Based on a story ("The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown") and characters by Damon Runyon
Bustling with gamblers, gangsters, and sassy showgirls, GUYS AND DOLLS celebrates Broadway's golden era with one of the greatest scores ever written for a musical by the legendary Frank Loesser, a masterfully witty book and lyrics more...
Sam Levene, who played Nathan Detroit in the original Broadway production of "Guys and Dolls," had an extensive stage career with notable performances in productions such as "Dinner at Eight" and "Street Scene." more...
Awards and Nominations
1982 Olivier Awards
Actor of the Year in a Musical: Bob Hoskins was nominated but did not win.
1951 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Robert Alda won.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Isabel Bigley won.
Production Team
Irving Actman Musical Director
Alvin Colt Costume Designer
George S. Kaufman Director
(Staging)
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Michael Kidd Choreographer
Jo Mielziner Scenic Designer
Lighting Designer
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