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| − | '''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. |
+ | '''''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. |
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. |
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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]]. The lyrics were altered, naming the second horse Guenevere instead of Valentine. |
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+ | :* Parodied with the song "[[Can Read]]" on ''[[Sesame Street]]'' |
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*"[[I'll Know]]" |
*"[[I'll Know]]" |
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+ | :* Performed by [[Wayne and Wanda]] on [[Episode 117: Ben Vereen|episode 117]] of ''The Muppet Show'' |
==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]]," first seen in [[Episode 221: Bob Hope|episode 221]]. |
+ | *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]]. |
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| − | *[[Peter Gallagher]] player Sky Masterson in the [[1992]] Broadway revival |
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| + | *A parody commercial of food songs in [[Episode 112: Food|episode 112]] of ''[[The Jim Henson Hour]]'' includes the song "Lox Be a Lady Tonight." |
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*[[Nathan Lane]] played Nathan Detroit in the 1992 Broadway revival |
*[[Nathan Lane]] played Nathan Detroit in the 1992 Broadway revival |
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*[[Frank Sinatra]] played Nathan Detroit in the 1955 film |
*[[Frank Sinatra]] played Nathan Detroit in the 1955 film |
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| + | *[[Imelda Staunton]] played a Hot Box Girl and understudied Miss Adelaide in the 1982 London revival at The National Theatre. She then played Miss Adelaide in a subsequent National Theatre revival (in the mid 1990s). |
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| + | *[[Heath Wilder]] played Harry the Horse in the 2002 New Theater production in [[Australia]] |
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==External links== |
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Revision as of 05:34, 23 January 2014
A guy and his doll
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
- 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.
- "Guys and Dolls " is a parody song by Herry Monster and Ruby on Sesame Street.
- A parody commercial of food songs in episode 112 of The Jim Henson Hour includes the song "Lox Be a Lady Tonight."
Connections
- 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
- Imelda Staunton played a Hot Box Girl and understudied Miss Adelaide in the 1982 London revival at The National Theatre. She then played Miss Adelaide in a subsequent National Theatre revival (in the mid 1990s).
- Heath Wilder played Harry the Horse in the 2002 New Theater production in Australia