- (1927) Stage: Wrote (w/Henry Myers) material / lyrics (earliest known Broadway credit) for "The New Yorkers", produced on Broadway. Musical revue. Music by Arthur Schwartz, Edgar Fairchild and Charles M. Schwab. Edyth Totten Theatre: 10 Mar 1927-Apr 1927 (closing date unknown/52 performances). Cast: Genevieve Ames, Sue Baxter, Charles Bender, Harry Benson, Chester Clute, Milt Collins, Dorothy Daye, Tamara Drasin, Florence Faun, Roberta Gale, Elaine Gerard, Dorothy Hoffman, Gay La Salle, Elaine Lauren, Lilyan Lauren, Milton Laurence, Wes L. Robertson, Mona Sorel, Rima Swan, Benn Trivers, Isabel Zehner. Produced by Milton Bender.
- (1929) Stage: Wrote (w/Edward G. Robinson) "Kibitzer", produced on Broadway. Comedy. Directed / produced by Patterson McNutt. Royale Theatre: 18 Feb 1929-Jun 1929 (closing date unknown/120 performances). Cast: Beatrice Bayard, Rex Boyd, Hobart Cavanaugh (as "Emil Schmidt"), Martha Edwards, Tom Fadden, Samuel T. Godfrey, Jeanne Greene, Charles Hammond, Travis "Weather" Hoke, Agnew Horine, Henry Howard, Nelan H. Jaap, Jacob Katzman, Hunter Kaufman, Louis La Bey, Fred M. Mitchell, Alexis Polianov, Michael Porter, Eugene Powers, Al Roberts, Edward G. Robinson (as "Lazarus"), Arthur S. Ross, Lloyd Russell, Walter F. Scott (as "Mullins"), Vincent Strain, James Whittaker, C.J. Williams, Stanley G. Wood.
- (1950) Stage: Wrote (w/Abe Burrows) "Guys and Dolls", produced on Broadway. Musical comedy. Music / lyrics by Frank Loesser. Based on a story and characters by Damon Runyon. Musical Director: Irving Actman. Music arranged by George Bassman and Ted Royal. Vocal arrangements / vocal direction by Herbert Greene. Scenic Design / Lighting Design by Jo Mielziner. Costume Design by Alvin Colt. Assistant Designer to Mr. Mielziner: John Harvey and Trew Hocker. Dances and Musical Numbers Staged by Michael Kidd. Directed by George S. Kaufman. 46th Street Theatre: 24 Nov 1950-26 Nov 1953 (1200). Cast: Robert Alda (as "Sky Masterson"; winner of 1951 Tony Award for Best Actor), Isabel Bigley, Vivian Blaine (as "Miss Adelaide"), Sam Levene (as "Nathan Detroit"), Pat Rooney (as "Arvide Abernathy"), Wana Allison, Forrest Bonshire, Douglas Deane, Geraldine Delaney, Charles Drake, Barbara Ferguson, Tony Gardell, Peter Gennaro, Bern Hoffman, Lee Joyce, Stubby Kaye (as "Nicely-Nicely Johnson"; Broadway debut), Beverly Lawrence, Marcia Maier, Christine Matsios, Paul Migan, Joe Milan, Carl Nicholas, Margery Oldroyd, Mission Band, Netta Packer, Tom Pedi (as "Harry the Horse"), Eddie Phillips, B.S. Pully, Paul Reed, Harry Lee Rogers, Don Russell, Hal Saunders, Bud Schwab, Johnny Silver, Earle Styres, Beverly Tassoni, Merritt Thompson, Ruth Vernon, Onna White (as "Dancer"). Produced by Feuer & Martin. NOTE: (1) On hiatus during much of the summer of 1953. (2) Winner of 5 1951 Tony Awards. (3) Filmed as Guys and Dolls (1955).
