Guys and Dolls come to Melbourne in March

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Guys and Dolls come to Melbourne in March Sept 10, 2007 15:08:39 GMT 11

Post by Talissa on Sept 10, 2007 15:08:39 GMT 11

www.theage.com.au/news/arts/btheatreb-our-top-onscreen-plumber-to-help-revive-classic/2007/09/10/1189276596718.html

Some of Australia's favourite stars - including our top on-screen plumber, former check-out girl and bumbling best-friend - are joining forces to revive a classic Hollywood musical.

Kenny's Shane Jacobson, Kath & Kim's Magda Szubanski, Sea Patrol's Lisa McCune and Ian Stenlake, Mother and Son's Garry McDonald and singing star Marina Prior will join forces for Guys and Dolls.

The show will fill the Princess Theatre from March 2008, after the current revival of The Phantom of the Opera closes.

It's the latest in a growing line of mega-musicals about to hit town, including Spamalot, Wicked and Priscilla: Queen of the Desert.

Co-produced by the Donmar Warehouse, the new show ran for 789 performances at the Piccadilly Theatre in London's West End, with Star Wars and Moulin Rouge! actor Ewan McGregor premiering the lead role of Sky Masterson. Stenlake takes on the role in the Australian production.

The musical is set in New York during the 1940s. Small-time gambler Nathan Detroit - played by McDonald, in the role portrayed by Frank Sinatra in the 1955 film - bets his friend Masterson that he can't make the next woman he sees fall in love with him.

The next "doll" happens to be neighbourhood missionary Sarah Brown (McCune) and the show follows his attempts to woo her.

~*And when he saw her face
In his heart there was space
For none. No other but she*~

Parade of Stars character - Marguerite, from The Scarlet Pimpernel
Medley of the Stars song - L'Un Vers L'Autre, from Les Miserables

jackjackjack Sleek Soloist Posts: 368	Guys and Dolls come to Melbourne in March Sept 11, 2007 23:31:59 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jackjackjack on Sept 11, 2007 23:31:59 GMT 11 So Shane Jacobson as Nicely I guess. And who's Magda playing? James
	Parade of Stars character: The Baker, from Into the Woods Medley of Stars song: Ariadne, from The Frogs

Talissa Director Almighty cough evil cough moderator Posts: 2,324	Guys and Dolls come to Melbourne in March Sept 12, 2007 0:52:44 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Talissa on Sept 12, 2007 0:52:44 GMT 11 Magda is Big Jule if I remember correctly. And yes, Shane is Nicely.
	~And when he saw her face In his heart there was space For none. No other but she~ Parade of Stars character - Marguerite, from The Scarlet Pimpernel Medley of the Stars song - L'Un Vers L'Autre, from Les Miserables

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Guys and Dolls come to Melbourne in March Sept 12, 2007 12:34:05 GMT 11

Post by Yonkers on Sept 12, 2007 12:34:05 GMT 11

The casting of Szubanski as Big Jule (normally a male role) is hardly revolutionary. In the 1970's there was a production of G & D that did the same thing. In that instance the role was played by a terrific local actress, Marion Edward. GUYS AND DOLLS was the opening show for a 700 seat theatre that used to be in Russell Street called The Total Theatre, it later became Billboard nightclub and I don't know what it is now. It was a good theatre which sadly was underused. Other shows that played there were KENNEDY'S CHILDREN, FATHERS DAY and the musical LET MY PEOPLE COME...just a little history.

Is Magda Szubanski going to specialise in playing male roles? (SPELLING BEE and now G & D).

Hannah Sleek Soloist Posts: 257	Guys and Dolls come to Melbourne in March Sept 12, 2007 23:36:34 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Hannah on Sept 12, 2007 23:36:34 GMT 11 ... who said the casting was revolutionary...?
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Guys and Dolls come to Melbourne in March Sept 13, 2007 0:14:49 GMT 11

Post by Yonkers on Sept 13, 2007 0:14:49 GMT 11

No one...yet, I was making a point that it was done years ago by Jon Ewing in his 1970's production. You can bet that there will be much ado about it in future publicity though. I really can't understand why this show is being done. GUYS AND DOLLS has never sold in this country for one reason or another, and I don't think this new production will change the pattern previously set.

Buff Director An actor's a guy, who, if you ain't talking about him, ain't listening - Marlon Brando Posts: 1,783	Guys and Dolls come to Melbourne in March Dec 17, 2007 12:38:41 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Buff on Dec 17, 2007 12:38:41 GMT 11 Guys & Dolls Website is up and running. Click here. Has some cast & crrew information, as well as a video preview including cast interviews. Tickets on sale at Ticketek. Click here. Buff
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Guys and Dolls come to Melbourne in March Dec 17, 2007 15:51:52 GMT 11

Post by Buff on Dec 17, 2007 15:51:52 GMT 11

Forgot to mention that if you purchase your tickets between 17 December and 24 December, you will go into the draw to win a backstage tour after the performance and meet Shane Jacobson and Magda Szubanski as well have your photo taken with them.

