Adelaide needn't be a great singer, but must have a strong character voice and a good sense of pitch. She needs to be able to do a New York accent and have good comic timing.

Sky Masterson is the quintessential, smooth as velvet Broadway gambler. He needn't be a great singer, but MUST be able to own the stage in "Luck Be a Lady."

Sarah Brown is the girl next door with a more adventurous side that's waiting to get out. She must be an excellent singer and a good actor.

Arvide Abernathy is Sarah's grandfather. May also be cast as a girl, changing to Sarah's grandmother.

Nicely is walking, talking Broadway comedy. Your Nicely could be any physical type, but a great comedic actor and a wonderful singer.

Benny Southstreet is a gambler.

Rusty Charlie is a gambler.

Harry the Horse is a gambler.

Lt. Brannigan is a New York City cop.

General Cartwright is head of the Save-a-Soul mission.

Big Jule is a very tough, gun-toting gangster from Chicago.

Mimi is a doll.

Angie the Ox is a gambler.

Guys – The rest of your male ensemble (except for the mission band) can be cast as "guys." They are the crapshooters, gamblers, workers, New York City folks of all types.

Dolls – The Dolls are your Hot Box girls and other ensemble females. You will want to designate your Hot Box girls as your preferred singers and dancers. Frequently, you will have many more girls than boys audition, so you may want to cast some of your girls as "guys."

Mission Band includes Agatha and Calvin. You can fill out the ensemble of your production by adding as many members of the Mission Band as your stage can accommodate.