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Photos: Inside: New Albany Middle School Theatre’s ANNIE JR

by Jerri Shafer — April 18, 2025

With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City.

Review: ANNIE at the National Theatre in Washington, DC

by Brian Bochicchio — April 14, 2025

It's an age-old showbiz adage—never work with children or animals.

REVIEW: ANNIE Provides Sweet Nostalgia For Young And Old

by Jade Kops — April 5, 2025

Acclaimed Australian musical theatre icon Anthony Warlow reprises his performance of Billionaire Oliver Warbucks alongside a new generation of talented young performers, and of course an adorable dog, as ANNIE returns to the Sydney stage.

Final Performances of ANNIE in Sydney Now On Sale

by Stephi Wild — March 31, 2025

With preview performances having begun ahead of the official Opening Night on Thursday, extra final performances have been added today for the Sydney season of the new Australian production of the ever-popular Broadway musical Annie.

Anthony Warlow to Return to ANNIE at Lyric Theatre

by Emmy Rice — March 30, 2025

Producer John Frost for Crossroads Live announced a Brisbane season of the ever- popular Broadway musical Annie at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC from December following seasons at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre and Melbourne’s Princess Theatre.

GYPSY and More Set for Palo Alto Players 2025/26 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 18, 2025

Palo Alto Players has revealed its 95th.

ANNIE North American Tour Coming to Pikes Peak Center in March

by Josh Sharpe — March 11, 2025

The American Theatre Guild will present the iconic Tony Award®-winning musical ANNIE.

ANNIE Comes to the Lied Center This Month

by Stephi Wild — March 7, 2025

Leapin’ Lizards! An all-new tour of the Tony Award-winning musical ANNIE will play the Lied Center for Performing Arts this month.

ANNIE Partners With RSPCA as New Performances Released in Melbourne

by Stephi Wild — February 17, 2025

Producer John Frost for Crossroads Live has announced that the national Charity Partner for the ever-popular Broadway musical Annie will be the RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals).

ARCHY AND MEHITABEL and More to be Presented by Foster Cat Productions

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 14, 2025

Foster Cat Productions, the Los Angeles-based theater company known for its bold approach to storytelling, has revealed several exciting new productions for their 2025 season.

Interview: The 20s and 30s Shine in Bryce Edwards' FRIVOLITY HOUR at Birdland

by Rebecca Kaplan — February 13, 2025

The 2/24 show features music of the early 20th century, as hot and alive as ever.

THE LAST FIVE YEARS, GUYS & DOLLS, and More Set For Mac-Haydn Theatre's Summer 2025 Season

by Stephi Wild — February 12, 2025

The Mac-Haydn Theatre has announced its 2025 season lineup.

ANNIE Comes To Bass Concert Hall This May

by A.A. Cristi — February 6, 2025

The 2024-25 tour of the iconic Tony Award-winning musical ANNIE will play Bass Concert Hall from May 2-4, 2025 as part of the Texas Performing Arts Broadway in Austin season.

20 Unique Audition Songs for Kids

by Sarah Lasko — February 6, 2025

Looking for unique audition songs for kids? Explore our expert list of 20 songs that offer young performers a chance to shine with less common selections in musical theatre.

ANNIE & More Set for The Sharon Playhouse 2025 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 3, 2025

The 2025 Sharon Playhouse MainStage lineup has been revealed, featuring classics like Annie and many more.

Original Wiggle Joins the Cast of the Australian Tour of ANNIE

by Stephi Wild — January 29, 2025

The role of President Franklin D.

Single Tickets for Music Theater Works' 2025 Season to go on Sale This Week

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 27, 2025

Music Theater Works has revealed that single tickets for its 2025 season of productions at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts will go on sale Tuesday, Jan.

Harris Center Presents ANNIE In February

by A.A. Cristi — January 22, 2025

Harris Center for The Arts will present the Tony Award-Winning musical ANNIE, performing six times, February 14-16, with three evening performances at 6:30pm, and three matinees at 1:30pm.

Top 20 Underrated Audition Songs for Baritones & Basses

by Sarah Lasko — January 22, 2025

If you’re a baritone or bass singer looking for an expert curated list of musical theatre songs to help you showcase your range and talent to the folks behind the audition table and to wow casting directors.

Dick Van Dyke Shares Why He Doesn't Like the BYE BYE BIRDIE Movie

by Josh Sharpe — January 22, 2025

In a recent interview, Dick Van Dyke revealed why he feels that the Bye Bye Birdie movie is a 'drag' despite reprising the role that won him a Tony Award on Broadway.