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You are here -> HOME - RETROVILLE - 1951 | - Tony Awards - Guys and Dolls | |||||||||||||
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Welcome to Retroville! It's 1951! | ||||||||||||||
In 1951, Guys and Dolls swept the Tony Awards for Best Musical, among other awards (see below). Inspired by Damon Runyon's tales of the New York City gambling scene, the show ran for an astounding 1,200 performances at the 46th Street Theatre. A film version was released in 1955, but this is one you have to see live to appreciate it to its fullest. |
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The Story:
The musical follows a game of craps. Sky Masterson, a gambler, is wooing Sarah Brown, a missionary worker. Nathan Detroit is stalling his wedding to nightclub singer Adelaide (he's been stalling for twelve years!), and all of this is taking place amidst a grouping of street-wise young men and naive young women. The Music and Lyrics: Frank Loesser The Producers: Cy Feuer and Ernest Martin The Directors: George F. Kaufman The Choreographers: Michael Kidd The Opening: 46th Street Theatre on November 24, 1950 The Cast:
The Songs:
The Other Awards:
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