Annie 1977 - Articles Page 19

Opened: April 21, 1977
Closing: January 02, 1983

Annie - 1977 - Broadway History , Info & More

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Based on "Little Orphan Annie" by Harold Gray; "Little Orphan Annie" used by permission of Chicago Tribune - New York News Syndicate, Inc.

Leapin’ lizards! The popular comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world’s best-loved musicals. Annie is a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City orphanage run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan, the funniest villain this side of a Disney cartoon. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil schemes, befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and finds a new family and home in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell and a lovable mutt named Sandy.

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Andrea McArdle Leads Musical Theatre West's ANNIE as 'Hannigan,' Opens 10/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 28, 2010


Musical Theatre West has announced that Andrea McArdle, Broadway's original Annie, will star as Miss Hannigan in its upcoming production of ANNIE at the beautiful 1070-seat Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach. ANNIE previews October 29th and runs October 30th through November 14th. Musical Theatre West Artistic Director/Producer Steven Glaudini directs with musical direction by Daniel Thomas and choreography by Roger Castellano.

Olney Theatre Presents ANNIE, 11/17-1/2
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 18, 2010


Leapin' Lizards! America's most beloved musical, Annie, offers its classic tale about never giving up hope just in time for the holiday season.

BWW Interviews: Andrea McArdle Talks ANNIE & Hannigan @ Musical Theatre West
by Don Grigware - Oct 18, 2010


Actress/singer Andrea McArdle made a big splash on Broadway in 1977 as the very first Annie, and has not stopped working since. She has been seen more recently in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express as well as State Fair, and this summer, essayed for the very first time the role of Miss Hannigan in Annie. She is about to repeat Miss Hannigan for Musical Theatre West's production opening in Long Beach on October 30. In our chat she speaks about Annie, Hannigan and other theatrical delights.

James Lapine to Direct ANNIE on Broadway
by Robert Diamond - Oct 13, 2010


Tony Award®-winning producer Arielle Tepper Madover announced today that Tony Award®-winner James Lapine will direct the new production of the beloved Tony Award®-winning musical ANNIE. The production will open in fall, 2012 at a Nederlander theatre to be announced.

Kentwood Players Presents ANNIE 11/5-12/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 12, 2010


Kentwood Players welcomes the 2010 holiday season with the musical 'Annie" based on the Tribune Media Services comic strip "Little Orphan Annie" with music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, and book by Thomas Meehan.

Paternostro Joins ANNIE at Musical Theatre West
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 5, 2010


Due to a scheduling conflict, previously announced David Engel has withdrawn from MTW's upcoming production of ANNIE starring Andrea McArdle as Miss Hannigan. Engel will be replaced by Michael Paternostro (Broadway: A Chorus Line, Fosse, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Sweet Smell of Success, Film: Every Little Step) as Rooster Hannigan. Musical Theatre West audiences will remember Paternostro's Ovation Award winning turn as Carmen Ghia in THE PRODUCERS, a role he also played on the national tour.

Austin, Warne & More Join McArdle In Musical Theatre West's ANNIE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 29, 2010


Musical Theatre West is proud to announce the complete cast for its upcoming production of ANNIE at the beautiful 1070-seat Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach.

Diablo Theatre Co Presents ANNIE 9/10-26
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2010


For 17 Performances -- Sept. 10 to Oct. 2 Family Favorite Musical ‘Annie' is Back and Diablo Theatre Company's Got Her (Sandy, Too)

TV: Presentación del musical Annie
by Nuria Frutos - Sep 24, 2010


Ayer por la mañana se acogía en el Teatro Nuevo Alcalá, la presentación del musical Annie ante los medios, una nueva adaptación del clásico de Broadway de 1977, que comenzará sus funciones el próximo sábado 25 de Septiembre. Es el último proyecto de la productora Theatre Properties, que mantiene de esta forma su tradición de traer a España musicales de gran formato para toda la familia. 20 profesionales, 13 niñas y un perro componen la compañía de este espectáculo, que se representará todos los sábados y domingos en el Nuevo Alcalá, a las 12:00h y 16:00h.

