Guys and Dolls

Guys and Dolls at OneAmerica Mainstage - Indiana Repertory Theater

A bet. A dice game on the run. A missionary who isn't impressed. Guys and Dolls turns those ingredients into a night of musical comedy where every plan collides with someone else's, and you get to watch the chaos unfold live at the OneAmerica Mainstage at Indiana Repertory Theater in Indianapolis on April 23, 2027, at 7:30 PM.

The fun starts with a wonderfully mismatched pair. One gambler takes a wager to pursue a missionary, and she lives by convictions that don't bend to charm. Meanwhile, another gambler is dodging marriage to his long-engaged fiancée while he tries to keep a floating dice game alive. Romance and hustle crash into each other on the streets of New York. That contrast between the gambling world and sincere belief gives the story its spark, and it's the kind of setup that makes an audience lean forward, grin and wonder who will lose the bigger bet.

Then there's the craft behind it. Frank Loesser wrote the music and lyrics, Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows wrote the book, and Damon Runyon's stories and characters supply the colorful world. IRT's production is directed by Lili-Anne Brown, with choreography by Breon Arzell and music direction by Andra Velis Simon. That is a creative team shaping a classic musical for a room full of neighbors, friends and date-night companions. Seats for this April performance are available through Reserve your seats for Guys and Dolls in Indianapolis.