Martin Charnin

NEW YORK — Director James Lapine's much-anticipated revival of "Annie," which opened here Thursday night, was supposed to freshen up (and apply some new grit) to the famous red-headed orphan with the pooch and the parent problem. This is "Annie's"...

THIS POST HAS BEEN UPDATED: The sun will come out tomorrow on “Katie.” Katie Couric will use her daytime show on Friday to salute the Broadway musical “Annie” and the actresses who've played the red-haired moppet. A revival of...

Here's an audition notice from IceHouse Theatre for its upcoming production of the musical “Annie.” You can see all current auditions submitted to the Sentinel by clicking on the giant word “Auditions” under “Popular Tags&#...

Telsey and Co., casting office for the new Broadway production of “Annie,” will hold an equity and non-equity open call in Orlando, FL on Sunday, October 9, for girls ages 6-12 to audition for the roles of Annie and the orphans.    The...

Bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow there'll be a box-office clamor for "Annie" at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center. This efficient Musical Theatre West revival of Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin's tuneful 1977 Tony winner...

Mount Dora's IceHouse Theatre has announced the lineup for its 64th season, which will run July 14– May 27. The summer production, July 14-17,  will be presented at the Mount Dora Community Building with a six-performance run of Always…Patsy...

Little Orphan Annie grew up in the depths of the Great Depression, scrounging for a living and defending herself against the evil Miss Hannigan until being rescued by the wealthy Daddy Warbucks. As the U.S. economy continues to work its......

Leapin' Lizards! The sixth-grade class from Palm Crest Elementary School will stage the musical "Annie Jr." at 7 o'clock Thursday night at Lanterman Auditorium, 4491 Cornishon Ave. PHOTOS: Palm Crest Elementary students perform Annie Based on the...

"Plaid Tidings": A seasonal sequel to Stuart Ross' "Forever Plaid," this tuneful tidbit finds the afterlife quartet of crooners coming back (at the behest of Rosemary Clooney, no less) to stage a holiday show for those still stuck on this mortal coil. Pop...

Kristin Chenoweth, who is to receive the Goodspeed Award for outstanding contribution to musical theater, will not be attending Saturday's gala fund-raising event for Goodspeed Musicals. A Goodspeed spokesman says the Chenoweth (Broadway's "Wicked,"...

Springfield Middle School students participated in the Junior Theater Festival held Jan.13-16 in Atlanta. The group performed a variety of songs and scenes from its upcoming performance of Disney’s “Mulan Jr.” The performances were...

Just as the Great Depression was no match for a little orphan named Annie in the 1930s, our current Great Recession does not stand a chance against a revival of the Broadway musical "Annie." In any event, your own spirits will likely be lifted by the...