Guys And Dolls
A Musical Fable of Broadway
Based on a Story and Characters of Damon Runyon
Music and Lyrics by: Frank Loesser
Book by: Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows
Directed by Lori A. Stokes
Music Director: Nancy Godfrey
Choreographer: Jeanne Batacan-Harper
StarStruck's Guys and Dolls comes up aces
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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.
The original production burst onto Broadway in 1950 and ran for 1,200 performances. A 1976 revival with an all-African-American cast including Robert Guillaume ran for 239 performances, and the colorful 1992 revival with Peter Gallagher and Faith Prince became the longest-running revival of a Broadway musical, running until January 1995 (almost longer than the original!) The film version starred Marlon Brando as Sky and Frank Sinatra as Nathan.
“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
Guys And Dolls
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
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StarStruck Theatre Presents “Guys and Dolls”
July 29-August 13, 2011, Ohlone College Amphitheater in Fremont
FREMONT, CA--The dazzle of New York City and the sizzle of Havana, Cuba comes to Fremont's outdoor Ohlone Amphitheater when StarStruck Theatre presents the quintessential musical comedy classic, GUYS AND DOLLS, July 29-August 13, 2011.
Performed under the stars by an auditioned cast of 50 mostly teens from throughout the East Bay, this production of GUYS AND DOLLS is sure to appeal to family members of all generations. "Even if you've never seen this show before, you'll recognize iconic songs from this show such as ‘Luck Be a Lady,’ or ‘Sit Down You're Rockin’ the Boat,’" said Lori Stokes, StarStruck's Artistic Director. "And if you have seen this show before, chances are you haven't seen it in a spectacular outdoor setting like the Ohlone Amphitheatre."
As the show begins soon after sunset, the changing colors of the sky will provide a dramatic backdrop to the action onstage. As the audience is getting to know the main characters, the sky dims, stars twinkle overhead and the lights of south Fremont's neighborhoods shimmer behind the stage. By intermission the Bay Area's natural 'air conditioning' kicks in, so those who arrive well-prepared dive into their heavy jackets and snuggle into their blankets.
Based on short stories created by Damon Runyon with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, GUYS AND DOLLS is set in 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.
The original production burst onto Broadway in 1950 and ran for 1,200 performances. The colorful 1992 revival with Peter Gallagher and Faith Prince became the longest-running revival of a Broadway musical, running until January 1995--almost longer than the original. The film version starred Marlon Brando as Sky and Frank Sinatra as Nathan.
The show opens Friday July 29, and continues Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through August 13; all performances at 8 pm. American Sign Language interpretation provided August 5. To purchase tickets, $22-26, and for more information, visit: www.startstrucktheatre.org, or call the box office: 510-659-1319.