Guys and Dolls SR.

60-Minute Senior Version

Rock the boat in this 60-minute version of the multi-award-winning musical comedy classic about rolling the dice and falling in love under the lights of Broadway.

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Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, Guys and Dolls ran for 1,200 performances when it opened on Broadway in 1950. It received nearly unanimous positive reviews from critics and won a bevy of awards, including Tony Awards, Drama Desks and Oliviers. Frequently revived, the show has been done with numerous all-star casts, including productions/concerts featuring Ewan McGregor, Jane Krakowski, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Jessica Biel. Performers 55+ can now join this illustrious group in Guys and Doll SR!

Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, Guys and Dolls SR. is an oddball romantic comedy. Gambler, Nathan Detroit, tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps 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. Nathan turns to fellow gambler, Sky Masterson, for the dough, and Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary, Sarah Brown, as a result. Guys and Dolls SR. takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong - all in 60 minutes!

Frank Loesser's brassy, immortal score makes Guys and Dolls SR. a crowd pleaser. The flexible cast size features both a variety of ensemble and star roles. This highly producible show is a treat for audiences and performers of any age.

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Book by

Abe Burrows

Jo Swerling

Music and Lyrics by

Frank Loesser

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Songs

Overture

Fugue For Tinhorns

Follow the Fold

The Oldest Established

I'll Know

A Bushel and a Peck

Adelaide's Lament

Guys and Dolls

If I Were a Bell

I've Never Been In Love Before

Luck Be a Lady

The Happy Ending

Follow the Fold (Reprise)

Sit Down You're Rocking the Boat

Adelaide's Second Lament

Marry the Man Today

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ADELAIDE'S LAMENT

From

guys & dolls

Music by

LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by

LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by

GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

Arrangement Details

Song Type: Show Extraction

Arranged for:

1 FEMALE VOICE

Starting Key:

Estimated duration

3 min 10 sec

Instrumentation

1 Flute, 1 English horn, 1 Clarinet in Bb, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Clarinet 3, 1 Bassoon, 1 Horn, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 2 Percussion, 2 Piano Conductor

BUSHEL AND A PECK

From

guys & dolls

Music by

LOESSER, FRANK, LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by

LOESSER, FRANK, LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by

GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

Arrangement Details

Song Type: Show Extraction

Arranged for:

1 FEMALE VOICE, FEMALE CHORUS

Starting Key:

Estimated duration

1 min 33 sec

Instrumentation

1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 English horn, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass clarinet, 1 Basson 1, 1 Bassoon 2, 1 Opt.Baritone sax, 1 Opt.Alto sax 1, 1 Opt.Alto sax 2, 1 Opt.Tenor sax 1, 1 Opt.Tenor sax 2, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Drum, 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus Books

CRAPSHOOTERS DANCE

From

guys & dolls

Music by

Frank Loesser

Orchestrated by

George Bassman, Ted Royal

Arrangement Details

Song Type: Show Extraction

Starting Key:

Estimated duration

8 min 40 sec

Instrumentation

(1x) FULL SCORE; (1x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE; (1x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE; (3x) REED 1: Piccolo, Flute, Alto Saxophone; (3x) REED 2: Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (4x) REED 3: Clarinet, Oboe, English Horn, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) REED 4: Bassoon, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) REED 5: Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone; (1x) HORN; (1x) TRUMPET 1; (1x) TRUMPET 2; (1x) TRUMPET 3; (1x) TROMBONE; (1x) PIANO; (2x) PERCUSSION: Drum Set, Woodblock; (9x) VIOLIN A/C; (9x) VIOLIN B/D; (6x) CELLO; (5x) BASS

FOLLOW THE FOLD

From

guys & dolls

Music by

LOESSER, FRANK, LOESSER, FRANK, LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by

LOESSER, FRANK, LOESSER, FRANK, LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by

GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

Arrangement Details

Song Type: Show Extraction

Arranged for:

CHORUS (FEATURED SOLOS)

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Estimated duration

1 min 20 sec

Instrumentation

1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Drums, 2 Piano/Conductor, 25 Chorus books

FUGUE FOR TINHORNS

From

guys & dolls

Music by

LOESSER, FRANK, LOESSER, FRANK, LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by

