Guys and Dolls, The Musical

The first fully-staged musical in the fabulous new CIT Cork School of Music Curtis Auditorium – with a cast of thousands and the 30 piece CSM Concert Orchestra conducted by director John O’Connor. See Nathan Detroit and Sky Masterson tangle with New York’s finest, the Salvation Army and the seedy underworld of Damon Runyon’s Broadway as they try to find a location for the ‘oldest established permanent floating crap game in New York’. A fantastic swinging score from Frank Loesser features such classic numbers as ‘Luck be a Lady’, ‘If I were a Bell’ and ‘Sit Down You’re Rocking the Boat’. Glittering choreography by Amy Prendergast showcases the ‘Hot Box Chorus Line’ and a stunning set of Cubano salsa dancers.

The experienced adult cast drawn from open auditions throughout the City features Laoise O’Hanlon and Deirdre Bashford as Sarah and Adelaide, with their romantic interests played by Kieran McCarthy and Daniel Harrington. Cork legends Ciaran Bermingham, Robert Craig and Gerry Kelly are joined by Denis Lane, and newcomers: Paul O’Connor, John O’Duffy and Kelly Lonergan in fantastic cameo roles as the colorful inhabitants of 1940’s Broadway.

Running for four performances from 24 to 27 February 2010, tickets are €24, concession and group rates available. Collect in person from the CSM General Office or book by telephone to 021 4807301 or visit  www.csmstage.com