Annie Off-Broadway Tickets, News, Info & More
ANNIE is a heartwarming musical that for generations has reminded audiences that “the sun will come out tomorrow.” And now the best-loved musical of all time is set to return in a new production that celebrates family, optimism and the American spirit as the ultimate cure for the hard knocks life throws your way. The original production of ANNIE opened on Broadway on April 21, 1977 and went on to win seven Tony Awards including Best Musical (Charles Strouse), Best Book (Thomas Meehan) and Best Score (Martin Charnin).
Annie - Off-Broadway Cast
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Whoopi Goldberg Enters Her Villain Era During Delicious Debut as Miss Hannigan in Annie
9 / 10
But Goldberg, with her perfect timing, takes things up a notch and finds new moments for Miss Hannigan to steal focus. She moves from the character's many mood swings — bitter, batty, sweet, sarcastic, flirty, funny — with ease, so quickly sometimes that the pivot induces its own laughs. And in Annie's climax, delivers one of the biggest comedic moments in the show with an off-handed remark to Mark Woodard's FDR.
Whoopi Goldberg is delightfully vile as Miss Hannigan in ‘Annie’ stage return
9 / 10
But the draw of this production is, of course, Goldberg, who reminds us of her prodigious talent as the scheming orphanage head Hannigan, who's been memorably embodied by Carol Burnett and Dorothy Loudon. Her take on the character is less resentful than she is just flat-out exhausted by the snot-nosed kiddies in her orbit. "You must be very sick," one little girl tells Hannigan. "You don't know the half of it," Goldberg deadpans, swilling another gulp of liquor before shuffling back up stage.
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Why Whoopi Goldberg Isn't Reading Her ANNIE Reviews
by Michael Major - December 16, 2024
by Michael Major - December 16, 2024
Watch a video of Whoopi Goldberg explaining on The View why she won't read the reviews for her performance as Miss Hannigan in Annie. The production is currently playing at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden.
Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of Whoopi Goldberg in ANNIE?
by Blair Ingenthron - December 15, 2024
by Blair Ingenthron - December 15, 2024
Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award-winner Whoopi Goldberg stars as ‘Miss Hannigan’ in the National Tour of Annie's stop at The Theatre at Madison Square Garden through January 5. See what the critics had to say here!
Annie History
Other Productions of Annie
| 1967 | West End |
Original London Production West End |
| 1984 | US Tour |
US Tour |
| 2014 | US Tour |
Non-Equity National Tour US Tour |
| 2017 | West End |
Piccadilly Theatre London Revival West End |
| 2018 | St. Louis, MO (Regional) |
Muny Production St. Louis, MO (Regional) |
| 2018 | Los Angeles |
Hollywood Bowl Production Los Angeles |
| 2022 | US Tour |
North American Tour US Tour |
| 2024 | US Tour |
North American Tour US Tour |
| 2024 | Off-Broadway |
New York Engagement Off-Broadway |
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