New Performances of Annie on Sale in Sydney

Due to popular demand, new performances have been added for the Sydney season of the new Australian production of the ever-popular Broadway musical Annie, which begins on 27 March next year.

Anthony Warlow returns as Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks, the role he has played twice before in Australia to great acclaim and in which he made his Broadway debut. One of Australian theatre’s greatest leading men, Anthony’s stellar career includes lead roles in Chicago (Billy Flynn), The Phantom of the Opera (The Phantom), The Wizard of Oz (The Wizard), The Secret Garden (Archibald Craven), Guys and Dolls (Sky Masterson), Les Misérables (Enjolras), My Fair Lady (Henry Higgins), Man of La Mancha (Don Quixote), Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Sweeney Todd) and A Little Night Music (Frederik Egerman).

With a career spanning two decades, Debora Krizak takes on the delicious role of Miss Hannigan. One of Australia’s most critically acclaimed leading ladies of musical theatre, Debora has starred in shows such as Mel Brooks’ The Producers, A Chorus Line, Sweet Charity, Cabaret, Mamma Mia, We Will Rock You and Billy Elliot. She has also played feature roles in John Frost and Opera Australia’s productions of Anything Goes and Cinderella.

Rising star Mackenzie Dunn will play Lily St. Regis and Keanu Gonzalez will step into the role of “Rooster” Hannigan. Mackenzie and Keanu are currently starring as Rizzo and Kenickie in the new Australian tour of Grease. Most recently seen in Australia in Jekyll and Hyde, Broadway actor Amanda Lea LaVergne will play the role of Grace Farrell. Amanda’s credits include Annie, Bring It On, Guys and Dolls, 9 to 5, Crazy for You, An American in Paris, Anything Goes, Chicago and Gypsy.

“I’m so excited to bring that perennial favourite Annie back to Australia for a whole new generation. With Anthony returning to the role that took him to Broadway, alongside Debora, Mackenzie, Keanu and Amanda Lea, I know this production, directed by Karen Johnson Mortimer and with new choreography by Mitchell Woodcock, is going to be fantastic,” said John Frost. “Line up now to buy your tickets to 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!

Visit anniemusical.com.au to book now.

Orphans in Annie 2012 production (c) Jeff Busby