A beloved musical and interactive games in the lobby? What more could you ask for?
Article by Alejandra Enciso Guzmán
Bustling with gamblers, gangsters and sassy showgirls, GUYS AND DOLLS introduces audiences to a cast of characters who have become legends in the musical theater world. GUYS AND DOLLS celebrates Broadway’s golden era with one of the greatest scores ever written for a musical, penned by the legendary Frank Loesser. It features a masterfully witty book and lyrics by Joe Swerling and comedy legend Abe Burrows. Audiences will be immersed in Damon Runyon’s glorious comic book world of 1940s Times Square New York City.
The musical originally took Broadway by storm in 1951, running for more than 1,200 performances, and was the winner of five Tony Awards® including Best New Musical. Starring Nathan Lane it was gloriously revived in 1992 garnering four Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical. The New York Times calls it “the show that defines Broadway dazzle!” Frank Loesser’s toe-tapping score, including fan favorites such as “Luck Be a Lady,” “Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat” and “I’ve Never Been in Love Before” is the perfect musical complement to Runyon’s colorful characters.
Interactive games!
If you have a ticket for GUYS AND DOLLS, Segerstrom Center for the Arts invites you to partake in complimentary lobby activities one hour before all performances.
What’s Your Mob Name? Take a gamble and find out your mobster name for the evening by playing the game. Fun name tags provided.
Damon Runyon’s vibrant Runyonland illustration transforms into a photo opportunity!!!!
“The heat is on at the floating crap game you bet all your potatoes on.” For a rip-roaring good time, browse through the interactive GUYS AND DOLLS iPad glossary to discover what that may mean.
Performing from April 14-19, single tickets start at $29 and may be purchased online at SCFTA.org, the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa or by calling (714) 556-2787. The 2:00 p.m. performance on Saturday, April 18 will include audio description, open captioning and sign-language interpretation.
