East Syracuse Minoa Spartan Stage will present the classic “Guys and Dolls” on February 4, 5 and 6. Performances are at 7 p.m. each night at ESM Central High School with an additional matinee on Saturday at 2 p.m.
One of the most beloved Broadway musicals, “Guys and Dolls” is set in 1950s Times Square and has tickled audiences for generations with its wit, zany characters, hilarious situations and fantastic musical numbers.
The story follows Nathan Detroit (played by Zackary Worden), the leader of an illegal floating craps game, as he tries to find a new location for his game. Meanwhile he tries to appease his fiancée of 14 years, Miss Adelaide (played by Claire Callahan) as she pressures him to finally tie the knot. In addition to Nathan and Adelaide’s problems, Sky Masterson (Ian Hohm), a hardened gambler, has fallen in love with Sergeant Sarah Brown (Summer Cardarelli) from the rescue mission while trying to win a bet.
Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased from any member of the Spartan Stage company or from esmschools.org/HSMUSICAL where a ticket order form is posted. All reserved tickets will be held in your name at the box office and can be picked up the night of the performance. Unless sold out, tickets will also be available at the door.
The cast includes Nicely Nicely Johnson played by Jason Neubauer; Benny Southstreet, Adam Jones; Rusty Charlie, Cooper Pokrentowski; Sarah Brown, Summer Cardarelli; Arvide Abernathy, Jamie Regan; Harry the Horse, John Kipping; Lt. Branigan, Anson Cheng; Nathan Detroit, Zackary Worden; Angie the Ox, Peter Hager; Miss Adelaide, Claire Callahan; Sky Masterson, Ian Hohm; Joey Biltmore (voice), Mr. Avellino; Emcee, Nick Jones; General Cartwright, Carly Baggett; Big Jule, Jacob Kindon; and Havana Waiter, Michael Graves.
The Mission Band includes Agatha played by Riley Simone; Corporal (Calvin), Nicolas Worden; and others: Hannah Caccamo, Camryn Greabell, Elaine Karagiannis Katie Lindsley, Abby Oliver, Robyn Walters Mrs. Daniszewski, Mrs. Carocci, Mrs. Feulner, Ms. Ludwig and Ms. Schwendy. Other Gamblers are Mr. Bailer, Mr. Galuski, Mr. Musolino, Mr. Richmond and Mr. Scheiwiller. Hot Box Girls are Mimi, Nicole Raulli and others: Ellie Beaulieu, Sydney Caramanna, Sierra Falcone, Kelsey Hall Caroline Krukowski, Anna Markert, Anabella Owens.
Featured Havana Dancers are Kelsey Hall, Adam Jones and Nick Jones. “Crapshooters’ Ballet” Dancers are Michael Graves, Peter Hager, Adam Jones Nick Jones, Jacob Kindon, John Kipping and Cooper Pokrentowski. The general ensemble includes Kassandra Bachman, Sydney Carnival Aline Cunia, Kyle Hernandez, Erin Houghtaling, Sarah Moran, Breeya Myrick, Sara Stevenson and Amanda Szatanek.
Written by Frank Loesser, and based on characters from Damon Runyon’s books, Guys & Dolls is being produced and directed by Adam Shatraw. Musical directors are Michelle Currier and Virginia Labatos. Steve Culhane returns as the Pit Orchestra Conductor. The costume designer is Lorien Beaulieu, while Sarah Anson and Kevin Oliver are leading the technical elements of the show.
Wheelchair accessible seating is available. For additional information, email [email protected] or call 434-3300.
