Often called Broadway’s perfect musical, this Tony Award-winner finds big-time high roller Sky Masterson gambling everything he’s got to make reluctant Salvation Army reformer Miss Sarah Brown fall in love with him. Featuring such memorable tunes as “Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat,” “Luck Be a Lady,” and “I’ve Never Been in Love Before.” Guys and Dolls is guaranteed to charm audiences of all ages.
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
Costumes Provided by Costume World Theatrical, Pompano Beach, FL.
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Frank Loesser
Music and Lyrics
FRANK LOESSER (Music and Lyrics) One of America’s great composer/lyricists, Loesser began his songwriting career during the Depression, contributing songs to Broadway revues and nightclub acts. His work with composer Irving Actman in the 1936 revue The Illustrator’s Show led to a songwriting contract in Hollywood, where he spent the next eleven years collaborating with composers Burton Lane, Jule Styne, Arthur Schwartz, and Hoagy Carmichael. Some of his film songs from that period include “Two Sleepy People,” “Jingle Jangle Jingle,” and “I Don’t Want To Walk Without You.” The first song Loesser wrote words and music for was “Praise The Lord and Pass The Ammunition,” during his World War II service. His Hollywood work after the war included “Spring Will Be A Little Late This Year,” “A Slow Boat To China,” and the 1949 Oscar-winning song “Baby, It’s Cold Outside.” In 1948, Loesser was approached by fledgling Broadway producers Cy Feuer and Ernest Martin to write music and lyrics to George Abbott’s libretto for an adaptation of the classic Brandon Thomas play Charley’s Aunt. The new musical, which starred Ray Bolger, was called Where’s Charley? and was a hit. This led to the hugely influential and successful Guys and Dolls in 1950, also produced by Feuer and Martin, with a script by Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling. In 1956, Loesser wrote the libretto, music, and lyrics for The Most Happy Fella, an impressive score of more than 30 musical numbers using operatic techniques and forms, including recitative, arias, duets, trios, and choral numbers. In 1960, he provided the score and was co-librettist for Greenwillow, and a year later wrote the score for the Pulitzer Prize-winning How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Loesser’s final show, Pleasures and Palaces, closed in 1965 during out-of-town try-outs. frankloesser.com
Jo Swerling
Book
JO SWERLING (Book) Born in Russia in 1897, Jo Swerling was a playwright, screenwriter, and vaudeville sketch writer. Mr. Swerling’s long career began as a reporter and feature writer in New York and Chicago.
Abe Burrows
Book
ABE BURROWS (Book) After studying to be a doctor and an accountant, Abe Burrows had a career in sales before becoming a successful radio script writer and writer/performer of musical parody numbers. His first Broadway libretto was Guys and Dolls, co-written with Jo Swerling, with a score by Frank Loesser. Other musical librettos included Make A Wish, Can-Can and Silk Stockings (with scores by Cole Porter), Say Darling, and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (which he also directed; score by Frank Loesser). His non-musical plays include Cactus Flower (which he wrote and directed) and Forty Carats (which he directed).
Al Blackstone
Director, Choreographer
AL BLACKSTONE (Director/Choreographer) is an Emmy-winning director, choreographer, and educator. His passion for bringing people together to experience something meaningful drives him to tell stories, make dances, and encourage joyful connection. Born in New Jersey and raised in a dance studio, he has called New York City home for more than a decade. In that time, he has created emotional work for the stage and screen, thrown dance parties for charity, and introduced hundreds of people to one another. He resides in Brooklyn with his husband Abraham and has kept a journal since he was 12. A million thank yous to Melissa, Mikey, and everyone at OP.