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"To love another person is to see the face of God" - Les Miserables

Parade of Stars character - Enjolras from "Les Miserables"
Medley of the Stars song - Do You Hear The People Sing, from Les Misérables

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Talissa Director Almighty cough evil cough moderator Posts: 2,324	Guys and Dolls come to Melbourne in March Apr 6, 2008 11:46:50 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Talissa on Apr 6, 2008 11:46:50 GMT 11 www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,23491837-2862,00.html The first review to turn up in my inbox.
	~And when he saw her face In his heart there was space For none. No other but she~ Parade of Stars character - Marguerite, from The Scarlet Pimpernel Medley of the Stars song - L'Un Vers L'Autre, from Les Miserables

Buff Director An actor's a guy, who, if you ain't talking about him, ain't listening - Marlon Brando Posts: 1,783	Guys and Dolls come to Melbourne in March Apr 7, 2008 17:06:07 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Buff on Apr 7, 2008 17:06:07 GMT 11 A link to a video interview with the director, which has exerts from a few songs. Click here Buff
	"To love another person is to see the face of God" - Les Miserables Parade of Stars character - Enjolras from "Les Miserables" Medley of the Stars song - Do You Hear The People Sing, from Les Misérables Keeper of the Elegant Thimble

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Guys and Dolls come to Melbourne in March Apr 9, 2008 20:44:42 GMT 11

Post by Talissa on Apr 9, 2008 20:44:42 GMT 11

www.theage.com.au/news/national/likeable-leads-aside-these-dolls-are-caricatures/2008/04/05/1207249561908.html

The Age loved the cast but not the show.

Can't blame them, really, since G&D isn't at the top of my list, but I'l reserving judgement on the production, of course. Hoping to see it in the next couple of weeks!

~*And when he saw her face
In his heart there was space
For none. No other but she*~

Parade of Stars character - Marguerite, from The Scarlet Pimpernel
Medley of the Stars song - L'Un Vers L'Autre, from Les Miserables

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Guys and Dolls come to Melbourne in March May 22, 2008 15:57:35 GMT 11

Post by nadine on May 22, 2008 15:57:35 GMT 11

Just wondering if anyone knows when G&D will be finishing up?

I want to get tickets for a friend of mine for the closing night. I know they're selling tickets to June 29 so far and wasn't sure if that was closing night.

"It's very cute actually... sometimes they do pretendy yelling at each other".
Helen Dallimore on Peter Carroll & his daughter Tamsin starring in "The Republic of Myopia" as father and daughter.

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Guys and Dolls come to Melbourne in March May 23, 2008 1:11:32 GMT 11

Post by paule on May 23, 2008 1:11:32 GMT 11

group sales have now been extended through to september. tickets sell quick and can get hard to come by so book as early as you can. The show has been huge and wonderfully successful with even the house seats being sold by the producers and hard to come by for even the cast and production team!!!!

The upper dress circle has been open and populated for every show except maybe 3 or 4 and they are currently over 65 performances into the season. Word is the melbourne season should chock up 200 performances at the very least and why not when you get the once in a lifetime chance to see Marina and Lisa together on stage!

Also watch for the entire cast at this years Helpmann Awards as rumour is Guys and Dolls are being flown to sydney to perform!!

nadine Stunning Show-stealer Posts: 525	Guys and Dolls come to Melbourne in March May 23, 2008 11:23:47 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by nadine on May 23, 2008 11:23:47 GMT 11 Paule, thanks for the information, I'll keep an eye out for those tickets. Might have to try and snag a Helpmann ticket like previous years.
	"It's very cute actually... sometimes they do pretendy yelling at each other". Helen Dallimore on Peter Carroll & his daughter Tamsin starring in "The Republic of Myopia" as father and daughter. MotS - Oompa-pa from Oliver! PoS character - Belle, from Beauty and the Beast

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Guys and Dolls come to Melbourne in March Aug 14, 2008 18:30:28 GMT 11

Post by fjays on Aug 14, 2008 18:30:28 GMT 11

I saw their closing performance.. And it was alright.
And I hadn't previously heard much about the show.
The female cast was brilliant.. Lisa and Marina were outstanding.
Sky was great to.. But I really didn't enjoy many of the other male cast members, with a few acceptions.