Guys and Dolls
Broadway
Musical
Original
Guys and Dolls
Broadway
Musical
Original
SYNOPSIS: A fly-by-night gambler attempts to woo a Salvation Army missioner for a $1,000 bet. Meanwhile, a beleaguered showgirl tries to hook her fiancé of 14 years, the founder of "the oldest, established, permanent, floating crap game in New York."
- Music: Frank Loesser
- Book: Jo Swerling, Abe Burrows
- Lyrics: Frank Loesser
People (188)
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Sky Masterson
(Original)
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Sarah Brown
(Original)
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Miss Adelaide
(Original)
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Nathan Detroit
(Original)
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Arvide Abernathy
(Original)
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Book
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Book
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MusicLyrics
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Based on a story and characters
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Staging
Pro Info
Awards
| New York Drama Critics' Circle | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Best Musical | Winner |
| Outer Critics Circle | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Outstanding Musical | Winner |
| Theatre World Awards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Theatre World Award | Winner |
| Tony Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Author of a Musical | Winner | |
| 1951 | Best Actor in a Musical | Winner | |
| 1951 | Best Choreography | Winner | |
| 1951 | Best Featured Actress in a Musical | Winner | |
| 1951 | Direction (pre-1960) | Winner | |
| 1951 | Musical | Winner | |
| 1951 | Producer of a Musical | Winner |
OTHER BROADWAY PRODUCTIONS
Shows That Opened That Season: 1950-1951
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