Sunday, January 19, 2025

Director Eline Arbo: ‘Theatre is very fake. You have grown up people pretending to die in front of you’ by Rachel Cooke

The Norwegian theatre director on bringing Annie Ernaux’s memoir The Years to the West End, standing on Ivo van Hove’s shoulders, and why live experiences still matter Eline Arbo is a No…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:12PM

Iconic musical ‘Annie’ back in the state where it all began, this time at the Oakdale Theatre by Christopher Arnott

The current national tour of "Annie," a musical which had its world premiere in Connecticut nearly 50 years ago, is coming to the Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford Jan. 25 and 26.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Let Annie's Hazel Vogel and Christopher Swan Wrap You Around Their Fingers with 'I Don't Need Anything But You' by Broadway.com

Annie wrapped up its holiday run at Madison Square Garden on Janaury 5, and now continues its journey to more than 20 cities across the country. Twelve-year-old Hazel Vogel leads the iconi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:06PM

ANNIE National Tour Stars Hazel Vogel and Christopher Swan Perform "I Don't Need Anything But You" by Broadway.com

See ANNIE national tour stars Hazel Vogel and Christopher Swan perform a charming rendition the Annie/Daddy Warbucks duo "I Don't Need Anything But You" in the Broadway.com studio!

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:06PM
Monday, January 13, 2025

Pasadena Playhouse Cancels Anything Goes and Follies Concerts Amid L.A. Fires by Darryn King

Pasadena Playhouse has canceled its concert events of Anything Goes and Follies due to the California wildfires. “Pasadena Playhouse is heartbroken by the devastation that this week’s f…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:32PM
Sunday, January 12, 2025

The Maids, Jermyn Street Theatre review - new broom sweeps clean in fierce revival by Gary Naylor

★★★★ THE MAIDS, JERMYN STREET THEATRE Master and Servant, poison & procrastination Class, in its 21st century manifestation, colours much performed play There are two main reaso…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 09:18PM
Saturday, January 11, 2025

Theatre Review: ‘Annie’ at The Hippodrome Theatre by Herb Merrick

In 1885 James Whitcomb Riley wrote a poem titled “The Elf Child” in honor of Mary “Allie” Smith, an orphan who lived in his household. The poem’s title was eventually changed (via …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 12:20AM
Monday, January 6, 2025

Berloni's Broadway Pooches Share Stage With Audra and Julianna by Frank Rizzo

The curtain came down on the Broadway show “Left on Tenth” and it was time to walk the stars. Few Tony-honored artists have two shows playing on Broadway at the same time but animal trai…

SOURCE: ShowRiz at 09:00AM
Friday, January 3, 2025

This play's abortion scene made grown men faint – and I’m thrilled it’s about to get a bigger audience | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett by Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Annie Ernaux’s The Years is transferring to the West End. It’s about time the arts confront the way women’s bodies work Following a sold-out run at the Almeida theatre, this month The …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:42AM
Thursday, January 2, 2025

Broadway Animal Trainer Bill Berloni in Playbill's My Life in the Theatre by Playbill

Did you know that Sandy in the original Broadway production of Annie was a rescue dog? Over the years, animal trainer Bill Berloni has adopted over 300 animals, which he has used in various …

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:54AM
Friday, December 27, 2024

“Annie” Comes Home to NYC For the Holidays by Ron Fassler

Theater Review by Ron Fassler . . . In 1977, while I was still in college, I can recall reading an announcement that a musical based on the popular 1920s comic strip “Little Orphan Annie�…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 05:00PM
Thursday, December 26, 2024

Annie Watercolor Portrait by BroadwayWorld

Those happy days that we were promised are finally here! 🎄 Celebrate Christmas with this custom watercolor art that Emily Grace Tucker created for Annie at Madison Square Garden. See star…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:17AM
Monday, December 23, 2024

Sarah Hyland Returns to Her Theater Roots in The Great Gatsby on Broadway by Broadway.com

After more than a decade of making us laugh as Haley Dunphy on Modern Family, Sarah Hyland is leaving her sitcom days behind and stepping back into the world of live theater. Beginning Febru…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:06PM

Video: Julie Benko & More Celebrate Hanukkah With Reimagined 'Tomorrow' From ANNIE

Amanda Lipitz and Henry Tisch, in partnership with Seth Rudetsky and the Jewish Broadway Alliance, Situation, and Cantor Azi Schwartz of Park Avenue Synagogue, have released a celebratory mu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:39AM

Theatre: Susannah Clapp’s 10 best shows of 2024 by Susannah Clapp

Kudos to five Annie Ernauxs, a memorably storm-lashed Lear and that Gwyneth Paltrow ski trial musical, while Oedipus reigns supreme 1. OedipusWyndham’s, London; October (runs until 4 Janua…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:36AM
Friday, December 20, 2024

Interview: Annie Kershaw on The Maids at Jermyn Street Theatre by Greg Stewart

Interview: Annie Kershaw discusses her upcoming production of The Maids at Jermyn Street Theatre

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 04:47AM
Tuesday, December 17, 2024

‘Annie’ Review: Whoopi Goldberg Is a Holiday Gift as Miss Hannigan by Laura Collins-Hughes

In a just sweet enough production with a strong cast, the “View” host delivers a performance that reaffirms her savvy as a comic actor.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:32PM
Monday, December 16, 2024

The Perils of Parenting: EUREKA DAY, ANNIE, and RACECAR RACECAR RACECAR — Review

Theatrely's review of Eureka Day, Annie starring Whoopi Goldberg, and Racecar Racecar Racecar

SOURCE: Theatrely at 08:00PM

Photos: Whoopi Goldberg & ANNIE Cast Celebrate at Planet Hollywood NYC

Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award-winner Whoopi Goldberg is currently starring as ‘Miss Hannigan’ in the National Tour of Annie's stop at The Theatre at Madison Square Garden. See phot…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:50PM

Why Whoopi Goldberg Isn't Reading Her ANNIE Reviews

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 Ma…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:47PM

‘I cut my knees open’: Romola Garai on the agonies unleashed by hit play The Years by Romola Garai

Good sex, bad sex, the horror of aerobics and the tyranny of camcorders … the actor writes about starring in Nobel-winner Annie Ernaux’s memoir, our play of the year• More on the best …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:12PM

Video: Randy Rainbow Parodies ANNIE With 'I Think I'm Gonna Hate It Here'

Randy Rainbow has dropped his latest political parody, taking on Annie with 'I Think I'm Gonna Hate It Here.' The video takes on Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin's beloved song and pokes …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:43AM
Sunday, December 15, 2024

Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of Whoopi Goldberg in ANNIE?

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 wha…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:14PM
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Friday, December 13, 2024

Videos You Missed This Week: THE GREAT GATSBY, THE OUTSIDERS, and More

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! As the year comes to a close, so does the fist half of the 2024-25 Broadway season. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending December 13, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:01PM

Whoopi Goldberg Debuts as Miss Hannigan in Annie and Sings Easy Street by TheaterMania

See Whoopi sing "Easy Street" and perform as Miss Hannigan in Annie at the Theater at Madison Square Garden

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:42AM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
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