ANYTHING GOES. "Good writers, too, who once knew better words/now only use four-letter words/writing prose..." An outstanding production of a great Cole Porter, 8 in the Leverett Old Library.

THE GONDOLIERS has probably Sullivan's best score, and possibly Gilbert's most idiotic liberetto, no mean feat in either case. As an orchestra member I feel honor bound to say it's excellent, and it really looks pretty good. Opens tonight at 8:30 at Agassiz.

IT'S A BIRD, IT'S A PLANE, IT'S SUPERMAN. By the authors of Bye, Bye, Birdie, they claim. All costume changes done in phone booth. All costume changes done in phone booth. Opens 8:30 Friday at Quincy House.

MEASURE FOR MEASURE. Shakespeare on legislators who disbelieve in marijuana reform. Opens tonight at Winthrop House.

THE PHILANDERER. Shaw on Ibsen clubs and liberated groupies. 7:30 at the Loeb Ex.

SUPPOSE I FALL. Suppose you do. Something to do with sex, I belive. Previewing tomorrow and Saturday, the Caravan Theater, 1555 Mass. Ave.