MANASSAS — Prince William Little Theatre is set to bring to the stage one of the U.S.’s most beloved musicals, Annie at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.
Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon as the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
The book and score by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse, and Martin Charnin feature some of the greatest musical theater hits ever written, including “Tomorrow.”
Often called, “America’s Happiest Musical,” Annie tells the story of a spunky orphan who longs to leave the orphanage. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan.
With the help of the other girls in the orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of New York City. She encounters adventure after fun-filled adventure, and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt along the way.
She finds a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
Prince William Little Theatre’s production is directed and produced by Melissa Jo York-Tilley, assistant directed/vocal directed by Christine Maxted, music directed by James Maxted, choreographed by Melanie McGuinn, and stage managed by Mary Ann Hall.
Performances are in the Gregory Family Theater at the Hylton Performing Arts Center, located on the George Mason University campus at 10960 George Mason Circle in Manassas for two weekends:
Friday, July 19, at 8 p.m.? Saturday, July 20, at 2 p.m. ?Saturday, July 20, at 8 p.m. ?Sunday, July 21, at 2 p.m. ??Thursday, July 25 at 8 p.m., ?Friday, July 26 at 8 p.m.
*Saturday, July 27, at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 27 at 8 p.m.?Sunday, July 28 at 2 p.m.
*The Saturday, July 27 2 p.m. performance is sensory friendly
Tickets are $25 for Adults, $20 for Seniors/Students/Active Military and $15 for Children 12 and Under.
Tickets are available at the door or can be purchased online at pwlt.org.
CAST
Annie – Michelle Stein
Oliver Warbucks – Ahmad Maaty
Grace Farrell – Sarah Jane Scott
Miss Aggie Hannigan – Melanie McCleerey
Rooster Hannigan – Cameron Lee Conlan
Lily St. Regis – Charlotte Langford
Molly – Marissa Prado
Kate – Amelia Robertson
Tessie – Alannah McCleerey
Pepper – Itsuko Scoville
July – Avery Heisey
Duffy – Hope Carey
Sandy the dog– Tucker MacFarlane
Orphan Ensemble: Carleigh Beckner, Cecilia Laird, Julissa Lambert, Elizabeth Maxted, Vanessa Maxted, Brielle McCleerey, Adrianna Weir, and Mila Weir.
Ensemble: Alex Tyree, Becca Harney, Caty Nicholson, Darcy Heisey, Don Wilson, Drew Fleming, Elizabeth Reyes, Eric Verchot, Hayley Katarina, Kacie Brady, Katie Morris, Kurt Gustafson, Kyle Prado, Lauren Jerothe, Lisa Arnold, MJ Madrigal, Pat McInerney, Stacy Crickmer, and Tim McCleerey.
PRODUCTION TEAM
Producer/Director: Melissa Jo York-Tilley
Assistant Director/Vocal Director: Christine Maxted?Music Director: James Maxted?Choreographer: Melanie McGuin?Stage Manager: Mary Ann Hall
Assistant Stage Manager: Tori Baker?Lighting Design: Ken & Patti Crowley?Costume Designer: Kathy Dunlap ?Sound Designer: James William Moore?Properties Designer: Kelsey Moran?Hair & Make-up Design: Melissa Jo York-Tilley?Set Design: James Maxted
