Annie Opens Tonight at Capitol Theatre

Annie opens tonight at the Capitol Theatre and runs to 1 June, then heads to Melbourne’s Princess Theatre from 10 July.

The stellar cast is led by Anthony Warlow as Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks, the role which took him to Broadway, and Debora Krizak as Miss Hannigan. Rising star Mackenzie Dunn will play Lily St. Regis, Keanu Gonzalez steps into the role of “Rooster” Hannigan, while Amanda Lea LaVergne plays Grace Farrell. The original Yellow Wiggle, Greg Page, will play President Franklin D. Roosevelt in his musical theatre debut. The four gifted young performers who will share the titular role of Annie are Beatrix Alder, Matilda Casey, Dakota Chanel and Stephanie McNamara.

The girls playing the orphan friends of Annie have loved learning “It’s The Hard Knock Life” and the other popular songs of the show. Playing the role of Pepper will be Kiki Kersten, Francesca Kong and Matilda Teiotu, while Camille Nko’o, Bianca Papa and Olivia Scott will share the role of Duffy. As Kate will be Elle Boesen, Yasha Glaperin and Skylah McMah, with July played by Chloe Delle-Vedove, Nina Gallas and Ava Palfreyman. Tessie will be played by Pearl Mason, Cailin Scully and Victoria Togias, and Molly by Ellie Lang, Arianna Lorusso and Willow Wilson. Yeshi Jehru, Zoe Reeves, Skye Spiden and Aleia Taliacos will be playing Friday.

“I’m thrilled to bring Annie back to Sydney with this outstanding cast,”said producer John Frost for Crossroads Live. “With new choreography and updated sets, this is going to be a marvellous fresh production of Annie for a whole new generation. Tickets are going fast so line up now to book and see one of the most delightful and inspiring musicals of all time. Don’t wait until Tomorrow!”

One of the most awarded and loved musicals of all time, with its iconic score featuring classics like “It’s the Hard-Knock Life”, “Easy Street” and “Tomorrow”, Annie is truly a timeless masterpiece, with a book and score written by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin.

A celebration of hope, family and friendship. This small but mighty young girl has returned to stick out her chin and grin once more! Book now at https://anniemusical.com.au/

Annie Cast in Rehearsals PHOTO Shane OConnor