West Valley Light Opera Presents Annie

The West Valley Light Opera Association presents the beloved family musical, "Annie," about a spunky orphan who beats the Depression-era blues with optimism, charm and a song in her heart, 8 p.m. through Dec. 8 at the Saratoga Civic Theatre, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., in Saratoga.

Tickets are $33 on opening night gala; $29-$31 general admission; $27-$29 seniors and students; $18 children under 12. Details: 408-268-3777.

According to the event page on the association's website, "Annie" opened on Broadway in 1977 and it became the third longest-running musical of the 1970s with 10 Tony nominations and seven wins, including Best Musical.

"Annie has enjoyed a Broadway revival, national tours and countless productions around the globe each year," the opera said on its page promoting the musical.

The delightful score includes memorable songs such as "It's A Hard Knock Life," "Tomorrow," "Easy Street," "I Don't Need Anything But You" and the title song, "Annie."

There are four ways to purchase tickets:

• Call: 408-268-3777 24 hour Voicemail
• New 24/7 live box office—brown paper tickets, call 800-838-3006, low convenience charge, "will call" only
• Purchase TIX ON-LINE (click here)
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