Annie
Annie is a family-friendly musical about an optimistic young orphan who holds on to the belief that better days are ahead. With humor, energetic dance numbers, and classic songs including “Tomorrow” and “It’s the Hard-Knock Life,” the production explores hope, resilience, friendship, and the importance of staying positive.
The musical features a book by Thomas Meehan, music by Charles Strouse, and lyrics by Martin Charnin. It is based on Little Orphan Annie, used with permission from The Media Tribune Services, Inc.
When: October 31, November 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, and 14, 2026
Showtimes: Showtimes are not specified on the page.
Tickets: Price not available
Venue: Footlight Club
Food Drive: During the production, Footlight Club is collecting nonperishable food and monetary donations for the Southern Jamaica Plain Health Center and local residents who use its food-distribution storefront. A donation table will be available in the Parker Room at every performance. Guests may bring canned goods, purchase a can for $1 before the performance or during intermission, or make a cash donation at the table. Online donations are not available for this drive. Particularly useful items include microwaveable rice cups, tuna pouches, shelf-stable milk, toothpaste, deodorant, shaving razors, and dry shampoo.
Cast: Avyakta Rohit as Annie; Michael Andree as Oliver Warbucks; Jamie Cook as Miss Hannigan; Katie Kobold as Grace Farrell; Dave Brown as Rooster Hannigan; Cara Guappone as Lily St. Regis; Michael Reardon as Franklin D. Roosevelt and in the ensemble; Connor Gerritty as Drake and in the ensemble; Gabrielle Holme-Miller as Cecile and in the ensemble; Sophia Fortuna as Mrs. Greer, Star-to-Be, and in the ensemble; Emma Mitchell as Mrs. Pugh and in the ensemble; Braden Gastaldi as Bert Healy and in the ensemble; Lucy Bunnage, Elaina Murdock, and Abi Martin as the Boylan Sisters; Ellaria Reardon as Molly; Zuri Halbert as Kate; Caila Youn as Tessie; Evelyn Albenberg as Pepper and understudy for Annie; Ellie Planchart as July; Samantha Michaud as Duffy; Rowan Mitchell, Jamilia Wallace, Charlotte Friedman, and Eva Liverpool in the orphan ensemble; and Poppy as Sandy.
Adult Ensemble: Lucy Bunnage, Elaina Murdock, Abi Martin, Erin Anderson, Alanah Peters, Ella Graham, Braden Gastaldi, Michael Reardon, Connor Gerritty, Gabrielle Holme-Miller, Sophia Fortuna, Emma Mitchell, and Patrick Snyder. Erin Anderson is the dance captain.
Understudies and Dance Leadership: Charlotte Friedman understudies Pepper and serves as junior dance captain, while Evelyn Albenberg understudies Annie.
Creative Team: Shayna Plotnik directs, with Liz Rouse as choreographer, Brenny O’Brien as assistant director, and Bethany Aiken as music director. Adam Sell is the child performer manager. Maya Murray is production stage manager, assisted by Caitlin Faria and Chelsea Zabel. Jim Ansart is artistic director and producer.
Design and Production: Cara Guappone designed the set and hair and makeup; Mark Whipple designed lighting; Lindsay Kenny designed sound; Kathleen Carroll designed costumes; and Emma Castleberry handled props and set dressing. Lauren Gray and Jim Jacobs operate the spotlights, Charlotte Bowder and Jason Dawson operate the sound board, Robert McAlpine is scenic carpenter, and Matt McKee handles marketing and publicity.