The Diablo Light Opera Company offers some lighthearted gushing goodness and sing-song silliness encompassed in Vincent Youmans 1925 memorable musical comedy, "No, No Nanette." In 1924, Youmans established himself as one of Broadway's foremost composers with the songs he wrote for "Wildflower." When he wrote "No, No, Nanette" a year later, he seemed to really capture the effervescent spirit of the decade.

This current re-visitation of this musical is a delightful production of goofy lyrics and gregarious tunes delivered by a stellar cast of talented performers and band members. The two major musical milestones that will bring instant recognition in "Nanette" are "Tea for Two" and "I Want to be Happy," which became major hits not only in the show, but by a myriad of recording artists over the many years since Youmans created them.

This madcap musical's story pivots around Jimmy Smith (Ron Simonian), a hard-working and highly successful Bible publisher and his suspect relationships with three very attractive young women whom he assisted financially as he traveled around the country. Jimmy is a very softhearted guy who simply loves to use his wealth to "help" others less fortunate than he.

Nanette's beaux, Tom Trainor (Chris Giroux) is prepared to ask Nanette (Stacy Sanders) to marry him, but Nanette is not quite ready yet to accept his overtures and restricted expectations of married life, seeing as how she is pretty unsophisticated in the ways of the world. Apparently, she is about the age of a college student and she wants to live a little more before tying the marital knot.

Her college friends are off to see Atlantic City and her mother denies her the opportunity to go along. All is not lost as uncle Jimmy comes to the rescue and provides the fare necessary to allow her the travel opportunity, as long as she is accompanied by the trusted family maid, Pauline. Pauline (Zoe Conner) is a real pearl, a terrific comedian who practically steals the show time and time again!

This highly "dated" musical is done so well, that the really silly songs such as "Peach on the Beach," "The Three Happies" and "Telephone Girlie" become palatable. The set by Kelly Tighe is excellent and the costumes by Carole Edlinger are outstanding.

This production runs through Oct. 26 at the Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive in Walnut Creek. Call 943-7469 for information and reservations.