Nick Wilders
Music Director
NICK WILDERS (Music Director) OP debut! Broadway: Wicked, Company (revival). Nat’l Tour: Jersey Boys, Emojiland, In My Own Little Corner. Off-Broadway: Titanique, Dead Outlaw, Notes From Now, Emojiland. Regional: Ride the Cyclone (Arena Stage), Diary of a Tap Dancer (A.R.T.), Guys and Dolls (ACT of Connecticut), The Cher Show (Gateway Playhouse), Mad Hatter (world premiere). Film: In My Own Little Corner (2025), Love and Information (2020). He has written, arranged, and orchestrated for Patti LaBelle, Dionne Warwick, Will Smith, Stephanie Mills, and Lizzy McAlpine for concerts from Lincoln Center to the US Embassy in Lisbon. nickwilders.com
Adam Koch
Scenic and Video Design
ADAM KOCH (Scenic and Video Design) OP: Crazy for You, Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Sister Act. Broadway: A Wonderful World. International: Dreamgirls, Sister Act (Seoul); Pretty Woman, Mean Girls (São Paulo). Hundreds of Regional productions, with multiple awards and nominations, including an Outstanding Scenic Design Carbonell Award for A Wonderful World (Miami New Drama). Additional Projects: Virgin Voyages, Norwegian Cruise Lines, live events, and immersive outdoor production designs. Education: Carnegie Mellon University. For William and Mary. adamkochassociates.com
@instadamkoch
Rich Latta
Lighting Design
Kevin Heard
Sound Design
Steven Royal
Video/Projection Design
Roxanne De Luna
Wig/Hair & Make-Up Design
William Ivey Long
Original Broadway Costumes
Melissa J. Hunt
Associate Director/Choreographer
Nicole Lam
Associate Music Director
Daniel Everett
Production Stage Manager
Miriam Rochford
Assistant Stage Manager
Olivia Tymon
Assistant Stage Manager
Haley Bennett
Music Contractor
ARC
Casting
Actors' Equity
AEA
Music Theatre International
Licensing
Cast
Rob McClure
Nathan Detroit
ROB McCLURE (Nathan Detroit) Ogunquit Playhouse Debut! Broadway: Mrs. Doubtfire (Tony, Drama Desk, Drama League and Outer Critics Circle Nominations), Chaplin (Tony, Drama League, Astaire, and Outer Critics Circle nominations and won Theatre World and Clive Barnes awards), Beetlejuice, Something Rotten, Noises Off, Honeymoon In Vegas, I’m Not Rappaport, and Avenue Q, as well as Where’s Charley? and Irma La Douce at Encores!. Off-Broadway: Little Shop of Horrors. Regional: Productions at The Kennedy Center, The Muny, Paper Mill, Old Globe, The Arden, Cleveland Playhouse, A.R.T., Walnut Street, Delaware Theatre Co, Flat Rock, McCarter, and La Jolla Playhouse. His acclaimed solo concert, Smile, is performed all over the world. Film: FINISHED Recursion (Best Actor at The Queen’s World and Williamsburg film festivals.) TV: PBS Great Performances 50th Anniversary Concert, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Julia, New Amsterdam, Blue Bloods, Servant, Evil, The Bite, Person of Interest, Elementary, The Good Fight, and Elsbeth. For Maggie & Sadie.
Ephraim Sykes
Sky Masterson
EPHRAIM SYKES (Sky Masterson) was last seen as George Gibbs in the Broadway Revival of Our Town, where he was nominated for a Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance. He was also nominated for a Tony, Outer Critics Circle, Drama League Awards, and won the Clarence Derwent and Chita Rivera Awards for his performance as David Ruffin in Ain’t Too Proud. Broadway: Hamilton, Motown The Musical, Newsies, Memphis, The Little Mermaid. Off-Broadway: Black No More (Audelco Award winner), Rent (New World Stages). TV/Film: Vinyl (HBO); Russian Doll, Luke Cage (Netflix), Crisis in Six Scenes (Amazon), Hairspray Live! opposite Ariana Grande (NBC).
