Guys and Dolls (musical)

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 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.

Songs from the show preformed on The Muppet Show include "I'll Know" and "Fugue for Tinhorns".

The title tune was also spoofed for Sesame Street with the song "Guys and Dolls".

Connections
Marlon Brando played Sky Masterson in the 1955 film

Jane Krakowski played Miss Adelaide in the 2005 London revival

Nathan Lane played Nathan Detroit in the 1992 revival

Frank Sinatra played Nathan Detroit in the 1955 film