Weathervane Theatre to Close Season with ANYTHING GOES

WHITEFIELD, NH—New Hampshire’s award-winning Weathervane Theatre is pleased to present Cole Porter’s ANYTHING GOES—the quintessential musical comedy. Featuring witty hijinks, show-stopping dance numbers, and Cole Porter’s legendary songs, this golden age classic opens October 1 and plays in alternating rep through October 11, closing Weathervane’s 61st season.

 

Set sail for laughter, romance, and spectacle aboard the S.S. American in this toe-tapping Cole Porter classic. As the ship crosses the Atlantic, eccentric passengers collide in a whirlwind of witty banter, hijinks, and dazzling dance numbers. Featuring timeless hits—including “Anything Goes,” “You’re the Top,” and “I Get a Kick Out of You”—this irresistibly fun romantic musical comedy is a voyage you don’t want to miss!

 

ANYTHING GOES is directed and choreographed by two-time New Hampshire Theatre Alliance Winner David Grindrod (Guys and Dolls, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie), who returns for his fifth season.

 

 “I adore Golden Age musicals,” said Grindrod. “I have always been drawn to the score, the comedy, and the joy this show provides. It’s one of those Golden Age classics that endures the test of time because the only thing more lovable than the characters is the sweeping Cole Porter score. I guarantee there will be audience members who go, “I didn’t know that song was from ANYTHING GOES!” 

 

With a cast of 25, ANYTHING GOES is one of the largest casts in recent Weathervane history, with one-third of the company being local to the North Country. 

 

“I am so excited to welcome so many talented local performers to this production,” said Weathervane Producing Artistic Director Ethan Paulini. “The North Country is a special place and a big part of that magic is the local community. Seeing them shine alongside our professional company members is a perfect exclamation point to a superlative Season 61”. 

 

The cast of ANYTHING GOES features Marisa Kirby (Reno Sweeney), Max DeSantis (Billy Crocker), Ethan Paulini (Moonface Martin), Tyne Dougherty (Hope Harcourt), Jorge Donoso (Lord Evelyn Oakleigh), Jewell Noel (Erma), Robert H. Fowler (Elisha Whitney), Carrie Greenberg (Mrs. Evangeline Harcourt), Shai Vaknine (Captain), Kolter James Erickson (Purser), Jacob A. Butler (Spit), Jeremy Lloyd (Dippy), Lew Whitener (Rev. Henry Dobson), Dani Barrett (Purity), Margaux Marak (Chastity), Logan Hill (Charity), and Chloe Mendoza Smith (Virtue). Completing the ensemble are Josie Cromer, Nolo Gonzalez, Jaime-Rose Kelly, Kaelyn Kelly, Nicole Sakowitz, Jacqueline Scott, Madalyn Sheehy, and Nora Woodson.

 

ANYTHING GOES includes design by Jeremy Baldauf (sound), Cass Burgess (properties), Christa LeBlanc (set), Rien Schlecht (costumes), and Chris Payne (lighting). Additional creative team: Sam Powers (production stage manager), Egypt Dixon, Rien Schlecht, Passion Shaffer, Hannah Showalter (assistant stage management), Kaitlyn Lied (technical director), Christa LeBlanc (scenic charge), and Jeremy Baldauf (production management).

 

Noah Huseman music-directed ANYTHING GOES, with associate music direction by Phil Burns. In addition to Huseman on keys, the ANYTHING GOES band features Harry Burns (bass), Rick Erwin (drums), Nathan Gair (trumpet), Kevin Silva (reeds), and Will Wright (trombone).

 

Closing Weathervane’s 61st season, ANYTHING GOES opens on October 1st and performs in alternating rep through October 11th. Special events include an opening night champagne reception following the October 1st performance, where patrons can mix and mingle with the cast and creative team, and a drop-in tap class on Saturday, October 3rd at 11 AM at Weathervane’s rehearsal studio—The Grange (29 Maple St., Whitefield), where participants can learn the tap choreography featured in the production. All experience levels are welcome, and tap shoes are not required.

Single tickets for ANYTHING GOES are on sale now at weathervanenh.org. Group rates are available for parties of 15 or more. Contact info@weathervanenh.org for more information.

Weathervane’s 61st season runs now through October 11. Additional Season 61 productions include PAPERBOY and ANYTHING GOES. Single tickets are now available at www.weathervanenh.org. Season 61 tickets start at $34. Season 62 subscriptions are now on sale at weathervanenh.org

 

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ABOUT THE WEATHERVANE

The Weathervane Theatre was founded in 1965 by Gibbs Murray and the late Tom Haas and is led by Producing Artistic Director Ethan Paulini. It has presented high-quality professional productions of plays and musicals for over half a century. One of the few remaining alternating rep companies in the United States, the Weathervane is recognized as a historical institution nationwide, boasting among its alums 2021 Tony nominee Elizabeth Stanley, Tally Sessions, four-time Tony nominee Judy Kuhn, and recent Tony Award Winners Sam Pinkleton and Ari’el Stachel.  

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