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BFS Commencement 2014
Our "Nathan Detroit" of 1980, Fisher Stevens '81
[Head of School Larry Weiss and Fisher Stevens '81] |
This week's Middle and Upper School musical production of
Guys and Dolls reminds your friendly historian that this great classic musical has been mounted at BFS on at least two other occasions (the school is interested in memories of other
Guys and Dolls at BFS,
come forward please!)
The first known BFS production of
Guys and Dolls was in May, 1980. Its performances were dedicated to a great moment in BFS history that same month: celebrating the burning of the Pearl Street mortgage. Read more about the 1980 performance of
Guys and Dolls in
The Life, May 1980, page 3. Of note, Fisher Stevens '81 played Nathan Detroit; the recipient of the BFS George Fox Distinguished Alumnus Award last year at Commencement,
Fisher Stevens' shared memories and words of wisdom for the Class of 2014.
The second known production of Guys and Dolls was in November, 2006. Both casts were terrific - saw it twice! No reviews of the 2006 production seem to survive, but
a great article previewing the show and wonderful photos do!
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| 2006: Luck, Be a Lady |
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2006: Sit Down, You're Rocking the Boat
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| 2006: Marry the Man Today |
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| 2006: Guys and Dolls - Finale/Reprise |
The 1980 production not only featured Fisher as Nathan Detroit but much of the basketball team as the "Guys". Who knew they could dance?
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