Anything Goes

One of Sutton Foster's gifts is her willingness to let her natural goofiness show, and this seems to free the entire cast to express so much joy.

During the Covid pandemic, I've been delighted by the proliferation of filmed performances. You get the opportunity to study the brilliant efforts of actors in secondary roles.

In this case, try focusing on groups of performers like the Angels or the Sailor Quartet. Watch for the six main sailors and the four angels in each of the dance numbers -- they tell Billy and Hope's story so beautifully, and they convince us of their devotion to Erma.

You realize that, given the opportunity, many of these performers could play the heck out of leading roles. More theatrical productions, please!