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, more...
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Janet Aldrich, who previously graced Broadway as the Star To Be in "Annie," later took on the role of Miss Hannigan in a production at Olney Theatre in Olney, MD. more...
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Gary Beach, who graced the stage in the Broadway production of "Annie," is renowned for his award-winning role as Roger DeBris in "The Producers," for which he received the 2001 Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Awards. more...
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John Deyle, known for his extensive Broadway career including roles in the 1980 revival of Camelot and the original Broadway production of Footloose, also graced the stage in the beloved musical Annie. more...
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Chris Jamison made her Broadway debut in 1978 in "Annie," taking on the role of Star To Be and several other parts, replacing Laurie Beechman. more...
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Lauren Mitchell, who has an extensive background both as a producer and actress, graced the Broadway stage in the beloved musical "Annie" among her many other notable performances. more...
Mary Bracken Phillips, an award-winning playwright and actress, is known for her role as Grace Farrell in the Broadway production of "Annie." more...
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Aileen Quinn, who famously portrayed Annie in the 1982 film adaptation, began her journey with the beloved musical as a "swing orphan" in the Broadway production, ready to step into various roles at a moment's notice. more...
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Karen Schleifer, who played "Kate" in the original Broadway production of Annie for two years, has returned to Los Angeles for her 8th production with Theatre Planners, marking her first collaboration with director Tony Spinosa. more...
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John Schuck, renowned for his television roles in McMillan & Wife and The Munsters Today, brought his versatile acting talent to the stage in a past production of Annie. more...
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Awards and Nominations
1977 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Reid Shelton was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Dorothy Loudon won.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Andrea McArdle was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Theoni V. Aldredge Costume Designer
Ted Azar Hair Designer
Martin Charnin Director
Peter Gennaro Choreographer
Arnold Gross Musical Director
Peter Howard Musical Director
Philip J. Lang Orchestrator
David Mitchell Scenic Designer
Judy Rasmuson Lighting Designer
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