Anything Goes 1934

Opened: November 21, 1934

Anything Goes - 1934 - Broadway History , Info & More

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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Review: Patti LuPone Splendidly Sings of A LIFE IN NOTES
by R. Scott Reedy - Apr 3, 2024


In the past few years, Patti LuPone has resigned from Actor’s Equity Association and suspended her legendary Broadway career, but as she proved with her Celebrity Series of Boston performance at Symphony Hall on April 2, the three-time Tony Award winner can still command a concert stage.

Review: A Breathtaking, Poignant Lens Shines On GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Straz Center
by Drew Eberhard - Mar 28, 2024


“Tonight’s story begins and ends at a guesthouse in Duluth, Minnesota, in the winter of 1934.” These were the opening words spoken by Dr. Walker, as he sets the scene. An evening of love, pain, suffering, interloped with a lush score based on the music of Bob Dylan. Girl from the North Country, is a dramatic musical with a book by Conor McPherson (The Weir), and songs with music and lyrics by the great Bob Dylan. The show made its Off-Broadway premiere at the Public Theatre from September 30, 2018- December 22, 2018. This transfer featured an all-American cast and was helmed after the successful run at London’s Old Vic a year prior, and following a limited 12-week run shortly thereafter at the Noel Coward Theatre in London’s West End.

Review: ANYTHING GOES at Porchlight Music Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - Jan 19, 2024


It’s delightful, it’s delicious, it’s de-lovely...it’s ANYTHING GOES at Porchlight Music Theatre. Artistic Director Michael Weber’s production captures all the joy and laughs in Cole Porter’s 1934 classic musical comedy. Thanks to the new 2022 book by Timothy Crouse and John Weidman, it’s also a tight ship running two hours and fifteen minutes (original book by P.G. Wodehouse, Guy Bolton, Howard LIndsay, and Russel Crouse.)

Review: ANYTHING GOES at West Fargo High
by Brian Michaels - Nov 6, 2023


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Review: Jeff Harnar's A COLLECTIVE CY and THOSE GIRLS SING BROADWAY (Birdland, Don't Tell Mama)
by Rob Lester - Oct 12, 2023


They're swell and just a couple of the acts that you can catch up with at the Cabaret Convention concerts that are around the corner.

Catch the Best of Broadway on Tour: A Guide to National Touring Shows Near You
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2023


Hoping to catch a play or musical in the near future but can't make it to New York City? Look no further than BroadwayWorld's comprehensive guide to all of the current and upcoming touring productions!

Streaming Review: Anything Still Goes As The Revival Of A Cole Porter Classic, ANYTHING GOES, Streams On BroadwayHD
by Bobby Patrick - Jul 30, 2023


Tappy Make Me Happy, so how could little Bobby not be happy with this dip in the stream?

ANYTHING GOES Comes to The Barn Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 5, 2023


The Barn Theatre sets sail with the delightful, Tony Award-winning ANYTHING GOES July 5 - 16. 

Yazbeck & Della Penna's DEAD OUTLAW, LANGSTON IN HARLEM, and More to Play 54 Below in May
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 29, 2023


Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below is a non-profit organization with a mission to preserve and expand the art of the cabaret, honor the music of Broadway, and provide an unparalleled experience to diverse communities.

FUNNY GIRL, MAMMA MIA!, and More Set For Peace Center's 2023-24 Broadway Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2023


The Peace Center unveiled its 2023-2024 Broadway season sponsored by Gibbs Cancer Center and the lineup is like a parade of the biggest names in modern music history. From its sensational start with the song and dance spectacular MJ all the way to its vivacious finale with MAMMA MIA!, this Peace Broadway season promises to have audiences leaping to their feet!

FUNNY GIRL, MJ & More Set for BroadwaySF 2023�"2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2023


BroadwaySF, part of the Ambassador Theatre Group, has announced six Broadway musicals coming to the Orpheum and Golden Gate Theatres as part of the 2023-2024 season.

BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL & More Set for Playhouse Square's 2023-2024 KeyBank Broadway Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2023


Playhouse Square has announced the seven shows to be featured on their upcoming 2023-2024 KeyBank Broadway Series.

