Anything Goes

A singing, dancing, star vehicle, book musical fantasy set in 1934 on board the " S.S.American"

Premiere Date

1934

By

Cole Porter, music and lyrics

Tracy Notes About This Show

The fun of designing the clothes for this show lies in the jokes and sight gags. The angels' opening dresses are specifically designed to allow them to pose for the photographers as they board the ship, and suggest the wings that angels ought to have. The "Fred and Ginger" influence is certainly there, and the influence of the glamorous part of the 1930's is everywhere! Please note that there are three versions of this script with some changes in character names and other details that may vary from the specifics of our Showplot™, but should not impact your ability to order what you need for your production. Questions? Need help? Call or email us.

Challenges

You'll need a "trick" fur coat for Mrs. H which has a cutout of a beard which Billy wears as a disguise.

Popular Musical Numbers

  • I Get a Kick Out of You
  • Bon Voyage
  • You're The Top
  • Easy To Love
  • Lady Fair
  • Friendship
  • It's De-Lovely
  • Anything Goes
  • Plot Synopsis

    A group of misfits on board ship - Reno Sweeney, nightclub singer; her chum Billy Crocker, a stowaway to be near his love, Hope Harcourt, a debutante; Moon-Face Mooney, Public Enemy #13 who masquerades as a clergyman to avoid the FBI. Hope is engaged to marry Sir Evelyn, but loves Billy; Reno decides she can really love Sir Evelyn, Hope's mom takes a liking to Whitney - Billy's boss, and it all turns out right in the end!

    Thanks and Credits

    thanks to Swampscott High School, Swampscott, MA
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