Guys and Dolls

Hailed as the perfect musical comedy, this award-winning classic gambles with luck and love under the bright lights of Broadway.

Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, Guys and Dolls ran for 1,200 performances when it opened on Broadway in 1950. It received nearly unanimous positive reviews from critics and won a bevy of awards, including Tony Awards, Drama Desks and Oliviers. Frequently revived, the show has been done with numerous all-star casts, including productions/concerts featuring Ewan McGregor, Jane Krakowski, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Jessica Biel.

Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy. Gambler, Nathan Detroit, tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend and nightclub performer, Adelaide, laments that they've been engaged for fourteen years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler, Sky Masterson, for the dough, and Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary, Sarah Brown, as a result. Guys and Dolls takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong.

Frank Loesser's brassy, immortal score makes Guys and Dolls a crowd pleaser. The large cast features both a variety of ensemble and star roles. With a great collection of production resources from MTI, this highly producible show is a treat for audiences and performers of any age.

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Concert Selections for Guys and Dolls

MTI is pleased to provide the pre-approved rental materials of select songs for your symphonic concert performance. Please note, MTI is unable to grant the necessary Performance Rights with this material rental. The Performance Rights needed must be obtained separately through the individual song’s respective small rights agency such as ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC. Please email concerts@mtishows.com with any questions.

ADELAIDE'S LAMENT

From
GUYS & DOLLS

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE

Starting Key
Gb

Estimated duration
5 min 10 sec

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

Instrumentation
1 Flute, 1 English horn, 1 Clarinet in Bb, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Clarinet 3, 1 Bassoon, 1 Horn, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 2 Percussion, 2 Piano Conductor
BUSHEL AND A PECK

From
GUYS & DOLLS

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE, FEMALE CHORUS

Starting Key
Bb

Estimated duration
2 min 13 sec

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

Instrumentation
1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 English horn, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass clarinet, 1 Basson 1, 1 Bassoon 2, 1 Opt.Baritone sax, 1 Opt.Alto sax 1, 1 Opt.Alto sax 2, 1 Opt.Tenor sax 1, 1 Opt.Tenor sax 2, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Drum, 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus Books
CRAPSHOOTERS DANCE

From
GUYS & DOLLS

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Starting Key
C

Estimated duration
14 min

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

Instrumentation
1 Reed 1(Piccolo or Clarinet), 1 Reed 2(Clarinet, Alto Sax), 1 Reed 3(Clarinet or Oboe , Clarinet or Eng.Horn or Tenor Sax), 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5(Bass Clarinet, Baritone Sax), 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 1 Trombone, 9 Violin A&C, 8 Violin B&D, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Drums(Drum Set, Cymbal, Wood Block), 2 Piano/Conductor
FOLLOW THE FOLD

From
GUYS & DOLLS

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
CHORUS (FEATURED SOLOS)

Starting Key
C

Estimated duration
2 min

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

Instrumentation
1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Drums, 2 Piano/Conductor, 25 Chorus books
FUGUE FOR TINHORNS

From
GUYS & DOLLS

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
3 MALE VOICES

Starting Key
Db

Estimated duration
2 min 10 sec

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

Instrumentation
1 Flute, 1 English horn, 1 Reed 2(Clarinet), 1 Bass clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 1 Reed 4(Opt Tenor sax), 1 Reed 5(Opt Baritone sax), 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 1 Trombone, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion(Drum set), 2 Piano Conductor, 3 Chorus books
GUYS & DOLLS

From
GUYS & DOLLS

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
2 MALE VOICES

Starting Key
F

Estimated duration
3 min 25 sec

Music by
LOESSER, FRNAK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

Instrumentation
1 Reed 1(Bb Clarinet 1), 1 Reed 2(Bb Clarinet 2), 1 Reed 3(Bb Clarinet 3), 1 Reed 4(Bb Clarinet 4), 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Hirn, 1 Trombone, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Drum(Drum set), 2 Piano Conductor, 2 Chorus books
GUYS AND DOLLS SYMPHONIC OVERTURE

