Guys and Dolls: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Guys and Dolls is set in the bustling streets of New York City and follows two gamblers – Nathan Detroit, who needs to find a place for his floating craps game, and Sky Masterson, who is looking to win over Sarah Brown, a serious Salvation Army sergeant. Meanwhile, Nathan’s fiancée, Miss Adelaide, a nightclub performer, is eager for him to start settling down. Guys and Dolls is a lively story about love, luck, and chasing one’s dreams.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Golden Age (1950)
Cast Size: 18+
Setting: Around the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s / Cuba, USA (NYC)
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Frank Loesser
Book: Jo Swerling, Abe Burrows
Awards
New York Drama Critics’ Circle: Best Musical (1951)
Tony Award: Best Musical (1951)
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1950)➝
Licensing
Guys and Dolls is available to license through Music Theatre International.
Australasia Licensing Options
Europe Licensing Options
International Licensing Options
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1950s, Classic, Comedic, Dating, Golden Age, Popular, Religion, Romantic, Tony Award
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Last Reviewed: January, 2026