Anything Goes Revival 1987 - Articles Page 17

Opened: October 19, 1987
Closing: September 03, 1989

Anything Goes - 1987 - Broadway History , Info & More

Vivian Beaumont Theatre (Broadway)
150 West 65th St. at Broadway New York, NY 10023

A madcap farce aboard a ship bound for England has Reno trying to help the stowaway Billy to find his true love, who is travelling aboard. Gangsters, molls, mistaken identity, and topical humor abound.

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ANYTHING GOES Opens at Stephen Sondheim Theatre April 7, 2011
by Jessica Lewis - Jul 21, 2010


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) announces the dates and venue for the new Broadway production of Anything Goes, starring Tony Award winner Sutton Foster as 'Reno Sweeney.'

Guiding Light's Stephen Zinnato Joins the Cast of PERFECT CRIME, 7/19-8/1
by BWW News Desk - Jul 19, 2010


Stephen Zinnato, who played Nolan opposite Joan Collins on Guiding Light for three years, will join the Off Broadway cast of Perfect Crime for two weeks only, July 19 through August 1, 2010, in the role of Inspector James Ascher.

Guiding Light's Stephen Zinnato Joins the Cast of PERFECT CRIME, 7/19-8/1
by Lauren Wolman - Jul 16, 2010


Stephen Zinnato, who played Nolan opposite Joan Collins on Guiding Light for three years, will join the Off Broadway cast of Perfect Crime for two weeks only, July 19 through August 1, 2010, in the role of Inspector James Ascher.

MTV Premieres THE REAL WORLD: NEW ORLEANS 6/30
by BWW News Desk - Jun 30, 2010


MTV heads back to the Bayou in the height of Mardi Gras madness and Super Bowl mania, with the network premiere of 'The Real World: New Orleans' on Wednesday, June 30 at 10PM ET/PT. Once again, eight diverse strangers come together in the 'Who Dat Nation' to experience life, love, and the 24-hour party that is New Orleans, while also discovering a passion for the city's legendary food and music. The premiere episode opens up with the roommates in the middle of The French Quarter, where they quickly find out first impressions are not always what they seem.

Lyceum Theatre Season Continues with ANYTHING GOES, 6/19-6/27
by Chris Gibson - Jun 27, 2010


The passengers sailing on the S. S. American from New York to England are an unusual lot. Among them are a gangster, an evangelist turned nightclub crooner, a society debutante, a wealthy business man and many more! The madcap antics of a love triangle at sea, a myriad of mistaken identities and a lively Cole Porter musical score including, 'You're the Top,' 'I Get A Kick Out Of You,' and 'It's De-Lovely,' make for a special performance of energy and entertainment. It's a wonder that all the romances are sorted out and disaster is averted aboard the magical ship where ANYTHING GOES!

Sutton Foster to Star in ANYTHING GOES Directed by Kathleen Marshall; Opens February 2011
by Robert Diamond - Jun 21, 2010


Roundabout Theatre Company and Todd Haimes, Artistic Director announced that Tony® Award winner Sutton Foster will star as "Reno Sweeney" in a new Broadway production of ANYTHING GOES, directed and choreographed by Tony® Award winner Kathleen Marshall. Music & lyrics by Cole Porter; original book by P.G. Wodehouse & Guy Bolton and Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse; New book by Timothy Crouse and John Weidman.

Lyceum Theatre Season Continues with ANYTHING GOES, 6/19-6/27
by Chris Gibson - Jun 18, 2010


The passengers sailing on the S. S. American from New York to England are an unusual lot. Among them are a gangster, an evangelist turned nightclub crooner, a society debutante, a wealthy business man and many more! The madcap antics of a love triangle at sea, a myriad of mistaken identities and a lively Cole Porter musical score including, 'You're the Top,' 'I Get A Kick Out Of You,' and 'It's De-Lovely,' make for a special performance of energy and entertainment. It's a wonder that all the romances are sorted out and disaster is averted aboard the magical ship where ANYTHING GOES!

Sondheim & Weidman's ROAD SHOW To Play Menier Chocolate Factory
by Charlie Piane - Jun 17, 2010


Menier Chocolate Factory Theatre's David Babani told the U.K. Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye that plans are in progress to produce Stephen Sondheim & John Weidman's ROADSHOW at the venue.