Bianca Marroquín
Miss Adelaide
BIANCA MARROQUÍN (Adelaide) shattered ceilings as the first Mexican woman to star in a Broadway musical—and she’s been a force ever since. A magnetic triple threat, Bianca has headlined acclaimed productions of Chicago, Rent, In the Heights, Mary Poppins, West Side Story, and The Sound of Music across the US and Latin America. Most notably, she has played both Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly in Chicago, joining a rare group of performers to do so. On screen, Bianca portrayed Chita Rivera in FX’s Emmy-winning Fosse/Verdon, and charmed audiences in Apple TV+’s bilingual comedy Acapulco. She’s also served as a judge on Univision’s Mira Quién Baila and Pequeños Gigantes. As the inaugural National Ambassador for Viva Broadway, she champions greater Latino representation onstage. As a singer-songwriter, Bianca’s albums El Mundo Era Mío and Nuestros Tesoros showcase her range and heart. @biancapamelamarroquin
María Bilbao
Sarah Brown
MARÍA BILBAO (Sarah Brown) is thrilled to be making her Ogunquit Playhouse debut! Broadway: Sweeney Todd (Johanna, Lunt-Fontanne Theatre). Regional: Tick, Tick…Boom! (Susan, Actors’ Playhouse), Anna in the Tropics (Marela, Bay Street Theatre), Evita (Mistress, Bucks County Playhouse). She’d like to thank CESD, Geoff Soffer, her friends, and her family for their unending support and love. @themariabilbao
Lenny Venito
Big Jule
LENNY VENITO (Big Jule) is a New York actor whose film work includes: The Kitchen, The Brave One (Warner Bros); Money Monster, How Do You Know, Men in Black III (Sony); Gods Pocket (IFC); St. Vincent (The Weinstein Company); War of the Worlds (Paramount); Rounders (Miramax); Gigli (Columbia); and Solitary Man (Millennium).On television, Lenny is known for his series regular roles on Kevin Can Wait (CBS); The Neighbors, and Knights of Prosperity (ABC). He had a recurring role as Murmur on The Sopranos, with additional roles on Ghosts, Unforgettable, FBI, Blue Bloods (CBS); The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon); Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (Netflix); The Blacklist (NBC); Curb Your Enthusiasm, Flight of the Conchords, Bored to Death (HBO); and Rescue Me (FX).
Ronnie S. Bowman Jr.
Harry the Horse / Ensemble: u/s Benny
RONNIE S. BOWMAN JR. (Harry the Horse/Ensemble: u/s Benny) Ogunquit Playhouse debut! Broadway: A Wonderful World, The Who’s Tommy, The Music Man starring Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster. Nat’l Tours: Anastasia (1st National), A Chorus Line directed by Baayork Lee. Select Regional: Summerstock! understudying Corbin Bleu (Goodspeed), A Wonderful World (Saegner Theater/Cadillac Theater), Guys and Dolls (MSMT). TV/Film: Sugar Plum Twist (Hallmark), Rustin (Netflix), The Tony Awards, GMA, The Tonight Show. Awards: Two-time Chita Rivera Award nominee, Theater World Award Winner. All glory to God. Love to my family, my tribe & DGRW. Proverbs 3:5-6
@ronniesbowmanjr
Josh Davis
Lt. Brannigan: u/s Sky & Arvide
JOSH DAVIS (Lt Brannigan: u/s Sky & Arvide) is honored to make his Ogunquit Playhouse debut. Broadway: Paradise Square, Beautiful The Carole King Musical (Original Cast). Tour: Les Misérables (Javert). TV: As the World Turns, The Equalizer, Blue Bloods, FBI: Most Wanted (CBS); Law & Order: Organized Crime (NBC); The Gilded Age (HBO); One life to Live (ABC). VoiceOver: Bank of America, Chase, iShares, Milk, Papa Johns, 3M, Royal Canin. Special thanks to TEAM A.S.A.
