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Award-winning musical “Guys and Dolls” set for Castleton stage

March 21-25—CASTLETON—The Castleton University Theater Arts and Music Department presents “Guys and Dolls” by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, with music by Frank Loesser, beginning Wednesday, March 21 at 7 p.m. in the Casella Theater.

This 1950 Tony Award-winner for Best Musical is based on short stories by American author Damon Runyon, including “The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown,” “Blood Pressure,” and “Pick the Winner.”

The Castleton production is directed by Harry McEnerny, with music directed by Sherrill Blodget and choreography by Maya Kraus. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the last time “Guys and Dolls” was presented at Castleton and to celebrate, the department has invited back participating alumni to partake in select numbers during the show.

Performances begin at 7 p.m. in Casella Theater on Wednesday, March 21 through Saturday, March 24, with additional performances at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 24 and Sunday, March 25.

Tickets for this performance are $15, and are available at the Fine Arts Center Box Office. Castleton University is located on Alumni Drive, Castleton.

For more information, call 802-468-1119.

Photo courtesy Castleton University
Cast and crew get comfortable on the set of the upcoming production of “Guys and Dolls.”

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