Guys and Dolls

Guys and Dolls at OneAmerica Mainstage - Indiana Repertory Theater

A gambler makes a bet he can't afford to lose, and the woman at the center of it has no interest in being a wager. That's the spark behind Guys and Dolls, and it's the kind of setup that turns an ordinary Sunday afternoon into a night out you'll want to talk about on the drive home. On April 11, 2027, at 2:00 PM, the OneAmerica Mainstage at Indiana Repertory Theater in Indianapolis brings this New York tale to life.

The fun is in the collision of two worlds. One gambler pursues a missionary on a dare. Another dodges marriage to his long-engaged fiancée while scrambling to keep a dice game running. Gamblers and a missionary end up tangled in romantic and practical dilemmas, and every scheme seems to complicate someone else's. It's musical comedy built on clashing convictions, drawn from the stories and characters of Damon Runyon. You'll find yourself rooting for people who probably shouldn't be trusted with a bet.

Then there's the craft behind it. Frank Loesser wrote the music and lyrics, while Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows wrote the book. IRT's production, running April 7 through May 9, 2027, is directed by Lili-Anne Brown, with choreography by Breon Arzell and music direction by Andra Velis Simon. That's a creative team shaping a classic for a live Indianapolis audience. Don't just hear about this one afterward. Reserve your seats for Guys and Dolls in Indianapolis and take your chance on a show built around big gambles.