@joshdnyc
Mykal Kilgore
Nicely-Nicely Johnson
MYKAL KILGORE (Nicely-Nicely Johnson) is beyond excited to make his Ogunquit debut! Broadway: Motown the Musical, Hair. Off-Broadway: Songs for a New World (Encores). Nat’l Tour: Book of Mormon, The Wiz (Lion). Regional: Into The Woods (The Witch, Barrington Stage), Jesus Christ Superstar (Annas, The Muny), The Who’s Tommy (Ensemble, Kennedy Center). TV/Film: Jesus Christ Superstar Live (Ensemble), The Wiz Live (Ensemble, NBC); Collateral Beauty. Mykal is also a Grammy and NAACP Image Award nominated singer/songwriter for his debut album “A Man Born Black.” #blacklivesmatter #translivesmatter #loveoneanother @mykalkilgore
Heather Parcells
General Cartwright: u/s Adelaide
HEATHER PARCELLS (General Cartwright: u/s Adelaide) is pleased to make her Ogunquit Playhouse debut. Broadway: A Chorus Line (Judy Turner, Original Revival cast), Tuck Everlasting (u/s Mae Tuck), Finding Neverland, Wonderland (u/s Madhatter/Queen of Hearts), Soul Doctor (u/s Mother), Chitty Bang Bang. Nat’l Tours: Thoroughly Modern Millie (u/s Miss Dorothy), Some Like it Hot (u/s Sweet Sue), Chicago (Velma Kelly). Off-Bway: Piece Of My Heart (u/s Jessie). Regional: Kiss Me Kate (Kate/Lily, Virginia MT); Chicago (Roxie, NSMT); Sister Act (Tina, Paper Mill), Boeing Boeing (Gloria, Paper Mill/Cape Playhouse/Riverside Theatre), Anything Goes (Reno Sweeney, Timberlake), Annie (Lily St. Regis, PCLO). Film/TV: Every Little Step, Dancing with the Stars: 100th Anniversary (ABC). Love to Matt, Gidget, Mom & Dad. Thanks to Dave Secor, Jarrett Reiche, and Al Blackstone for the opportunity to play again! HeatherParcells.com @HeatherParcells
Barrett Riggins
Benny Southstreet: u/s Nathan Detroit
BARRETT RIGGINS (Benny Southstreet: u/s Nathan Detroit) is pleased to make his Ogunquit Playhouse debut. Off-Broadway: Harmony (Fritz, NYTF), Cellino V. Barnes (u/s Cellino/Barnes, AsylumNYC). Regional: An American in Paris (Adam, Cape Playhouse), Camelot (Mordred, The Muny), Memphis (Huey, TUTS), Noises Off (Tim, Bucks County Playhouse). Barrett writes musicals with Graham Techler. They won the 2025 Richard Rodgers Award for their musical Helsinki. Their other shows include: The Panic of ’29 (59E59), Portis Colfax (Ensemble Studio Theatre). Barrett is a proud member of the BMI Workshop. BFA: University of Michigan. barrettriggins.com @barrettadamriggins
J.D. Webster
Arvide Abernathy
J.D. WEBSTER (Arvide Abernathy) is thrilled to make his Ogunquit Playhouse debut, returning to Runyonland after “Rockin’ the Boat” 25 years ago with Alabama Shakespeare Festival! He most recently appeared as Inspector Hubbard in Dial M for Murder (Syracuse Stage) and Pa/Ol’ Mister in The Color Purple (Casa Mañana). Broadway: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess, Wonderful Town, Ragtime, Showboat. Off-Broadway: The Tempest, Pericles (Public Theater); Two Gentlemen of Verona (NYSF), and numerous City Center Encores. Tours: The Color Purple (1st Nat’l). Regional: Amadeus (Syracuse Stage), As You Like It (Two River Theater), Avenue X, Jesus Christ Superstar Gospel (Alliance Theatre), The Desert Song (Sacramento Music Circus), Violet (Connecticut Repertory Theatre), Jam and Spice (Westport Country Playhouse). J.D. has been featured in Great Performances/Live from Lincoln Center on PBS and can be seen as Inspector Torrey in Law and Order: Organized Crime (Season 5). @thejdwebster
Derek Ege
Ensemble
DEREK EGE (Ensemble) is beyond excited to make their Ogunquit Playhouse debut! Performing at this theater under the direction of Al Blackstone is a dream come true. Tours: Fiddler on the Roof (1st Nat’l), Shrek, (Int’l). Regional: The Muny, Paper Mill, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. Opera: The Lyric Opera of Chicago, The Metropolitan Opera. Dance: Dance Lab New York, Zvidance, Keigwin + Co, Trey McIntyre Project. Commercials: ReThink PrEP Campaign. Graduate of The Juilliard School with a BFA in dance. Special thanks to my team at CESD, Michael, Ali, my mother. For Mimi! @derek.ege
