Annie - 1977

MUSIC: Charles Strouse
LYRICS: Martin Charnin
BOOK: Thomas Meehan

 

ANNIE is arguably the most performed musical in the world. It has become a favourite of schools and amateur dramatics groups due to its rags-to-riches plot and memorable songs. It is based on the comic strip Little Orphan Annie. Since opening in 1977, ANNIE has
had several major revivals worldwide and has twice been made into a movie.

 

Both movie casts read like a veritable who's-who of Broadway. Some of the stars include Tim Curry, Bernadette Peters, Kristin Chenoweth, Carol Burnett, Andrea McArdle, Ann Reinking, Victor Garber and Audra McDonald. Two unsuccesful sequels have been produced, as well as a movie sequel starring Joan Collins.