OFC's Broadway in Brighton Series Presents
Anything Goes
Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter;
Original Book by P.G. Wodehouse & Guy Bolton and Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse;
New Book by Timothy Crouse & John Weidman
Performances April 3-19, 2025 at the OFC Creations Theatre Center - Rochester, NY - Main Stage;
Run time approximately 2 hours 20 minutes plus intermission; Appropriate for ages 12 & up, no children under 5 permitted
​
Starring Kel Mitchell as Moonface Martin!
Kel Mitchell is a two-time Emmy Award nominee best known from All That, Kenan & Kel, and the Good Burger franchise, as well as starred as Double G on the Nickelodeon sitcom Game Shakers and voiced the character T-Bone in the animated series Clifford the Big Red Dog.​​
Packed with music, dance, and laughs, Anything Goes sets its sails regarded as delightful, delicious, and de-lovely. Cole Porter’s saucy and splendid classic musical has a whole new flair in this updated version for modern audiences.
As the S.S. American heads out to sea, two unlikely pairs set off on the course to find true love, proving that sometimes destiny needs a little help from a crew of tap dancing sailors, exotic disguises, and some good old-fashioned blackmail. Peppering this hilariously bumpy ride are some of musical theatre’s most memorable hits, including ‘I Get a Kick out of You,’ ‘You’re The Top,’ ‘It’s De-Lovely,’ and of course, ‘Anything Goes.’
​
“Anything Goes exists to put a daffy grin on your face... if you’re looking for sheer escape, this is your ticket!” – The Washington Post
Starring Kel Mitchell as Moonface Martin!
Kel Mitchell is a two-time Emmy Award-nominated actor, producer, comedian, youth pastor, and author hailing from Chicago, Illinois. Mitchell executive produced and appeared in the new iteration of the beloved Nickelodeon series All That, bringing him full circle to the original award-winning show that was his big break. All That was Nickelodeon’s longest-running live-action series, with 171 episodes across ten seasons from 1994 to 2005.
The franchise paved the way for several successful spin-offs, including Kenan & Kel, The Amanda Show, The Nick Cannon Show, and the feature-length film Good Burger.
In 2023, Mitchell starred in and produced Good Burger 2, the most-streamed original film on Paramount+, cementing his legacy as a creative force in both acting and production. In addition to his beloved projects across television and film, Mitchell also authored two books – the 2022 comedy-fantasy illustrated novel for kids and tweens, Prank Day, and the 2021 90-day devotional, Blessed Mode: 90 Days to Level Up Your Faith. The latter was also the inspiration for his return to music with the Christian Hip Hop single by the same name, “Blessed Mode.”
CAST OF ANYTHING GOES
Moonface Martin – Kel Mitchell
Reno Sweeney – Keely Beirne*
Billy Crocker – Eric Schutt
Hope Harcourt – Hadley Strelau
Lord Evelyn Oakleigh – Ben Reiner
Erma – Isabella Jolie Abuan
Elisha Whitney – Ray Trim
Mrs. Evangeline Harcourt – Ann Johnson
Captain – Tripp Hanson
Purser – Michael King
Ensemble – Marissa DelVecchio, M-Jay He, Claire Kennard, AnnaJo Lubasi, Noah Alexander Price, Ariana Rivera, Immanuel Rodriguez
​Under the direction of Eric Vaughn Johnson, featuring a cast of professional performers from across the country. This version of ANYTHING GOES was adapted from the 1987 Broadway revival, originally produced by Lincoln Center Theater. ANYTHING GOES is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com
-
Thursday, April 3 at 7:30PM
-
Friday, April 4 at 7:30PM
-
Saturday, April 5 at 2PM
-
Saturday, April 5 at 7:30PM
-
Sunday, April 6 at 2PM
-
Wednesday, April 9 at 7:30PM
-
Thursday, April 10 at 7:30PM
-
Friday, April 11 at 7:30PM
-
Saturday, April 12 at 2PM
-
Saturday, April 12 at 7:30PM
-
Sunday, April 13 at 2PM
-
Thursday, April 17 at 7:30PM
-
Friday, April 18 at 7:30PM
-
Saturday, April 19 at 2PM
-
Saturday, April 19 at 7:30PM
Production Sponsors
