Annie at Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre

“‘Annie’ is the chicken soup of theatre: warm and comforting.” – Time Out Worldwide

Has there ever been a theatrical production that is as much fun, as captivating, as spunky and hilarious, as timeless, and as wonderful as Annie? The answer is pretty simple: never. 

Annie is the quintessential family classic that everybody and their families simply have to see at least once, twice, or three times in their lives. It’s a musical treasure jam-packed with showstopping tunes – from It’s the Hard Knock Life to Tomorrow, from Little Girls to You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile, energetic and epic choreography, and the irresistible charm the child actors bring to the table; it’s dripping with comic relief, heart-warming moments, nostalgia, and optimism; it’s a treat that you’ll never, ever forget – and it’s coming to Oklahoma City this summer!

That’s right, Oklahoma City – the red-headed, witty, and spunky orphan everybody loves is marching into town: Annie is coming to the Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre!

Annie Tickets

Tickets are flying off the shelves at all-time low prices, and due to the exceptionally high demand, the venue is filling up fast! Head on down to the Civic Centre Music Hall’s box office now to get yours! 

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“You’ll leave the theatre smiling, humming and tapping your feet!” – What’s On In Joburg

SYNOPSIS

It’s just a hard knock life at the Municipal Orphanage Girls’ Annex under the monstrous Miss Hannigan for the spunky red-headed orphan Annie and her friends. Miss Hannigan despises children, the daily routine is exceptionally tough, the conditions are horrible, the punishments are harsh, and the bellies are empty. 

When Annie is selected to spend a week in the home of billionaire Oliver Warbucks, her luck turns – as the billionaire grows to love her and contemplates adopting the witty girl. Because Annie is dreaming of finding her biological parents, Oliver Warbucks decides to help her and offers a large award to anyone who finds them. But, with Miss Hannigan being who she is, and her scheming brother and his girlfriend entering the game, they come up with a plan to pose as Annie’s real family and keep the reward for themselves. 

The question is – will they succeed? What would happen when an unexpected man with exceptional power steps in? 

The following is true for every single person who has ever experienced Annie live on stage: you can’t help but to fall in love with the little orphan in an instant, and she will forever have a place in your heart. 

“‘Annie’ is a proper feel-good, family-friendly show, and is a sheer delight from start to finish.” – A Brummie Home and Abroad

CREATIVE TEAM

When it comes to the world’s favorite family musical, you’d expect a fair amount of up-and-coming youngsters stepping into the spotlight, but it takes an equal amount of pros at work, doing what they do best. 

This summer’s run of the Lyric Theatre’s production of Annie, with Thomas Meehan’s wonderful book, Martin Charnin’s catchy lyrics, and Charles Strouse’s showstopping tunes, is headed up by Michael Baron (Les Misérables, Fiddler on the Roof, Oklahoma!, Dreamgirls, Spring Awakening) in the director’s chair, and features the exceptional skill of music director Jake Johnson, choreographer Matthew Sipress, scenic designer Shawn Irish, costume designer Jeffrey Meek, lighting designer Helena Kuukka, sound designer Jacob Henry, properties designer Courtney Strong, hair and wig designer J M Weaver, fight director and intimacy coordinator Kris Kuss, and stage manager Jeffery Scott Cochran. 

“‘Annie’ remains a thoroughly entertaining family musical packed with memorable songs, impressive choreography and a cast full of talent.” – Mama Geek

CAST

This year’s cast for Annie is jam-packed with unbelievable, sensational talent all around – and they’re impossible not to adore! 

Audiences can look forward to experiencing the charm and sizzling talents of London Brooke Hinckley (Oh My Goodness Cast) and Kenzie Beckham (Leapin’ Lizards Cast) as Annie, Thomas E. Cunningham as Oliver Warbucks, Clara Brorsen as Sandy the Dog, Kara Simpson as Grace Farrell, Barbara Schoenhofer as Miss Hannigan, J. Robert Moore as Rooster, Sierra Sikes as Lily, Jason Bias as Bert Healy, David H. Dobson as FDR, Mary Brozina as Mrs. Pugh, Jessica Tate as Mrs. Greer, and Rodney Brazil as Drake.  

The Oh My Goodness Cast features Emmerson Frost as Molly, Jillian Rindler as Pepper, Betsy Bergthold as Kate, Elisabeth Castor as Duffy, Avery Funke as Tessie, and Naya Williams as July. 

The Leapin’ Lizards Cast features Callie Flatt as Molly, Shawntel Black as Pepper, Emery Lane as Kate, Jenivieve Aquino as Duffy, Greer Caudle as Tessie, and Ava Richardson as July. 

“‘Annie’ truly has an all-star cast!” – Very Theatre

HISTORY & LEGACY

Harold Gray’s iconic 1924 comic strip Little Orphan Annie, in turn inspired by James Whitcomb Riley’s 1885 poem, became highly popular and successful, comprising just the right amount of fun, spunk, and potential to lean itself into what would become the quintessential family classic. Thomas Meehan’s incredible book with an original tale about little orphan Annie was set to music by Charles Strouse, with lyrics by Martin Charnin, and opened on Broadway in 1977 at the now Neil Simon Theatre. The production ran for six consecutive years, breaking the record for the theatre. 

Now, nearly half a century later, with over tens of thousands of performances around the globe, Annie is still one of the most sought-after productions for family outings. To date, Annie has been performed in over 34 different countries, in 28 different languages. 

Annie’s award-shelf carries the weight of a remarkable amount of accolades, including seven Tony Awards, seven Drama Desk Awards, a New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award, a Grammy Award for Best Cast Show Album, and a number of award nominations for revivals. 

“In a cynical world, a cheesy, funny, and oh-so-wholesome musical is just what we need.” – Theatre Travels

THE THELMA GAYLORD PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE

The iconic Civic Centre Music Hall, situated on 201 North Walker Avenue, Oklahoma City, is Oklahoma’s primary go-to for all things live theatre. Here you’ll find top-tier entertainment all year long in the various venues the Civic Centre Music Hall comprises – including the highly popular Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre. 

The Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre is a world-class performance space, featuring a stunning proscenium stage in an elegant auditorium that can host up to 2,400 patrons across an orchestra floor, an upper-orchestra level, a grand tier, a balcony, and a mezzanine. With the venue’s exceptional acoustics, every single luxurious seat in this auditorium is a fantastic seat, regardless of tastes and budgets. The Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre also features state-of-the-art sound and lighting, perfect sight-lines, and great amenities, making it the perfect space for world-class, large-scale productions. 

“Gutsy and joyous!” – The Guardian