Thursday was wonderful. Last January, for my birthday, Mer had given me tickets to go see Guys and Dolls with her at Playhouse Square, at the Hannah Theater. Guys and Dolls is my favorite musical comedy, and certainly in my top three musicals of any genre (it has a hard time unseating Man of La Mancha). Thursday was the day when we finally got to go see the play. We got dressed up and headed up to Cleveland.

They did an amazing job. The thing that jumped out at me was the choreography – there were long and elaborate and entertaining dance numbers throughout the play. The set was incredible, going from downtown New York to the inside of a club to a resort in Havana, all with good backdrops and set pieces. The buildings in the background of New York even had windows that lit up and blinking neon signs.

The acting and singing were superb. The leading man (Sky Masterson) had what may be the smoothest “musical” voice I have ever heard, AND he was a stunningly good-looking man to boot, not that I think Meredith noticed. The lead female role sang really well, and the supporting cast was much fun. I have seen Guys and Dolls done at a local theater, and they pulled it off well, but Playhouse Square knocked it out of the park. It’s a shame it closed on Sunday – I could have happily seen it again.