Todo listo para el estreno de Annie en el Nuevo Alcalá
by Roberto Rodriguez - Sep 23, 2010


El Teatro Nuevo Alcalá de Madrid ha acogido la presentación ante los medios de 'Annie', una nueva adaptación del clásico de Broadway de 1977, que comenzará sus funciones el próximo sábado 25 de Septiembre.

Andrea McArdle Leads Musical Theatre West's ANNIE as 'Hannigan,' 10/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 15, 2010


Musical Theatre West has announced that Andrea McArdle, Broadway's original Annie, will star as Miss Hannigan in its upcoming production of ANNIE at the beautiful 1070-seat Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach. ANNIE previews October 29th and runs October 30th through November 14th. Musical Theatre West Artistic Director/Producer Steven Glaudini directs with musical direction by Daniel Thomas and choreography by Roger Castellano.

Diablo Theatre Co Presents ANNIE 9/10-26
by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2010


For 17 Performances -- Sept. 10 to Oct. 2 Family Favorite Musical ‘Annie' is Back and Diablo Theatre Company's Got Her (Sandy, Too)

Meehan Confirms: Lapine in Talks for ANNIE; Deems Streep Dream 'Hannigan'
by Jessica Lewis - Aug 20, 2010


As BroadwayWorld has previously reported, producer Arielle Tepper Madover has acquired the production rights for the beloved Tony Award-winning musical ANNIE and will produce an all-new production of it for Broadway in 2012.

Diablo Theatre Co Presents ANNIE 9/10-26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 16, 2010


For 17 Performances -- Sept. 10 to Oct. 2 Family Favorite Musical ‘Annie' is Back and Diablo Theatre Company's Got Her (Sandy, Too)

La Jolla Announces Cast, Creative Team for LIMELIGHT
by Nicolas Coburn - Aug 5, 2010


La Jolla Playhouse announces the cast of its world-premiere musical Limelight: The Story of Charlie Chaplin, music and lyrics by Christopher Curtis, book by Christopher Curtis and Thomas Meehan and directed by Michael Unger, running September 7 - October 17, 2010 (media night: Sunday, September 19 at 7:00 pm) in the Mandell Weiss Theatre.

Broadway By the Bay's ANNIE Ends Run
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2010


BROADWAY BY THE BAY (BBBay), the Peninsula's premiere musical theatre company, continues its 45th season with a production of the classic Broadway musical ANNIE, running Thursday, July 15 through Sunday, August 1 at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center (600 N. Delaware Ave., San Mateo). Press night is scheduled for Friday, July 16, 2010.

ANNIE Ends Run at North Carolina Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2010


Broadway star Andrea McArdle is set to take on the iconic role of Miss Hannigan this summer in the North Carolina Theatre's production of ANNIE, according to published reports. McArdle is best known for her Tony-nominated performance of the title role in ANNIE during its original run on Broadway.

STAGE TUBE: Original 'Annie' McArdle Talks Playing 'Hannigan'
by Jessica Lewis - Jul 26, 2010


On Saturday, July 24, Broadway star Andrea McArdle opened the North Carolina Theatre's production of ANNIE as 'Miss Hannigan,' some 30 years after her Tony-nominated performance in the title role on Broadway. To hear McArdle talk about what it's like coming full circle, click below!

Andrea McArdle Plays 'Miss Hannigan' in ANNIE at North Carolina Theatre, 7/24 - 8/1
by BWW News Desk - Jul 24, 2010


Broadway star Andrea McArdle is set to take on the iconic role of Miss Hannigan this summer in the North Carolina Theatre's production of ANNIE, according to published reports. McArdle is best known for her Tony-nominated performance of the title role in ANNIE during its original run on Broadway.

