Original Broadway Production Overview
The original Broadway production of Annie opened on April 21, 1977, at the Alvin Theatre. The book was by Thomas Meehan, with music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Martin Charnin. The show became one of the longest-running Broadway musicals of its era.
Principal Cast Members
Andrea McArdle originated the role of Annie, while Dorothy Loudon played Miss Hannigan. Reid Shelton starred as Oliver Warbucks, and Tim Jerome and Alice Playten were among the other notable cast members in key roles.
Legacy and Casting Notes
The original cast defined the early Broadway interpretation of the show and influenced later productions. For more details about casting and history, you can visit the Internet Broadway Database at https://www.ibdb.com.
