Tales of NYC’s street gamblers come to life in ‘Guys and Dolls Jr.’

PRESENTS

Main Stage Community Theatre is ready to “rock the boat” with the legendary, multiaward-winning musical comedy “Guys and Dolls Jr.”

More than 30 of our area’s brightest and best pre-teen and teen performers will be taking the stage in March, under the skillful direction of Michelle McElroy-Cox.

The production is an adaptation of the timeless tale set in New York City that follows renowned gambler Nathan Detroit as he tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while authorities breathe down his neck. Meanwhile, his girlfriend and nightclub performer, Adelaide, laments that they’ve been engaged for 14 years and still aren’t married.

Nathan turns to fellow gambler Sky Masterson for the dough, but Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary, Sarah Brown. “Guys and Dolls Jr.” takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, but everyone eventually ends up right where they belong.

“Guys and Dolls Jr.” features some of Frank Loesser’s most memorable tunes, including the hilarious “Adelaide’s Lament,” the romantic “I’ve Never Been in Love Before,” the exuberant “If I Were a Bell,” and the classic “Luck Be a Lady.”

“Our JR productions are the perfect vehicle for our younger performers to shine,” said MSCT board president Cinda Seamon. “As always, the show will reflect the polish and professionalism that you find with all of the Main Stage productions.”

McElroy-Cox added, “The level of talent and energy is simply a joy ... buckle up and get ready to be blown away!”

The show stars Jack Mau as Nathan Detroit, Maya Norcross and Millie Gilbreath (double cast) as Adelaide, Aiden Miller as Sky Masterson, Emma Kate Dalzell as Sarah Brown, Charlie Peirce as Nicely Nicely, Eli Taylor as Benny Southstreet, Luke Strebe as Harry the Horse, Annaliese Germany as General Cartwright, and Matthew Richmond as Rusty Charlie, just to name a few.

The production will be at the Seahawk Cultural Center at Hilton Head High School, 70 Wilborn Rd. and there will be 4 performances total:

There will be just four performances, at 7 p.m. March 2, 3 and 4, and a 2 p.m. matinee March 5. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for students and $5 for children under 8, with easy online booking at MainStageCommunityTheatre.org, or by calling the box office at 843-689-6246.

Main Stage Community Theatre is a nonprofit organization established in 1997. For more information, visit MainStageCommunityTheatre.org or find them on Facebook.

Based on a story and characters by Damon Runyon. Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser. Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows. Guys and Dolls Junior is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International’s Broadway Junior Collection.

Based on a story and characters by Damon Runyon. Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser. Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows. Guys and Dolls Junior is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International’s Broadway Junior Collection.

DIRECTOR

MICHELLE MCELROY COX

DIRECTOR

CHOREOGRAPHER

JAMAL EDWARDS

MICHELLE MCELROY COX

MUSICAL DIRECTOR

JAMES BERRY

CHOREOGRAPHER

MARCH 2-5,

2023

JAMAL EDWARDS

MUSICAL DIRECTOR

TICKETS $25/Adults $15/Students $5/Under 8

MARCH 2, 3, 4 - 7PM

JAMES BERRY

MARCH 5 - 2PM

Hilton Head High School Seahawk