Rainbow Theatre Debuts 'Annie Jr.' the Musical this Weekend

It's the quintessential, feel-good song just about anyone can remember the words to and sing along with - "the sun will come out, tomorrow!"

Audiences will surely be singing along with the classic tune over the next couple of weeks as Milpitas' city-sponsored Rainbow Theatre debuts its latest production of the beloved, classic musical "Annie Jr."

Set in the late 1920s, the story follows spunky little orphan Annie as she is hand-picked from her New York City orphanage - and the cruel and neglectful Miss Hannigan - by the wealthy Daddy Warbucks to come live in his mansion for a week. What originally starts out being a publicity stunt for the tycoon ends up being a love story between an orphan and her new family; one that takes her through many adventures including a search to find her real parents, adopting her beloved dog Sandy, and even meeting President Roosevelt.

Starring in the show are several local performers.

"Annie Jr." will be presented at Rainbow Theatre, in the , 457 E. Calaveras Blvd. Show dates are Saturday, Nov. 12 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, Nov. 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday, Nov. 19 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $12 for general admission (ages 13 and up), and $6 for children up to age 12. Special rices may be available for groups of 15 or more. Tickets may be purchased at the between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and one hour prior to showtime at the theater.

For more information, call 408-586-2774.