LOESSER, FRANK, LOESSER, FRANK, LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by

GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

Arrangement Details

Song Type: Show Extraction

Arranged for:

3 MALE VOICES

Starting Key:

Estimated duration

1 min 30 sec

Instrumentation

(1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (2x) Piano/Conductor Score; (1x) Reed 1: Flute; (2x) Reed 2: Flute, Clarinet; (1x) Reed 3: English Horn; (1x) Reed 4: Bassoon; (1x) Reed 5: Baritone Saxophone; (1x) Horn; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone; (1x) Piano; (3x) Percussion: Drum Set; (9x) Violin A/C; (8x) Violin B/D; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass

GUYS & DOLLS

From

guys & dolls

Music by

Frank Loesser, Frank Loesser

Lyrics by

Frank Loesser, Frank Loesser

Orchestrated by

George Bassman & Ted Royal

Arrangement Details

Song Type: Show Extraction

Arranged for:

2 Voices (Typically Male)

Starting Key:

Estimated duration

2 min 05 sec

Instrumentation

1 Reed 1(Bb Clarinet 1), 1 Reed 2(Bb Clarinet 2), 1 Reed 3(Bb Clarinet 3), 1 Reed 4(Bb Clarinet 4), 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Hirn, 1 Trombone, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Drum(Drum set), 2 Piano Conductor, 2 Chorus books

GUYS AND DOLLS SYMPHONIC OVERTURE

From

guys & dolls

Music by

LOESSER, FRANK

Arranged by

HOCHMAN, LARRY

Orchestrated by

HOCHMAN, LARRY

Arrangement Details

Song Type: Symphonic Suite

Starting Key:

Instrumentation

2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 1 bass clarinet, 2 bassoon, 1 alto sax, 2 tenor sax, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, 1 tuba, 1 tympani, 2 percussion, 1 drums, 1 piano/celeste, 1 harp, 9 violin 1, 8 violin 2, 7 violas, 6 cello, 5 bass, 1 full score

HAVANA

From

guys & dolls

Music by

Frank Loesser

Lyrics by

Frank Loesser

Orchestrated by

George Bassman & Ted Royal

Arrangement Details

Song Type: Show Extraction

Arranged for:

2 Voices (Typically 1 Female, 1 Male - both spoken)

Starting Key:

Estimated duration

9 min 59 sec

Instrumentation

(1x) FULL SCORE; (2x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE; (2x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE; (3x) REED 1: Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (4x) REED 2: Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Guiro; (4x) REED 3: Oboe, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone; (3x) REED 4: Clarinet, Bassoon, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) REED 5: Baritone Saxophone, Claves; (2x) HORN (+Maracas); (1x) TRUMPET 1; (2x) TRUMPET 2 (+Gourd); (1x) TRUMPET 3; (2x) TROMBONE (+Large Maracas); (1x) PIANO; (8x) PERCUSSION: Drum Set, Tom-Toms, Cowbell, Bongos, Conga, Timpani; (9x) VIOLIN A/C; (8x) VIOLIN B/D; (6x) CELLO; (5x) BASS

IF I WERE A BELL

From

guys & dolls

Music by

LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by

LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by

GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

Arrangement Details

Song Type: Show Extraction

Arranged for:

1 FEMALE VOICE

Starting Key:

Estimated duration

2 min 45 sec

Instrumentation

(1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (2x) Piano/Conductor Score; (2x) Reed 1: Flute, Alto Saxophone; (2x) Reed 2: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (2x) Reed 3: Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 4: Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone; (1x) Horn; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone; (2x) Piano/Celeste; (5x) Percussion: Drum Set, Triangle, Bells, Chimes; (9x) Violin A/C; (8x) Violin B/D; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass

ILL KNOW

From

guys & dolls

Music by

LOESSER, FRANK, LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by

LOESSER, FRANK, LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by

GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

Arrangement Details

Song Type: Show Extraction

Arranged for:

1 FEMALE VOICE, 1 MALE VOICE

Starting Key:

Estimated duration

4 min 00 sec

Instrumentation

1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone, 1 Horn, 8 Violin A-C, 8 Violin B-D, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Drums, 2 Piano Vocal, 2 Piano Conductor

