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| − | '''Guys and Dolls''' is a musical by Jo Swerling |
+ | '''Guys and Dolls''' is a musical by Jo Swerling and [[Abe Burrows]], with music and lyrics by [[Frank Loesser]]. Based on the writings of Damon Runyon, it tells the story of "Guys" Nathan Detroit and Sky Masterson and their respective "Dolls," Miss Adelaide and Sister Sarah Brown. |
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+ | The musical opened on [[Broadway]] in 1950, ran for three years, and garnered five Tony Awards. It has since become a staple of community and regional theatres, as well as enjoyed two successful revivals on Broadway, including one with an all African-American cast. |
==Selections performed in Muppet Productions== |
==Selections performed in Muppet Productions== |
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*"[[Fugue for Tinhorns]]" |
*"[[Fugue for Tinhorns]]" |
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| − | :-Scooter and Fozzie Bear perform the song as part of the [[Camelot]] joust scene medley in ''[[The Muppet Show]]'' [[Episode 305: Pearl Bailey|episode 305]] |
+ | :-[[Scooter]] and [[Fozzie Bear]] perform the song as part of the [[Camelot]] joust scene medley in ''[[The Muppet Show]]'' [[Episode 305: Pearl Bailey|episode 305]]. The lyrics were altered, naming the second horse Guenevere instead of Valentine. |
| − | :-Julie Andrews and [[ |
+ | :-Julie Andrews and [[the Muppets]] in ''[[Julie on Sesame Street]]'' |
| − | :-Parodied with the song |
+ | :-Parodied with the song "Can Read" on ''[[Sesame Street]]'' |
*"[[Guys and Dolls]]" |
*"[[Guys and Dolls]]" |
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==References== |
==References== |
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| − | The song lyrics to "Fugue for Tinhorns" provided the only on-screen reference of any name for "[[Paul Revere]] |
+ | The song lyrics to "Fugue for Tinhorns" provided the only on-screen reference of any name for "[[Paul Revere]]," first seen in [[Episode 221: Bob Hope|episode 221]]. |
==Connections== |
==Connections== |
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Revision as of 00:12, 24 June 2008
Guys and Dolls is a musical by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser. Based on the writings of Damon Runyon, it tells the story of "Guys" Nathan Detroit and Sky Masterson and their respective "Dolls," Miss Adelaide and Sister Sarah Brown.
The musical opened on Broadway in 1950, ran for three years, and garnered five Tony Awards. It has since become a staple of community and regional theatres, as well as enjoyed two successful revivals on Broadway, including one with an all African-American cast.
Selections performed in Muppet Productions
- -Scooter and Fozzie Bear perform the song as part of the Camelot joust scene medley in The Muppet Show episode 305. The lyrics were altered, naming the second horse Guenevere instead of Valentine.
- -Julie Andrews and the Muppets in Julie on Sesame Street
- -Parodied with the song "Can Read" on Sesame Street
- -Parodied by Herry Monster and Ruby on Sesame Street
- -Performed by Wayne and Wanda on episode 117 of The Muppet Show
References
The song lyrics to "Fugue for Tinhorns" provided the only on-screen reference of any name for "Paul Revere," first seen in episode 221.
Connections
- Peter Gallagher player Sky Masterson in the 1992 Broadway revival
- Jane Krakowski played Miss Adelaide in the 2005 London revival
- Nathan Lane played Nathan Detroit in the 1992 Broadway revival
- Frank Sinatra played Nathan Detroit in the 1955 film