The WYO Fall Premiere Sets Sail with ‘Anything Goes’ Oct. 24

The WYO Performing Arts and Education Center has announced the WYO’s 2026 Fall Premiere opens Saturday, Oct. 24, with the updated 2022 version of Cole Porter’s beloved musical comedy “Anything Goes” — bringing together local performers, lively Broadway music, a festive Captain’s Night celebration and a special tribute to longtime WYO director Marva Craft.

According to the WYO, Captain’s Night begins at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 24 with the return of one of the WYO’s most celebrated traditions: a pre-show party at Frackelton’s. Guests can gather with friends, theater lovers and members of the WYO community before heading across the street for the 7 p.m. opening-night curtain. Tickets for the full Captain’s Night experience are $135 per person.

“The Fall Premiere has always been about more than opening a show,” WYO Executive Director Erin Butler said. “It’s a chance for our community to come together, celebrate the arts and kick off another exciting season at the WYO. This year is especially meaningful as we celebrate Marva and everything she has contributed to this theater and this community.”

Directed by Craft, with music direction by Kathy McNickle and design by Jeannie Hall, “Anything Goes” features a cast of local performers in a fast-paced musical comedy filled with mistaken identities and outrageous schemes.

This year’s production marks an especially significant chapter for the WYO as audiences are invited to say “Bon Voyage” to Craft and celebrate the many years she has shared her talent, leadership, energy and love of theater with the Sheridan community. Help the WYO thank her and send her off with a production centered around adventure, laughter, music and an unforgettable voyage.

Following Captain’s Night, encore performances are scheduled for Oct. 25 and Nov. 1 at 2 p.m., as well as Oct. 29-31 at 7 p.m. Tickets for encore performances are $29 for adults, $27 for seniors and military and $23 for students.

Tickets are available through the WYO box office, online at wyotheater.com or by phone at 307-672-9083.

Listen to Fridays with Floyd on 930 AM KROE and 103.9 FM at 9:06 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16 as host Floyd Whiting speaks with members of the cast and crew.