Final Performances of ‘Annie’ Sydney Season Now on Sale
Extra final performances have been added for the Sydney season of the new Australian production of the ever-popular Broadway musical Annie. Performances up until 21 June are on sale now.
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 plays 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, plays President Franklin D. Roosevelt in his musical theatre debut. The four gifted young performers who share the titular role of Annie are Beatrix Alder, Matilda Casey, Dakota Chanel and Stephanie McNamara.
“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 a marvellous fresh production of Annie for a whole new generation, and preview audiences this week have given it standing ovations. 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!”
Based on the popular Harold Gray comic strip “Little Orphan Annie” which debuted in 1924 and ran for over 80 years, the musical Annieburst into popularity in 1977 when it opened on Broadway. The musical won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book (Thomas Meehan) and Best Score (Charles Strouse, Martin Charnin), the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, seven Drama Desk Awards including Best Musical, and the Grammy® for Best Cast Show Album. After the Broadway run of almost six years, it has played in more than 22 countries worldwide including the UK, Argentina, Japan, Germany, Sweden, Spain and Australia. Annie became a smash-hit movie musical in 1982 starring Aileen Quinn, Albert Finney and Carol Burnett that is adored worldwide and a fixture of popular culture references.
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 anniemusical.com.au
Stephanie McNamara, Anthony Warlow, and ensemble in ANNIE, photo credit Daniel Boud