IVE NEVER BEEN IN LOVE BEFORE

From

guys & dolls

Music by

LOESSER, FRANK, LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by

LOESSER, FRANK, LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by

GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

Arrangement Details

Song Type: Show Extraction

Arranged for:

1 FEMALE VOICE, 1 MALE VOICE

Starting Key:

Estimated duration

2 min 40 sec

Instrumentation

1 Reed 1(Clarinet), 1 Reed 2(Clarinet), 1 Reed 3(Clarinet), 1 Reed 4(Clarinet), 1 Reed 5(Bass clarinet), 1 English horn(OPT.), 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 1 Trombone, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello 1&2, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion(Bells, Cymbal, Tymp, Drum set), 2 Piano Conductor. 2 Chorus books

LUCK BE A LADY

From

guys & dolls

Music by

LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by

LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by

GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

Arrangement Details

Song Type: Show Extraction

Arranged for:

1 MALE VOICE, MENS CHORUS

Starting Key:

Estimated duration

2 min 55 sec

Instrumentation

(1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal; (2x) Piano/Conductor; (2x) Reed 1: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (2x) Reed 2: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (2x) Reed 3: Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 4: Bassoon, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 5: Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone; (1x) Horn; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone; (1x) Piano; (3x) Percussion: Drum Set, Timpani; (9x) Violin A/C; (8x) Violin B/D; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass

MARRY THE MAN TODAY

From

guys & dolls

Music by

LOESSER, FRANK, LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by

LOESSER, FRANK, LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by

GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

Arrangement Details

Song Type: Show Extraction

Arranged for:

2 FEMALE VOICES

Starting Key:

Estimated duration

2 min 50 sec

Instrumentation

(1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (2x) Piano/Conductor Score; (2x) Reed 1: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (2x) Reed 2: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (2x) Reed 3: Bass Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 4: Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone; (1x) Reed 5: Bass Clarinet; (1x) Horn; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone); (1x) Piano); (3x) Percussion: Drum Set, Bells; (9x) Violin A/C; (8x) Violin B/D; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass

MORE I CANNOT WISH YOU

From

guys & dolls

Music by

LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by

LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by

GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

Arrangement Details

Song Type: Show Extraction

Arranged for:

1 MALE VOICE

Starting Key:

Estimated duration

2 min 50 sec

Instrumentation

(1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (2x) Piano/Conductor Score; (1x) Reed 1: Flute; (1x) Reed 2: Clarinet; (1x) Reed 3: Clarinet; (1x) Reed 4: Bassoon; (1x) Reed 5: Bass Clarinet; (1x) Horn; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone; (2x) Piano/Celesta; (1x) Percussion: Chimes; (9x) Violin A/C; (8x) Violin B/D; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass

MY TIME OF DAY

From

guys & dolls

Music by

LOESSER, FRANK, LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by

LOESSER, FRANK, LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by

GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

Arrangement Details

Song Type: Show Extraction

Arranged for:

1 FEMALE VOICE, 1 MALE VOICE

Starting Key:

Estimated duration

3 min 15 sec

Instrumentation

(1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (2x) Piano/Conductor Score; (2x) Reed 1: Flute, Clarinet; (1x) Reed 2: Clarinet; (1x) Reed 3: English Horn; (1x) Reed 4: Bassoon; (1x) Reed 5: Bass Clarinet; (1x) Horn; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone; (1x) Piano; (3x) Percussion: Bells, Cymbal, Chimes; (9x) Violin A/C; (8x) Violin B/D; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass

OLDEST ESTABLISHED

From

guys & dolls

Music by

LOESSER, FRANK, LOESSER, FRANK, LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by

LOESSER, FRANK, LOESSER, FRANK, LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by

GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

Arrangement Details

Song Type: Show Extraction

Arranged for:

3 MALE VOICES, MENS CHORUS

Starting Key:

Bbm

Estimated duration

4 min 24 sec

Instrumentation

(1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (2x) Piano/Conductor Score; (2x) Reed 1: Flute, Clarinet; (1x) Reed 2: Clarinet; (1x) Reed 3: Clarinet; (1x) Reed 4: Clarinet; (1x) Reed 5: Bass Clarinet; (1x) Horn; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone; (1x) Piano; (3x) Percussion: Drum Set; (9x) Violin A/C; (8x) Violin B/D; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass

