ANNIE Comes To Stagecrafters

Stagecrafters proudly presents the musical Annie, May 11 through June 3, on Main Stage at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette Avenue, in downtown Royal Oak.

This beloved musical features the lovable Little Orphan Annie of comic strip fame, as she steals the hearts of a billionaire, a president and a country in her quest to find her parents. Filled with iconic characters like the evil Miss Hannigan, the rich and unfulfilled Oliver "Daddy" Warbucks, and the scheming Rooster and Lily, Annie reminds us that regardless of how bad things sometimes seem, "the sun will come out tomorrow!"

Annie is played by twelve-year-old Sophie Lavallee, who is no stranger to Stagecrafters. She has been involved with various Stagecrafters Youth Theatre productions and is sure to dazzle the audience with her incredible vocal talent. Lavallee talks about the rehearsal process and credits the cast and production staff for creating a fun atmosphere. In addition, Lavallee has learned some valuable takeaways while playing Annie. "This role teaches me to always have hope, even in tough times just like Annie who always thinks on the bright side, never gives up on what she wants, and is always optimistic" she says.

One of the many elements of this production is the original music score. Annie has won numerous Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Revival of a Musical. Audience members of all ages will enjoy singing along to the songs in the production, including "Hard Knock Life" and "Tomorrow." "Annie has many familiar songs, a script full of hilarious moments, and high-energy dance numbers. But it's even more than that-Annie is a musical comedy with heart," says Music Director Michael Smith.

This production is rated PG and runs approximately 2 hours. Tickets are $23 each on Thursdays $26.50 each on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets may be purchased online at stagecrafters.org (online handling fees apply), or by phone at 248-541-6430, Monday through Friday, from 10 am to 2 pm, using Visa or MasterCard.

All seats are reserved and there are no refunds or exchanges on individual tickets. If shows have not sold out, tickets may be purchased at the box office one hour prior to the performance. On Thursdays Active military personnel and their immediate families are eligible for a buy one ticket, get one half-price ticket discount (limit of six tickets, some exclusions may apply). Students (with a valid ID) are eligible for a half-price ticket discount for the first Thursday performance of 2nd Stage shows. Student discount tickets are available at the door the evening of the performance. Students must show their current student ID at the box office window (one ticket per student ID). Doors open at 7 pm.

About Stagecrafters

Stagecrafters is in its 62nd year of providing opportunities for members of the community to develop their talents and to volunteer their time to create an enriching, quality theatrical experience through its Main Stage, 2nd Stage, and Youth Theatre productions. Stagecrafters has been named Best Community Theatre by Hour Detroit, Detroit Metro Times and Daily Tribune. In January, the 2017 Broadway World Detroit Awards were announced with Stagecrafters receiving an amazing 10 out of 26 awards. Stagecrafters offers shows that appeal to a wide variety of ages and interests and prides itself on presenting professional quality shows at affordable prices, making the performing arts accessible to all.

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