A good gamble

An outstanding production of Guys and Dolls, that delightful 1950s Frank Loesser musical about gambling, redemption and love, is currently running at the Woodland Opera House. Based on Damon Runyon’s 1920s and ‘30s short stories, it features a dream cast, including Eimi Taormina as Adelaide and Eric Catalan as Nicely-Nicely Johnson who gets the house going with “Sit Down, You’re Rocking the Boat.” Directed by Jason Hammond, with choreography by Staci Arriaga, this top-notch show runs through May 21. 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 12, and Saturday, May 13; 2 p.m. Sunday May 14; $12-$25. Woodland Opera House, 340 Second Street in Woodland; (530) 666-9617; www.woodlandoperahouse.org.