Annie

The Power of Hope & Family

Everyone’s favorite little redhead takes the stage in Annie, the beloved family musical that proves optimism can brighten even the darkest of days. Set in Depression-era New York, the story follows spunky orphan Annie as she dares to escape the clutches of the tyrannical Miss Hannigan and finds an unexpected home with billionaire Oliver Warbucks. With her loyal dog Sandy by her side, Annie’s infectious hope inspires everyone she meets, reminding us that love and kindness can change the world.

Featuring showstoppers like “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” and the enduring anthem “Tomorrow,” Annie is a joyous celebration of courage, resilience, and the belief that brighter days are always just around the corner. Families and theatre-lovers alike will leave humming the songs and smiling at the triumph of hope against all odds.

Book by Thomas Meehan

Music by Charles Strouse

Lyrics by Martin Charnin

Based on Little Orphan Annie by permission of The Media Tribune Services, Inc.

Directed by Andrew Lloyd Baughman

This show is part of the New Spire Arts’ programming. New Spire Stages, located in the heart of Downtown Frederick, MD, provides an intimate setting for live theater and a communal space for local artists and entertainers.

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