ANNIE National Tour Coming to Segerstrom Center, 5/13-24
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 16, 2015
The new U.S. national tour of ANNIE will play Segerstrom Center for the Arts May 13 - 24, 2015. Audiences will see this new physical incarnation of the iconic Tony Award®-winning show, which is being directed for the 19th time by the show's original lyricist and director Martin Charnin. ANNIE has a book by Thomas Meehan, music by Charles Strouse and Charnin's award-winning lyrics. All three authors received 1977 Tony Awards for their work. Choreography is by Liza Gennaro, who has incorporated selections from her father Peter Gennaro's 1977 Tony Award-winning choreography.
Leapin' Lizards! New ANNIE National Tour to Arrive in Philadelphia, 3/17-22
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2015
Broadway Philadelphia is proud to announce that the new U.S. National Tour of ANNIE will play March 17 through 22 at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin for the 19th time, this production of ANNIE will be a brand new physical incarnation of the iconic Tony Award-winning original. Broadway Philadelphia is presented collaboratively by the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and the Shubert Organization. The press opening is Tues. March 17 at 7:30 pm.
BWW Reviews: ANNIE Finds a Home at Saenger
by Tara Bennett - Feb 10, 2015
It's funny how some things never grow old. While a rendition of "Tomorrow" won't stop the presses, it still provokes heart melting awes, especially if it is sung by a plucky orphan girl. Perhaps this is why the Saenger Theatre saw great success with their production of "Annie," as part of their Nola Broadway series.
ANNIE National Tour Stops at Baltimore's Hippodrome Theatre, Now thru 2/1
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2015
Broadway Across America/Baltimore is proud to announce that the new U.S. National Tour of ANNIE will play tonight, January 20- February 1, 2015 at the Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin for the 19th time, this production of ANNIE will be a brand new physical incarnation of the iconic Tony Award-winning original.
ANNIE National Tour to Stop at Baltimore's Hippodrome Theatre, 1/20-2/1
by BWW News Desk - Jan 5, 2015
Broadway Across America/Baltimore is proud to announce that the new U.S. National Tour of ANNIE will play January 20- February 1, 2015 at the Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin for the 19th time, this production of ANNIE will be a brand new physical incarnation of the iconic Tony Award-winning original.
BWW Reviews: 'ANNIE JR.' al teatro Silvestrianum: l'importanza della gavetta
by Francesco Vittorino - Dec 26, 2014
Siamo andati a vedere per voi al teatro Silvestrianum di Milano ANNIE JR., musical scritto nel 1977 da Charles Strouse, Martin Charnin e Thomas Meehan. Lo spettacolo e stato messo in scena (completamente in italiano) dalla Children's Musical School - una scuola di Musical per bambini e ragazzi - con un cast di attori, ballerini ed acrobati giovanissimi (di eta compresa tra i 7 e i 16 anni).
BWW Review: The ANNIE Remake is Bad, but Not
Nearly as Bad as You Think
by Matt Tamanini - Dec 15, 2014
Full disclosure, I was completely ready to despise everything about the remake of ANNIE starring Jamie Foxx and Quvenzhane Wallis. In fact, I had already written the lede in my head, and let me tell you, it was scathing. But, then I saw the movie, and was pleasantly surprised by how not completely horrible it was. Yes, it will probably still rank as one of the worst big screen musical adaptations of the past decade; just above the disastrous NINE; but there was plenty to appreciate for musical theatre lovers young and old.
Tickets to ANNIE at Bass Concert Hall On Sale Today
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 11, 2014
Lexus Broadway in Austin at Texas Performing Arts is proud to announce that the new U.S. National Tour of ANNIE will play April 21-25 at Bass Concert Hall in Austin. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin for the 19th time, this production of ANNIE will be a brand new physical incarnation of the iconic Tony Award®-winning original. Tickets are on sale Dec. 12.
Sunday Special: ANNIE Through the Ages
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 14, 2014
With ANNIE returning to the big screen this week, we've rounded up the musical's leading ladies -- both onstage and off -- since 1977!
Tickets to ANNIE at Old National Centre Now On Sale
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 4, 2014
Broadway in Indianapolis has announced that the new U.S. National Tour of ANNIE will play February 24 - March 1 at the Old National Centre. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin for the 19th time, this production of ANNIE will be a brand new physical incarnation of the iconic Tony Award®-winning original.
BWW Reviews: ANNIE Sparkles at the Fabulous Fox
by Chris Gibson - Dec 3, 2014
Harold Gray, the original creator of the cliff-hanging comic strip that features the pupil-less girl known as 'Little Orphan Annie', may be just a footnote in history, but most people are aware of the musical adaptation, ANNIE, of his creation that premiered in 1977. Even though it was reworked a couple of years ago, that version is not the one that's currently on tour. I didn't see it, so I have no clue what was changed, but I do know that this charming and delightful work by Thomas Meehan, with music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Martin Charnin, still maintains its humor and heart with its heroine's search for love and acceptance during the darkest days of the depression.
ANNIE National Tour Comes to the Fabulous Fox Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2014
The Fabulous Fox Theatre has announced that the new U.S. National Tour of ANNIE will play today, December 2 - 7 at The Fabulous Fox in St. Louis. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin for the 19th time, this production of ANNIE will be a brand new physical incarnation of the iconic Tony Award-winning original.
Citi Performing Arts Center Offers ASL Performance of ANNIE Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2014
The Citi Performing Arts Center and MSG Entertainment will present an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreted performance for the Deaf and hard of hearing of the hit musical ANNIE, tonight, November 13 at 7:00 pm at the Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre in Boston.
Citi Performing Arts Center to Offer ASL Performance of ANNIE, 11/13
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 30, 2014
The Citi Performing Arts Center and MSG Entertainment will present an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreted performance for the Deaf and hard of hearing of the hit musical ANNIE, on Thursday, November 13 at 7:00 pm at the Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre in Boston.
ANNIE the Musical Comes to the Benedum Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2014
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is proud to annouce the new U.S. National Tour of ANNIE opening tonight, October 28th and running through Sunday, November 2nd at the Benedum Center.ANNIE is part of the PNC Broadway Across America-Pittsburgh series presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Broadway Across America and Pittsburgh Symphony.
ANNIE National Tour Coming to Fabulous Fox, 12/2-7
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 20, 2014
The Fabulous Fox Theatre has announced that the new U.S. National Tour of ANNIE will play December 2 - 7 at The Fabulous Fox in St. Louis. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin for the 19th time, this production of ANNIE will be a brand new physical incarnation of the iconic Tony Award-winning original.
Tickets to ANNIE at Saenger Theatre On Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2014
The New Orleans Theatre Association and East Jefferson General Hospital Broadway in New Orleans are proud to announce that the new U.S. National Tour of ANNIE will play February 3 - 8, 2015, at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin for the 19th time, this production of ANNIE will be a brand new physical incarnation of the iconic Tony Award-winning original.
Photo Blast from Past: On the Set with ANNIE Cast in 1982
by Walter McBride - Oct 10, 2014
Today, we're featuring the cast of the Annie film, circa 1982. Annie is a Broadway musical based upon the popular Harold Gray comic strip Little Orphan Annie, with music byCharles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, and the book by Thomas Meehan. The original Broadway production opened in 1977 and ran for nearly six years, setting a record for the Alvin Theatre (now the Neil Simon Theatre). It spawned numerous productions in many countries, as well as national tours, and won the Tony Award for Best Musical. The musical's songs 'Tomorrow' and 'It's the Hard Knock Life' are among its most popular musical numbers.