Guys and Dolls JR.

Guys and Dolls JR.
Based on the legendary, multi-award-winning, musical comedy classic about rolling the dice and falling in love under the lights of Broadway.

Guys and Dolls JR. is an adaptation of the show considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy. Its namesake ran for 1,200 performances when it opened on Broadway in 1950, and won numerous Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Frank Loesser's brassy, immortal score and witty book makes Guys and Dolls JR. a perennial crowd pleaser.

Set in Damon Runyon's New York City, Guys and Dolls JR. follows gambler, Nathan Detroit, as he tries to find the cash to set up the biggest crap game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck. Meanwhile, his girlfriend and nightclub performer, Adelaide, laments that they've been engaged for fourteen years without ever getting married. Nathan turns to fellow gambler, Sky Masterson, for the dough, but Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary, Sarah Brown. Guys and Dolls JR. takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, but everyone eventually ends up right where they belong.

The large cast features both a variety of ensemble and star roles.  There are ample opportunities to expand the cast by adding Hot Box Girls, gangsters, missionaries and city dwellers.

Concert Selections for Guys and Dolls

MTI is pleased to provide the pre-approved rental materials of select songs for your symphonic concert performance. Please note, MTI is unable to grant the necessary Performance Rights with this material rental. The Performance Rights needed must be obtained separately through the individual song’s respective small rights agency such as ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC. Please email concerts@mtishows.com with any questions.

  • ADELAIDE'S LAMENT
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL
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  • BUSHEL AND A PECK
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL
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  • CRAPSHOOTERS DANCE
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Frank Loesser
    Orchestrated by
    George Bassman, Ted Royal
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  • FOLLOW THE FOLD
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL
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  • FUGUE FOR TINHORNS
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL
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  • GUYS & DOLLS
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Frank Loesser
    Lyrics by
    Frank Loesser
    Orchestrated by
    George Bassman & Ted Royal
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  • GUYS AND DOLLS SYMPHONIC OVERTURE
    First Performance Fee:
    $300
    Each Additional Performance:
    $150
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Arranged by
    HOCHMAN, LARRY
    Orchestrated by
    HOCHMAN, LARRY
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  • HAVANA
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Frank Loesser
    Lyrics by
    Frank Loesser
    Orchestrated by
    George Bassman & Ted Royal
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  • IF I WERE A BELL
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL
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  • ILL KNOW
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL
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  • IVE NEVER BEEN IN LOVE BEFORE
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL
    show more...
  • LUCK BE A LADY
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL
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  • MARRY THE MAN TODAY
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL
    show more...
  • MORE I CANNOT WISH YOU
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL
    show more...
  • MY TIME OF DAY
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL
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  • OLDEST ESTABLISHED
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL
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  • OVERTURE ("GUYS & DOLLS")
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL
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  • SIT DOWN, YOU'RE ROCKIN' THE BOAT
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRNAK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL
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  • SUE ME
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL
    show more...
  • TAKE BACK YOUR MINK
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL
    show more...

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Questions & Answers

July 05, 2021
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Choreography for Luck Be a Lady

Page B162 of the Director's Guide says that the choreography DVD has directions for Luck Be a Lady - but it's not one of the songs on the DVD.  Does a choreography demonstration exist somewhere? If so I'd love to see it!

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January 26, 2020
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Please could you confirm whether Guys and Dolls is likely to be released for amateur licnsing in the near future as I'm not aware of any West End or touring productions? It would be the perfect show for our group currently.

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February 22, 2017
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Piano vocal score
Can I order a second piano vocal score. And if so, how do I do that?
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October 04, 2016
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Nicely Nicely Johnson as a Girl?
Hi Everyone! I am doing Guys & Dolls JR this spring & I had a quick question. I wanted to know if anyone has cast Nicely Nicely Johnson as a girl & had her play it as a girl kind of like a Bonnie in Bonnie & Clyde or a Natasha in Natasha in Bullwinkle. If so how did it turn out? I am fortunate to work at an all boy middle school, where I have a lot of great boys. Therefore, I can easily cast it as a guy. However, I was just thinking that I may have more than 2 girls that I would like to feature. Please let me know you opinions! I greatly appreciate it!
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December 05, 2012
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"crap game" language for elementary school G&D, jr.
Has anyone who's done Guys & Dolls Jr. run into any issues with parents becoming upset with the language of the "crap game"? I'm in the middle of auditions, and one of my parent volunteers thought parents would be sensitive to the word "crap". I explained that it doesn't mean "excrement" in this sense at all, it's a game of dice, but now I'm worried. It's so integral to the plot and constantly mentioned throughout the script...do I need to be concerned?
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October 01, 2012
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Guys and Dolls JR intermission
Anyone who has directed Guys and Dolls Jr. or been a part, where have you found the best place to.... place intermission?Thanks
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September 27, 2012
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New York Backdrops
Can anyone offer a suggestion for a VERY vibrant New York Backdrop that they used and loved?Also, any creative ideas to create a great sewer scene? I'm thinking lighting and fog?
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August 13, 2012
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Songs in Guys and Dolls JR.?
I was wondering which numbers are included in the JR. version. I have seen several variations and was wondering if you could clarify for me.Thanks!
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July 03, 2012
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Curious of how to add ensemble members to "Guys and Dolls, Jr."
Does anyone have ideas on how to add more cast members to Guys and Dolls?Thanks for your input!
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May 02, 2012
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Appropriate for Elementary School?
Hello, I'm wondering from those who have done this show before, if it would be appropriate for 4-5th graders. I only ask because I know the original B'way musical has themes of violence and alcoholism among other "adult themes." Have these things been changed at all for the Jr. version, or are they true to the original? For example, does Sarah still get drunk in Havanah??Thanks!
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