Anything Goes: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis

Anything Goes is set aboard an ocean liner in the 1930s and follows the romantic escapades of an eccentric cast of characters. As they sail across the Atlantic, love triangles, mistaken identities, and hilarious antics ensue. The musical delivers a whirlwind of romance, mischief, and unexpected twists.


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics: Cole Porter

Book: Guy Bolton, P.G. Wodehouse, Howard Lindsay, Russel Crouse


Musical Information

Musical Type: Jazz Age (1934)

Cast Size: 24+

Genre: Romantic Comedy

Setting: 1930s / USA (At Sea)


Links

Audition Songs: Theatre Trip

Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


Cast Albums

Off-Broadway Cast (1962)➝

Broadway Cast (1987)

Studio Cast (1988)➝

London Cast (1989)➝

Studio Cast (1995)➝

London Cast (2003)➝

Broadway Cast (2011)➝


Tags

1930s, Broken 4th Wall, Animals, Classic, Feel-Good, Female Lead, Popular, Religion, Rom-Com, Tap, Travel, Weddings


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