Annie: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Annie tells the classic story of a young orphan girl named Annie. She lives in a tough orphanage run by the mean Miss Hannigan during the Great Depression. Despite her circumstances, Annie remains optimistic and dreams of finding her parents. One day, billionaire Oliver Warbucks invites Annie to spend Christmas at his mansion, and a bond develops between them. With the help of her friends, Annie embarks on a journey to find her real parents and, in the process, brings hope and happiness to the lives of those around her.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1976)
Cast Size: 15+
Genre: Dramedy
Creative Team
Music: Charles Strouse
Lyrics: Martin Charnin
Book: Thomas Meehan
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1977)➝
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Licensing: Music Theatre International➝
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
Animals, Child Roles, Classic, Family, Family-Friendly, Female Lead, NYC, One-Word, Popular, Tony Award
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