Guys and Dolls March 12, 2009

Lisa McCune, Marina Prior, Ian Stenlake, Garry McDonald, Shane Jacobson and Magda Szubanski stars of Melbourne’s acclaimed production of GUYS AND DOLLS have been signed to appear for a strictly limited 12 week season at the Capitol Theatre Sydney.

After a successful 20 week season at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre, the record breaking Olivier Award winning West End musical with a cast of 30 and an orchestra of 14 will open March 12.
‘When I saw the show in London, with its star cast, I wondered how we would cast it for Australia. What we’ve got is better than I could have imagined and to have them agree to star in the Sydney season is terrific news for us,” said co-producer Jason Marriner.

This sharp, sexy and contemporary version of GUYS AND DOLLS is an enduring, endearing classic. Based on Damon Runyon’s famous short stories and set in 1940’s New York, small-time gambler Nathan Detroit bets his big time pal Sky Masterson that he can’t make the next woman he sees fall in love with him. When the next doll happens to be the neighbourhood missionary Sarah Brown, the stage is set for an unforgettable evening’s entertainment. Featuring the hit musical numbers If I Were a Bell; I’ve Never Been in Love Before; Take Back Your Mink; Sue Me; Adelaide’s Lament; Sit Down You’re Rocking the Boat and Guys and Dolls.

“This is an all-new production, the collaboration between The Donmar Warehouse and The Ambassador Theatre Group set records at The Piccadilly Theatre in London’s West End which starred Ewan McGregor and Ally McBeal’s Jane Krakowski,“ said The Ambassador Theatre Group’s Howard Panter.

GUYS AND DOLLS ran for 789 performances at the Piccadilly Theatre in London’s West End. Originally directed by the Donmar’s Artistic Director, Michael Grandage, GUYS AND DOLLS was nominated in 2006 for eight Laurence Olivier Awards and won the Olivier award for Outstanding Musical Production. Designed by Christopher Oram and choreographed by Rob Ashford, GUYS AND DOLLS is directed in Australia by rising British directing talent, Jamie Lloyd.

This is the only chance to see this much loved cast in this vibrant, electric musical – guaranteed to deliver huge entertainment,

"A star-studded cast brings fresh vigour….Packed with everything a musical needs – great songs, a romantic tale, terrific choreography and fabulous performances"
Sunday Herald Sun - Melb

"Extraordinarily enduring masterpiece …..The Perfect Musical"
The Australian

"Marvellous dance routines…..The sort of performance that has audiences calling for more"
The Age – Melb

"Lights up the stage with timeless Broadway magic. This Guys and Dolls shows just how great musicals can be."
The Sunday Times – UK

"The Musical with Everything."
Observer – UK