Anything Goes Revival 2011

Run Time:
2 hours 45 minutes
Opened: April 7, 2011
Closing: July 08, 2012

Anything Goes - 2011 - Broadway History , Info & More

ALL ABOARD for this saucy and splendid new production of Cole Porter's musical romp across the Atlantic! When the S.S. American heads out to sea, etiquette and convention head out the portholes as two unlikely pairs set off on the course to true love... proving that sometimes destiny needs a little help from a crew of singing sailors, an exotic disguise and some good old-fashioned blackmail. Peppering this hilariously bumpy ride are some of musical theater's most memorable standards, including “I Get a Kick out of You,” “You're the Top,“ “It's De-lovely,” and of course, “Anything Goes.”



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Anything Goes
7 / 10

Below the title, things start looking up. Colin Donnell is a deft, full-voiced and romantically persuasive Billy; as Hope, the pretty young lady he pines for, Laura Osnes knows how to give an ingenue some spine. The gangling Adam Godley nearly steals the show as her befuddled British fiancé—he’s a terrific comic dancer—and Arrested Development’s Jessica Walter is enjoyably tart as her mother. Rounding out the cast with aplomb are Jessica Stone as a sailor-friendly floozy and the invaluable John McMartin as a perpetually sloshed millionaire.

Anything Goes On Broadway: How Goes It?
8 / 10

I'll be crucified for saying this, but Sutton Foster is a wee bit miscast as Reno Sweeney. Unlike Merman and LuPone before her, she doesn't summon hard-boiled brassiness with ease. But Sutton's such a pro, with tons of spunk and a great deadpan, and on the numbers she soars and makes the mismatch less of a world crisis.

Photo Flash: Robert Petkoff Takes ANYTHING GOES Polaroid Cast Portraits
by BWW News Desk - July 8, 2012

Yesterday, July 7, ANYTHING GOES' Robert Petkoff Tweeted a series of Polaroid portraits he took of the show's cast and crew backstage. Take a look at the collection below!

STAGE TUBE: Watch ANYTHING GOES' Farewell Music Video
by Stage Tube - July 8, 2012

Roundabout Theatre Company's Tony Award-winning production of Anything Goes plays its final show on Broadway today, July 8, at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre. Directed and choreographed by 2011 Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall, the original limited engagement subscription run opened on April 7, 2011, and was scheduled to run for 19 weeks. It went on to be extended three times through July 8, 2012, and Anything Goes recently celebrated its 500th performance on Broadway. This acclaimed production marks the second longest Broadway run in Roundabout's history, following its beloved revival of Cabaret. The cast's Raymond J. Lee wrote to BroadwayWorld: 'To the most amazing cast and crew a guy could ever ask for....It has been a pleasure sailing with all of you on the SS American. Here's the final music video :) Thank you for all the memories.' Watch a farewell video with backstage footage from Anything Goes below!

BWW Flashback: Bon Voyage ANYTHING GOES; Plays Final Show on Broadway Today, July 8
by BWW Special Coverage - July 8, 2012

Roundabout Theatre Company's Tony Award-winning production of Anything Goes plays its final show on Broadway today, July 8, at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre. Directed and choreographed by 2011 Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall, the original limited engagement subscription run opened on April 7, 2011 and was scheduled to run for 19 weeks. It went on to be extended three times through July 8, 2012 and Anything Goes recently celebrated its 500th performance on Broadway. This acclaimed production marks the second longest Broadway run in Roundabout's history, following its beloved revival of Cabaret.

ANYTHING GOES Will Now Close on Broadway July 8
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2012

The final two weeks of performances begin today for Roundabout Theatre Company's Tony Award-winning production of Anything Goes. Scheduled to run through August 5th, the musical must end on Sunday, July 8th, 2012. Directed & choreographed by 2011 Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall, Anything Goes is playing on Broadway at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre (124 West 43rd Street).

FREEZE FRAME: ANYTHING GOES Celebrates 500 Performances on Broadway!
by Walter McBride - June 20, 2012

Today, June 20, Roundabout Theatre's production of Anything Goes celebrated its 500th Broadway performance. This acclaimed production marks the second longest Broadway run in Roundabout's history, following its beloved revival of Cabaret. As previously announced, the show, which won the 2011 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, will shutter on August 5, 2012. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration today and brings you a sneak peek at the salute below. Stay tuned for full coverage coming shortly!

ANYTHING GOES' Stephanie J. Block to Appear on WAMC's 'The Roundtable', 6/21
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2012

Anything Goes' Stephanie J. Block ("Reno Sweeney") will be interviewed on WAMC radio's "The Roundtable" on Thursday, June 21st at 9:40AM.

Joyce Chittick Steps Into ANYTHING GOES as 'Erma' Through 7/31
by Kelsey Denette - June 19, 2012

The company of ANYTHING GOES will welcome Joyce Chittick as 'Erma' beginning tonight and continuing through July 31.