Broadway By the Bay Presents ANNIE 7/15-8/1
by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2010


BROADWAY BY THE BAY (BBBay), the Peninsula's premiere musical theatre company, continues its 45th season with a production of the classic Broadway musical ANNIE, running Thursday, July 15 through Sunday, August 1 at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center (600 N. Delaware Ave., San Mateo). Press night is scheduled for Friday, July 16, 2010.

Broadway By the Bay Presents ANNIE 7/15-8/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 7, 2010


BROADWAY BY THE BAY (BBBay), the Peninsula's premiere musical theatre company, continues its 45th season with a production of the classic Broadway musical ANNIE, running Thursday, July 15 through Sunday, August 1 at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center (600 N. Delaware Ave., San Mateo). Press night is scheduled for Friday, July 16, 2010.

Broadway By the Bay Presents ANNIE 7/15-8/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 22, 2010


BROADWAY BY THE BAY (BBBay), the Peninsula's premiere musical theatre company, continues its 45th season with a production of the classic Broadway musical ANNIE, running Thursday, July 15 through Sunday, August 1 at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center (600 N. Delaware Ave., San Mateo). Press night is scheduled for Friday, July 16, 2010.

TV: Se celebran en Madrid las audiciones del musical Annie
by Roberto Rodriguez - Jun 10, 2010


Esta semana han tenido lugar en Madrid las audiciones para el musical Annie, que se estrenará en el Teatro Nuevo Apolo el próximo 9 de Octubre. Cerca de 400 niñas entre 6 y 12 años se presentaron con la esperanza de llegar a interpretar a la joven Annie, o alguna de las otras 12 huérfanas de la historia. BroadwayWorld Spain pudo asistir a una de estas audiciones en el Círculo Catalán de Madrid, en la que las niñas realizaron pruebas de danza y canto.

ANNIE's Coming Back to Broadway - Fall 2012
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 7, 2010


Producer Arielle Tepper Madover, currently represented on Broadway with the Tony Award®-nominated play Red, announced today that she has acquired the production rights for the beloved Tony Award®-winning musical ANNIE and will produce an all-new production of it for Broadway, opening in Fall, 2012.

Annie volverá a Madrid el 9 de octubre
by Alba Alonso Casilda - Jun 1, 2010


El 9 de Octubre de 2010 Annie, el musical de Charles Strouse volverá a Madrid después de 10 años y se estrenará en el Teatro Nuevo Apolo. Las audiciones han sido convocadas para los días 7 y 8 de junio en el Círculo Catalán de Madrid (Plaza de España, 6).

Other Productions of Annie

1976   East Haddam, CT (Regional) World Premiere
East Haddam, CT (Regional)
1977   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1978   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
1978   West End London Production
West End
1978   US Tour 2nd National Tour
US Tour
1979   US Tour 3rd National Tour
US Tour
1981   US Tour 4th National Tour
US Tour
1982   West End Return Engagement [London]
West End
1997   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1998   West End London Revival
West End
2002   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2004   US Tour Touring Revival
US Tour
2005   US Tour Touring Revival
US Tour
2012   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2017   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Playhouse Revival
Milburn, NJ (Regional)

Annie - 1977 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1977 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Charles Strouse
1977 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Martin Charnin
1977 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Thomas Meehan
1977 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Thomas Meehan
1977 Tony Awards Best Choreography Peter Gennaro
1977 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Theoni V. Aldredge
1977 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Martin Charnin
1977 Tony Awards Best Musical Stephen R. Friedman
1977 Tony Awards Best Musical Lewis Allen
1977 Tony Awards Best Musical Mike Nichols
1977 Tony Awards Best Musical Irwin Meyer
1977 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Martin Charnin
1977 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Charles Strouse
1977 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Reid Shelton
1977 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Dorothy Loudon
1977 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Andrea McArdle
1977 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design David Mitchell

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