Annie 1977 - Articles Page 3

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

Annie - 1977 - Broadway History , Info & More

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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ANNIE North American Tour to Play the Providence Performing Arts Center in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2022

Leapin' Lizards! The all-new tour of ANNIE will play the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) January 31 – February 5, 2023.

ANNIE Comes To Thalia Mara Hall in May 2023
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2022

Leapin' Lizards!  Broadway in Jackson has announced that an all-new tour of the iconic Tony Award-winning musical ANNIE will play at Thalia Mara Hall on May 3rd, 2023. Tickets for the Jackson engagement go on sale Friday, December 2nd, 2023.

ANNIE Comes To San Jose's Center For The Performing Arts in January 2023
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2022

Leapin' Lizards!  Broadway San Jose, a Nederlander Presentation, announced today that the all-new tour of the iconic Tony Award-winning musical ANNIE will play San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts (255 S. Almaden Blvd.) from January 10–15, 2023.

New North American Tour of the Iconic Musical ANNIE To Play the Aronoff Center, February 7-12
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2022

​​​​​​​Leapin' Lizards! Broadway in Cincinnati announced today that the individual tickets for an all-new tour of the iconic Tony Award-winning musical ANNIE are on sale now, as part of the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati series.

New ANNIE National Tour Begins Performances In Syracuse Tonight
by Team BWW - Oct 4, 2022

Leapin' Lizards! The national tour of ANNIE, produced by Troika Entertainment, LLC, launches tonight at The Landmark Theatre in Syracuse, NY for six performances only, October 4-8, 2022, followed by a multi-season tour that will visit more than 50 cities in the 2022-2023 season.

Single Tickets For ANNIE at the North Charleston PAC Go On Sale Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2022

The national tour of the beloved Broadway musical ANNIE will come to the North Charleston Performing Arts Center October 28 – 30, 2022. Tickets will go on sale Monday, September 12 at 10AM online at Ticketmaster.com and at the North Charleston Coliseum Advance Ticket Office.

Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for New ANNIE National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 1, 2022

Leapin’ Lizards! The full cast and creative team has been announced for the all-new tour of the iconic Tony Award®-winning musical ANNIE. In the title role of Annie is Ellie Pulsifer, a 12-year-old actress from South Florida, making her tour debut. 

ANNIE On Sale At DPAC On This Thursday!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 16, 2022

DPAC announced today that ANNIE will come to DPAC October 18 – 23, 2022, as part of Truist Broadway at DPAC's new season.

Review Roundup: ANNIE LIVE! Comes to NBC
by Michael Major - Dec 3, 2021

The critics have weighed in on NBC's latest live television musical. The live holiday spectacular starred Celina Smith as Annie, Taraji P. Henson as Miss Hannigan, Harry Connick Jr. as Daddy Warbucks, Nicole Scherzinger as Grace, Tituss Burgess as Rooster and Megan Hilty as Lily St. Regis. See what the critics thought now!

Photos: Taraji P. Henson, Celina Smith & More in ANNIE LIVE! on NBC
by Michael Major - Dec 3, 2021

Last night, one of the most beloved Broadway musicals came to NBC. Annie LIVE! starred Celina Smith as Annie, Taraji P. Henson as Miss Hannigan, Harry Connick Jr. as Daddy Warbucks, Nicole Scherzinger as Grace, Tituss Burgess as Rooster and Megan Hilty as Lily St. Regis. Check out photos from the broadcast now!

VIDEO: The Cast of ANNIE LIVE! Performs 'NYC'
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2021

ANNIE LIVE! is live now on NBC! Get a look inside the broadcast here as Mr. Warbucks and Grace take Annie to Broadway in 'NYC' with stars Harry Connick, Jr., Celina Smith and Nicole Scherzinger.

Recap: The 5 Best Things About ANNIE LIVE! on NBC
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2021

Last night, the sun came out on NBC with the airing of ANNIE LIVE! See our picks for the best moments from the live Broadway broadcast!

ANNIE LIVE's Celina Smith Takes Over Our Instagram Today!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Dec 2, 2021

Star of NBC's Annie Live, Celina Smith, is taking over our Instagram story today to share her favorite spots around New York City ahead of the musical's premiere tonight! Tune in to Annie Live tonight on NBC at 8pm ET.

Interview: Executive Producer Neil Meron Shares Why ANNIE LIVE is Perfect for Right Now
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Dec 2, 2021

Earlier this week, executive producer of Annie Live, Neil Meron, took over our Instagram to answering fan questions about putting together NBC's latest live TV musical. Wondering why the producers chose Annie for right now? How about the best part about filming in New York? Meron answers all of these questions and more here.

BWW Exclusive: Watch Tituss Burgess & Celina Smith Talk ANNIE LIVE! on THE KIDS TONIGHT SHOW
by Michael Major - Dec 1, 2021

Celina Smith and Tituss Burgess will appear on a new episode of the Kids Tonight Show tomorrow on Peacock to discuss starring in Annie LIVE! on NBC. Smith stars in the title role of the musical with Burgess playing Rooster Hannigan. Watch an exclusive preview of their upcoming interview now!

