More music, more laughter, more romance: Guys and Dolls and Something Rotten! extend

Stratford, ON… The Stratford Festival is thrilled to announce a two-week extension of its acclaimed productions of Guys and Dolls and Something Rotten!, giving audiences additional opportunities to experience the season’s most sought-after musicals.

The extension follows a historic achievement for the Festival. For the first time in Stratford Festival history, two musicals have shared the Festival Theatre stage in a single repertory season. Under the direction and choreography of Donna Feore and brought to life by many of the same remarkable performers and creative artists, Guys and Dolls and Something Rotten! have captivated audiences with an extraordinary display of theatrical artistry and versatility.

Newly added performances will see Guys and Dolls continue through to November 14^th and Something Rotten! through November 15^th. Tickets are now on sale.

A vibrant reimagining of the beloved Broadway classic, Guys and Dolls has dazzled audiences with its irresistible blend of romance, comedy and spectacular dance. Anchored by a charismatic central quartet and propelled by a powerhouse ensemble, the production has been hailed as “a jackpot winner” by the Toronto Star and “a masterpiece” by The Globe and Mail, making it one of the season’s hottest tickets.

The production is led by Dan Chameroy as Sky Masterson, Jennifer Rider-Shaw as Miss Adelaide, Olivia Sinclair-Brisbane as Sarah Brown and Mark Uhre as Nathan Detroit, featuring Gabriel Antonacci as Benny Southstreet and Steve Ross as Nicely-Nicely Johnson.

Director and Choreographer Donna Feore is joined by Music Director Franklin Brasz, Set Designer Michael Gianfrancesco, Costume Designer Dana Osborne, Lighting Designer Bonnie Beecher and Sound Designer Haley Parcher.

A joyous explosion of wit, theatrical ingenuity and Broadway razzle-dazzle, Something Rotten! has commanded the stage with its uproarious send-up of Shakespeare and musical theatre. Also directed and choreographed by Feore, the production showcases the extraordinary range of a company of artists performing across both musicals. Hailed as “a giddy fantasia” by the Toronto Star and awarded a Critic’s Pick by The Globe and Mail, it has emerged as one of the most exuberant and inventive productions of the season.

Something Rotten! is led by Starr Domingue as Bea Bottom, Henry Firmston as Nigel Bottom, Jeff Lillico as Shakespeare and Mark Uhre as Nick Bottom, featuring Dan Chameroy as Nostradamus, Juan Chioran as Brother Jeremiah, Steve Ross as Shylock and Olivia Sinclair-Brisbane as Portia.

Feore is joined by Music Director Laura Burton, Set and Costume Designer Michael Gianfrancesco, Lighting Designer Bonnie Beecher and Sound Designer Haley Parcher.

Guys and Dolls

A musical fable of Broadway

Based on a story and characters of Damon Runyon

Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser

Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows

Director: Donna Feore

Choreographer: Donna Feore

Music Director: Franklin Brasz

Set Designer: Michael Gianfrancesco

Costume Designer: Dana Osborne

Lighting Designer: Bonnie Beecher

Sound Designer: Haley Parcher

Production Co-Sponsors: Robert & Mary Ann Gorlin, Sylvia Soyka, Riki Turofsky & Charles Petersen and Peter & Carol Walters and RBC Royal Bank

Now extended until November 14, 2026!

Something Rotten!

Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell

Music and Lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick

Conceived by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick

Director: Donna Feore

Choreographer: Donna Feore

Music Director: Laura Burton

Set and Costume Designer: Michael Gianfrancesco

Lighting Designer: Bonnie Beecher

Sound Designer: Haley Parcher

Production Underwriters: John & Therese Gardner and Danette Gentile Kauffman in memory of Gretchen and Dan Gentile.

Production Sponsor: Canso Investment Counsel Ltd.

Now extended until November 15, 2026!

The 2026 season also features The Tempest, Waiting for Godot, Death of a Salesman, The Hobbit, The Importance of Being Earnest, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Othello, The Tao of the World and The King James Bible Play. For more information, visit stratfordfestival.ca.