MTV Premieres THE REAL WORLD: NEW ORLEANS 6/30
by Charlie Piane - Jun 17, 2010


MTV heads back to the Bayou in the height of Mardi Gras madness and Super Bowl mania, with the network premiere of 'The Real World: New Orleans' on Wednesday, June 30 at 10PM ET/PT. Once again, eight diverse strangers come together in the 'Who Dat Nation' to experience life, love, and the 24-hour party that is New Orleans, while also discovering a passion for the city's legendary food and music. The premiere episode opens up with the roommates in the middle of The French Quarter, where they quickly find out first impressions are not always what they seem.

RIALTO CHATTER: Sutton Foster To Star In ANYTHING GOES Revival?
by Rialto Chatter - May 21, 2010


Michael Riedel, in today's New York Post reports that Sutton Foster has been cast in an upcoming Roundabout Theatre Company revival of ANYTHING GOES.

Brandon Victor Dixon to Lead UNCHAIN MY HEART as 'Ray Charles' on Bway; Opens Nov. 7
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 29, 2010


The cast of UNCHAIN MY HEART, The Ray Charles Musical, will be lead by Brandon Victor Dixon (2010 Lortel, Drama League & Outer Critics Circle nominee for The Scottsboro Boys, 2006 Tony nominee for The Color Purple) starring as 'Ray Charles' and Nikki Renée Daniels (Promises, Promises, Nine) as 'Della'.

Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage Closese Production of DOUBT 4/25
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2010


Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage will end its production of 'Doubt' a Parable by John Patrick Shanley on April 25th. This production marks the Fairfield County professional debut of one of the most celebrated plays of our generation.

SOUND OFF: Sondheim Palooza Part 3
by Robert Diamond - Apr 21, 2010


Today we are taking a look at the extended streak of genius exhibited by Stephen Sondheim, along with director/producer Hal Prince, following the resounding success of COMPANY in 1970. Throughout the rest of the 70s they would continue to change the form of theatre itself with four momentous musicals tackling every topic from aging showgirls singing one last tune to Ingmar Bergman sunsets and a topic for a concept musical no less epic than the westernization of Japan in the wake of Commodore Perry - plus, who could forget the remorseful Barber and his knife (or should that be “wife“?). Without question, these are four richly-encrusted crowning achievements of a legendary career and these musical jewels are still sparkling and shining, as glistening and beautiful as ever dazzling us and enticing us to inspect them closer...

VH1 Amplifies its Original Programming Development to Debut a Record 44 Series in 2010
by Charlie Piane - Apr 19, 2010


VH1 will produce a record 44 original series in 2010 to further build on the network's connection to young adults and their hunger for programming centered around music, celebrity and real life stories.

Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage Presents DOUBT 4/16-25
by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2010


Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage presents 'Doubt' a Parable by John Patrick Shanley. This production marks the Fairfield County professional debut of one of the most celebrated plays of our generation. Performances are April 16-25, 2010 and take place at the Music Theatre of Connecticut Studio Theatre in Westport, CT.

Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage Presents DOUBT 4/16-25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 6, 2010


Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage presents 'Doubt' a Parable by John Patrick Shanley. This production marks the Fairfield County professional debut of one of the most celebrated plays of our generation. Performances are April 16-25, 2010 and take place at the Music Theatre of Connecticut Studio Theatre in Westport, CT.

Signature Theatre Closes the Curtain on SWEENEY TODD, 4/4
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2010


The Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, nationally known for its interpretation of Stephen Sondheim musicals, celebrated its 20th anniversary season by presenting Sondheim's most popular musical SWEENEY TODD, directed by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. The production will end its run in the 276-seat MAX Theater, April 4, 2010.

LEGALLY BLONDE, WICKED et al. Set For '10-'11 Fifth Third Bank Bway Series
by Samantha Jacobsen - Mar 22, 2010


The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) and Broadway Across America (BAA) today announced an eight-show, 14-week Broadway season for 2010-11. This is the first full season under the new partnership agreement between the two organizations, and is the first time a Columbus Broadway season has offered two multi-week engagements-Mary Poppins and Jersey Boys.

TrueNorth Ends Run of Updated Version of Maltby and Shire's BABY, 3/21
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2010


TrueNorth Cultural Arts will end the run of their updated version of the Maltby and Shire musical, BABY on March 21st. The cast stars Michael Dempsey as Alan, Natalie Green as Lizzie, Bernadette Hisey as Arlene, David Robeano as Nick Shane Joseph Siniscalchi as Danny, and Maggie Stahl-Floriano as Pam.

