A LUCKY TWT reader has the chance to win a family pass (admit four) to the ever-popular Broadway musical Annie, which is playing at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre from March.
Producer John Frost for Crossroads Live is thrilled to assemble a stellar cast to bring this inspiring new Australian production to life, directed by Karen Johnson Mortimer and choreographed by Mitchell Woodcock.
Anthony Warlow returns as Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks, the role he has played twice previously in Australia to great acclaim and in which he made his Broadway debut. One of Australian theatre’s greatest leading men, Anthony has just completed the national tour of Chicago, playing the charismatic lawyer Billy Flynn.
His extraordinary musical theatre roles include in The Phantom of the Opera (as The Phantom), The Wizard of Oz (The Wizard) and Les Misérables (Enjolras).
With a career spanning two decades, Debora Krizak takes on the delicious role of Miss Hannigan.
Debora has starred in shows such as Mel Brooks’ The Producers, A Chorus Line, Sweet Charity, Cabaret, Mamma Mia, We Will Rock You and Billy Elliot.
The cast includes talented young performers from TWT Territory – Matilda Casey, 11, of Rydalmere and Beatrix Alder, 10, of Drummoyne, in the role of ‘Annie’; and Skye Spiden, 11, of Hunters Hill in the role of ‘Friday’.
“The audition days were lots of fun. I remember walking in on the first day and seeing so many girls, I hadn’t done anything this big before!” Matilda says.
Beatrix said to be cast as ‘Annie’ was a “big dream come true and I’m very grateful that I get this opportunity of a lifetime.”
Skye said when she learnt she was in Annie, she burst into tears and couldn’t believe it was true.
“It’s an absolute dream of mine,” she said.
“I love it all—interpreting characters, costumes, sets, dancing and singing. I’m happiest when on stage so can’t wait to perform!
“Now I’m in it, I’m just in awe at how amazing the adults are and blown away at how a production comes together. I’m learning so much and am so grateful to be part of it.”
To WIN! simply visit our website – weeklytimes.com.au – and click on the ‘Win with TWT’ tab and follow the instructions.
The winner will be drawn on Friday, March 14 and contacted by TWT.
Based on the popular Harold Gray comic strip “Little Orphan Annie” which debuted in 1924 and ran for over 80 years, the musical Annie burst into popularity in 1977 when it opened on Broadway.
The musical won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book (Thomas Meehan) and Best Score (Charles Strouse, Martin Charnin), the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, seven Drama Desk Awards including Best Musical, and the Grammy for Best Cast Show Album.
After the Broadway run of almost six years, it has played in more than 22 countries worldwide including the UK, Argentina, Japan, Germany, Sweden, Spain and Australia.
A celebration of hope, family and friendship. This small but mighty young girl has returned to stick out her chin and grin once more!