ANYTHING GOES to Play Final Performance on Broadway August 5
by Robert Diamond - June 13, 2012

Roundabout has announced that the final eight weeks of performances begin today for the Tony Award winning production of Anything Goes. The original limited engagement subscription run opened on April 7, 2011 and was scheduled to run for 19 weeks. It went on to be extended three times through August 5, 2012 and this week, Anything Goes will celebrate its 500th performance on Broadway. This acclaimed production marks the second longest Broadway run in Roundabout's history, following its beloved revival of Cabaret.

ANYTHING GOES' Justin Greer Joins WAT Project's OPEN CALL! at Anita's Way, Now thru 6/8
by BWW News Desk - June 6, 2012

Working Artists Theatre Project, in association with chashama, heats up the streets of Broadway this June with OPEN CALL! This free and interactive event invites audiences to attend a uniquely staged Broadway audition at Anita's Way. In OPEN CALL!, audiences experience an authentic New York City audition through dynamic interaction with performers from decades past preparing to audition for popular Broadway shows from the last century.

Photo Coverage: Casts of ANYTHING GOES, SISTER ACT, GHOST and More Perform for Fleet Week 2012!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 26, 2012

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, along with the City of New York and the United States Navy, celebrates the 25th annual Fleet Week, now through May 28, 2012. Fleet Week is America's premier tribute and "thank you" to the men and women who serve in the armed forces. As part of the festivities, Peter and the Starcatcher's Teddy Bergman and Greg Hildrethof hosted a Fleet Week Broadway showcase, featuring performers from Anything Goes, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, Memphis, Ghost, Sister Act, Godspell, Chicago and Rock of Ages. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you photos from the event below!

ANYTHING GOES' Justin Greer Joins WAT Project's OPEN CALL! at Anita's Way, 6/6-8
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2012

Working Artists Theatre Project, in association with chashama, heats up the streets of Broadway this June with OPEN CALL! This free and interactive event invites audiences to attend a uniquely staged Broadway audition at Anita's Way. In OPEN CALL!, audiences experience an authentic New York City audition through dynamic interaction with performers from decades past preparing to audition for popular Broadway shows from the last century.

BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: Stephanie J. Block on 'Reno', Being Green & More; PLUS First & Only Footage of the Star in ANYTHING GOES!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - May 15, 2012

In this latest Backstage with Richard Ridge special, Richard sits down with Anything Goes' star and longtime Broadway darling Stephanie J. Block, who gets candid about transforming into the legendary Liza Minnelli alongside Hugh Jackman in The Boy From Oz, going green as 'Elphie' in Wicked, everything Reno, married life and more. In addition, BroadwayWorld is thrilled to bring you the first and only footage of Block onstage at the Sondheim Theatre in Anything Goes! Be sure to catch the bonus footage throughout the interview below!

STAGE TUBE: Cast of Broadway's ANYTHING GOES Sing 'What Makes You Beautiful'
by James T Harding - May 14, 2012

Check out this video of the cast and crew of ANTHING GOES miming to 'What Makes You Beautiful' sung by One Direction. Choreographed by Brandon Bieber & Brandon Rubendall, the film is directed/edited by Raymond J. Lee.

Bill English to Replace Colin Donnell in ANYTHING GOES, 5/1
by Nicole Rosky - April 27, 2012

Colin Donnell, who currently plays the role of 'Billy Crocker' in Anything Goes, is set to depart the production on April 29. Bill English, who played the role while Donnell was filming a pilot in January, will take over started May 1.

Photo Coverage: Joel Grey Celebrates His 80th Birthday with Bernadette Peters & ANYTHING GOES Company
by Walter McBride - April 12, 2012

Bernadette Peters surprised Broadway legend Joel Grey on his 80th birthday with a cake backstage at 'Anything Goes' at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre in New York City yesterday, April 11, 2012. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration and brings you complete photo coverage below!

BWW TV Exclusive: Seth's Broadway Chatterbox With ANYTHING GOES' Colin Donnell!
by Seth's Broadway Chatterbox - April 8, 2012

After a year and a half hiatus, Seth Rudetsky's famed Seth's Broadway Chatterbox has returned to Don't Tell Mama. Seth's Broadway Chatterbox includes interviews and performances by noted Broadway celebrities and is a raw, funny and insightful interview program that really has no equal. As in years past, BroadwayWorld has teamed up with Seth to exclusively bring you the full length episodes right here and we're pleased to bring you Seth's latest candid chat with Colin Donnell of Broadway's ANYTHING GOES.

National Tour of ANYTHING GOES to Prep in Cleveland
by Roy Berko - April 12, 2012

ANYTHING GOES, which received the 2011 Tony Award for a winning revival, will start its national tour on October 2 after a four-week rehearsal period in Cleveland. The Cole Porter 1934 musical will be staged by director and choreographer Kathleen Marshall.