Rosie Granito
Swing: u/s General Cartwright
ROSIE GRANITO (Swing: u/s General Cartwright) is so excited to make her return to Ogunquit Playhouse! OP: Frozen (Ensemble: u/s Queen/Head Handmaid). Regional: 42nd Street (Ensemble: u/s Dorothy, Theatre By The Sea), The Prom (Dance Captain/Ensemble, Lyric Theatre). Special shoutout to her incredible agents at CESD and love to her friends & family! rosiegranito.com @_rosiegranito
Candice Hatakeyama
Ensemble: u/s Sarah Brown
CANDICE HATAKEYAMA (Ensemble: u/s Sarah Brown) is a multi-hyphenate artist originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, now based in NYC. She is thrilled to be making her Ogunquit Playhouse debut! Broadway: Funny Girl. Off-Broadway: According to Howard (York Theatre Company). Regional: White Christmas (Rita, Paper Mill), Anything Goes (Chastity, The Muny), Cabaret (Sally Bowles, Hangar Theatre), Crazy For You (Irene Roth, Asolo Theatre), 42nd Street (Phyllis Dale, Goodspeed), Catch Me If You Can (Ensemble, Arena Stage). Syracuse University BFA Musical Theatre. Co-owner and Financial Director @nextstopcreatives. Mahalo Ann, Al, Jeffrey, and the entire Ogunquit Team! @canditheduck
Dakota Hoar
Swing: u/s Lt. Brannigan/Big Jule/Harry the Horse
DAKOTA HOAR (Swing: u/s Lt. Brannigan/Big Jule/Harry the Horse) is pleased to make his Ogunquit Playhouse debut. Nat’l Tour: Anastasia (Ensemble: u/s Dmitry), An American in Paris (Ensemble: u/s Henri). Regional: Frozen (Ensemble: u/s Sven), The Bodyguard (Ensemble: u/s The Stalker, NSMT); Rock of Ages (Ensemble: u/s Dennis, Gateway Playhouse); Newsies! (Ensemble), West Side Story (Ensemble, The LEX); A Chorus Line (Mike, Weathervane Theatre). Thank you to Al and everyone here at Ogunquit, the casting team at ARC, and my team at CTG. Dakota’s favorite color is green and he sends love to the most supportive friends, family, and partner! @yesiamahoar
Melissa J. Hunt
Associate Director / Choreographer / Mimi / Ensemble
MELISSA J. HUNT (Associate Director / Choreographer / Mimi / Ensemble) is pleased to make her Ogunquit Playhouse debut. Nat’l Tour: Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Swing), Holidaze with Cirque de Soleil (Dancer). Regional: Guys and Dolls (Associate Director/Choreographer /Ensemble, Maltz Jupiter), Pippin (Swing, Weston Playhouse), An American in Paris (Associate Director/Associate Choreographer/ Ensemble, Cape Playhouse), West Side Story (Anybodys, Weston Playhouse, Wick Theater, Engeman), Annie (Assistant Choreographer/ DC/Ensemble, Axelrod), Mary Poppins (Associate Choreographer/ Ensemble, 92NYC), West Side Story (Velma, Harbor Lights), Adventure to Neverland (Peter Pan, 92NYC), Junie B. Jones Essential Survival Guide to School (El Toro Fabuloso, 92NYC). Graduated from the University at Buffalo, Summa Cum Laude, with a BFA in dance. This show is a dream, thank you Al for bringing me along. Let’s shoot craps! MelissaJHunt.com @pleasehuntme
Michael P. Korner
Rusty Charlie/Ensemble
MICHAEL P. KORNER (Rusty Charlie/Ensemble) is grateful and ecstatic to be making his return to the Ogunquit Playhouse. OP: Crazy For You (Billy): Regional: Christmas Carol (Ensemble, Palace Theatre), Bingo Jamboree (Janitor/Jesus, Halfworld). Michael spent two years as a production performer for Norwegian Cruise Lines experiencing more than 50 countries. Thanks go to his wonderful family, friends, Ken, and Liz for their support over the years, the whole staff here at The Playhouse, his Agent Craig, and the Avalon Artists team.
