Hot Box Dancers front (from left): Katelyn Dunkel, Jen Gursky (Adelaide) and Christina Pullen; back (from left): Amanda Peterson, Erin Wurtz and Marina McLaughlin.
M&M Stage will present the Broadway musical “Guys and Dolls” at Mercer County Community College’s Kelsey Theatre July 10-12 and 17-19. Friday and Saturday night performances begin at 8 p.m. and Sunday afternoon performances begin at 2 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is located on MCCC’s West Windsor campus located at 1200 Old Trenton Road. A reception with the cast and crew will follow the opening night show on July 10.
Based on the colorful stories of Damon Runyon, “Guys and Dolls” made its Broadway debut in 1950. With music and lyrics by Frank Loesser, the show’s rapid fire wit and musical score have made it a classic of American theater. Favorite tunes include the title song, plus Luck Be A Lady, Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat, If I Were a Bell, A Bushel and a Peck and Adelaide’s Lament.
The cast stars Michael Lovett of Ewing as Nathan Detroit, Joe Zedeny of East Windsor as Sky Masterson, Sarah Carter of Lawrenceville as Sarah Brown and Jen Gursky of Lebanon as Adelaide.
The show is directed by Mike Diiorio and produced by Diiorio and Mike Almstedt. The choreographer is Laura Murey Ghaffoor and the musical director is Pam Sharples. Lighting design is by M. Kitty Getlik. Stage manager is Angela Fasanella.
Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $16 for students and children. Free parking is available next to the theater. Tickets may be purchased online at kelseytheatre.net.
For more information or for a listing of summer events and performances, call (609) 570 – 3333.