ANYTHING GOES' Colin Donnell Visits Seth's Broadway Chatterbox Tonight, 4/5
by Seth's Broadway Chatterbox - April 5, 2012

Tonight, April 5, ANYTHING GOES star Colin Donnell will make a special appearance as Seth Rudetsky's next guest for Seth's Broadway Chatterbox at Don't Tell Mama.

Catching Up With Tony Winner Hal Linden -- Appearing At The McCallum Theatre March 29
by David Green - March 28, 2012

The McCallum Theatre presents an evening of comedy and music with David Brenner and Hal Linden on March 29 at 8:00 pm. Hal Linden is the Tony Award winning and multiple Golden Globe and Emmy nominated star whose decades-long career has spanned all theatrical genres, from stage to film to television. He began his show business career as a clarinet player and later toured as a singer with Sammy Kaye, Bobby Sherwood and Boyd Raeburn bands which eventually led him to an acting career. His Broadway debut was opposite Judy Holliday in Bells Are Ringing and he later went on to a critically acclaimed performance in the revival of Anything Goes and his Tony-winning star turn in The Rothchilds. I had the opportunity to catch up with this dynamic entertainer and lovely man for a few minutes - here are some highlights from our conversation:

Photo Coverage: ANYTHING GOES Celebrates 400th Show!
by Walter McBride - March 22, 2012

Yesterday, March 21st, Roundabout Theatre Company celebrated the 400th performance of their hit revival of ANYTHING GOES, now starring Stephanie J. Block and Joel Grey (through April 29th). BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the onstage and offstage celebrations. Here's to the next 400!

FREEZE FRAME: ANYTHING GOES Celebrates 400th Show!
by Walter McBride - March 21, 2012

Roundabout Theatre Company's Anything Goes recently celebrated its 400th performance. Check out the photo with cast members Joel Grey and Stephanie J. Block below!

She's 'De-Lovely' and She's Coming Back! Stephanie J. Block Returns to ANYTHING GOES Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2012

Roundabout Theatre Company announced tonight that Stephanie J. Block will return as "Reno Sweeney" to the 2011 Tony® Award winning musical comedy Anything Goes on March 15, 2012, replacing Sutton Foster in the iconic role.

Anything Goes FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Bon Voyage
All Through the Night
Sailors’ Chanty
Where Are the Men?
You're the Top
Anything Goes
Public Enemy Number One
Blow, Gabriel, Blow
Be Like the Bluebird
Buddie Beware
The Gypsy in Me
What a Joy to Be Young
There's No Cure Like Travel
Kate the Great
Easy to Love
Shanghi-De-Ho
My Heart and I
Moonburn
Sailor Beware
Awake in a Dream
Hopelessly in Love
It's De-Lovely
Friendship
Let's Step Out
Let's Misbehave
Take Me Back to Manhattan
You Do Something to Me
Just One of Those Things
I Want to Row on the Crew
Goodbye, Little Dream, Goodbye
Me and Marie
Waltz Down the Aisle
I Get a Kick Out of You
A Little Skipper from Heaven Above
From This Moment On
Overture
Entr’acte
Finale
Prelude
Heaven Hop
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.
Best Choreography for Kathleen Marshall, Best Costume Design of a Musical for Martin Pakledinaz, Best Direction of a Musical for Kathleen Marshall, Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Peter Kaczorowski, Best Revival of a Musical for Roundabout Theatre Company, Best Revival of a Musical for Julia C. Levy, Best Revival of a Musical for Todd Haimes, Best Revival of a Musical for Harold WolpertBest Scenic Design of a Musical for Derek McLane and Best Sound Design of a Musical for Brian Ronan.
Best Choreography for Kathleen Marshall Best Costume Design of a Musical for Martin Pakledinaz Best Direction of a Musical for Kathleen Marshall Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Peter Kaczorowski, Best Revival of a Musical for Roundabout Theatre Company, Best Revival of a Musical for Julia C. Levy, Best Revival of a Musical for Todd Haimes, Best Revival of a Musical for Harold Wolpert, Best Scenic Design of a Musical for Derek McLane, Best Sound Design of a Musical for Brian Ronan, .
Anything Goes has been nominated for several awards including Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Kathleen Marshall, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Martin Pakledinaz, Outstanding Revival of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards), Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Derek McLane, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Brian Ronan, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Kathleen Marshall, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Kathleen Marshall, and Outstanding Revival of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards).
Anything Goes has won several awards, including Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Kathleen Marshall, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Martin Pakledinaz, Outstanding Revival of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards), Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Derek McLane, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Brian Ronan, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Kathleen Marshall, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Kathleen Marshall, and Outstanding Revival of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards).

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