Justin López
Ensemble
JUSTIN LÓPEZ (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making his Ogunquit Playhouse debut! Int’l Tour: West Side Story (Onstage Swing). Regional: 42nd Street (Ensemble, Arrow Rock Lyceum), A Chorus Line (Cut dancer: u/s Paul, PSF). Justin owes everything to his family, friends, and anyone who told him he could. Special thank you to Mom, Dad and Hannah. He also sends his love to his amazing team at Edge Management and Carson and Kolker. @justin_mlopez
Victoria Mesa
Ensemble
VICTORIA MESA (Ensemble) is so excited to be making her Ogunquit debut! Nat’l Tours: Mean Girls (Standby Regina, Janis/Ensemble). Regional favorites: Footloose (Ariel, Cape Fear Regional Theatre), Spamalot (Lady of the Lake, Forestburgh Playhouse), West Side Story (Anita, Porthouse Theatre). Much love and thanks to everyone at Ogunquit, the team at ARC, her family, Brian & HKA, and the Bratz. A special thank you to the lobster rolls she is now made of since being in Maine. Otterbein University BFA. @victoriamesa_
Karmen Moore
Ensemble
KARMEN MOORE (Ensemble) is pleased to make her Ogunquit Playhouse debut. NY: The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes (Rockette). TV: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, TODAY (NBC). Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre (Guest Artist). Special thank you to my incredible family and gracious friends who helped make this possible. Blessings and joy! @karmenmoore
Khi’Shawn A’Quez Robinson
Ensemble: u/s Nicely-Nicely Johnson
KHI’SHAWN A’QUEZ ROBINSON (Ensemble: u/s Nicely-Nicely Johnson) Originally from North Carolina and a proud alum of UNCSA (BFA Classical Ballet 2022), he is beyond excited to be returning to the Ogunquit Playhouse. OP: On Your Feet. Nat’l Tour: On Your Feet (Ensemble). Off-Broadway: Midnight an original Todrick Hall Musical (Ensemble). Cruise: Hairspray (Ensemble: u/s Seaweed J Stubbs, Royal Caribbean) Thank you to his family and friends, as well as Suite Talent Agency! @KhishawnRobinson
Michael Santomassimo
Angie the Ox/Ensemble/Dance Captain
MICHAEL SANTOMASSIMO (Angie the Ox/Ensemble/Dance Captain). Broadway: Trisha Paytas’ Big Broadway Dream (St. James Theatre). Regional: 42nd Street (Broadway Music Circus); The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, BATB (The Muny); Guys and Dolls (Maltz Jupiter). Other: NBC Universal Upfronts, Radio City Christmas Spectacular (Ensemble). Pace University BFA Commercial Dance and LaGuardia High School (Concert Dance). Big thank you to Al and Melissa!
@mikesanto
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Open Captioning July 9-13
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