Annie 1977 - Articles Page 6

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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Photo Flash: Leapin' Lizards! ANNIE Returns to the Ordway for the Holidays
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2017


Ordway Center for the Performing Arts presents one of the best-loved musicals of all time, Annie, directed by the Twin Cities' own Austene Van. Full of holiday spirit and family fun, this new Ordway Original production will be on stage December 7-31.

Woodruff ACE Music Celebrates 20th Anniversary With ANNIE JR
by BWW News Desk - Dec 9, 2017


Woodruff School ACE Music will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary with their production of 'Annie JR', the 1977 Tony Award winning musical by Charles Strouse, Thomas Meehan and Martin Charnin beginning December 7th, 2017.

Woodruff ACE Music Celebrates 20th Anniversary With ANNIE JR
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2017


Woodruff School ACE Music will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary with their production of 'Annie JR', the 1977 Tony Award winning musical by Charles Strouse, Thomas Meehan and Martin Charnin beginning December 7th, 2017.

Woodruff ACE Music Celebrates 20th Anniversary With ANNIE JR
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2017


Woodruff School ACE Music will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary with their production of 'Annie JR', the 1977 Tony Award winning musical by Charles Strouse, Thomas Meehan and Martin Charnin beginning December 7th, 2017.

Meera Syal Joins The West End Cast Of ANNIE
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2017


Last night (30 November 2017), the West End Company of Annie officially welcomed Meera Syal who now plays the role of Miss Hannigan in the hit musical at the Piccadilly Theatre. Syal celebrated with friends and family, including Lolita Chakrabarti, Sean Foley, Nitin Ganatra, Twiggy and Leigh Lawson and Nicola Walker, as well as fellow cast members. Syal will play the role of Miss Hannigan for the duration of the run which concludes, as previously announced, on 18 February 2018 at the Piccadilly Theatre.

BWW Review: ANNIE at Paper Mill Playhouse has Exquisite Holiday Charm and So Much More
by Marina Kennedy - Nov 27, 2017


Everybody's favorite redhead returns to Paper Mill Playhouse to delight metro area audiences this holiday season. A marvelous production of Annie is now on the Millburn stage through December 31. Directed by the Playhouse's Producing Artistic Director, Mark S. Hoebee, choreographed by Joann M. Hunter, with music supervision and direction by Jeffrey Saver, it features a brilliant cast.

BWW Review: Beloved Family-Favorite ANNIE Delivers a Dose of Optimism at Milwaukee's Skylight Music Theatre
by Kelsey Lawler - Nov 24, 2017


Waiting for the show to begin, dozens of families trickled into the Skylight's Cabot Theatre, toting little girls in their Sunday best. Eyes gleaming, some of them were lucky enough to snag a booster seat, while others hung over the orchestra railing to sneak a peek at the conductor during Annie's overture. I remember being that little girl myself. Cue the fond nostalgia.

Woodruff ACE Music Celebrates 20th Anniversary With ANNIE JR
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2017


Woodruff School ACE Music will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary with their production of 'Annie JR', the 1977 Tony Award winning musical by Charles Strouse, Thomas Meehan and Martin Charnin beginning December 7th, 2017.

Photo Flash: The Sun Comes Out at Skylight Music Theatre with ANNIE
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2017


Skylight Music Theatre today presents this holiday season's production of Annie. This seven-time Tony Award-winning musical runs from November 17 through December 23, 2017 in the beautiful Cabot Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway, in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.

BWW Review: ANNIE at Olney Theatre Center - A Treat for Young Theatergoers
by Charles Shubow - Nov 21, 2017


The famous comic strip 'Little Orphan Annie' comes to life at Olney Theatre Center.

Cast, Creative Team Complete for ANNIE, Now Extended at Skylight Music Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2017


The full cast, creative team and orchestra for the upcoming holiday production of Annie at Skylight Music Theatre was announced today by Skylight Artistic Director Ray Jivoff.

Leapin' Lizards! ANNIE Opens at Walnut Street Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2017


Walnut Street Theatre continues its landmark 209th season with Broadway's classic musical, perfect for the entire family, ANNIE. Directed by Glenn Casale, with choreography by Michelle Gaudette, ANNIE begins previews on November 7th, opens on November 15th and runs through January 7th on the Walnut's Mainstage.

BWW Review: ANNIE at Broad Brook Opera House
by Joseph Harrison - Nov 12, 2017


Plucky red-headed orphan, shaggy stray dog, a grouchy, but loveable billionaire and President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Sound familiar? I am, of course, talking about the musical ANNIE, by Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse, and Martin Charnin which is based on the comic strip Little Orphan Annie . This classic musical, which has been successfully presented around the world for the past forty years (the show premiered on Broadway in 1977) comes to the Broad Brook Opera House stage in Broad Brook, CT in the latest production by the Opera House Players

BWW Review: ANNIE Delights at Georgetown Palace Theatre
by Lacey Cannon Gonzales - Oct 26, 2017


Presented by Georgetown Palace Theatre, ANNIE features a large and talented cast that knows how to entertain an audience. The performances of the characters played by children, however, are where the production shines brightest.

