Annie Touring Reviews

On this tour, Little Orphan Annie is played by Hazel Vogel, an innate talent at only 12 years old. With just the first few notes of “Maybe,” I had full body chills. She completely and totally stole the show. There’s more talent in that girl’s...

On this tour, Little Orphan Annie is played by Hazel Vogel, an innate talent at only 12 years old. With just the first few notes of “Maybe,” I had full body chills. She completely and totally stole the show. There’s more talent in that girl’s pinky finger than in my entire body.

Annie’ last played the Lied Center in 2017. The details of that show have faded post-pandemic, but not enough so that it can't be said that the 2025 touring company version of the musical is, in a word, better. Or, in a few more words, captivating ...

Annie’ last played the Lied Center in 2017. The details of that show have faded post-pandemic, but not enough so that it can't be said that the 2025 touring company version of the musical is, in a word, better. Or, in a few more words, captivating and entertaining as it brings the Depression-era characters and story to life nearly a century after it is set.

A synopsis of “Annie” on the Broadway in Hollywood website describes this touring production as arriving 'just when we need it most.' By the end of the musical, that tagline doesn’t feel very accurate. Annie’s positive attitude is certainly i...

A synopsis of “Annie” on the Broadway in Hollywood website describes this touring production as arriving 'just when we need it most.' By the end of the musical, that tagline doesn’t feel very accurate. Annie’s positive attitude is certainly inspiring, but it only works within a well-executed show, and this unfortunately fails to deliver.

Hazel Vogel is exceptional as Annie. From the very first moment that she opened her mouth, it was clear she is a star in the making. She oozes the optimism and hope that fans have come to accept from the character, and it was an absolute joy to watch...

Hazel Vogel is exceptional as Annie. From the very first moment that she opened her mouth, it was clear she is a star in the making. She oozes the optimism and hope that fans have come to accept from the character, and it was an absolute joy to watch her commanding stage presence throughout the entire show.