Annie 1977 - Articles Page 21

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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ANNIE: The Musical Comes To The State Theater Stage 12/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 13, 2009


Leapin' Lizards! America's most beloved musical, ANNIE, is back in 30th anniversary tour, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie will be coming to the State Theatre in Easton for one show only on Wednesday, December 2nd at 7:30 PM.

ANNIE Comes To The Fisher Theater For 8 Performances 5/5-10
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2009


Leapin' Lizards! America's most beloved musical, ANNIE, is back in a 30th anniversary tour, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie will be coming to the Fisher Theatre in Detroit for eight performances from May 5 - 10, 2009. Tickets will go on sale February 22 at the Fisher Theatre box office, all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 1-800-982-2787, and online at www.ticketmaster.com or www.broadwayindetroit.com.

ANNIE Runs At PPAC 5/1-5/3
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2009


Called one of America's most beloved musicals, Annie is back in a 30th anniversary tour, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie will be coming to the Providence Performing Arts Center for five performances from May 1 - 3, 2009

ANNIE's Charnin and McArdle Reunite for 'LOVE IS LOVE' at Maltz Jupiter Theatre 10/15-25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 27, 2009


Martin Charnin, creator, director and lyricist of Annie, will be theatrically reunited with his original Annie, Andrea McArdle, for the first time since the mega-musical was on Broadway in 1977. They team up again in Love is Love, a brand new musical revue conceived and directed by Charnin, which will premiere in Florida at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre for ten performances as a special limited engagement from October 15 - 25, 2009.

Get Your Picture Taken With Sandy After PPAC's 5/2 Matinee Performance Of ANNIE
by Reynard Loki - Apr 22, 2009


Sandy, the beloved pet 'star' of the musical Annie has agreed ('aarf, aarf!!!') to come out into the PPAC Lobby Lounge to have photos taken after the Saturday, May 2, matinee show at 2P to create a special memory and to benefit the Providence Animal Rescue League (PARL) for just $10 per photo! Adults and children are invited to participate in this special opportunity and will leave with their unique photo with Sandy to commemorate the occasion and with the added benefit of knowing that the purchase will benefit local pets in need, many of whom, like Annie and Sandy, need to find loving and safe homes!

ANNIE Returns In 30th Anniversary Tour, Arrives At PPAC 5/1-5/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 3, 2009


Called one of America's most beloved musicals, ANNIE is back in a 30th anniversary tour, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie will be coming to the Providence Performing Arts Center for five performances from May 1 - 3, 2009

ANNIE Runs At PPAC 5/1-5/3
by Reynard Loki - Apr 2, 2009


Called one of America's most beloved musicals, Annie is back in a 30th anniversary tour, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie will be coming to the Providence Performing Arts Center for five performances from May 1 - 3, 2009

ANNIE Comes To The Fisher Theater For 8 Performances 5/5-10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 17, 2009


Leapin' Lizards! America's most beloved musical, ANNIE, is back in a 30th anniversary tour, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie will be coming to the Fisher Theatre in Detroit for eight performances from May 5 - 10, 2009. Tickets will go on sale February 22 at the Fisher Theatre box office, all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 1-800-982-2787, and online at www.ticketmaster.com or www.broadwayindetroit.com.

ANNIE Returns To The Orpheum Theater 2/12-2/14
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2009


Annie, the beloved tale of Little Orphan Annie, returns to Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre Thursday, Feb. 12 through Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 for a limited engagement of four performances. This timeless story is back in its 30th anniversary tour, offering a new generation the opportunity to experience this heartwarming musical about never giving up hope. Individual tickets are on sale now. Annie is presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust as a special addition to its 2008-09 M&I Bank Broadway Across America-Minneapolis season. Visit www.HennepinTheatreDistrict.org or call 1-800-982-2787 to purchase tickets or for more information. The Chicago Sun Times says, 'Ageless Annie is as engaging as ever.' Annie, with music by Charles Strouse and book by Thomas Meehan, is directed by its lyricist, Martin Charnin, who brought the original production of Annie to Broadway in 1977. Tony Award-winning set designer, Ming Cho Lee, also has created a fresh look for this tour. The cast features Madison Kerth as Annie; and Minnesota natives Jeffrey Duncan from Eagan as Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Cheryl Hoffmann from Sleepy Eye as Lily St. Regis. Mikey, a mixed-breed dog rescued from an animal shelter by trainer William Berloni, plays Sandy. The original Broadway production of Annie won seven 1977 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Book and Score. It ran for 2,377 performances and has subsequently been produced all over the world. The original production is one of the top 20 longest running shows in Broadway history, and Annie continues to be one of the most successful musicals ever. It boasts one of Broadway's most memorable scores, including 'It's the Hard-Knock Life,' 'Easy Street,' 'N.Y.C' and the ever optimistic 'Tomorrow.' In addition to Charnin, Meehan, Strouse and Lee, Annie's creative team includes original Broadway musical staging by Peter Gennaro, choreography by Liza Gennaro, lighting design by Ken Billington, costume design by Theoni Aldridge and sound design by Peter Hylenski. Annie is produced by Networks Presentations, LLC. For more information, visit www.annieontour.com.

