Cappies Critics Agree: Anything Goes Was a Hit!

We are thrilled to share some of the incredible critical acclaim garnered by Yorktown High School's recent production of Anything Goes.

The following excerpts are from reviews written by student critics from the National Capital Area Cappies program, which Yorktown High School is participating in for the second year.

Complete with polished performances, detailed costumes, and creative sound design, Yorktown High School beautifully captures the lighthearted, escapist nature of this beloved classic.

By Ava Carter of  Langley High School; read the full review

Set aboard an ocean liner where love triangles, mistaken identities, and outrageous disguises collide as passengers scheme and sing their way to happily-ever-after in Anything Goes. From the very first notes to the final bow, the production was a voyage of love, disguise, and pure joy . . . Every performer moved with confidence and purpose, and the show never lagged or lost its luster. From tap shoes to top hats, Yorktown High School proved that when talent meets commitment, anything really does go.

By Anjali Modak of Falls Church High School; read the full review (first review on page) 

Delightful dance numbers, delicious dramatic irony, and de-lovely décor all combined to create the dazzling spectacle that was Yorktown High School's production of ‘Anything Goes,’ which showcased the power of love with comedic flair and bravado . . . Through polished performances, devoted designers, and a cohesively vivacious vision, Yorktown High School's "Anything Goes" taught that love can conquer all (but also that a ship is a precarious place to pursue it).

By Janney Cooper of St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School read the full review (second review on page) 

Cappies is a year-long program for theatre and journalism students through which students attend each other's shows, write reviews for publication, and, at the end of the season, nominate and vote on awards.

Nominations for the 2025 Cappie Awards - National Capital Area will be announced in mid-May, and winners will be announced at a gala at the Kennedy Center in June. 

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