Drury Lane Theatre is thrilled to announce casting for its first show of the 2024/2025 season, Guys and Dolls, making its triumphant return to Chicagoland’s professional stage after over a decade!
Tony Award-nominated Director and Choreographer Dan Knechtges, who previously directed and choreographed the smash-hit Saturday Night Fever at Drury Lane, is at the helm of the production.
"'Guys and Dolls' is one of the greatest shows ever written," says Dan Knechtges. "It’s a fusion of a musical fable with the authenticity of human interactions, reminding us that despite the passage of time, certain truths remain universal. Get ready to be swept off your feet and leave exhilarated, for with Guys and Dolls, the excitement and thrills are boundless!"
The cast of Guys and Dolls includes Jackson Evans (Nathan Detroit), Alanna Lovely (Miss Adelaide), Pepe Nufrio (Sky Masterson), Erica Stephan (Sarah Brown), Nkrumah Gatling (Nicely-Nicely Johnson), Heidi Kettenring (General Cartwright), KC McNeil (Big Jule), Christopher Llewyn Ramirez (Benny Southstreet), and Gene Weygandt (Arvide Abernathy). Rounding out the ensemble are Mack Alexander, Jenessa Altvater, Jordan Anthony Arredondo, Anna Louise Bramlett, Leah Casey, Tim Foszcz, Karl Hamilton, Will Leonard, Spencer Milford, Mandy Modic, Austin Nelson Jr., Justin Payton Nelson, Martin Ortiz Tapia, Alexandra Palkovic, Maxel McLoud Schingen, Brian Selcik, and Fred Zimmerman.
Hailed as the perfect musical comedy, Guys and Dolls features music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and a book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, based on the story and characters of Damon Runyon. The creative team includes Roberta Duchak (co-music director), Chris Sargent (co-music director), Angie Weber Miller (scenic design), Leon Dobkowski (costume design), Lee Fiskness (lighting design), Ray Nardelli (sound design), Cassy Schillo (properties design), Emily Santiago (co-wig/hair designer), Ansley Hughes (co-wig/hair designer), Felicia Finley (assistant choreographer), Larry Baker (production stage manager), and Casie Morell (assistant stage manager)
TIME Magazine calls it "the greatest of all American musicals!" and The New York Times raves it's "the show that defines Broadway dazzle." Featuring unforgettable tunes like “Luck Be a Lady” and “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat,” it's a story packed with wit, charm, and plenty of heart.
Guys and Dolls runs April 10 – June 9, 2024, at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. The press opening is scheduled for Thursday, April 18, at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets are available online at drurylanetheatre.com or by phone at (630) 530-0111.
Guys and Dolls is rated PG.
Fact Sheet / Guys and Dolls
Title: Guys and Dolls
Music and Lyrics by: Frank Loesser
Book by: Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows
Based on a Story and Characters of: Damon Runyon
Directed and Choreographed by: Dan Knechteges
Cast:
Jackson Evans (Nathan Detroit), Alanna Lovely (Miss Adelaide), Pepe Nufrio (Sky Masterson), Erica Stephan (Sarah Brown), Nkrumah Gatling (Nicely-Nicely Johnson), Heidi Kettenring (General Cartwright), KC McNeil (Big Jule), Christopher Llewyn Ramirez (Benny Southstreet), and Gene Weygandt (Arvide Abernathy). Rounding out the ensemble are Mack Alexander, Jenessa Altvater, Jordan Anthony Arredondo, Anna Louise Bramlett, Leah Casey, Tim Foszcz, Karl Hamilton, Will Leonard, Spencer Milford, Mandy Modic, Austin Nelson Jr., Justin Payton Nelson, Martin Ortiz Tapia, Alexandra Palkovic, Maxel McLoud Schingen, Brian Selcik, and Fred Zimmerman.
Creative Team:
Roberta Duchak (co-music director), Chris Sargent (co-music director), Angie Weber Miller (scenic design), Leon Dobkowski (costume design), Lee Fiskness (lighting design), Ray Nardelli (sound design), Cassy Schillo (props design supervisor), Emily Santiago (co-wig/hair designer), Ansley Hughes (co-wig/hair designer), Felicia Finley (assistant choreographer), Larry Baker (production stage manager), and Casie Morell (assistant stage manager)
Dates: April 10 – June 9, 2024
Press Opening: Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Schedule:
- Wednesdays: 1:30 p.m.
- Thursdays: 1:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
- Fridays: 7:00 p.m.
- Saturdays: 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
- Sundays: 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Location: Drury Lane Theatre at 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace
Tickets: Tickets start at $94.95*
*Including taxes and fees
Group discounts available to groups of 15 or more
Dining and show packages are available
Box Office:
100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace
(630) 530-0111
Monday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm or visit DruryLaneTheatre.com
2024/2025 Season and Subscription Information
The 2024/2025 season includes the professional return of the musical comedy Guys and Dolls (April 10 – June 9, 2024); Ain’t Misbehavin’ (June 26 – August 18, 2024), celebrating the music of Fats Waller; the masterful intimate portrait of Queen Elizabeth II The Audience (August 28 – October 20, 2024); the spellbinding Disney’s The Little Mermaid (November 6, 2024 – January 12, 2025); and the inspiring true story Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (January 29, 2025 – March 30, 2025).
Drury Lane Theatre’s performance schedule for the 2024/2025 season is as follows: Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m., Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., Fridays at 7:00 p.m., Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Subscriptions are now on sale with packages starting at $224 - over 50% savings compared to single ticket prices. This includes priority theatre seating, great dining discounts at Lucille Restaurant and The Lounge, exclusive presale opportunities, and much more. For more information, visit DruryLaneTheatre.com/Subscribe.
Group tickets start at $50.05 and Student group tickets start at just $35.35. On-site dining is available at Lucille Restaurant with convenient pre-show or post-show prix fixe menus. To book a group of 15 people or more, call Group Services at 630-570-7272 or email Groups@DruryLane.com.
Excellence isn’t limited to the stage at Drury Lane! Before or after the show, theatergoers can indulge in delicious onsite dining at Lucille Restaurant featuring seasonal pre-fixe menus and an elevated atmosphere to complete their experience. Exclusive to subscribers is a pre-paid dining subscription at Lucille. Boasting over a century of collective expertise in hospitality, the dedicated team ensures that you will be cared for with freshly prepared meals, handcrafted cocktails, and exceptional service. At Drury Lane, everything is in one place, so you will never be late for your performance.
About Drury Lane Theatre
Built from scratch. Built in Oakbrook. Built for you.
Founded by Anthony DeSantis over 70 years ago, Drury Lane remains a family-run organization under the leadership of President Kyle DeSantis. Drury Lane Theatre continues as a major force in the Chicagoland theatre scene, producing world-class theatre in collaboration with some of the nation’s leading actors, directors, and creative minds. Drury Lane Theatre produces the highest quality theatrical experience that immerses and supports our artists and audiences in the exploration of what it means to be human and to experience the transcending power of the performing and visual arts. Drury Lane strives to create an environment in which every individual or group is welcomed, respected, supported, valued and able to fully experience and participate in this transformative art form.
The theatre has staged more than 2,000 productions and has been nominated for over 360 Joseph Jefferson Awards. Drury Lane proudly employs thousands of professional actors, musicians, designers, and crew members to entertain upwards of nine million audience members and counting.