ANNIE Returns To The Orpheum Theater 2/12-2/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 22, 2009


Annie, the beloved tale of Little Orphan Annie, returns to Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre Thursday, Feb. 12 through Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 for a limited engagement of four performances. This timeless story is back in its 30th anniversary tour, offering a new generation the opportunity to experience this heartwarming musical about never giving up hope. Individual tickets are on sale now. Annie is presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust as a special addition to its 2008-09 M&I Bank Broadway Across America-Minneapolis season. Visit www.HennepinTheatreDistrict.org or call 1-800-982-2787 to purchase tickets or for more information. The Chicago Sun Times says, 'Ageless Annie is as engaging as ever.' Annie, with music by Charles Strouse and book by Thomas Meehan, is directed by its lyricist, Martin Charnin, who brought the original production of Annie to Broadway in 1977. Tony Award-winning set designer, Ming Cho Lee, also has created a fresh look for this tour. The cast features Madison Kerth as Annie; and Minnesota natives Jeffrey Duncan from Eagan as Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Cheryl Hoffmann from Sleepy Eye as Lily St. Regis. Mikey, a mixed-breed dog rescued from an animal shelter by trainer William Berloni, plays Sandy. The original Broadway production of Annie won seven 1977 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Book and Score. It ran for 2,377 performances and has subsequently been produced all over the world. The original production is one of the top 20 longest running shows in Broadway history, and Annie continues to be one of the most successful musicals ever. It boasts one of Broadway's most memorable scores, including 'It's the Hard-Knock Life,' 'Easy Street,' 'N.Y.C' and the ever optimistic 'Tomorrow.' In addition to Charnin, Meehan, Strouse and Lee, Annie's creative team includes original Broadway musical staging by Peter Gennaro, choreography by Liza Gennaro, lighting design by Ken Billington, costume design by Theoni Aldridge and sound design by Peter Hylenski. Annie is produced by Networks Presentations, LLC. For more information, visit www.annieontour.com.

Photo Flash: ANNIE Comes To The Kodak Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 19, 2008


Leapin' Lizards! America's most beloved musical, ANNIE, is back in 30th anniversary tour, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie will be coming to the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center in Los Angeles for eight performances from January 13-18, 2009.

'Almost' ANNIE Actress Pacitti 'American Idol' Bound
by Eddie Varley - Dec 4, 2008


The New York Post is reporting that 'almost Annie' Joanna Pacitti is getting another shot at fame by joining the upcoming members of American Idol's Hollywood audition ticket holders.

Tony Winning Best Musical 'Annie'
by Beau Higgins - Nov 26, 2008


The original Broadway production of ANNIE won seven 1977 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Book and Score. It ran for 2,377 performances and has subsequently been produced all over the world. The original production is one of the top 20 longest running shows in Broadway history, and ANNIE continues to be one of the most successful musicals ever.

CONTEST: Win Tickets to ANNIE in Baltimore!
by James Howard - Mar 13, 2007


Win one of five pairs of tickets to Annie's opening night at the Hippodrome, Tuesday, March 20th!

Original 'Annie' Cast Members Sought for Upcoming Reunion
by BWW News Desk - Mar 8, 2007


Andrea McArdle, Bill Berloni, and Shelley Bruce - who were among the original cast members of Annie - are hoping to contact alumni from the original Broadway run of the classic 1977 musical to stage an Annie reunion.

Parker, Strouse, Etc. Featured in Annie Documentary
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2006


Annie creators Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, as well as former stage orphan Sarah Jessica Parker, are among those appearing in Julie Stevens' new documentary film Life After Tomorrow, which will air on Showtime in December

Kathie Lee Gifford is Miss Hannigan in MSG 'Annie'
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2006


Kathie Lee Gifford will take on the role of the conniving Miss Hannigan in the Madison Square Garden holiday presentation of 'Annie'

Annie Tour to Smile on Chicago's LaSalle Bank, 9/19-10/1
by BWW News Desk - Aug 21, 2006


The famous redheaded orphan of the title will come to the LaSalle Bank Theatre (18 W. Monroe) September 19 - October 1, 2006 as part of Annie's current national tour

Annie Tour to Play Madison Square Garden, Dec. 6-Dec. 30
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2006


The current national tour of Annie will play the Theater at Madison Square Garden for a limited holiday run from December 6th through December 30th

Vintage ANNIE Poster Signed By Several Cast Members On Ebay To Benefit Noah's Wish
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2005


The posters include autographs from Allison Smith, Mackenzie Phillips, Marissa O'Donnell, Sarah Jessica Parker and Annie's direct-lyricist Martin Charmin and composer Charles Strouse. The auction is held on Ebay throughout November 15th.

Robertson, Phillips and Others Cast in New Annie Tour
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2005


Alene Robertson, Mackenzie Phillips and erstwhile Daddy Warbucks Conrad John Schuck have been cast in the new tour of Annie, which will kick off in Seattle on August 21st

Other Productions of Annie

1976   East Haddam, CT (Regional) World Premiere
East Haddam, CT (Regional)
1977   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1978   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
1978   West End London Production
West End
1978   US Tour 2nd National Tour
US Tour
1979   US Tour 3rd National Tour
US Tour
1981   US Tour 4th National Tour
US Tour
1982   West End Return Engagement [London]
West End
1997   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1998   West End London Revival
West End
2002   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2004   US Tour Touring Revival
US Tour
2005   US Tour Touring Revival
US Tour
2012   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2017   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Playhouse Revival
Milburn, NJ (Regional)

Annie - 1977 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1977 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Charles Strouse
1977 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Martin Charnin
1977 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Thomas Meehan
1977 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Thomas Meehan
1977 Tony Awards Best Choreography Peter Gennaro
1977 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Theoni V. Aldredge
1977 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Martin Charnin
1977 Tony Awards Best Musical Stephen R. Friedman
1977 Tony Awards Best Musical Lewis Allen
1977 Tony Awards Best Musical Mike Nichols
1977 Tony Awards Best Musical Irwin Meyer
1977 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Martin Charnin
1977 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Charles Strouse
1977 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Reid Shelton
1977 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Dorothy Loudon
1977 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Andrea McArdle
1977 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design David Mitchell

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