MANSFIELD — The Renaissance Theatre launches its 2026–2027 Park National Bank Broadway Series with the classic American musical “Guys and Dolls,” running for four performances from Aug. 1–9.
The production is directed by Michael Thomas, the theatre’s artistic director, and features a lineup of local performers and guest artists. Additional corporate support is provided by Pinnacle Building Services and Connection Space.
Considered one of Broadway’s greatest musical comedies, “Guys and Dolls” features a score by Frank Loesser.
The show includes well-known songs such as “Luck Be a Lady,” “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat,” “I’ve Never Been in Love Before,” “A Bushel and a Peck,” “If I Were a Bell,” and “Adelaide’s Lament.”
The show is set in New York City
Set in New York City, the musical follows the intersecting stories of high-rolling gambler Sky Masterson, Salvation Army missionary Sarah Brown, hustler Nathan Detroit, and his long-suffering fiancée, Miss Adelaide.
Nathan has spent 14 years promising to marry Adelaide while trying to evade the law by organizing the city’s oldest floating crap game. When Nathan bets that Sky cannot persuade the straight-laced Sarah Brown to accompany him to Havana, the wager sets off a series of unexpected romances, unlikely friendships, and comic adventures.
“Guys and Dolls” will be the first production presented in the Renaissance Theatre’s newly renovated auditorium. As part of the theatre’s “Road to 100” campaign, audiences will experience new seating installed this summer as the historic venue prepares for its 100th anniversary in 2028.
Show launches a new chapter at the Renaissance
Seat naming opportunities remain available through the “A Seat in Our Story” campaign. Patrons wishing to reserve a personalized seat plaque can find more information at rentickets.org/a-seat-in-our-story.
Here is the cast:
The production stars Beau Roberts as Nathan Detroit, Allie Carter Nicolas as Miss Adelaide, Dru Loman as Sky Masterson, and Leah Gesouras as Sarah Brown.
The principal and supporting cast includes:
- Nicely Nicely Johnson: Nikki Stitak
- Arvide: Bobbie Bell
- Lt. Brannigan: Drew Traxler
- Harry the Horse: Jacob Poiner
- Benny Southstreet: Zakari Ramos
- Rusty Charlie: Darius Darmody
- Mimi: McKenna Stoffer
- General Cartwright: Lori Turner
- Big Jule: Jacque Workman
- Angie the Ox: Simon Grogan
- Society Max: Kaleb Pickett
- Lucky Louie: Rafael Alarcon
- Fifi: Nykera Gardner
- Lola: Cassandra Kurek
- Sheila: Lillian Woods
- Betty: Madison Kearney
- Audrey: Grace Riegel
- Agatha: Caroline Pletcher
- Evelyn: Alyssia Pickett
- Bubbles: Kadelyn Becker
- Judy: Jackie Metz
- Calvin: Milo McDonald
- Good Time Charley: Carter King
- Sorrowful Jones: Angelo Procopio
Corporate sponsorships being sought
Corporate sponsorship opportunities for the Park National Bank Broadway Series are still available. Interested businesses may contact Grace Riegel, the Renaissance development and executive affairs coordinator, at grace@mansfieldtickets.com.
Tickets start at $15 and can be purchased 24 hours a day at www.rentickets.org. Tickets are also available by calling the Renaissance Theatre Box Office at 419-522-2726, or in person at 138 Park Ave. West in Mansfield. Box office hours are Tuesdays through Fridays from noon to 5 p.m.
Theatre officials advise patrons to beware of ticket scams and fraudulent sellers. Valid tickets are sold exclusively through the Renaissance Theatre Box Office and its official website.