Lakeview Players Present Anything Goes!

Anything Goes is a classic musical comedy with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. Set aboard the S.S. American, an ocean liner sailing from New York to London, the show follows a madcap mix of romance, mistaken identities, and high-seas hijinks.

The story centers on Billy Crocker, a young Wall Street broker who stows away on the ship to be near his love interest, Hope Harcourt. Unfortunately, Hope is engaged to the wealthy but clueless Lord Evelyn Oakleigh, due to her mother’s desire for a financially secure marriage. With the help of nightclub singer Reno Sweeney and small-time gangster Moonface Martin (disguised as a minister), Billy sets out to win Hope’s heart.

As the voyage unfolds, Billy assumes multiple disguises to evade capture, Reno develops a surprising romance with Lord Evelyn, and Moonface tries to maintain his tough-guy reputation despite being "Public Enemy Number 13." Along the way, the passengers and crew get caught up in lively musical numbers, including iconic songs like "Anything Goes," "I Get a Kick Out of You," and "You're the Top."

In a whirlwind of mistaken identities, comedic chaos, and unexpected pairings, love triumphs, and all is resolved before the ship reaches its destination. The musical is a joyful celebration of farcical fun, romance, and classic Broadway charm.