From
GUYS & DOLLS

First Performance Fee:
$300
Each Additional Performance:
$150

Type
SYMPHONIC SUITE

Starting Key
C

Estimated duration
0 sec

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
HOCHMAN, LARRY

Arranged by
HOCHMAN, LARRY

Instrumentation
2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 1 bass clarinet, 2 bassoon, 1 alto sax, 2 tenor sax, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, 1 tuba, 1 tympani, 2 percussion, 1 drums, 1 piano/celeste, 1 harp, 9 violin 1, 8 violin 2, 7 violas, 6 cello, 5 bass, 1 full score
HAVANA

From
GUYS & DOLLS

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 FEMALE (spoken), 1 MALE VOICE (spoken)

Starting Key
F

Estimated duration
15 min 59 sec

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

Instrumentation
2 Reed 1, 2 Reed 2, 2 Reed 3, 2 Reed 4, 2 Reed 5, 1 Horn, 1 Trombone, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 5 Bass, 6 Cello, 9 Violin AC, 3 Percussion, 2 PC, 2 Vocal Books
IF I WERE A BELL

From
GUYS & DOLLS

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE

Starting Key
Eb

Estimated duration
4 min 5 sec

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

Instrumentation
1 Flute, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Clarinet 3, 1 Bass Clarinet, 1 Alto Sax 1, 1 Alto Sax 2, 1 Alto Sax 1, 1 Tenor Sax 1, 1 Tenor Sax 2, 1 Baritone Sax, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 2 Trombone, 9 Violin A&C, 8 Violin B&D, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion(Drum Set ,Bells, Chimes), 2 Piano/Conductor
ILL KNOW

From
GUYS & DOLLS

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE, 1 MALE VOICE

Starting Key
A

Estimated duration
6 min 40 sec

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

Instrumentation
1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone, 1 Horn, 8 Violin A-C, 8 Violin B-D, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Drums, 2 Piano Vocal, 2 Piano Conductor
IVE NEVER BEEN IN LOVE BEFORE

From
GUYS & DOLLS

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE, 1 MALE VOICE

Starting Key
F

Estimated duration
4 min

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

Instrumentation
1 Reed 1(Clarinet), 1 Reed 2(Clarinet), 1 Reed 3(Clarinet), 1 Reed 4(Clarinet), 1 Reed 5(Bass clarinet), 1 English horn(OPT.), 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 1 Trombone, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello 1&2, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion(Bells, Cymbal, Tymp, Drum set), 2 Piano Conductor. 2 Chorus books
LUCK BE A LADY TONIGHT

From
GUYS & DOLLS

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 MALE VOICE, MENS CHORUS

Starting Key
Db

Estimated duration
4 min 15 sec

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

Instrumentation
1 Oboe, 1 English Horn, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Clarinet 3, 1 Bass Clarinet, 1 Bassoon 1, 1 Bassoon 2, 1 Alto Sax 1, 1 Alto Sax 2, 1 tenor Sax 1, 1 Tenor Sax 2, 1 Baritone Sax, 2 Trumpet 1 & 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 1 Trombone, 9 Violin A & C, 8 Violin B & D, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Drums(Tymp.AbDb, Drum Set), 2 Piano/Conductor , 25 Chorus books
MARRY THE MAN TODAY

From
GUYS & DOLLS

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
2 FEMALE VOICES

Starting Key
Cm

Estimated duration
4 min 10 sec

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

Instrumentation
1 Oboe, 1 English Horn, 1 Reed 3(Clarinet 1), 1 Reed 4(Clarinet 2), 1 Reed 5(Bass Clarinet), 1 Bassoon, 1 Alto Sax, 1 Tenor Sax 1, 1 Tenor Sax 2, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 1 Trombone, 9 Violin A&C, 8 Violin B&D, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion(Bells, Drum Set), 2 Piano/Conductor, 2 Chorus books
MORE I CANNOT WISH YOU

From
GUYS & DOLLS

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 MALE VOICE

Starting Key
D

Estimated duration
4 min 10 sec

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

Instrumentation
1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 1 Horn, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone , 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, Drum, 2 Piano Conductor
MY TIME OF DAY