- (1955) Stage: Wrote (w/Abe Burrows) book for "Guys and Dolls", produced on Broadway. Musical comedy (revival). Based on a story and characters by Damon Runyon. Music / lyrics by Frank Loesser. Musical Director: Frederick Dvonch. Orchestral Arrangements by: George Bassman and Ted Royal. Vocal Arranger / Vocal Direction by: Herbert Greene. Choreographed by Onna White. Scenic Design by Jo Mielziner. Costume Design by Alvin Colt. Costumes Supervised by Frank Spencer. Directed by Philip Mathias. City Center: 20 Apr 1955-31 May 1955 (16 performances). Cast: Tom Ahearne, Ellen Beach, Joseph Bernard, Sonya Besant, Ken Emery, Clifford Fearl, Albert Fiorella, Helen Gallagher, Louise Golden, Sheila Hayden, Diana Hunter, Norma Kaiser, Robert Karl, Loys Lozano, Marcia Maier, Frank Marasco, Leila Martin, Walter Matthau (as "Nathan Detroit"), Paul Migan, Al Nesor (as "Benny Southstreet"), Lou Nova, Tom Panko, Tom Pedi (as "Harry the Horse"), Tom Powell, Regis Powers, Victor Reilley, Michelle Reiner, Seth Riggs, Bob Rippy, Harry Lee Rogers, Ray Shaw, Oggie Small, Elaine Spaulding, Evans Thornton, Kate Tomlinson, Kirsten Valbor, Murray Vines, Ralph Vucci, Jane Wagner, Marc West, Martin Wolfson (as "Arvide Abernathy"). Produced by New York City Center Light Opera Company (William Hammerstein: General Director).
- (March 16, 1992 - 1995) "Guys and Dolls," a musical revival; from a story by and characters by Damon Runyon; based upon the play of the same name, book by Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling; music and lyrics by Frank Loesser; dance music by Mark Hummel; choreography by Christopher Chadman; directed by Jerry Zaks; with the previews and opening night cast including: Jossie DeGuzman (as Josie de Guzman) (portraying Sarah Brown); Peter Gallagher (portraying Sky Masterson); Nathan Lane (portraying Nathan Detroit); Faith Prince (portraying Miss Adelaide); Robert Michael Baker (portraying Drunk); Walter Bobbie (portraying Nicely-Nicely Johnson); and several others in the opening night cast; on Broadway at the Martin Beck Theatre (renamed the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in 2003), Manhattan, New York City, New York City, New York, USA
- Story: "In the Secret Service" (filmed as Behind the Mask (1932)).
- (September 1978) He and Abe Burrows wrote the book for the musical, "Guys and Dolls, "at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine with Julius La Rosa and Jo Sullivan in the cast. Based on the story by Damon Runyon. Frank Loesser was composer.
- (December 17, 1999 to February 20, 2000) He and Abe Burrows wrote the book for the musical, "Guys and Dolls," in The Arena Stage Theatre production at the Fichlander Theater in Washington D.C. Frank Loesser was lyricist. Charles Randolph Wright was director.
- (2004-2005 season) He and Abe Burrows wrote the book for the musical, "Guys and Dolls," at the Long Wharf Theatre (Mainstage) in New Haven, Connecticut. Based on a story and characters by Damon Runyon. Frank Loesser was composer and lyricist. Kim Rubinstein was director. Daniel Pelzig was choreographer. Jamie Schmidt was musical director. G.W. Mercier was set and costume designer. Robert Wierzal was lighting designer. Nick Borisjuk was sound designer.
- (Summer 1983 to 1984 season) He adapted the musical, "Guys and Dolls," at the Tyrone Guthrie Theater, 725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis, Minnesota with Jerry Stiller (Nathan Detroit) and Mike Mazurki in the cast. Damon Runyon was writer. Abe Burrows and Frank Loesser were composers and lyricists. Garland Wright was director. Paul Zalon was set designer. Kurt Wilhelm was costume designer. Frances Aronson was lighting designer. David Bishop was music director. Randolyn Zinn was choreographer.
- (September 27 to December 23, 1978) He wrote the book for the musical, "Guys & Dolls," at the Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre in Lincolnshire, Illinois with Augie Amato (Nicely-Nicely Johnson); Michael Rosen (Benny Southstreet/Gambler); Jim Brett (Rusty Charlie/Gambler); Vivian Watson (Sarah Brown); Nathan Davis (Arvide Abernathy); Scott Wilson (Mission Band Member); Barbara Moroz (Mission Band Member); Louie Lanciloti (Harry the horse/Gambler); Tom Harmon (Lt. Brannigan); Mark Hutter (Nathan Detroit); Ken Berry (Sky Masterson); Ted Raymond (Joey Biltmore/Gambler); Sherry Narens (General Matilda B. Cartwright); Howard Fishlove (Big Jule); Brenda Thomson (Miss Adelaide); John Paizis (Gambler); Bruce Senesac (Gambler) and Brian Van Den Broucke (Gambler) in the cast. Pam Cecil, Kanet Louer, Krista Neumann and Judith Smith played the Hot Box girls. Damon Runyon wrote the original story. Frank Loesser was composer and lyricist. Abe Burrows also wrote the book. Gene Patrick was producer and musical director. Jim Bates was director and choreographer. George Pettit was production designer. Jeffrey Harris was set construction designer. Pat Campano and Richard Eckert were costume designers. Susan Clare was costume producer. Pat Nesladek was lighting designer. Bill Magers was conductor. Thomas Sivak was pianist.
