDirected by Billy Wilson; Choreographed by Billy Wilson; Entire Production Under the Supervision of Abe BurrowsScenic Design by Tom H. John; Costume Design by Bernard Johnson; Lighting Design by Thomas Skelton; Sound Design by Sander Hacker; Hair Design by Irvin DettGeneral Manager: Laurel Ann Wilson; Company Manager: Donald TirabassiProduction Stage Manager: R. Derek Swire; Stage Manager: Clinton Jackson; Assistant Stage Mgr: Bonnie Sue SchlossConducted by Howard Roberts; Assistant Conductor: Lea RichardsonPromotion Consultant: Norman Kean; Assistant to Mr. Wilson: Charles Augins; General Press Representative: Max Eisen; Press Representative: Barbara Glenn; Press Assistant: Judy Jacksina; Dance Captain: Andy Torres; Advertising: Matthew Serino, Stuart Roeder and The Blaine Thompson Company; Casting: Mikki Powell; Furs by Burns and Burns of PhiladelphiaWaiterGuyGuyGuyDollGuyDrunkGuySwings: Alvin Davis and Freda T. VanterpoolUnderstudies: Derrick Bell (Drunk), Toney Brealond (Big Jule), Jymie Charles (Nathan Detroit, Nicely-Nicely Johnson), Irene Datcher (Sarah Brown), Helen Gelzer (Miss Adelaide, General Matilda B. Cartwright), Nathan Jennings, Jr. (Sky Masterson), Julia Lema (Agatha, Mimi), Bill Mackey (Harry the Horse, Rusty Charlie), John Russell (Arvide Abernathy), Andy Torres (Benny Southstreet) and Eddie Wright, Jr. (Rusty Charlie)
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Songsmusic by Frank Loesser; lyrics by Frank LoesserAct 1Sung ByFugue 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 EnsembleI'll KnowSarah Brown and Sky MastersonA Bushel and a PeckMiss Adelaide and Hot Box GirlsAdelaide's LamentMiss AdelaideGuys and DollsNicely-Nicely Johnson and Benny SouthstreetHavanaDancer 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 GirlsMore 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 EnsembleMarry the Man TodayMiss Adelaide and Sarah Brown
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Awards
Tony Award®
Best Actor in a Musical
1977 Nominee
Robert GuillaumeBest Actress in a Musical
1977 Nominee
Ernestine JacksonMost Innovative Production of a Revival
1977 Nominee
Produced by Moe Septee , Ashton Springer and Carmen F. Zollo ; Produced in association with Victor H. PotamkinDrama Desk Award
Outstanding Actor in a Musical
1977 Nominee
Robert GuillaumeOutstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
1977 Nominee
Ernestine Jackson
Theatre Owned / Operated by The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President)
Produced by Moe Septee; Produced in association with Victor H. Potamkin, Frank Enterprises and Beresford Productions, Ltd.; Associate Producer: Ashton Springer and Carmen F. Zollo
Music by Frank Loesser; Lyrics by Frank Loesser; Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows; Based on a story and characters of Damon Runyon; Music arranged by Danny Holgate and Horace Ott; Music orchestrated by Danny Holgate and Horace Ott; Musical Director: Howard Roberts; Choral arrangements by Howard Roberts
Directed by Billy Wilson; Choreographed by Billy Wilson; Entire Production Under the Supervision of Abe Burrows
Scenic Design by Tom H. John; Costume Design by Bernard Johnson; Lighting Design by Thomas Skelton; Sound Design by Sander Hacker; Hair Design by Irvin Dett
General Manager: Laurel Ann Wilson; Company Manager: Donald Tirabassi
Production Stage Manager: R. Derek Swire; Stage Manager: Clinton Jackson; Assistant Stage Mgr: Bonnie Sue Schloss
Conducted by Howard Roberts; Assistant Conductor: Lea Richardson
Promotion Consultant: Norman Kean; Assistant to Mr. Wilson: Charles Augins; General Press Representative: Max Eisen; Press Representative: Barbara Glenn; Press Assistant: Judy Jacksina; Dance Captain: Andy Torres; Advertising: Matthew Serino, Stuart Roeder and The Blaine Thompson Company; Casting: Mikki Powell; Furs by Burns and Burns of Philadelphia
Waiter
Guy
Guy
Guy
Doll
Guy
Drunk
Guy
Swings:
Alvin Davis
and Freda T. Vanterpool
Understudies:
Derrick Bell
(Drunk), Toney Brealond
(Big Jule), Jymie Charles
(Nathan Detroit, Nicely-Nicely Johnson), Irene Datcher
(Sarah Brown), Helen Gelzer
(Miss Adelaide, General Matilda B. Cartwright), Nathan Jennings, Jr.
(Sky Masterson), Julia Lema
(Agatha, Mimi), Bill Mackey
(Harry the Horse, Rusty Charlie), John Russell
(Arvide Abernathy), Andy Torres
(Benny Southstreet) and Eddie Wright, Jr.
(Rusty Charlie)
music by Frank Loesser; lyrics by Frank Loesser
Act 1
Sung By
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
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 and Benny Southstreet
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
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
Marry the Man Today
Miss Adelaide and Sarah Brown
Tony Award®
Best Actor in a Musical
1977 Nominee
Robert Guillaume
Robert Guillaume
Best Actress in a Musical
1977 Nominee
Ernestine Jackson
Ernestine Jackson
Most Innovative Production of a Revival
1977 Nominee
Produced by Moe Septee , Ashton Springer and Carmen F. Zollo ; Produced in association with Victor H. Potamkin
Produced by Moe Septee , Ashton Springer and Carmen F. Zollo ; Produced in association with Victor H. Potamkin
Drama Desk Award
Outstanding Actor in a Musical
1977 Nominee
Robert Guillaume
Robert Guillaume
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
1977 Nominee
Ernestine Jackson
Ernestine Jackson
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