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In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, ANNIE lyricist Martin Charnin discussed the various reincarnations of his 1970's hit Broadway musical. The self-proclaimed 'keeper' of the Annie flame revealed that while he was not very pleased with past adaptations of his work, he is looking forward to the upcoming reboot from producers Will and Jada Smith and Jay-Z.

Annie, the new production of the Tony Award-winning musical, began previews October 3, 2012 and opens tonight at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street). Annie stars two-time Tony Award winner Katie Finneran as Miss Hannigan, Australian star Anthony Warlow making his Broadway debut as Daddy Warbucks and 11-year-old Lilla Crawford as Annie. Let's see what the critics had to say...

Annie, the new production of the Tony Award-winning musical, opens tomorrow at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street). The production has been featured on television and radio lately. ABC's 'Katie' devoted a full hour to the new production of Annie on the show on November 2. Click below to watch Katie Couric's interviews with Lilla Crawford, Katie Finneran, Anthony Warlow, Bill Berloni, Andrea McArdle and Aileen Quinn, plus Lilla Crawford's performance of 'Tomorrow', the orphans singing 'You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile' and more!

The cast of the 2012 revival of Broadway's ANNIE appeared on Katie Couric's new talk show, 'Katie' yesterday. BWW brings you special backstage video from the show's green room in which Lilla Crawford, the current Broadway Annie and former Broadway and movie Annies Andrea McArdle and Aileen Quinn share their favorite 'Annie' moments in the spotlight. Check it out below!

On the Thursday, Nov. 1st edition of the nationally-syndicated talk show, KATIE, Katie Couric, who's been known to belt out a show tune or two herself on occasion, sits down with the new Broadway cast of 'Annie' in their first national appearance. Get a sneak peek of the episode with the photos below!

The November 1 broadcast of 'Katie' will devote the entire hour to ANNIE, now in previews on Broadway. The broadcast will include interviews with stars Katie Finneran (Miss Hannigan), Anthony Warlow (Oliver Warbucks) and Lilla Crawford (Annie), animal trainer Bill Berloni and Sunny (Sandy), original stage and film Annies, Andrea McArdle and Aileen Quinn, and the first network performances by Lilla Crawford and the Orphans (Madi Rae DiPietro, Georgi James, Junah Jang, Tyrah Skye Odoms, Taylor Richardson and Emily Rosenfeld). In the New York area, 'Katie' airs on WABC Channel 7. Check www.katiecouric.com for local listings.

The sun will come out October 2nd when Sony Pictures Home Entertainment celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the beloved musical classic ANNIE with itsBlu-ray™ debut. This charming motion picture was adapted from the smash Tony Award®-winning musical comedy based on the "Little Orphan Annie" comic strip about a young, red-haired orphan, Annie, and her dreams of a better life outside the orphanage walls. Filled with musical numbers that have become Broadway classics, such as "Tomorrow," "Easy Street," "It's the Hard-Knock Life," ANNIE features an ensemble cast: five-time Academy Award® nominated Albert Finney (Best Supporting Actor, Erin Brockovich, 2000) plays billionaire Oliver "Daddy" Warbucks; Emmy® and Golden Globe® winner Carol Burnett (TV's "The Carol Burnett Show") plays Miss Hannigan, the orphanage's cruel headmistress. It also stars Aileen Quinn in her feature film debut, as well as Bernadette Peters (TV's "Smash"), Ann Reinking (All That Jazz) and Tim Curry (The Rocky Horror Picture Show).

Annie is brought to life on stage at the Huron Country Playhouse in Grand Bend for four weeks only, tonight, August 15th through September 1st.

Annie is brought to life on stage at the Huron Country Playhouse in Grand Bend for four weeks only, August 15th through September 1st.

According to The West Australian, Michael Cormick will jump into the role of Daddy Warbucks in Annie on Aug. 7 to replace Anthony Warlow, who is set to play the same role in Broadway's production of Annie, which opens Nov. 8 at the Palace Theatre. Australia's Annie opens at Perth's Burswood Theatre on Aug. 24.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Aline Brosh McKenna has been chosen to rewrite Columbia Pictures upcoming film adaptation of ANNIE. A previous script of the remake had been penned by Emma Thompson.

According to The West Australian, Bert Newton joins the cast of Annie in Perth today, July 24, replacing Alan Jones as President Roosevelt. Jones leaves the production to broadcast the 2012 Olympics from London.

According to The West Australian, Bert Newton will join the cast of Annie in Perth on July 24, replacing Alan Jones as President Roosevelt. Jones leaves the production to broadcast the 2012 Olympics from London.

Join Pittsburgh CLO for a free series of afternoons enjoying your favorite musical hits on the silver screen at Point Park University's George R. White Theater before the live productions open on the Benedum Center stage. This event is open to the public. In addition to a free film screening, participants will be entered into a drawing for Pittsburgh CLO prizes.

Will Smith, star of the film MEN IN BLACK 3, was a guest on this morning's GOOD MORNING AMERICA. In an interview with Robin Roberts, the actor chatted about his daughter Willow's starring role in an upcoming modern film version of the Broadway musical ANNIE.

Annie the Musical will officially roll out the red carpet and pull back the curtain when it opens in the Lyric Theatre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) on Thursday 12 April to a full house.

Producer John Frost announced the 24 local children who have been cast in the upcoming Brisbane production of the ever-popular Broadway musical Annie.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Fela!,' 'Jersey Boys' and 'I Love Lucy' from BIC, plus 'Pippin,' 'Sexy Baby,' the return of the Silk Road, 'Annie' and all that television, plus more!

In this advert for the UK's Sun on Sunday, the British public sing 'Tomorrow' from ANNIE.