Jay-Z to Head ANNIE Film Soundtrackby BWW News Desk - May 26, 2012According to a report by MSN Music News, Jay-Z will head musical direction for the soundtrack of the new Annie film starring Willow Smith. (more...)
Breaking News: Two-Time Tony Award Winner Katie Finneran is Miss Hannigan in ANNIE!by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2012Two-time Tony Award® winner Katie Finneran (Promises, Promises, Noises Off) will star as Miss Hannigan in the new production of Annie, the Tony Award-winning classic musical. Annie opens November 8 at the Palace Theatre (1567 Broadway at 47th Street). Previews begin October 3.
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ANNIE to Play the Palace Theatre on Broadway; Previews Begin on October 3, Opens November 8, 2012!by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2012Annie, the new production of the Tony Award-winning classic musical, will play the legendary Palace Theatre (1567 Broadway at 47th Street) on Broadway. Annie will begin previews Wednesday, October 3 and will open Thursday, November 8, 2012.
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Broadway's ANNIE Names Orphans!by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2012After more than 5,000 auditions in a coast-to-coast search, Annie has announced casting for the orphans for the new production of the classic Tony Award-winning Broadway musical. Annie will open on Broadway in Fall 2012 at a Nederlander theatre to be announced. The production will be directed by three-time Tony Award winner James Lapine and choreographed by Tony Award winner Andy Blankenbuehler. (more...)
STAGE TUBE: 'Today' Show Unveils Lilla Crawford as Broadway's Newest ANNIE!by Stage Tube - April 27, 2012After a multi-city coast-to-coast search that spanned nine months and over 5,000 auditions, Annie has found its Annie! Eleven-year-old Lilla Crawford will play the title role in the new production of the classic Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical, opening Fall, 2012 at a Nederlander theatre to be announced. The announcement was made on this morning's TODAY show on NBC. (more...)
Broadway's New ANNIE Revealed - It's 11 Year Old Lilla Crawford!by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2012After a multi-city coast-to-coast search that spanned nine months and over 5,000 auditions, Annie has found its Annie! Eleven-year-old Lilla Crawford will play the title role in the new production of the classic Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical, opening Fall, 2012 at a Nederlander theatre to be announced. The production will be directed by three-time Tony Award® winner James Lapine and choreographed by Tony Award winner Andy Blankenbuehler.
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Broadway's New ANNIE to Be Announced on Today Show Tomorrow!by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2012Tune in to NBC’s “Today” show on Friday, April 27 at 9:30 AM (ET) to find out who will be playing the title role in the eagerly anticipated new production of the Tony Award-winning classic musical, opening in Fall, 2012 on Broadway at a Nederlander theatre to be announced.
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Twitter Watch: No ANNIE for Rosie O'Donnellby Rialto Chatter - April 21, 2012
Today on Twitter, in response to a fan asking "@Rosie R U doing Annie or is that a rumor?", O'Donnell responded "rumor - I auditioned but didn't get it".
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RIALTO CHATTER: Update- Rosie O'Donnell in Negotiations for ANNIE?by Rialto Chatter - March 21, 2012Comedian, talk show host, producer and star Rosie O'Donnell has made no secret of her desire to play 'Miss Hannigan' in the upcoming Broadway revival of Annie. Now, an insider has told the Huffington Post that she will indeed be returning to Broadway in the revival. The source told HP: "Ro loves Broadway and is super excited about playing the part. The paperwork hasn’t been signed yet but the negotiations are well under way. This is a great role that she will be able to sink her teeth into and will get her back to acting and performing live, which has always been her first love.” (more...)
RIALTO CHATTER: Rosie Taking ANNIE Meetings?by Rialto Chatter - March 19, 2012Today, multiple outlets reporting on the cancellation of THE ROSIE SHOW on the Oprah Winfrey Network report that when the news was revealed, O'Donnell was in New York, "taking a meeting for a revival of Annie."