From
GUYS & DOLLS

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE, 1 MALE VOICE

Starting Key
F

Estimated duration
5 min 15 sec

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

Instrumentation
1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 1 English Horn, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 1 Trombone, 9 Violin A&C, 8 Violin B&D, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion(Bells, Cymb, Tymp, Drum Set), 2 Piano/Conductor, 2 Chorus books
OLDEST ESTABLISHED

From
GUYS & DOLLS

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
3 MALE VOICES, MENS CHORUS

Starting Key
Bbm

Estimated duration
7 min 4 sec

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

Instrumentation
1 Reed 1 (Bb Clarinet, Flute (optional Bb Clarinet)), 1 Reed 2 (Bb Clarinet), 1 Reed 3 (Bb Clarinet), 1 Reed 4 (Bb Clarinet), 1 Reed 5 (Bass Clarinet), 1 Horn, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Drum, 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus books
OVERTURE ("GUYS & DOLLS")

From
GUYS & DOLLS

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
INSTRUMENTAL

Starting Key
Eb

Estimated duration
7 min 10 sec

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

Instrumentation
1 Reed 1. 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 1 Trombone, 9 Violin A&C, 8 Violin B&D, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion(Cymb,Tymp, Drum set, Bells, Chimes), 2 Piano/Conductor
SIT DOWN, YOU'RE ROCKIN' THE BOAT

From
GUYS & DOLLS

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
MALE VOICE, CHORUS

Starting Key
F

Estimated duration
3 min 30 sec

Music by
LOESSER, FRNAK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

Instrumentation
1 Oboe, 1 English horn, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bassoon 1, 1 Bassoon 2, 1 Opt.Alto sax 1, 1 Opt.Alto sax 2, 1 Opt.Tenor sax 1, 1 Opt.Tenor sax 2, 1 Opt.Baritone sax, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn 1, 1 Trombone, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Drum(Chimes, Timp, Cymb, Drum set, Bells), 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus books, 1 Bass Clarinet
SUE ME

From
GUYS & DOLLS

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE, 1 MALE VOICE

Starting Key
Bb

Estimated duration
5 min

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

Instrumentation
2 Reed 1(Bb Clarinet), 2 Reed 2(Bb Clarinet), 2 Reed 3(Oboe, Clarinet), 2 Reed 4(Bb Clarinet), 2 Reed 5(Bass Clarinet), 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 1 Trombone, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion(Drum set), 2 Piano Conductor2 Chorus books
TAKE BACK YOUR MINK

From
GUYS & DOLLS

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE, FEMALE CHORUS

Starting Key
Eb

Estimated duration
8 min 56 sec

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

Instrumentation
2 Reed 1, 2 Reed 2, 2 Reed 3, 2 Reed 5, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 1 Trombone, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 2 Piano Conductor

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Songs

Overture

Runyonland

Fugue For Tinhorns

Follow The Fold

The Oldest Established

I'll Know

A Bushel And A Peck

Adelaide's Lament

Guys And Dolls

Havana

If I Were A Bell

My Time Of Day

I've Never Been In Love Before

Take Back Your Mink

More I Cannot Wish You

The Crapshooters' Dance

Luck Be A Lady

Sue Me

Sit Down, You're Rockin' The Boat

Marry the Man Today

I've Never Been In Love Before

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Guys and Dolls

Concert Selections for Guys and Dolls

Overture

Runyonland

Fugue For Tinhorns

Follow The Fold

The Oldest Established

I'll Know

A Bushel And A Peck

Adelaide's Lament

Guys And Dolls

Havana

If I Were A Bell

My Time Of Day

I've Never Been In Love Before

Take Back Your Mink

More I Cannot Wish You

The Crapshooters' Dance

Luck Be A Lady

Sue Me

Sit Down, You're Rockin' The Boat

Marry the Man Today

I've Never Been In Love Before

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Please could you confirm whether Guys and Dolls is likely to be released for amateur licnsing in the near future as I'm not aware of any West End or touring productions? It would be the perfect show for our group currently.

Are orchestrations for the 1992 version of Sit Down You're Rockin the Boat available?