Bellevue Little Theatre will open its 39th season on Sept. 14 with the lively musical "Anything Goes" which is an amusing shipboard story wrapped around a delightful musical score by Cole Porter.

The story follows two young people, Billy Crocker and Hope Harcourt, who meet by chance the evening before Hope is to sail. The two are unexpectedly reunited when Billy also appears on board for the cruise to England. Complicating their romance is Hope's 'intended' an English Baronet, the man her mother feels will be the perfect mate for young Hope. Numerous interesting characters are also sailing. Of special interest is Reno Sweeney, a well-known evangelist, and her group of 'Angels'. Joining these ladies is Moonface Martin, 'Public Enemy #13' who is struggling desperately to shed the unlucky 13 and 'move up' in the ratings. He is joined by the delightful Bonnie and a whole bevy of shipboard funsters who make the trip a delight for the audience.

"Anything Goes" closes on Sept. 30. Showtimes are 8 pm on Fri. and Sat. evenings and 2 pm on Sunday. Reservations are encouraged and may be made by calling 291-1554. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors, and $7.50 for students.

Sandra Thompson is the producer, with Curtis J. Leach serving as stage director. Linda Shirck is musical director, and Julian Adair is choreographer for "Anything Goes".

Jane Keller is stage manager; Liz Kendall is lighting designer; Jeff Lively is sound designer; Jack Hogston is in charge of set design and construction. Julie Gullickson is costumer; Anna Peace is props mistress; Patricia Millard is props assistant; Nellie Chenoweth is sound technician; Maggie Opal is lighting technician; John Thompson on spots.

Appearing in "Anything Goes" are Stephanie Bourgeois--Hope; Geoff Chenoweth--Sir Evelyn; Debbie Cline--Bonnie; Tim Daugherty--Whitney; Tom Fleckten--Captain; Adam Hogston--Billy; Dave Howard--Purser; Gloria Jensen--Reno; Janet Macklin--Mrs. Harcourt; Kevin Olsen--Moonface;Jared Spence--Cameraman

The Angels are: Julie Clatterbuck, Erica Favor, Kerri Jo Richardson-Watts, Carrie Thompson, Cindy Vanek, Aisha Lomax, and Meghan Strathman

Members of the ensemble are: Karen Bourgeois, Sue Lively, Colin Gullickson, Haiyu Li, Yang Li, and Alex Vo