Strongsville High School Stages 'Anything Goes' Musical

Classic Cole Porter show features romance, comedy and tap dancing aboard the S.S. American.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Strongsville High School's theatre department is set to perform the beloved Cole Porter musical 'Anything Goes' this spring. The show follows a lively love triangle aboard the luxury liner S.S. American, with young broker Billy Crocker trying to win the heart of heiress Hope Harcourt despite her engagement to Lord Evelyn Oakleigh. With the help of nightclub singer Reno Sweeney and eccentric gangster 'Moonface' Martin, Billy embarks on a series of comical antics to derail the engagement and steer true love on course.

Why it matters

The production allows Strongsville High School students to showcase their talents, particularly in tap dancing after last year's successful show choir routine. The classic Cole Porter score and zany characters also provide an entertaining challenge for the student cast and crew.

The details

Drama/theatre teacher and director Jeremy Jenkins selected 'Anything Goes' in part to highlight the tap dancing skills of the school's show choir students. The fast-paced musical features recognizable hits like 'It's De-Lovely,' 'Friendship,' 'You're the Top,' and 'I Get a Kick Out of You.' The large cast includes 18 student actors, over 20 student crew members, and 20 student musicians.

  • Strongsville High School's production of 'Anything Goes' will run in the spring of 2026.

The players

Jeremy Jenkins

Drama/theatre teacher and director at Strongsville High School who selected 'Anything Goes' to showcase student talents.

Mya´ Nicole Phiri

Plays the role of Reno Sweeney, the nightclub singer, in the Strongsville High School production.

Kellen Smith

Plays the role of Billy Crocker, the young broker trying to win the heart of Hope Harcourt, in the Strongsville High School production.

Madeline Droste

Plays the role of Hope Harcourt, the heiress engaged to Lord Evelyn Oakleigh, in the Strongsville High School production.

Jonathan Vallejo

Plays the role of Moonface Martin, the eccentric gangster, in the Strongsville High School production.

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What they’re saying

“Knowing that our show choir students learned a tap routine in their showcase last year, I thought it would be fun to capitalize on that knowledge and lean into a show that has a famous tap routine.”

— Jeremy Jenkins, Drama/theatre teacher and director

What’s next

Tickets for the Strongsville High School production of 'Anything Goes' are on sale now for $10 for adults and $7 for students, seniors, and Strongsville City Schools employees. Performances will take place in the spring of 2026.

The takeaway

Strongsville High School's production of the classic Cole Porter musical 'Anything Goes' will allow students to showcase their talents in acting, singing, dancing, and technical theatre, providing an entertaining challenge and opportunity for the school's theatre department.