The first musical Annie debuted in 1977 and was a Tony Award magnet, winning Best Musical, Best Actress, Best Score and Best Choreography. Of course, everyone remembers the original musical “Annie”, if not from the movie starring Carol Burnett, then from your old elementary school production that you volunteered (were forced) to do. Indeed, Annie is an iconic American musical, one featuring many memorable songs and a touching storyline of an optimistic orphan named Annie who dreams of a sunshiny tomorrow.

Have you ever wondered though what happens to Annie after the first story ends? That’s the theme of Annie Warbucks, an official sequel to the original musical, and a production that has not quite made it to the mainstream consciousness. Don’t worry, there’s nothing too “dark” about this sequel, unlike the heart-breaking satire Wicked. Everything ends happily in the world of Annie, as she is simply a much too precocious child to lose!

There is much the same optimistic spirit in the sequel as in the original. The story follows the first musical almost immediately after the last scene. Child Welfare Commissioner Harriet Doyle demands that Daddy Warbucks must marry within 60 days or else will have to lose Annie. He frantically searches for an appropriate bride and finds one, but not before uncovering a shocking secret.

Annie Warbucks was actually the second attempt to create a sequel to the much-loved original story. However, the first attempt in 1989, “Annie 2: Miss Hannigan’s Revenge”, debuted to rather miserable reviews. The second attempt, in 1993, proved more successful as an Off-Broadway production. It proved to be a major success, though it had to close early due to technical and legal difficulties. Nevertheless, it continues to tour as a summer stock production and in community theatre.

Don’t miss your chance to revisit with your favorite timeless characters and hear some new catchy tunes, like “Annie Ain’t Just Annie Anymore”, “The Other Woman”, “But You Go On”, “It Would Have Been Wonderful” and “Leave It to the Girls.” Come see Annie Warbucks in person, just as you enjoyed the original 1977 musical up close and in “living color!”

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