Annie 1977 - Articles Page 3.4

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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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 Brings the Sun Out at White Theatre
by Alan Portner - Jul 15, 2021

Now running on the stage of the White Theatre at the Jewish Community Center’s Overland Park campus is a very credible production of 1977’s “Annie.” It is the first new, full, live, Broadway Style indoor production to tread the boards of this very nice auditorium in sixteen months.

Harry Connick, Jr. Joins ANNIE LIVE! as Oliver 'Daddy' Warbucks
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2021

Connick will bring Daddy Warbucks to life on stage opposite Taraji P. Henson as Miss Hannigan. The search continues for the role of Annie. Learn more about how to audition here!

Taraji P. Henson Will Play Miss Hannigan in NBC's ANNIE LIVE! This December
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2021

Taraji P. Henson will take on the iconic role of Miss Hannigan in the upcoming NBC holiday production of Annie Live! The award-winning actress will play opposite a soon-to-be-discovered young star as the network kicks off a nationwide casting search for the titular role of Annie. The live production will air Thursday, Dec. 2 on NBC. 

Breaking: NBC Will Air ANNIE LIVE! This Holiday Season
by Nicole Rosky - May 12, 2021

Live musicals are coming back to your living room! According to Variety, producers Bob Greenblatt and Neil Meron will bring beloved Broadway musical Annie to NBC this holiday season.

VIDEO: Fort Wayne Civic Theatre's ANNIE Cast Performs 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas'
by Stephi Wild - Dec 29, 2020

The cast of Fort Wayne Civic Theatre's Annie performed 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas' on its stage to bring well-wishes to patrons of the theatre.

Fort Wayne Civic Theatre to Stream ANNIE December 27
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2020

Fort Wayne Civic Theatre is offering an encore stream of its filmed production of the classic musical, Annie, December 27th. 

Broadway Rewind: The Sun Comes Out on Broadway for ANNIE in 2012
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 2, 2020

Today we rewind to 2012, when the second Broadway revival of Annie opened at the Palace Theatre, where it ran for 487 performances. Annie features a book by Thomas Meehan, music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Martin Charnin, with all three authors receiving 1977 Tony Awards for their work.

Original ANNIE Cast Members Will Honor Martin Charnin With THE 1977 ANNIE CHRISTMAS SHOW TV SPECIAL: LIVE!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2019

Broadway's original Annie, Andrea McArdle will reunite with members of the original Broadway at TV cast in THE 1977 ANNIE CHRISTMAS SHOW TV SPECIAL: LIVE! In Concert, honoring the show's Tony Award winning creator, Martin Charnin, to benefit The Actors Fund. There will be one performance only, at 9:30 on Monday, December 16th, at The Cutting Room. The 1977 Best Musical and TV iconic TV both special feature lyrics by Martin Charnin, music by Charles Strouse, and book by Thomas Meehan.

BWW Review: The Central New York Playhouse Presents ANNIE for the Holiday Season
by Natasha Ashley - Dec 9, 2019

The family-friendly show that the Central New York Playhouse brings to their stage every holiday season is always something to look forward to and this time around, it's a definite audience favorite. Featuring spot-on direction by Shannon Tompkins, this production of Annie is, without a doubt, the best production that has graced the stage at the Central New York Playhouse for the holidays.

BWW Review: ANNIE at Omaha Community Playhouse: You're Going to Like It Here
by Christine Swerczek - Sep 16, 2019

Everyone loves the story of the little orphan girl who lands in the lap of luxury, and the billionaire who finds what he's been missing...a heart. ANNIE runs through October 13, so there are plenty of chances to catch it. I think you're going to like it here.

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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