Guys and Dolls

Guys and Dolls at OneAmerica Mainstage - Indiana Repertory Theater

A gambler makes a bet he thinks he can't lose. The woman he's chasing is a missionary. That's the spark behind Guys and Dolls, and it's the kind of setup that makes a Saturday afternoon in Indianapolis feel like a small escape from the ordinary. On May 1, 2027, at 1:00 PM, the OneAmerica Mainstage at Indiana Repertory Theater turns into a New York where wagers, romance and bad timing collide.

What keeps this story so irresistible is the clash at its center. One side is the gambling world, full of schemes and long odds. The other is a missionary with convictions of her own. Then comes a second tangle: another gambler who keeps dodging marriage to his long-engaged fiancée while trying to keep a dice game running. Two romantic predicaments overlap, and you'll want to see how they untangle. It's musical comedy built on Damon Runyon's stories and characters, with a book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows.

Frank Loesser wrote the songs, and that's reason enough to sit in a live theater and let a story carry you. A team like that shapes how a classic moves, sounds and lands for the people in the seats. Guys and Dolls plays IRT's stage April 7 through May 9, 2027, and the May 1 matinee is a smart way to claim your spot. Pick your seats for Guys and Dolls in Indianapolis here.