Official: Meera Syal Joins West End Cast of ANNIE As 'Miss Hannigan'
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2017


Today, Michael Harrison and David Ian, producers of the West End production of Annie, have officially announced that from 27 November 2017, Meera Syal will join the Company to play the role of Miss Hannigan for the duration of the run which concludes, as previously announced, on 18 February 2018 at the Piccadilly Theatre.

Meera Syal to Take Over the Orphanage in ANNIE
by Julie Musbach - Oct 19, 2017


According to Daily Mail reporter Baz Bamigboye, actress and singer Meera Syal will be taking over the role of Miss Hannigan in the West End production of Annie. Syal is well known for her roles in Doctor Strange and Doctor Who. She was last seen in the West End in Romeo and Juliet (2016). Syal joins the cast from November 27 through February 18.

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at ANNIE at Woodside Community Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2017


Woodside Community Theatre (WCT) presents Annie, music by Charles Strouse with lyrics by Martin Charnin and book by Thomas Meehan. The show will run from October 20, 2017 through October 29, 2017. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in character below!

Walnut Street Theatre Continues 209th Season with ANNIE Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2017


Walnut Street Theatre continues its 209th Anniversary Season with ANNIE, (November 7 January 7). This Tony Award-winning Best Musical is a perfect family treat for the holiday season.

Cast, Creative Team Complete for ANNIE, Now Extended at Skylight Music Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2017


The full cast, creative team and orchestra for the upcoming holiday production of Annie at Skylight Music Theatre was announced today by Skylight Artistic Director Ray Jivoff.

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at ANNIE at Woodside Community Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2017


Woodside Community Theatre (WCT) presents Annie, music by Charles Strouse with lyrics by Martin Charnin and book by Thomas Meehan. The show will run from October 20, 2017 through October 29, 2017. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in character below!

Woodside Community Theatre Presents Family Favorite Musical ANNIE
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 15, 2017


Woodside Community Theatre (WCT) is proud to present Annie, music by Charles Strouse with lyrics by Martin Charnin and book by Thomas Meehan.

Gallery Players Opens 51st Season with ANNIE Tonight in Brooklyn
by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2017


Gallery Players charges into its 51st season with their first show, the beloved and uplifting Annie. It tells the story of a plucky and lovable orphan girl, a millionaire, and how they find their forever family with each other. This year marks the 40th year anniversary of the original Broadway production. The show has been a family favorite ever since.

ANNIE Opens at Gallery Players Next Week
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2017


Gallery Players charges into its 51st season with their first show, the beloved and uplifting Annie.  It tells the story of a plucky and lovable orphan girl, a millionaire, and how they find their forever family with each other.  This year marks the 40th year anniversary of the original Broadway production. The show has been a family favorite ever since. 

Book Writer of ANNIE & HAIRSPRAY- Thomas Meehan Passes Away at 88
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 22, 2017


BroadwayWorld is sad to report that Thomas Meehan, who is best known for his books of such classics as Annie, The Producers and Hairspray, passed away yesterday, August 21, 2017. He was 88 years old.

Gallery Players to Open 51st Season with ANNIE in Brooklyn
by BWW News Desk - Aug 18, 2017


Gallery Players charges into its 51st season with their first show, the beloved and uplifting Annie.  It tells the story of a plucky and lovable orphan girl, a millionaire, and how they find their forever family with each other.  This year marks the 40th year anniversary of the original Broadway production. The show has been a family favorite ever since. 

Annie FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Annie have there been?
Annie has had 17 productions including East Haddam, CT (Regional) which opened in 1976, Broadway which opened in 1977, Broadway which opened in 1977, US Tour which opened in 1978, West End which opened in 1978, US Tour which opened in 1978, US Tour which opened in 1979, US Tour which opened in 1981, West End which opened in 1982, Broadway which opened in 1997, Broadway which opened in 1997, West End which opened in 1998, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 2002, US Tour which opened in 2004, US Tour which opened in 2005, Broadway which opened in 2012 and Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 2017.
What Tony Awards has Annie been nominated for?
Best Musical , , Best Book of a Musical for Thomas Meehan, Best Choreography for Peter Gennaro , Best Costume Design for Theoni V. Aldredge , Best Direction of a Musical for Martin Charnin, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Charles StrouseBest Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Martin Charnin and Best Scenic Design for David Mitchell .
What Tony Awards has Annie won?
Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Thomas Meehan Best Choreography for Peter Gennaro Best Costume Design for Theoni V. Aldredge Best Direction of a Musical for Martin Charnin Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Charles Strouse, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Martin Charnin, Best Scenic Design for David Mitchell , .
What awards has Annie been nominated for?
Annie has been nominated for several awards, including Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards.
What awards has Annie won?
Annie has won the Best Musical award at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards.

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