There can only be one Annie — at a time. When NBC’s “Annie Live!” airs this December, the orphaned girl who’s had “a hard-knock life” will be played by 12-year-old Celina Smith. But as fans of the ...

The girl who stole theatergoers’ hearts as Little Orphan Annie in the 1970s is now old enough to play her tormentor. And Andrea McArdle told TODAY Monday that it’s a mixture of sweet relief and fear ...

Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click. The artwork was created during the original Broadway run of Annie in 1977 and ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The production of ‘Annie’ by Variety KC is not only a professional musical, it’s a bold statement that performers of all abilities belong center stage. We chat with Aileen Quinn, ...

Andrea McArdle has one of the most fantastic “lucky break” stories in Broadway history. As a 13-year-old, she was pulled from the orphan chorus to replace Kristen Vigard, the young actress slated to ...

The Best Musical Tony is inscribed with the following: "Best Musical—Producer, Annie, For Distinguished Achievement in Theatre, 1977." The long-running hit won seven Tony Awards, including Best ...

Actress Aileen Quinn (right) will appear in San Antonio this weekend at the 5th Annual Upside Down ’80s Celebration. Credit: Columbia Pictures Actress Aileen Quinn has always embraced the role that ...

When it comes to casting dogs, cats and even rats to appear onstage, William Berloni is the professional animal trainer that most Broadway producers call first. Berloni's esteemed reputation stretches ...