Guys and Dolls Opens June 19 at Summer Place Theatre
Summer Place Theatre will open its 60th season with *Guys and Dolls*, running June 19–28 at Naperville Central High School.
One of Broadway’s most beloved musical comedies, *Guys and Dolls* invites audiences into the colorful world of Runyonland, where gamblers, nightclub performers, and mission workers collide in a story filled with romance, laughter, unforgettable characters, and classic songs.
The score includes favorites such as “Luck Be a Lady,” “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat,” “I’ve Never Been in Love Before,” and “Adelaide’s Lament.”
Director and Choreographer Julia Cooke describes the production as an opportunity for audiences to “leave your troubles at the door” and escape into a world of nostalgia, humor, love, and laughter.
“In SPT’s production, we are taking you into an underground craps game, immersing the audience in Runyonland,” Cooke wrote in her director’s note. “So please, leave your troubles at the door, and get invested. Laugh out loud. Feel heartbreak and relief. Share a smile with one of the characters. Experience a happy ending.”
Meet the Company
The cast features Dana Vetter as Sarah Brown, Jason Witt as Sky Masterson, Brian Cromer as Nathan Detroit, Laura McElligott as Miss Adelaide, Reed Pence as Nicely-Nicely Johnson, Ethan Drover as Benny Southstreet, Rick Love as Arvide Abernathy, Neal Goldman as Big Jule, Thomas Rieser as Harry the Horse and Joey Biltmore, Stephan Odoi as Rusty Charlie, Don Gingold as Lt. Brannigan, and Tina St. Angelo as General Cartwright.
The company also includes Julie Abud as Scranton Slim and the Master of Ceremonies; Nicholas Baumgartner as Brandy Bottle Bates, the Waiter, and Benny understudy; Ryan Castiglia as Liver Lips Louie; Addison Crum as Angie the Ox and Cindy; George Li as Society Max; Katie Baumgartner as Ralphie the Rat; Sarah Madden as Georgia; Hannah Nauman as Ferguson and Martha; Diana Pantoja as Allison, the Lead Havana Dancer, and Helen; Kathy Wilhelm as Mimi and Dance Captain; Sean Lynch as Calvin; and Rachel Pusateri as Agatha and Sarah understudy.
The production is directed and choreographed by Julia Cooke, with music direction by Ali Kordelewski. The production team includes Matt Whalen as Producer, Adam Milne as Production Manager, Madalyn Quitter as Stage Manager, Bre Sakalis as Assistant Stage Manager, Ian Blinstrup as Scenic Designer and Master Carpenter, Lexi Grueneberg as Sound Designer, Brighton Liese as Lighting Designer, and Jake Ganzer as Costume and Prop Designer.
Guys and Dolls will be performed six times at Naperville Central High School:
Friday, June 19 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, June 20 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, June 21 at 2:00 PM
Friday, June 26 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, June 27 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, June 28 at 2:00 PM
Tickets
Single-ticket prices are:
Adults: $25
Students and Seniors: $22
Season tickets are also available and include both *Guys and Dolls* and Summer Place Theatre’s July production of *Rent*.
Adult season tickets: $40
Student and Senior season tickets: $36
Season tickets remain available through the close of *Guys and Dolls*.
Tickets and additional information are available at summerplacetheatre.org/Tickets.
Join Summer Place Theatre as it begins its milestone 60th season with a joyful evening of music, comedy, romance, and classic Broadway entertainment. We’ll see you in Runyonland!