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Cast Set For AN EVENING WITH JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY

The cast of ATI's LAB SERIES premiering this October is small but mighty.  This new play explores how a simple country poet, born in Greenfield, IN, became one of the best-selling authors of his time.

Review: ANNIE at Porthouse/Kent State University

Terri Kent, the Artistic Director of Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s summer home on the grounds of Blossom Center, states in her program notes for ANNIE: I believe the arts have the power to transform lives and I believe in miracles.

Review: ANNIE at Kauffman Center

If a musical comedy could be served up as comfort food, that show would look a lot like “Annie.”  Audiences have been lapping up the sweet story of Little Orphan Annie since it opened on Broadway in 1977.

Photo Flash: ANNIE is Now On Stage at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre

With red hair, grit, and plenty of spunk, America's favorite orphan proves her worth to a billionaire and a new generation as Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents Annie as its 2018 Season Family Show. Now on stage, the seven-time Tony Award winner stars 12-year-old Claire Kauffman in the title role.

ANNIE Comes to Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Today

With red hair, grit, and plenty of spunk, America's favorite orphan proves her worth to a billionaire and a new generation as Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents Annie starting May 31. The seven - time Tony Award winner is the 2018 Season Family Show and stars 12 - year - old Claire Kauffman in the title role.

ANNIE Comes to Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 5/31

With red hair, grit, and plenty of spunk, America's favorite orphan proves her worth to a billionaire and a new generation as Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents Annie starting May 31. The seven - time Tony Award winner is the 2018 Season Family Show and stars 12 - year - old Claire Kauffman in the title role.

BWW Review: Endearing ANNIE Graces the Memphis Orpheum

It's the time of year to reflect on the past and enjoy familiar stories that warm our hearts. In otherwords, 'tis the season for ANNIE. That spunky waif has been part of our American culture for more than 130 years. She was first penned into existence by poet James Whitcomb Riley in 1885. His poem, 'Little Orphant Annie',was inspired by Mary Alice 'Allie' Smith, an orphaned child who came to live in the Riley home.

Photo Flash: DreamWrights Youth & Family Theatre Opens ANNIE Tonight

Add 26 orphans, 58 assorted adults and teens, and 3 dogs together and you get …. two casts for ANNIE the Musical! ANNIE plays tonight, Nov. 30 thru Dec. 16 at DreamWrights Youth & Family Theatre. Get a first look at the show in the photos below!

Museum of the Moving Image Announces Daily Schedule of Programs 5/13-7/3

The Museum is housed in a building owned by the City of New York and its operations are made possible in part by public funds provided through the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, the New York City Economic Development Corporation, the New York State Council on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and the Natural Heritage Trust (administered by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation). The Museum also receives generous support from numerous corporations, foundations, and individuals. For more information, please visit http://movingimage.us.

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