Martin Charnin News

Take a look back on Chita Rivera performing 'Buenos Aires' from Evita in a throwback video! The video is from the 1982 television special, Broadway Plays Washington on Kennedy Center Tonight.

The exciting lineup will include Annie, Peter and the Starcatcher, Steel Magnolias, Into the Woods, and Once. Additionally, FPAC Holiday Productions will present holiday favorites The Nutcracker and Humbug! A Christmas Carol Musical with a twist at the Franklin High School Auditorium. 

The Sharon Playhouse will continue its tradition of pairing extraordinary talent from Broadway, television and film with talented local theater artists from the region and beyond, proudly announces casting for the 2025 season.

Music Theater Works will hold auditions and “pawditions” for the fourth and final production of its 2025 season, Annie. Learn more about the show and see how audition here!

The Ringwald Theatre has announced its production of the powerhouse musical Annie. The world-famous musical written by Thomas Meehan with music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Martin Charnin will play the Ferndale venue.

Charles Strouse, 96, the celebrated and multi-award-winning American film, television, and Broadway musical composer, died at his home in New York City on May 15.

Zach Theatre in Austin has announced its 2025-26 season, featuring Murder on the Orient Express, Dear Evan Hansen, Annie, Come From Away, and the regional premiere of Suzan-Lori Parks' Sally & Tom, along with holiday favorites and family programming.

Annie is a heartfelt, faithful revival and a timeless message of hope. The red-haired orphan and her cast of outcasts left the audience smiling and on its feet, proving once more that “The sun’ll come out tomorrow”

The ever-popular Broadway musical Annie is offering audience members at Wednesday and Thursday evening performances in May a unique, never-before-seen opportunity — and it's all included in the ticket price.

The Argyle Theatre has unveiled its 2025-2026 Main Stage season—featuring a soul-stirring, dance-filled, and family-friendly lineup of musical theatre hits. Learn more!

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. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations, finding a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.

It's an age-old showbiz adage—never work with children or animals. But here that advice is thrown out as the luminaries of the show are a plucky pixie adorned with bright red hair accompanied by a lovable shaggy labradoodle. Hey, in a season of uncertainty, a little schmaltz is appreciated.

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.

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.

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.

Palo Alto Players has revealed its 95th. The 2025-26 line-up begins in September 2025 and includes GYPSY, ANNIE, and more.

The American Theatre Guild will present the iconic Tony Award®-winning musical ANNIE. This production is part of the 24–25 BROADWAY AT PIKES PEAK CENTER Series and will take the Pikes Peak Center stage March 24–26, 2025.

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

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).

The Mac-Haydn Theatre has announced its 2025 season lineup. The 56th summer season will include six main stage musicals as well as two limited performance shows, including Guys and Dolls, Annie, A Bronx Tale, The Last Five Years, and more.