BWW Exclusive: A History of ANNIE on Broadway and Beyond
by Jeffrey Kare - Dec 2, 2021

Tonight, NBC will air its sixth live musical production. Following in the footsteps of The Sound of Music, Peter Pan, The Wiz, Hairspray, and Jesus Christ Superstar, the peacock network will be presenting Annie. Based on Harold Gray's comic strip titled Little Orphan Annie, this musical tells the story of a little orphan with equal measures of pluck and positivity who charms everyone's hearts, despite a next-to-nothing start in New York City in the year 1933.

VIDEO: Watch Taraji P. Henson, Nicole Scherzinger & More in Action in a New ANNIE LIVE! Trailer
by Michael Major - Dec 1, 2021

NBC has released a new trailer for Annie LIVE! Check out Taraji P. Henson, Harry Connick Jr., Nicole Scherzinger, Tituss Burgess, Celina Smith, and more in action in this new ad, featuring classic songs like 'Hard Knock Life,' 'Tomorrow,' 'Easy Street,' and ''I Don't Need Anything But You!'

Broadway's Original 'Annie' Andrea McArdle Departs ANNIE LIVE!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 24, 2021

Broadway's original Annie, Andrea McArdle, is stepping away from the NBC'S upcoming production of ANNIE LIVE!, airing on December 2 on NBC at 8 PM ET/PT, due to a family matter. 

Photos: First Look at the Cast of ANNIE LIVE! in Costume
by Michael Major - Nov 24, 2021

Ahead of Annie LIVE, NBC has released new costume photos of Celina Smith as Annie, Taraji P. Henson as Miss Hannigan, Tituss Burgess as Rooster Hannigan, Nicole Scherzinger as Grace Farrell, and Harry Connick Jr. as Daddy Warbucks!

ANNIE LIVE! Soundtrack to be Released on December 3rd
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 23, 2021

It has been announced that the soundtrack for NBC's Annie Live! will be released on December 3rd! The musical event of the Holiday Season, 'Annie Live!' will air on Thursday, December 2 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

BWW Exclusive: NDI Dance Students Prep for ANNIE LIVE! with a Visit from Andrea McArdle!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2021

On Saturday, November 13, Broadway legend Andrea McArdle visited a group of dancers from National Dance Institute during their rehearsal for NBC'S ANNIE LIVE! The 51 talented youngsters from NDI's In-School Program will be featured in the upcoming live broadcast and represent 41 New York City schools.

Alan Toy Joins ANNIE LIVE! As President Franklin Delano Roosevelt
by Michael Major - Nov 15, 2021

Alan Toy has been cast as President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in NBC’s holiday spectacular “Annie Live!.' joining the previously announced Taraji P. Henson as Miss Hannigan, Harry Connick Jr. as Daddy Warbucks, Nicole Scherzinger as Grace, Tituss Burgess as Rooster, Megan Hilty as Lily St. Regis and Celina Smith in the title role of Annie. 

Megan Hilty to Replace Jane Krakowski in ANNIE LIVE! as Lily St. Regis
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2021

Tony-nominee Megan Hilty will replace Tony-winner Jane Krakowski in NBC's upcoming Annie Live!

Andrea McArdle Joins ANNIE LIVE! as Eleanor Roosevelt
by Michael Major - Nov 12, 2021

Original Annie Andrea McArdle confirmed the news on the Today Show this morning alongside Celina Smith, who is playing Annie in the new live musical on NBC. The new live musical will also feature Nicole Scherzinger as Grace, Jane Krakowski as Lily St. Regis, and Tituss Burgess as Rooster Hannigan.

Photo: First Look at Celina Smith as the Title Role in ANNIE LIVE!
by Michael Major - Oct 25, 2021

Scheduled to air on December 2, the new live musical will also feature Taraji P. Henson as Miss Hannigan, Harry Connick, Jr. as Daddy Warbucks, Nicole Scherzinger as Grace, Jane Krakowski as Lily St. Regis, and Tituss Burgess as Rooster Hannigan. Get a first look at Celina Smith in Annie's iconic red dress!

Annie FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the songs are in Annie and what's the order?
Maybe
The Hard-knock Life
Tomorrow
We'd Like to Thank You Herbert Hoover
Little Girls
I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here
N.Y.C.
Easy Street
You Won't Be an Orphan for Long
You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile
Something Was Missing
I Don't Need Anything But You
Annie
A New Deal for Christmas
Prologue
Apples
We Got Annie
Just Wait
That's the Way It Goes
He Doesn't Know
That's Our Annie
I've Never Been So Happy
Dumb Dog
Let's Go to the Movies
Sandy
Sign
You Make Me Happy
Why Should I Change a Thing?
Overture
Maybe
Hard Knock Life
Tomorrow
Hooverville
Little Girls
I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here
N.Y.C.
Easy Street
You Won't Be An Orphan For Long
Fully Dressed
Cabinet- Tomorrow
Something Was Missing
I Don't Need Anything But You
A New Deal for Christmas
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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