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ANNIE to Hold Open Casting Call in Chicago, 3/11by BWW
News Desk - March 11, 2012Telsey + Co., casting office for the new Broadway production of Annie, will hold an open call in Chicago on Sunday, March 11, for girls ages 6-12 to audition for the roles of Annie and the orphans. Annie, directed by Tony Award-winner James Lapine, will open in fall 2012 at a Nederlander theatre to be announced. (more...)
ANNIE to Hold Open Casting Call in Chicago, 3/11by BWW News Desk - March 9, 2012Telsey + Co., casting office for the new Broadway production of Annie, will hold an open call in Chicago on Sunday, March 11, for girls ages 6-12 to audition for the roles of Annie and the orphans. Annie, directed by Tony Award-winner James Lapine, will open in fall 2012 at a Nederlander theatre to be announced. (more...)
Broadway's ANNIE Holds Open Call Auditions in Austin, 3/5by BWW
News Desk - March 5, 2012Telsey + Co., casting office for the new Broadway production of Annie, will hold an open call in Austin, TX. on Monday, March 5, for girls ages 6-12 to audition for the roles of Annie and the orphans. Annie, directed by Tony Award-winner James Lapine, will open in fall 2012 at a Nederlander theatre to be announced. (more...)
Broadway's ANNIE Holds Open Call Auditions in Austin, 3/5by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2012Telsey + Co., casting office for the new Broadway production of Annie, will hold an open call in Austin, TX. on Monday, March 5, for girls ages 6-12 to audition for the roles of Annie and the orphans. Annie, directed by Tony Award-winner James Lapine, will open in fall 2012 at a Nederlander theatre to be announced. (more...)
ANNIE Holds Open Casting Call in Los Angeles, 2/26by BWW News Desk - February 7, 2012Telsey + Co., casting office for the new Broadway production of Annie, will hold an open call in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 26, for girls ages 6-12 to audition for the roles of Annie and the orphans. Annie, directed by Tony Award-winner James Lapine, will open in fall 2012 at a Nederlander theatre to be announced. (more...)
Broadway's ANNIE Holds Open Call in Orlando, 10/9by BWW News Desk - October 9, 2011Telsey and Co., casting office for the new Broadway production of Annie, will hold an equity and non-equity open call in Orlando, FL on Sunday, October 9, for girls ages 6-12 to audition for the roles of Annie and the orphans. The production, directed by Tony Award-winner James Lapine, will open in fall 2012 at a Nederlander theatre to be announced. (more...)
Broadway's ANNIE Holds Open Call in Orlando, 10/9by BWW News Desk - October 5, 2011Telsey and Co., casting office for the new Broadway production of Annie, will hold an equity and non-equity open call in Orlando, FL on Sunday, October 9, for girls ages 6-12 to audition for the roles of Annie and the orphans. The production, directed by Tony Award-winner James Lapine, will open in fall 2012 at a Nederlander theatre to be announced. (more...)
Broadway's ANNIE Seeks Orphans at Omaha Open Call, 7/17-18by BWW
News Desk - July 17, 2011Omaha Performing Arts will host an open casting call on Sunday, July 17 and Monday, July 18 for girls ages 6-12 to audition for the roles of Annie and the orphans for the new Broadway production of Annie. The production, directed by Tony Award®-winner James Lapine, will open in fall 2012 in New York City. (more...)
Telsey & Co. Holds ANNIE Open Call in Los Angeles Todayby BWW News Desk - July 15, 2011Telsey and Co., casting office for the new Broadway production of Annie, will hold an open call in Los Angeles on Friday, July 15, for girls ages 6-12 to audition for the roles of Annie and the orphans. The production, directed by Tony Award-winner James Lapine, will open in fall 2012 at a Nederlander theatre to be announced. (more...)
Telsey & Co. Holds ANNIE Open Call in Los Angeles, 7/15by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2011Telsey and Co., casting office for the new Broadway production of Annie, will hold an open call in Los Angeles on Friday, July 15, for girls ages 6-12 to audition for the roles of Annie and the orphans. The production, directed by Tony Award-winner James Lapine, will open in fall 2012 at a Nederlander theatre to be announced. (more...)
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