Audiences will "get a kick" out of the ever-popular Cole Porter musical, "Anything Goes", which opens December 6 at Denver School of the Arts, 150 S. Pearl St., Denver. The musical will be performed 7 p.m. nightly Dec. 6-8 and Dec. 12-15, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday, Dec. 15.

From the opening bars of "I Get a Kick Out of You", to the closing all-cast refrain, the production takes a fresh approach to Porter's fast-paced romantic romp aboard the ocean liner S.S. American.

Under the direction of DSA dance and movement arts director Michael O'Banion, the musical "truly is an all-school production," said DSA Principal Patti Bippus. "Students from dance, drama, vocal and instrumental music departments auditioned for the musical."

Stagecraft and design students designed and built the intricate stage sets, and cinemagraphy students will film the production. Meanwhile, the visual arts department conducted a contest to design the program cover. "We had some amazing selections," said Bippus.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children and can be purchased at DSA or by calling (303) 722-4669.

Founded in 1991, Denver School of the Arts is the only comprehensive arts magnet school in the Rocky Mountain region. The school provides the opportunity for students in grades 6-12 to grow academically and to develop their artistic talents. Students audition for admittance to the school in the arts major of their choice: creative writing, dance, drama, instrumental music, stagecraft and design, video/cinematography, visual art and vocal music. Also, the school has a comprehensive academic program that includes a Gifted and Talented program, Advanced Placement (AP) classes, and CU (University of Colorado) Succeeds.