Guys and Dolls provided a visual treat for audiences seeking a vivacious good time. It was a detail-oriented show, with every aspect of the set, costumes and acting appearing so seamless it seemed effortless, the mark of a truly great show.

The set was absolutely beautiful, using a cityscape of New York as the background for the singing and dancing. Your average theater-goer usually doesn’t notice lighting, but one couldn’t help but marvel at how stunning and well-used it was. Bright shades of purple, gold and blue balanced the lively actors, presenting a gorgeous spectacle for the audience to drool over.

Performances will continue from April 18-20 and from April 22-27.

The two female leads, Miss Adelaide (Jessica Culaciati) and Sarah Brown (Lena Hurt), stole the show. The audience couldn’t help but sympathize with the long-suffering Adelaide, played with infectious cheerfulness by Culaciati.  Meanwhile, one knew it was only a matter of time before Sarah let down her guard, and it was a delight to see it from Hurt, who injected the character with charisma and unexpected warmth.

While the first act set up all the pieces, the second act is where the ball really got rolling.  The show’s two best songs, “Luck Be a Lady,” and “Rockin’ the Boat” came from the latter half. “Luck Be a Lady,” complete with neon lights and a smoke machine, made a dice game in the sewers seem enticing. “Rockin’ the Boat” summed up everything great about the show--there was so much going on stage, with every last performer enthusiastically giving it their all, resulting in one fantastic musical number. The audience would be hard-pressed to not be humming that tune after the show. Nicely-Nicely Johnson (Ash Edwards) stood out in particular, his impressive singing and dancing showcasing his physical comedic talents.

If you’re looking for an energetic show to forget your woes as the school year ends, I wholeheartedly recommend ‘Guys and Dolls.’  This breezy play will make you laugh and wish you could dance half as good as the talented actors on stage.