Photo Flash: 'Annie 30th Anniversary' CD Signing @ Virgin

On Wednesday, June 4 at 4pm there was a CD signing celebrating ANNIE: The 30th Anniversary Cast Recording (Time Life) at Virgin Megastore Times Square (1540 Broadway at 46th Street).  The signing  featured Kathie Lee Gifford, Shelly Burch,Andrea McArdle (the original 'Annie'), Marissa O'Donnell, Conrad John Shuck (who played 'Daddy Warbucks' for over 25 years), joined by cast members past and present, along with Annie creators Charles Strouse (music), Martin Charnin (lyrics) and Tom Meehan (book).  The beloved musical Annie has remained vibrant for over three decades, with productions on Broadway, in touring companies, and far beyond.  CD highlights include the signature songs "Tomorrow," "It's the Hard-Knock Life" & "Never Fully Dressed," along with special narration by Carol Burnett reprising her role as Miss Hannigan.  The new 2-CD set features bonus songs never before recorded.  Annie: The 30th Anniversary Cast Recording is available June 3 from Time Life.

Back: John Schuck (Daddy Warbucks), Thomas Meehan (book writer), Robert Sher (CD producer), Charles Strouse (composer), Martin Charnin (original director and lyricist). Seated: Shelly Burch (Lily), Andrea McArdle (Annie), Kathie Lee Gifford (Miss Hannigan). floor: Marissa O'Donnell (Annie), Sandy, Amanda Balon (Annie).

Book writer Thomas Meehan, composer Charles Strouse and original director and lyricist Martin Charnin

Composer Charles Strouse, book-writer Thomas Meehan

TOP: John Schuck (Daddy Warbucks), Thomas Meehan (book writer), Robert Sher (cd producer), Charles Strouse. BOTTOM: Shelly Burch (Lily), Andrea McArdle (Annie)

Composer Charles Strouse

Photos by H.E. Yhoman.