ANNIE Returns To The Orpheum Theater 2/12-2/14

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.

TICKET INFORMATION
Individual tickets for Annie are on sale now and range in price from $18-68, subject to change. Tickets may be purchased in person at the State Theatre Box Office (805 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, 55402), online at HennepinTheatreDistrict.org or through Ticketmaster by calling 1-800-982-2787 or visiting a Ticketmaster Ticket Center. All prices include applicable facility fees and depend on performance time and seating preference. Additional charges may apply. Recommended for ages six and older. Everyone needs a ticket regardless of age.

Performance dates for Annie are Thursday, Feb. 12 through Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 at the Orpheum Theatre, 910 Hennepin Ave., Mpls, 55403.
Show times are:

Thursday, Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 14 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Groups of 15 or more are eligible for discounts and should call 612-373-5665 for information and reservations.

HENNEPIN THEATRE TRUST, owner of the historic State, Orpheum and Pantages Theatres, is a non-profit organization devoted to enriching the vibrant cultural atmosphere of the Twin Cities. The Trust's programs include Broadway touring productions, the National Geographic Live Speaker's Series, the Literary Legends Writer's Series, the SpotLight Musical Theatre Program for high schools, Critical View student reviewer program, the Ticket Access Program and Kids Night.

Broadway Across America, owned and operated by British theatre producer John Gore (CEO) and entertainment industry veteran Thomas B. McGrath (Chairman), Broadway Across America presents first-class touring Broadway musicals and plays, family productions and other live events throughout a network of 43 North American cities. Broadway Across America is also dedicated to the development and production of new and diverse live theatre for productions on Broadway, across America and throughout the world. Current and upcoming productions include the Broadway premiere of Irving Berlin's White Christmas, Tony Award-winners Boeing Boeing and Spamalot, 13 A New Musical, West Side Story opening on Broadway in 2009 and Dora The Explorer on tour. For more information or to purchase tickets through an authorized agent go to BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com.

 

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