24th Street Theatre, 2791 24th Street, Sacramento (at the Sierra 2 Center)
Business Office & Reservation Line: (916) 207-1226
SACRAMENTO— Little orphan Annie will charm the hearts of all when she takes to the 24th Street Theatre stage November 9 through December 2. Runaway
Stage Productions presents the classic musical, set in 1930s New York
City. Annie finds refuge from an orphanage run by the embittered Miss
Hannigan when billionaire Oliver Warbucks invites her to spend the
holidays with him. Adventure and magic follow as Annie transforms all
those around her. With the help of her delightful fellow orphans, she
foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations and discovers the true meaning
of
family. Musical highlights include “Tomorrow,” “Easy Street,” “N.Y.C.”
and “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile.”
Grammy-nominated Ray Fisher, an RSP regular who has been involved in seven different productions of Annie over
the years, performs the role of Daddy Warbucks. Fisher also has
experience staffing numerous productions as a vocal director and musical
director, as well as a former board member of RSP. Kate Richardson and
Andrea St. Clair reprise their roles as Miss Hannigan and Grace
Farrell. Hal DuBiel plays Rooster and Amy Jacques-Jones plays Lily St.
Regis.
Christen
Smith plays the iconic title role, which can also be found on Broadway
in a new revival this holiday season. Smith said she fell in love with
the show when she saw its 2007 national tour.
“After
seeing the show, I knew that I wanted to be on stage,” Smith
said. “Having the opportunity to play the role of Annie is an amazing
dream come true for me.”
The dreams of the redheaded orphan find special relevance for today’s
audiences.
“I believe that Annie is
a show that has as much relevance in 2012 as when it was set in 1933,
the need for optimism in our country, people’s need for a show that
brings smiles and joy in a time when there are people suffering,” RSP
producing director Bob Baxter said. “This show is the perfect holiday
show,” Baxter said. “It brings us back to think about what is important
in our lives, hope, optimism, love and a good old fashioned musical to
make us laugh and enjoy life.”
Bob
Baxter directs, Darryl Strohl choreographs, Deann Golz vocal directs,
James Lohman directs music, Missie McVittie costume designs, Sherrika
Darnell designs lighting, and Janas Durkee designs the sets.
Annie performs
Fridays & Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays 2 p.m., 11/9-12/2, 2012.
TICKETS — Opening Night - $16; Adults - $22; Seniors (60+) - $20;
Students/SARTA - $18; Children (12 & under) - $15; Groups of 10+ -
$18 each. Tickets can be purchased online at www.runawaystage.com(
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