Set sail on a wave of comedy, romance, and irresistible showmanship with Anything Goes, one of the most enduring and joyfully chaotic musicals of the American theatre. Filled with tap dancing sailors, clever disguises, star crossed lovers, and a notorious gangster in clerical disguise, this musical comedy classic turns a transatlantic crossing into a whirlwind of mistaken identities and musical magic.

The story follows nightclub star Reno Sweeney, lovestruck broker Billy Crocker, heiress Hope Harcourt, and the endlessly unlucky Moonface Martin as they all board the S.S. American. Billy stows away to win Hope's heart before she marries another man, but his plan quickly spirals into mayhem. With Reno's help and a shipful of eccentric passengers, romance is derailed, revived, and reimagined through fast paced farce, big dance breaks, and unforgettable melodies.

Anything Goes first premiered on Broadway in 1934, featuring music and lyrics by Cole Porter and a book by Guy Bolton, P. G. Wodehouse, Howard Lindsay, and Russel Crouse. A hit from the start, the show became known for its clever wordplay, glittering score, and high energy tap numbers. Over the decades, it has been revived multiple times, each production reimagining and refining the story while preserving Porter's signature wit and iconic songs like "I Get a Kick Out of You," "You're the Top," "Blow, Gabriel, Blow," and the showstopping finale, "Anything Goes."

The musical's most celebrated revivals, including the 1987 production starring Patti LuPone and the 2011 production starring Sutton Foster, introduced fresh choreography, updated scripts, and a renewed appreciation for Porter's masterful score. These revivals helped cement Anything Goes as a timeless favorite for audiences of all ages.

With its blend of classic Broadway charm, tap driven spectacle, laugh out loud humor, and swooning romance, Anything Goes continues to prove why it remains one of the great treasures of musical theatre.

Join us aboard the S.S. American for a high spirited voyage where love triumphs, laughter takes the lead, and truly anything goes.

Musical Numbers

ACT I

“There’s No Cure Like Travel / Bon Voyage” — Company
“You’re the Top” — Reno Sweeney & Billy Crocker
“Easy to Love” — Billy Crocker
“The Crew Song” — Elisha Whitney
“There’ll Always Be a Lady Fair” — Sailor Quartet
“Friendship” — Reno Sweeney & Moonface Martin
“It’s De-Lovely” — Billy Crocker & Hope Harcourt
“Anything Goes” — Reno Sweeney & Company

ACT II

“Public Enemy Number One” — Company
“Blow, Gabriel, Blow” — Reno Sweeney & Angels / Company
“Goodbye, Little Dream, Goodbye” — Hope Harcourt
“Be Like the Blue Bird” — Moonface Martin
“All Through the Night” — Billy Crocker, Hope Harcourt, & Sailor Quartet
“The Byron in Me” — Lord Evelyn Oakleigh
“Buddie Beware” — Erma & Sailor Quartet
“Finale” — Company

ANYTHING GOES is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com 

This version of ANYTHING GOES was adapted from the 1987 Broadway revival, originally produced by Lincoln Center Theater

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