OVERTURE ("GUYS & DOLLS")

From

guys & dolls

Music by

LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by

GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

Arrangement Details

Song Type: Show Extraction

Arranged for:

INSTRUMENTAL

Starting Key:

Estimated duration

4 min 30 sec

Instrumentation

(1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (2x) Piano/Conductor Score; (3x) Reed 1: Piccolo, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (1x) Reed 2: Alto Saxophone; (1x) Reed 3: Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 4: Bassoon, Tenor Saxophone; (1x) Reed 5: Baritone Saxophone; (1x) Horn; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone; (1x) Piano; (6x) Percussion: Drum Set, Bells, Chimes, Cymbal, Timpani; (9x) Violin A/C; (8x) Violin B/D; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass

SIT DOWN, YOU'RE ROCKIN' THE BOAT

From

guys & dolls

Music by

LOESSER, FRNAK, LOESSER, FRNAK

Lyrics by

LOESSER, FRANK, LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by

GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

Arrangement Details

Song Type: Show Extraction

Arranged for:

MALE VOICE, CHORUS

Starting Key:

Estimated duration

2 min 10 sec

Instrumentation

(1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal; (2x) Piano/Conductor; (2x) Reed 1: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (2x) Reed 2: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (3x) Reed 3: Oboe, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 4: Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 5: Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone; (1x) Horn; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone; (2x) Piano/Celeste; (6x) Percussion: Drum Set, Bells, Chimes, Cymbal, Timpani; (9x) Violin A/C; (8x) Violin B/D; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass; (20x) Vocal Book

SUE ME

From

guys & dolls

Music by

LOESSER, FRANK, LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by

LOESSER, FRANK, LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by

GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

Arrangement Details

Song Type: Show Extraction

Arranged for:

1 FEMALE VOICE, 1 MALE VOICE

Starting Key:

Estimated duration

3 min 00 sec

Instrumentation

(1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (2x) Piano/Conductor Score; (2x) Reed 1: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (2x) Reed 2: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (1x) Reed 3: Oboe; (2x) Reed 4: Bassoon, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 5: Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone; (1x) Horn; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone; (1x) Piano; (3x) Percussion: Drum Set; (9x) Violin A/C; (8x) Violin B/D; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass

TAKE BACK YOUR MINK

From

guys & dolls

Music by

LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by

LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by

GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

Arrangement Details

Song Type: Show Extraction

Arranged for:

1 FEMALE VOICE, FEMALE CHORUS

Starting Key:

Estimated duration

5 min 36 sec

Instrumentation

(1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (2x) Piano/Conductor Score; (2x) Reed 1: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (2x) Reed 2: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (2x) Reed 3: Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 4: Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 5: Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone; (1x) Horn; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone; (2x) Piano (+Celeste); (3x) Percussion: Drum Set, Bells; (9x) Violin A/C; (8x) Violin B/D; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass

Guys and Dolls SR.

Watch "Can Do" from Guys and Dolls SR.:

Overture

Fugue For Tinhorns

Follow the Fold

The Oldest Established

I'll Know

A Bushel and a Peck

Adelaide's Lament

Guys and Dolls

If I Were a Bell

I've Never Been In Love Before

Luck Be a Lady

The Happy Ending

Follow the Fold (Reprise)

Sit Down You're Rocking the Boat

Adelaide's Second Lament

Marry the Man Today

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Guys and Dolls SR.

Watch "Can Do" from Guys and Dolls SR.:

Overture

Fugue For Tinhorns

Follow the Fold

The Oldest Established

I'll Know

A Bushel and a Peck

Adelaide's Lament

Guys and Dolls

If I Were a Bell

I've Never Been In Love Before

Luck Be a Lady

The Happy Ending

Follow the Fold (Reprise)

Sit Down You're Rocking the Boat

Adelaide's Second Lament

Marry the Man Today

Media

Resources

Digital Scripts & Piano/Vocal Scores

Full Reference Score

Scenic Projections - Digital Backdrops

Questions & Answers

Concert Selections for Guys and Dolls

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