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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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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.

Review Roundup: ANNIE at North Carolina Theatre
by Alan Henry - Jul 25, 2019


Annie is now open at NC Theatre with Tony Award-winner Karen Ziemba as Miss Hannigan. The production is directed by producing artistic director Eric Woodall and choreographed by James Gray. What did the critics have to say? Read all the reviews!

BWW Review: North Carolina Theatre's ANNIE
by Jeffrey Kare - Jul 24, 2019


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 1930's New York City. She is 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. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC, finds herself a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.

BWW Review: ANNIE Is Looking Swell and Spiffy in Sparkling Chaffin's Barn Revival
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jul 22, 2019


If there is a more perfect pooch to portray Annie's Sandy than Rufus Stewart, then his humans should produce said canine for an upcoming production of the beloved Broadway musical post-haste. Until such time as that occurs, we are simply going to claim Rufus as the quintessential canine co-star for any number of red-headed moppets singing about "Tomorrow" while palling around with FDR, Frances Perkins, Harold Ickes and others of their political ilk.

BWW Review: ANNIE at Theatre In The Park
by Alan Portner - Jun 8, 2019


TTIP's Annie' is a solid, Tim Bair, community theatre production of a show that has inspired thousands of little girls to get up on a stage for the first time and belt 'The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow.'

Monmouth Community Players Announce The Cast Of ANNIE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2019


MCP is excited to announce the cast for the final show of its 27th season 'Annie - the musical'. The production won seven Tony Awards in 1977, including Best Musical, and there have been three different film versions of the musical. The show is being directed by Josie French of Lewiston, assistant directed by Tim MacLeod of Auburn, musical direction by Colleen Mahan of Green and produced by Cindy Dunham of Windham.

Throwing Out My CDs by Ben Rimalower: ANNIE
by Ben Rimalower - Mar 8, 2019


I thought throwing out my Annie CDs would be easy--I thought I only had one! Obviously that would be the indispensable Original Broadway Cast Recording with Dorothy Loudon and Andrea McArdle. How wrong I was! I knew that, as a kid, I had the tape of the 1982 movie soundtrack with Carol Burnett and Aileen Quinn (and an all-star supporting cast!), but I didn't remember buying it on CD. And when the hell did I get the CD of the 1999 TV version (with Kathy Bates and an all-star cast)? And, oh yeah... I forgot about this studio album from the 90s with studio cast queen Kim Criswell--I think I bought back in the day somehow convincing myself Ruthie Henshall was playing Annie. (Spoiler alert: She plays Grace.) Oh, and I do remember this '30thAnniversary' deluxe production with Chicago area diva (and original star of the sequel, Annie Warbucks) Alene Robertson as Miss Hannigan plus a lot of bonus material. To add insult to injury, I also have a Blu-Ray of the recent Hollywood remake with Cameron Diaz. I don't even have a Blu-Ray player! This thing is definitely going into the trash along with all the audio, but I will listen to a few tracks online for my edification.

The Hard Knock Life Can't Bring Down ANNIE In Align Entertainment's Season Closer
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2019


Align Entertainment presents the cheerful escapades of little orphan Annie from February 1-16, 2019, at the Michael J. Fox Theatre in Burnaby. Following the successful fall production of A Christmas Story: The Musical, the Ovation Award-winning company closes the 2018/2019 season with the story of Annie, a plucky 11-year-old overflowing with infectious optimism and curly red hair. The Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical is set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, throwing into sharp relief the beauty of the spirited character's hopefulness in dire times. Featuring a fresh cast of young local talent, the production is a heart-warming antidote to the long grey days of winter.

In The Wings Productions Presents ANNIE At Snug Harbor Music Hall
by Julie Musbach - Nov 29, 2018


In The Wings Productions, under the leadership of Artistic Director Tanya Glassman and Executive Producer Adam Glassman, are proud to present the award-winning family favorite Annie, on the Snug Harbor Music Hall stage from November 30 through December 9, 2018.

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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