Guys and Dolls

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/guys-and-dolls

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How long is Guys and Dolls?1,200 performances
2. What is the broadway premiere date?November 24, 1950
3. What is the notable film cast?Frank Sinatra, Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, Vivian Blaine
4. When did Guys and Dolls first open on Broadway?It opened on November 24, 1950. It ran for 1,200 performances.
5. Who wrote the music and lyrics for Guys and Dolls?Composer and lyricist Frank Loesser wrote the music and lyrics. The book was written by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows.

Book Musical: A musical play where the story, dialogue, and songs are tightly integrated.
Vernacular: The everyday language spoken by people in a particular region or group.
Cultural Touchstone: An element of culture that is widely recognized and understood by many people.