Jul 21 - 23 2023
Anything Goes

Anything Goes

Presented by Rubber City Theatre at Goodyear Theater

Synopsis
Music, dance, laughs and the age-old tale of boy meets girl… Anything Goes is delightful, delicious and de-lovely.

Anything Goes is set aboard the ocean liner S. S. American, where nightclub singer/evangelist Reno Sweeney is en route from New York to England. Her pal Billy Crocker has stowed away to be near his love, Hope Harcourt, but the problem is Hope is engaged to the wealthy Lord Evelyn Oakleigh. Joining this love triangle on board the luxury liner are Public Enemy #13, Moonface Martin and his sidekick-in-crime Erma. With the help of some elaborate disguises, tap-dancing sailors and good old-fashioned blackmail, Reno and Martin join forces to help Billy in his quest to win Hope’s heart.

Creative Team
Director: Dane CT Leasure^
​​Scenic Designer: TBA
Lighting Designer: TBA
Costume Designer: Irene Mack-Shafer
Intimacy Director: Julia Fisher
Stage Manager: TBA
Assistant Stage Manager: TBA
​Music and Lyrics: Cole Porter
Book by Guy Bolton, P.G. Wodehouse//Howard Lindsay and Crouse

Cole Porter – Music and Lyrics
Cole Porter was born in Peru, Indiana in 1891 and died in Hollywood 73 years later. In between, he wrote some of the most memorable songs ever heard on stage or screen, among them “Night and Day,” “Begin the Beguine,” “You’re The Top,” “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “Love For Sale,” and “Just One of Those Things.” During the 1930s, his most productive decade, he provided a series of sparkling scores for such hits as Gay Divorce, Anything Goes, Jubilee, Born to Dance and Red, Hot and Blue. Despite a crippling riding accident in 1937 which left him in constant pain, he achieved his greatest commercial success in 1948, with Kiss Me, Kate. His name remains synonymous with wit and sophistication to this day.

Dates & Times

2023/07/21 - 2023/07/23

Location Info

Goodyear Theater

1201 East Market Street, Akron, OH 44305

Parking Info

Parking Directions

Parking is available at surface lots on Goodyear Blvd.

All Patrons must enter thru Market St..

Parking for individuals living with mobility issues: Patron drop off is at the main entrance on Market St.