'Autographs With Annie' Invites Families To Meet Cast In Westport

From Westport Playhouse: Autographs with Annie will follow the Sat., Feb. 9th matinee of Annie, which begins at 1:30pm. This family event, which will be held at the Lucille Lortel White Barn Center, is for students from preschool to grade six. Attendees must be ticket holders for the respective show. Pre-registration is required:

This is a unique opportunity to meet Broadway talent and the 45 Broadway Method Academy students who are performing in the production of the beloved classic, Annie. Additional performances are scheduled at Westport Country Playhouse, Fri. through Sun., Feb. 8 – 10, and Feb. 15 - 17.

"We want to offer this interactive opportunity for families to meet with are show’s stars,” Director Connor Deane, said. “It’s not everyday that there is Broadway talent in your backyard.”

The cast will be headed by Klea Blackhurst (Everything the Traffic Will Allow) as Miss Hannigan, Paul Schoeffler (Sunset Boulevard, Rock of Ages, Peter Pan) as Oliver Warbucks, Lauren Sprague (Cinderella, The Wizard of Oz) as Grace Farrell, Nicholas Rodriguez (Tarzan) as Rooster Hannigan, Julie Kavanagh (Holiday Inn, La Cage aux Folles) as Lily St. Regis, and Dan Remmes (Grumpy Old Men) as FDR. Ava Lynn Vercellone stars in the title role. Reviving her role as Sandy from the 2012 Broadway production will be Sunny, courtesy of William Berloni Theatrical Animals, Inc.

Annie, with music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, and book by Thomas Meehan, is the seven-time Tony Award-winning family favorite that features unforgettable hits like "It's a Hard-Knock Life," "Easy Street," and the iconic Broadway standard "Tomorrow."

Connor Deane directs the production with choreography by Audra Bryant, and music direction by J. Scott Handley and Jad Bernardo.

Performance Schedule –
Friday, February 8: 7:00 PM
Saturday, February 9: 1:30, 7:00 PM
Sunday, February 10: 1:30, 7:00 PM
Friday, February 15: 7:00 PM
Saturday, February 16: 1:30, 7:30 PM
Sunday, February 17: 1:30 PM

Tickets start at $45 and are on sale now.

For tickets to Annie, visit www.westportplayhouse.org, or call or visit the Westport Country Playhouse box office at 203-227-4177, located at 25 Powers Court, Westport.

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