GUYS AND DOLLS is set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, this oddball romantic comedy - considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy - soars with the spirit of Broadway as it introduces us to a cast of vivid characters who have become legends in the canon: Sarah Brown (Chelsea Nenni), the upright but uptight "mission doll," out to reform the evildoers of Time Square; Sky Masterson (Eric Neiman), the slick, high-rolling gambler who woos her on a bet and ends up falling in love; Adelaide (Jennifer Bell), the chronically ill nightclub performer whose condition is brought on by the fact she's been engaged to the same man for 14 years; and Nathan Detroit (John Maio), her devoted fiancé, desperate as always to find a spot for his infamous floating crap game.

The classic score includes such gems as "Fugue for Tinhorns," "The Oldest Established," "A Bushel and a Peck," "Adelaide's Lament," "Take Back Your Mink," "Luck Be a Lady," "Sue Me," "Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat," and of course, the titular song, "Guys and Dolls."

With Eric Neiman (Sky Masterson), John Maio (Nathan Detroit), Chelsea Nenni (Sarah Brown), Jennifer Bell (Adelaide), Nickolas Quintell (Nicely), Ron Houk (Benny Southstreet), Chris Olson (Rusty Charlie), Tim Nolan (Harry the Horse), Bryan Pangilinan (Angie the Ox), Jim Snell (Big Jule), Loren Struss (Brannigan), Gary Bennett (Arvide), Sharon Kantor (General Matilda B. Cartwright), Martie Muldoon (Agatha), Phoebe Stinson (Mimi), and Savannah Stratton (Drunk).

The ensemble cast includes Janella Chiang, Jenna Harris, Lindsey Thompson, Rebecca La Fleur, Joshua Cohen, Justin Garrett, Andi Huckaba, Audra Triska, Bob Stratton, Isabella Ohlmeyer, Laurie GossettJameson, Monica Sousa, Robin Struss, Stephanie Morris, Victorian King-Bowman, and Woody Peifer,

GUYS AND DOLLS is directed and produced by Kathleen Breedveld. The production staff includes Jo Anne Fosselman (Musical Director), Pamela Hicks (Vocal Director), Morgan Breedveld (Choreographer), Christopher Olson (Choreographer), Scott Johnson (Sound designer), Carol Hovey (Light Designer), Dan Berger (Technical Director), Mema Mataban (Assistant Director), and Robin Struss (Production Assistant).

Performances are 8pm Fridays/Saturdays and 2pm Sundays Jan 23 - Feb 08, 2009 at the Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center Bankhead Theatre, 2400 First Street, Livermore, California 94550.

Tickets are $35 for adults (18-60), $33 for seniors (60+), and $25 for juniors (under 18). There is a substantial discount for groups purchasing 20 or more tickets. Tickets may be purchased at the Bankhead Theater, online at www.livermoreperformingarts.org, or by calling 925-373-6800. The Bankhead Ticket Office hours are 12:00 noon to 6:00pm, Monday through Saturday. Note that the Bankhead Theater will add a facility fee to the price of each ticket.

GUYS AND DOLLS is presented with permission from Music Theatre International.