NY Philharmonic's Star Studded SONDHEIM: THE BIRTHDAY CONCERT to Feature LuPone, Peters, Cerveris, Patinkin, McDonald & More, 3/16
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2010


The New York Philharmonic will present SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert on March 15 and Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. This celebration of the 80th birthday of the great Broadway and film composer/lyricist will include his most enduring orchestral music and songs - performed, in some cases, by the stars of the original Broadway cast productions - in addition to rarely-heard material. Joining the celebration will be (in alphabetical order) Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jason Danieley, Nathan Gunn, George Hearn, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, and others to be announced, including surprise guests. Paul Gemignani, Mr. Sondheim's longtime collaborator, will conduct the New York Philharmonic; Lonny Price is the director; and Mr. Price and Matt Cowart are the producers.

TrueNorth Presents Updated Version of Maltby and Shire's BABY,
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2010


TrueNorth Cultural Arts has announced the cast for their upcoming production of the updated version of the Maltby and Shire musical, BABY. The cast stars Michael Dempsey as Alan, Natalie Green as Lizzie, Bernadette Hisey as Arlene, David Robeano as Nick Shane Joseph Siniscalchi as Danny, and Maggie Stahl-Floriano as Pam. The musical opens at TrueNorth March 5th and runs through March 21st.

Imagination Theatre Announces Upcoming Shows
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2010


Imagination Theatre has announces Upcoming Shows

Nunn to Helm Webber's ASPECTS OF LOVE; Plays Menier Chocolate Factory
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 17, 2010


Variety reports this morning that A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC helmer, Trevor Nunn, is set to direct a revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's ASPECTS OF LOVE for London's Menier Chocolate Factory. Nunn directed the show's premiere in 1987, as well.

Signature Theatre Presents SWEENEY TODD, 2/9-4/4
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2010


The Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, nationally known for its interpretation of Stephen Sondheim musicals, celebrates its 20th anniversary season by presenting Sondheim's most popular musical SWEENEY TODD, directed by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. The new production runs in the 276-seat MAX Theater, February 9 through April 4, 2010.

TrueNorth Announces Cast for Updated Version of Maltby and Shire's BABY, Opens 3/5
by Jeff Dennhardt - Jan 29, 2010


TrueNorth Cultural Arts has announced the cast for their upcoming production of the updated version of the Maltby and Shire musical, BABY. The cast stars Michael Dempsey as Alan, Natalie Green as Lizzie, Bernadette Hisey as Arlene, David Robeano as Nick Shane Joseph Siniscalchi as Danny, and Maggie Stahl-Floriano as Pam. The musical opens at TrueNorth March 5th and runs through March 21st.

Anything Goes FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Anything Goes have there been?
Anything Goes has had 20 productions including Broadway which opened in 1934, Broadway which opened in 1934, West End which opened in 1935, Off-Broadway which opened in 1962, Off-Broadway which opened in 1962, West End which opened in 1969, Regional (US) which opened in 1974, Broadway which opened in 1987, Broadway which opened in 1987, US Tour which opened in 1988, West End which opened in 1989, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 2000, Broadway which opened in 2002, Broadway which opened in 2002, West End which opened in 2002, Williamstown, MA (Regional) which opened in 2006, Broadway which opened in 2011, US Tour which opened in 2012, West End which opened in 2021 and West End which opened in 2022.
What Tony Awards has Anything Goes been nominated for?
Best Choreography for Michael Smuin, Best Costume Design for Tony Walton , Best Direction of a Musical for Jerry Zaks , Best Lighting Design for Paul Gallo, Best Revival for Lincoln Center Theater, Best Revival for Gregory MosherBest Revival for Bernard Gersten and Best Scenic Design for Tony Walton .
What Tony Awards has Anything Goes won?
Best Choreography for Michael Smuin Best Costume Design for Tony Walton Best Direction of a Musical for Jerry Zaks , Best Lighting Design for Paul Gallo, Best Revival for Lincoln Center Theater, Best Revival for Gregory Mosher, Best Revival for Bernard Gersten, Best Scenic Design for Tony Walton , .
What awards has Anything Goes been nominated for?
Anything Goes has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Michael Smuin, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Tony Walton, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Jerry Zaks, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Paul Gallo, Outstanding Orchestration (Drama Desk Awards) for Michael Gibson, Outstanding Revival (Drama Desk Awards) for Anything Goes, and Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Tony Walton.
What awards has Anything Goes won?
Anything Goes has won several awards, including Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Michael Smuin, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Tony Walton, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Jerry Zaks, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Paul Gallo, Outstanding Orchestration (Drama Desk Awards) for Michael Gibson, Outstanding Revival (Drama Desk Awards) for Anything Goes, and Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Tony Walton.

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