Photos: First Look at 42nd Street Moon's ANYTHING GOES
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 25, 2023


San Francisco’s 42nd Street Moon (Daniel Thomas, Executive Artistic Director and Daren A.C. Carollo, Producing Artistic Director) has released production photos for Cole Porter’s ANYTHING GOES, which launches the Company’s 2023 Mainstage Season. Check out the photos here!

Pre-Broadway THE WIZ and More Set For Broadway in Hollywood 2023-24 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2023


Broadway in Hollywood has announced their 2023-24 Season - consisting of seven shows: five Los Angeles premieres, one Pre-Broadway L.A.  premiere, and the return of an American classic. All seven newly announced shows will play the Hollywood  Pantages Theatre. 

THE LION KING, MJ THE MUSICAL, and More Announced For Truist Broadway's 23/24 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 19, 2023


Truist Broadway's new season will bring the hottest productions direct from New York and brand-new national tours to the Triangle.  The new season features seven incredible productions, including the show of a lifetime – Disney's THE LION KING and the most electrifying new musical direct from New York, MJ THE MUSICAL.  

FUNNY GIRL, MJ & More Set for 2023-2024 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2023


Hennepin Theatre Trust has announced the 2023-2024 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin season, which will include a 15-week lineup of the newest and hottest touring productions featuring six Minnesota premieres and three returning favorites.

Cast Announced for ANYTHING GOES at 42nd Street Moon
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2023


 San Francisco’s 42nd Street Moon has announced the full cast and creative team for Cole Porter’s ANYTHING GOES, which launches the Company’s 2023 Mainstage Season.

SIX, BEETLEJUICE, MJ: THE MUSICAL & More Announced for Broadway in Cincinnati 23/24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2023


Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati presented by TriHealth has announced a highly-anticipated season lineup of shows including previously announced SIX, along with new musicals BEETLEJUICE, MJ: THE MUSICAL, and more.

VIDEO: First Look at ANYTHING GOES at City Springs Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2022


City Springs Theatre Company kicks off the 2022-23 PNC Bank season with Anything Goes. Check out a first look in the video here!

ANYTHING GOES is Now Playing at City Springs Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2022


City Springs Theatre Company kicks off the 2022-23 PNC Bank season with Anything Goes. Directed and choregraphed by Sara Edwards, toe-tapping production of Cole Porter’s classic 1930s musical will be presented September 9-25, 2022 in the Byers Theatre at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center (1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs). 

City Springs Theatre Company Presents ANYTHING GOES
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2022


City Springs Theatre Company, Atlanta's home for professional musical theatre, kicks off the 2022-23 PNC Bank season with Anything Goes. Directed and choregraphed by Sara Edwards, toe-tapping production of Cole Porter's classic 1930s musical will be presented September 9-25, 2022 in the Byers Theatre at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center (1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs). 

Review: ANYTHING GOES, The Barbican
by Franco Milazzo - Jul 14, 2022


No, no, it isn’t déjà vu: Anything Goes really is back at the Barbican less than a year after it last opened there.

5 razones por las que no puedes perderte ANYTHING GOES
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jun 24, 2022


El próximo jueves 30 de junio te espera la comedia musical más divertida en Cine Yelmo.

Review Roundup: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Kicks Off First National Tour; What Are the Critics Saying?
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2022


The First National Tour has officially begun for the history-making production of To Kill a Mockingbird, Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin's new play, directed by Tony winner Bartlett Sher and based on Harper Lee's classic novel. Read the reviews here!

BWW Review: ANYTHING GOES Starring Sutton Foster Hits the Big Screen
by Jonas Schwartz-Owen - Mar 23, 2022


The buzz on the internet about Sutton Foster playing Marian the Librarian in the latest Music Man revival was polarizing to say the least, but NO ONE can claim that Sutton Foster wasn't born to play Reno Sweeney in the classic Cole Porter musical farce, Anything Goes. Foster won a Tony playing the role on Broadway in 2011, and in 2021, returned to the role at the Barbican Theatre in London, belting out standards like the title number, 'I Get A Kick Out Of You', and the famous list song, 'You're The Top'. Trafalgar Entertainment and Stage2view filmed the cast during the London run and will now air the presentation in American movie theaters for two nights.

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.

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