- (June 1, 1995 to August 13, 1995) He and Abe Burrows wrote the book for the musical, "Guys and Dolls," at the New Theatre Restaurant in Overland Park, Kansas with Eldric Bashvil (Guy/Cuban/dancer); Lori Blalock (Sarah Brown); Angelo Michael Cilia (Calvin); Jay Coombes (Angie the Ox); Elaine Fox (Martha); Dick Frontman (Arvide Abernathy); Tess Gadwood (Doll/Hotbox dancer); Evan Gamsu (Harry the Horse); Larry Greer (Lt. Brannigan); Eleanor Hill (Agatha); Jim Korinke (Nathan Detroit); Sharline Liu (Doll/Hotbox Dancer); Stephanie Nelson (Doll/Hotbox Dancer); Stephen M. Oltorik (Guy/Cuban/Dancer); Andrew Parkhurst (Guy/Cuban/Dancer); T. Oliver Reid (Guy/Cuban/Dancer); Ken Remmert (Rusty Charlie); Don Richard (Benny Southstreet); Laure Ronnebaum Cunley (General Cartwright); Rob Russo Jr. (Guy/Cuban/Dancer); Danny Rutigliano (Nicely Nicely Johnson); Dick Sabol (Big Jule); Megan R. Sargent (Doll/Hotbox dancer); Kristi Tucker (Adelaide) and Andrew Varela (Sky Masterson) in the cast. Richard Carrothers and Dennis D. Hennessy were artistic directors. Frank Loesser was composer and lyricist. Dennis D. Hennessy was also director. Joe R. Fox III was associate producer. Randy B. Winder was lighting designer. Howard Jones was scenic designer. Joe McNerney was costume coordinator. Roger Stoddard was sound designer. Marianne Rowse was properties coordinator. Treva Farrell was choreographer. Kathy Stengel was stage manager. Bradley Zimmerman was music director and orchestra coordinator. Jeannette Heater and Rob Hatzenboller were keyboardists. Dan O'Brien was trumpeter. John Trantor played the trombone. Mark Taylor played the violin. Harold Steinhardt played Woodwinds. Keith Larson played percussionist. Ryan K. Klein and John Dunn were spotlight designers. Dennis Case was light board and resident technician. Bill Murphy was technical director. Robert Mason was audio engineer. Jennifer J. Bradshaw was administrative director.
- (August 25 to 29, 1970) Abe Burrows, Frank Loesser and his musical, "Guys and Dolls," was performed in the Williamstown Theatre Festival production at the Adams Memorial Theatre Main Stage at Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts with Tom Atkins (Harry the Horse, Converts Chorus); John Bennett Perry (Sky Masterson); Barbara Callander (Agatha); Oliver Clark (Nicely Nicely Johnson); David Clennon (Arvide Abernathy, Converts Chorus); Olivia Cole (Miss Adelaide); J. Ray Downer (Rusty Charlie); Peter Feldman (Brandy Bottle Bates); Ellie Fink (General Cartwright); Bob Foster (J. Ver Lips Louie); Linda Gulder (Hot Box Girl); Michael Henry (Angie the Ox); Ellen Himmelfarb (Hot Box Girl); Bob Hitt (Society Max, Converts Chorus); Elizabeth Keen (Lady Luck); Laurie Kennedy (Hot Box Girl); Phoebe King (Priscilla); Richard Masur (Calvin); Barbara Nielson (Mimi); Cynthia Parker (Hot Box Girl); Brock Putnam (Big Julie, Convert Chorus); April Shawhan (Sarah Brown); Maureen Smith (Hot Box Girl); Paul Thomas (Lt. Brannigan, Convert Chorus); Michael Tucker (Benny Southstreet, Convert Chorus) and Richard Venture (Nathan Detroit); in the cast. Nikos Psacharapoulos was artistic director. Steven Rubin was settings designer. Ken Thompson was costume designer. Richard Devin was lighting designer. Elizabeth Keen was movement consultant. Herbert Kaplan was musical director. Franklin Keysar was stage manager.
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