“Guys and Dolls” to Open at Revere

One weekend only, “Guys and Dolls,” Jr. will be performed at the auditorium at Paul Revere Middle School, 1450 Allenford, by Theatre Palisades Youth.

This delightful show is considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy. Set in New York City (Runyonland), and follows hardened gambler, Nathan Detroit as he tries to find thousand dollars to line up the biggest crap game in town – while dodging authorities.

He has pressure coming at him from another angle, too, His girlfriend and nightclub performer Adelaide bemoans the fact that they’ve been engaged for 14 years and never married. Promising it will happen, Nathan turns to fellow gambler Sky Materson, who will bet on anything.

His bet? That he can convince any woman that Nathan introduces him to will go to Havana with him.

The woman Nathan introduces him to is Sarah Brown the leader of the “rescue mission shower.’”  Sky convinces the righteous woman to go by promising her a dozen sinners to convert.

Although they both fall in love, Sarah finds out about the bet and Sky is sent out the door.

But this is a comedy and 35 youth are waiting to bring you a happy ending. This was the first musical this editor saw when she moved to New York City and it truly is a delight. Come hear songs like “Marry the Man Today,” “Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat” and “Luck Be a Lady.”

About 35 youth are waiting to bring what is considered by many to be the prefect musical comedy. Directed by Lara Ganz, with co-directors/choreographers Rebecca Barragan and Aaron Jung.

Today, they performed on the street at the Recovery Expo much to the delight of people attending the event.

Opening night is at 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 25, with additional performance at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, with the last performance on Sunday, March 1.

For tickets: click here. (priced from $15-$30)

(Editor’s note: Theatre Palisades burned in the Palisades Fire, but the youth were able to rehearse at the Palisades Community Renewal Center, located on Nebraska Avenue in Santa Monica). Not only did the young thespians rehearse there, but they also received “break a leg” cookies on their last rehearsal day from the Center. The youth send their “thanks.”)