Tag Archives: Guys and Dolls

In Memoriam: Tony Walton

Prolific designer Tony Walton, who earned nominations for 16 Tonys and 5 Oscars, died March 2 in his New York apartment. Born Oct. 24, 1934, in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England, Walton attended Radley College in Oxford, where he studied Greek and … Continue reading

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Broadway Birthday: Mary Testa

Happy Birthday to three-time Tony nominee Mary Testa, born June 4, 1955, in Philadelphia. Raised in Rhode Island, she studied acting at Univ. of Rhode Island, where she landed her first singing role in William Finn’s Scrambled Eggs. The summer … Continue reading

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Broadway Birthday: Nathan Lane

Happy Birthday to three-time Tony-winning performer Nathan Lane, born Joseph Lane on Feb. 3, 1956, in Jersey City. He attended Catholic schools, including the Jesuit St. Peter’s Prep, where he was voted Best Actor in 1974 and received the Hall … Continue reading

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Broadway Birthday: Imelda Staunton

Happy Birthday to four-time Olivier-winning performer Imelda Staunton, born Jan. 9, 1956, in Archway, London. She’s been nominated for 13 Olivier Awards in all so far, including a record-breaking seven for Best Actress in a Musical. She first studied drama … Continue reading

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Today in Musical History: Guys and Dolls

On Nov. 24, 1950, Guys and Dolls, based on the short stories of Damon Runyon, opened at the 46th Street (now Richard Rodgers) Theatre and ran for 1,200 performances on Broadway. It won all five Tonys for which is was … Continue reading

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Broadway Birthday: Walter Bobbie

Happy birthday to Tony-winning director Walter Bobbie, born Nov. 18, 1945, in Scranton, Pa. After studies at University of Scranton and Catholic University in D.C., he made his Off-Broadway debut as a standby performer in Dames at Sea (1969). Two … Continue reading

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Essential Musicals: Guys and Dolls

From the Mississippi River banks to the Oklahoma plains, and beyond, the best musicals effectively evoke their settings. Guys and Dolls was the first (and so far best) Broadway musical to bring Broadway to life — not the Broadway of … Continue reading

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