Anything Goes: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Anything Goes is set aboard a luxury liner traveling from New York to England in the 1930s. The story follows the romantic escapades of an eccentric cast of passengers, including nightclub singer/former evangelist Reno Sweeney, and Billy Crocker, who stows away on a quest to be near Hope Harcourt, who is engaged to the wealthy Lord Evelyn Oakleigh. Anything Goes is a whirlwind of a love triangle, featuring plot twists, mistaken identities, and tap-dancing sailors.
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Contents
- Musical Information
- Creative Team
- Cast Albums
- Licensing
- Principal Characters
- Resources
- FAQ
- Tags
- Similar Musicals
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
Licensing
Anything Goes is available for licensing through Concord Theatricals.
UK Licensing Options:
USA Licensing Options:
Principal Characters
- Reno Sweeney
- Hope Harcourt
- Lord Evelyn Oakleigh
- Elisha Whitney
- Billy Crocker
- Moonface Martin
- Bonnie/Erma
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
FAQ
Did Anything Goes win any awards?
The 1987 revival of Anything Goes won multiple Tony Awards and Drama Desk Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical, Best Featured Actor in a Musical (Bill McCutcheon), and a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress (Patti LuPone).
The 2011 revival also received several accolades, including the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical and a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical (Sutton Foster).
What are the most famous songs in the show?
A few of the most famous songs in Anything Goes include
- “I Get a Kick Out of You”
- “You’re the Top”
- “Friendship”
- “Anything Goes”
- “Blow, Gabriel Blow”
Who is the lead role in Anything Goes?
Reno Sweeney is the lead star-vehicle role in Anything Goes.
Is there a movie version of Anything Goes?
Yes, there are two film adaptations of the musical:
- Anything Goes (1936)
- Anything Goes (1956)
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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