Guys and Dolls (Concert Version)

Guys and Dolls (Concert Version)
Frank Loesser's celebrated musical comedy about rolling the dice and falling in 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.

Concert Selections for Guys and Dolls

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  • ADELAIDE'S LAMENT
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    G♭
    Estimated duration
    3 min 10 sec
    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
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE, FEMALE CHORUS
    Starting Key
    BFile:Flat.svg
    Estimated duration
    1 min 33 sec
    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
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Frank Loesser
    Orchestrated by
    George Bassman, Ted Royal
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    C
    Estimated duration
    8 min 40 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) FULL SCORE; (1x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE; (1x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE; (3x) REED 1: Piccolo, Flute, Alto Saxophone; (3x) REED 2: Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (4x) REED 3: Clarinet, Oboe, English Horn, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) REED 4: Bassoon, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) REED 5: Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone; (1x) HORN; (1x) TRUMPET 1; (1x) TRUMPET 2; (1x) TRUMPET 3; (1x) TROMBONE; (1x) PIANO; (2x) PERCUSSION: Drum Set, Woodblock; (9x) VIOLIN A/C; (9x) VIOLIN B/D; (6x) CELLO; (5x) BASS

  • FOLLOW THE FOLD
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    CHORUS (FEATURED SOLOS)
    Starting Key
    C
    Estimated duration
    1 min 20 sec
    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
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    3 MALE VOICES
    Starting Key
    D♭
    Estimated duration
    1 min 30 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (2x) Piano/Conductor Score; (1x) Reed 1: Flute; (2x) Reed 2: Flute, Clarinet; (1x) Reed 3: English Horn; (1x) Reed 4: Bassoon; (1x) Reed 5: Baritone Saxophone; (1x) Horn; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone; (1x) Piano; (3x) Percussion: Drum Set; (9x) Violin A/C; (8x) Violin B/D; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass

  • GUYS & DOLLS
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Frank Loesser
    Lyrics by
    Frank Loesser
    Orchestrated by
    George Bassman & Ted Royal
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    2 Voices (Typically Male)
    Starting Key
    F
    Estimated duration
    2 min 05 sec
    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
    First Performance Fee:
    $300
    Each Additional Performance:
    $150
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Arranged by
    HOCHMAN, LARRY
    Orchestrated by
    HOCHMAN, LARRY
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Symphonic Suite
    Starting Key
    C
    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
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Frank Loesser
    Lyrics by
    Frank Loesser
    Orchestrated by
    George Bassman & Ted Royal
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    2 Voices (Typically 1 Female, 1 Male - both spoken)
    Starting Key
    F
    Estimated duration
    9 min 59 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) FULL SCORE; (2x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE; (2x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE; (3x) REED 1: Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (4x) REED 2: Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Guiro; (4x) REED 3: Oboe, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone; (3x) REED 4: Clarinet, Bassoon, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) REED 5: Baritone Saxophone, Claves; (2x) HORN (+Maracas); (1x) TRUMPET 1; (2x) TRUMPET 2 (+Gourd); (1x) TRUMPET 3; (2x) TROMBONE (+Large Maracas); (1x) PIANO; (8x) PERCUSSION: Drum Set, Tom-Toms, Cowbell, Bongos, Conga, Timpani; (9x) VIOLIN A/C; (8x) VIOLIN B/D; (6x) CELLO; (5x) BASS

  • IF I WERE A BELL
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    E♭
    Estimated duration
    2 min 45 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (2x) Piano/Conductor Score; (2x) Reed 1: Flute, Alto Saxophone; (2x) Reed 2: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (2x) Reed 3: Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 4: Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone; (1x) Horn; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone; (2x) Piano/Celeste; (5x) Percussion: Drum Set, Triangle, Bells, Chimes; (9x) Violin A/C; (8x) Violin B/D; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass

  • ILL KNOW
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE, 1 MALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    A
    Estimated duration
    4 min 00 sec
    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
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE, 1 MALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    F
    Estimated duration
    2 min 40 sec
    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
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 MALE VOICE, MENS CHORUS
    Starting Key
    D♭
    Estimated duration
    2 min 55 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal; (2x) Piano/Conductor; (2x) Reed 1: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (2x) Reed 2: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (2x) Reed 3: Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 4: Bassoon, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 5: Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone; (1x) Horn; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone; (1x) Piano; (3x) Percussion: Drum Set, Timpani; (9x) Violin A/C; (8x) Violin B/D; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass

  • MARRY THE MAN TODAY
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    2 FEMALE VOICES
    Starting Key
    Cm
    Estimated duration
    2 min 50 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (2x) Piano/Conductor Score; (2x) Reed 1: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (2x) Reed 2: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (2x) Reed 3: Bass Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 4: Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone; (1x) Reed 5: Bass Clarinet; (1x) Horn; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone); (1x) Piano); (3x) Percussion: Drum Set, Bells; (9x) Violin A/C; (8x) Violin B/D; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass

  • MORE I CANNOT WISH YOU
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 MALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    D
    Estimated duration
    2 min 50 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (2x) Piano/Conductor Score; (1x) Reed 1: Flute; (1x) Reed 2: Clarinet; (1x) Reed 3: Clarinet; (1x) Reed 4: Bassoon; (1x) Reed 5: Bass Clarinet; (1x) Horn; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone; (2x) Piano/Celesta; (1x) Percussion: Chimes; (9x) Violin A/C; (8x) Violin B/D; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass

  • MY TIME OF DAY
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE, 1 MALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    F
    Estimated duration
    3 min 15 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (2x) Piano/Conductor Score; (2x) Reed 1: Flute, Clarinet; (1x) Reed 2: Clarinet; (1x) Reed 3: English Horn; (1x) Reed 4: Bassoon; (1x) Reed 5: Bass Clarinet; (1x) Horn; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone; (1x) Piano; (3x) Percussion: Bells, Cymbal, Chimes; (9x) Violin A/C; (8x) Violin B/D; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass

  • OLDEST ESTABLISHED
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    3 MALE VOICES, MENS CHORUS
    Starting Key
    B♭m
    Estimated duration
    4 min 24 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (2x) Piano/Conductor Score; (2x) Reed 1: Flute, Clarinet; (1x) Reed 2: Clarinet; (1x) Reed 3: Clarinet; (1x) Reed 4: Clarinet; (1x) Reed 5: Bass Clarinet; (1x) Horn; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone; (1x) Piano; (3x) Percussion: Drum Set; (9x) Violin A/C; (8x) Violin B/D; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass

  • OVERTURE ("GUYS & DOLLS")
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    INSTRUMENTAL
    Starting Key
    E♭
    Estimated duration
    4 min 30 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (2x) Piano/Conductor Score; (3x) Reed 1: Piccolo, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (1x) Reed 2: Alto Saxophone; (1x) Reed 3: Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 4: Bassoon, Tenor Saxophone; (1x) Reed 5: Baritone Saxophone; (1x) Horn; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone; (1x) Piano; (6x) Percussion: Drum Set, Bells, Chimes, Cymbal, Timpani; (9x) Violin A/C; (8x) Violin B/D; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass

  • SIT DOWN, YOU'RE ROCKIN' THE BOAT
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRNAK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    MALE VOICE, CHORUS
    Starting Key
    F
    Estimated duration
    2 min 10 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal; (2x) Piano/Conductor; (2x) Reed 1: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (2x) Reed 2: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (3x) Reed 3: Oboe, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 4: Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 5: Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone; (1x) Horn; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone; (2x) Piano/Celeste; (6x) Percussion: Drum Set, Bells, Chimes, Cymbal, Timpani; (9x) Violin A/C; (8x) Violin B/D; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass; (20x) Vocal Book

  • SUE ME
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE, 1 MALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    BFile:Flat.svg
    Estimated duration
    3 min 00 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (2x) Piano/Conductor Score; (2x) Reed 1: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (2x) Reed 2: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (1x) Reed 3: Oboe; (2x) Reed 4: Bassoon, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 5: Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone; (1x) Horn; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone; (1x) Piano; (3x) Percussion: Drum Set; (9x) Violin A/C; (8x) Violin B/D; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass

  • TAKE BACK YOUR MINK
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL
    show more...
    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE, FEMALE CHORUS
    Starting Key
    E♭
    Estimated duration
    5 min 36 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (2x) Piano/Conductor Score; (2x) Reed 1: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (2x) Reed 2: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (2x) Reed 3: Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 4: Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 5: Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone; (1x) Horn; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone; (2x) Piano (+Celeste); (3x) Percussion: Drum Set, Bells; (9x) Violin A/C; (8x) Violin B/D; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass

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May 03, 2023
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