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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
9 / 10

At the same time, with no LuPone-prone camp to her capers, Foster stars - yet generously blends - with the rest of the assured cast. As the lovelorn Billy Foster, Donnell suggests a somewhat more compact Jon Hamm as a much less agonized Don Draper. Laura Osnes brings a crystalline grace to the role of debutante Hope Harcourt, pressured by her status-conscious mother (hooray for Jessica Walter) to marry into class - and money. Mama's quarry, the audience knows, is Lord Oakleigh, a prime specimen of an upper-class twit, all foppish, repressed postures. What the audience doesn't know is that British theater regular Adam Godley will, by the time he busts loose with Foster in 'The Gypsy in Me,' steal his crucial bit of the show and utterly delight the cheering house with his brilliant comic timing.

Sutton Foster's Got the Zowie
7 / 10

Ms. Marshall, who did so well by 'The Pajama Game' and 'Wonderful Town,' takes a while to get going this time around, perhaps because the book is stale...'Anything Goes' has the air of a safe option, a risk-free show designed to take the minimum number of chances and please the maximum number of people. That it succeeds in the latter goal is mainly due to Ms. Foster (and, of course, Cole Porter). Her Reno Sweeney is definitely worth the price of two tickets.

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.

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!

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 History

Other Productions of Anything Goes

1934   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1935   West End London Production
West End
1962   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
1969   West End London Revival
West End
1974   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
1987   Broadway Lincoln Center Revival
Broadway
1988   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1989   West End London Production
West End
2000   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2002   Broadway Reunion Concert
Broadway
2002   West End Royal National Theatre Production
West End
2006   Williamstown, MA (Regional) Williamstown Theatre Festival Production
Williamstown, MA (Regional)
2011   Broadway Roundabout Revival
Broadway
2012   US Tour Roundabout Theatre Company National Tour
US Tour
2021   West End
West End
2022   West End London Production
West End

Anything Goes - 2011 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2011 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Leading Actress in a Musical Sutton Foster
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Colin Donnell
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Sutton Foster
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Kathleen Marshall
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Martin Pakledinaz
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Adam Godley
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Laura Osnes
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical 0
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design Derek McLane
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical Brian Ronan
2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Sutton Foster
2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreography Kathleen Marshall
2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Kathleen Marshall
2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Adam Godley
2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical John McMartin
2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Colin Donnell
2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Laura Osnes
2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical 0
2011 Tony Awards Best Choreography Kathleen Marshall
2011 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical Martin Pakledinaz
2011 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Kathleen Marshall
2011 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Peter Kaczorowski
2011 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Adam Godley
2011 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Sutton Foster
2011 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Todd Haimes
2011 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Harold Wolpert
2011 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Julia C. Levy
2011 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Roundabout Theatre Company
2011 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical Derek McLane
2011 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical Brian Ronan

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