Music Theater Works' ANYTHING GOES Opens Today

Music Theater Works (formerly Light Opera Works) presents Cole Porter's classic 1930s musical comedy, ANYTHING GOES, at Cahn Auditorium in Evanston, August 18 through 26. A Big Band orchestra accompanies such well-known songs as "I Get a Kick Out of You," "It's De-Lovely," "Friendship" and "You're the Top."

ANYTHING GOES is directed by Music Theater Works artistic director Rudy Hogenmiller, conducted by Roger L. Bingaman and choreographed by Clayton Cross.

The cast includes Erica Evans (Reno Sweeney), Ken Singleton (Billy Crocker), Lexis Danca (Hope Harcourt) and Brian Zane (Moonface Martin).

The design/production team is Kristen Martino (scenic), Alexa Weinzierl (costumes), Andrew H. Meyers (lighting), Aaron Quick (sound), Sean McStravick (stage manager), Christina L. Reszel (hair and make-up), Jamie Karas (props master) and Katie Beeks (production manager).

The opening night reception is sponsored by The Stained Glass in Evanston.

ANYTHING GOES is Music Theater Works' second production of 2018. The season will continue with Judy Garland: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE starring Angela Ingersoll (October 5-14) and Stephen Sondheim's INTO THE WOODS (December 22-31).

Discounted season ticket packages are still available.

Ticket prices for ANYTHING GOES begin at $34. Ages 25 and younger are half price (recommended for 8 and older). To order tickets, or for more information, call the Music Theater Works box office at (847) 920-5360 or order online 24 hours a day at www.MusicTheaterWorks.com

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