Guys and Dolls
Musical - Revival
Broadway Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: July 11, 1976
- Opening Date: July 21, 1976
- Closing Date: February 13, 1977
- Previews: 12
- Performances: 239
Lyrics: Frank Loesser
Music: Frank Loesser
Book: Jo Swerling, Abe Burrows
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."
Opening Night Cast
| Norma Donaldson | Miss Adelaide | |
| Robert Guillaume | Nathan Detroit | |
| Ernestine Jackson | Sarah Brown | |
| James Randolph | Sky Masterson | |
| Edye Byrde | General Matilda B. Cartwright | |
| Clark Morgan | Lt. Brannigan | |
| Ken Page | Nicely-Nicely Johnson | |
| Christophe Pierre | Benny Southstreet |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Jo Swerling | Book | |
| Abe Burrows | Book | |
| Frank Loesser | Music | |
| Frank Loesser | Lyrics | |
| Billy Wilson | Director | |
| Billy Wilson | Choreographer |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Robert Guillaume | Nominee |
| 1977 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Ernestine Jackson | Nominee |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Theatre World Award | Ken Page | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Actor in a Musical | Robert Guillaume | Nominee |
| 1977 | Actress in a Musical | Ernestine Jackson | Nominee |
| 1977 | Most Innovative Production of a Revival | Nominee |