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. The story starts with Billy Crocker, who stows away to be near his love, Hope Harcourt, who is engaged to the wealthy Lord Evelyn Oakleigh. Anything Goes delivers a whirlwind of love triangles, mistaken identities, and unexpected twists and turns.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Jazz Age (1934)
Cast Size: 25+
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Setting: 1930s / USA (NYC), At Sea
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Cole Porter
Book: Guy Bolton, P.G. Wodehouse, Howard Lindsay, Russel Crouse
Cast Albums
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1930s, Broken 4th Wall, Animals, Classic, Feel-Good, Female Lead, Large Cast, Original, Popular, Religion, Rom-Com, Tap Dance, Travel, Weddings
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