Annie
The Beloved Family Musical
Book by Thomas MeehanMusic by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Martin Charnin
Original Broadway Production Directed by Martin Charnin
Based on "Little Orphan Annie"® by permission of Tribune Content Agency, LLC
Directed & Choreographed by David Connolly
Music Direction by Michael Lerner
Set Design by Jean Claude Olivier
Costume Design by Rachel Berchtold
Lighting Design by Wendy Lundgren
June 5 to June 30
Drayton Festival Theatre
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Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young orphan Annie is forced to live in a miserable orphanage run by the wicked Miss Hannigan. Her hard knock life takes an unexpected turn when the plucky redhead is chosen to spend a fairy tale holiday with famous billionaire industrialist, Oliver Warbucks.
With its Tony Award®-winning book and score, including the memorable songs “Hard Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” “I Don’t Need Anything But You,” and the uplifting anthem “Tomorrow,” we bet your bottom dollar you'll love it!
THEATRE ADDRESS
Drayton Festival Theatre
33 Wellington St. S.
Drayton, ON N0G 1P0
ALSO PLAYING AT
Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge | Oct 2 to Oct 27 Click here
AUDIENCE
Recommended for ages 5 and up. There is no official rating system for live theatre. We encourage you to use your judgment based on your child's age and maturity level. Click here to read our complete Ticket Policy.
RUNNING TIME
2 hours and 30 minutes including one intermission.
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Meet The Artists
The Company
(in alphabetical order)
Ashley Aarts
Pepper
Grace Aarts
Molly
Brooke Bauer
July
Jeremy Carver-James
Dog Catcher/Bert Healy/
Wacky/Howe/Ensemble
Vanessa Cobham
Mrs. Greer/Ensemble
Eric Da Costa
Assistant Dog Catcher/
Jimmy Johnson/Ickes/
Justice Brandeis/Ensemble
Riley DeLuca
Annie
Jacquelyn French
Lily St. Regis
Kalie Hunter
Annette/Boylan Sister/
Ensemble
Jacob James
Lt. Ward/FDR/Ensemble
Dani Jazzar
Apple Seller/
Sound Effects Man/
Morganthau/Ensemble
Susan JohnstonCollins
Sophie/Mrs. Pugh/
Perkins/Ensemble
Sandrine Lessard-Blais
Star to Be/Boylan Sister/
Ensemble
Wade Lynch
Rooster Hannigan
Thom Marriott
Oliver Warbucks
Rachel McClymont
Duffy
Dan Payne
Bundles/Drake/
Radio Voice Over/
Hull/Ensemble
Glynis Ranney
Miss Hannigan
Cynthia Smithers
Grace Farrell
Robin Warwick
Cecile/Usherette/
Boylan Sister/Ensemble
Children's Chorus
Back Row: (L-R) Danica Novo, Cassidy Gowing, Peyton Hodgson, Emery Oudshoorn, Clara Hanian.
Front Row: (L-R) Noranda Rose, Rilee Cormier, Annika Archibald, Abbey Ringrose, Chloée Legault.
Back Row (L-R) Emma Dennis, Julia Green, Abigail Taylor-Peckover, Claire Turner, Lily Villeneuve.
Front Row (L-R) Sophia Rodrigues, Lily King, Rylee Rascinato, Sadie Villeneuve, Maia Montanaro.
And
Charlie
Sandy
The Creative Team
David Connolly
Director
&
Choreographer
Michael Lerner
Music Director
Jean Claude Olivier
Set Designer
Rachel Berchtold
Costume Designer
Wendy Lundgren
Lighting Designer
Laurel Oneil
Stage Manager
Sadie Wannamaker
Assistant Stage Manager
Stephanie Bignell
Apprentice Stage Manager
Megan Alfano
Assistant Choreographer
The Band
Michael Lerner
Music Director/Keys I
Mike Allen
Guitar
Howard Gaul
Drums/Percussion
Steve Lavoie
Keys II
Junior Riggan
Bass
Video
Photos & News
Audience Reviews
- "★★★★★ 5 Stars! We highly recommend this play. Very well done all the actors were amazing. Very upbeat and action packed. You leave humming the favorite songs all the way home" - Lynn B., TripAdvisor
- "★★★★★ 5 Stars! I bought tickets for Annie for my SIL, 4 year old niece, 7 year old daughter and I for Christmas. We were all so impressed with the performance! The actors and actresses, the musicians, the set, the staff and the venue were all amazing. It gave a big theatre performance feel within a nice small town venue. We will definitely be coming back for more:)" - Kim H., Email
- "★★★★★ 5 Stars! We absolutely loved the show ANNIE !! Riley was amazing as were the other actors and the adorable dog. It was fun, comical at times, moving (during the songs) and "warm and fuzzy" throughout!!" - Gordon and Iris M., Email
- Wellington Advertiser: "REVIEW: Drayton Entertainment’s ‘Annie’ brings the magic" Read the full review here.
- Waterloo Region Record: "Review: Annie comes to Drayton and the chorus steals the show" Read the full review here.
- Drayton Entertainment casts Little Orphan Annie 12‐year‐old Riley DeLuca to play Annie in Drayton and Cambridge Read More
