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.
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.
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.
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: 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!'
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.
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.
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!