OCTOBER 16-31 | NEW VIDA CENTER

Filled with heart, humor, and unforgettable songs, Annie follows one determined little girl as she discovers hope, family, and a brighter tomorrow. Join us for this beloved Broadway classic the whole family will love.

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About Annie

NEW VIDA CENTER 

3727 W Kiest Blvd, Dallas, TX 75233

SHOWTIMES

Fridays | 7:30

Saturdays | 1:30 + 7:30

Set in 1930s New York City, Annie follows the story of a spirited young orphan determined to find the family she’s always dreamed of. Armed with endless optimism, Annie escapes the gloomy orphanage run by the hilarious and hard-hearted Miss Hannigan and unexpectedly finds herself stepping into the world of billionaire Oliver Warbucks. What begins as a temporary holiday arrangement quickly turns into a life-changing adventure full of heart, humor, and hope.

Featuring iconic songs like Tomorrow, Maybe, and It’s the Hard Knock Life, this beloved Broadway classic is packed with energetic dance numbers, memorable characters, and timeless messages about resilience, kindness, and chosen family. Family Music Theatre’s production brings this treasured musical to life with dazzling performances, heartfelt storytelling, and fun for audiences of all ages. Whether you’re revisiting a childhood favorite or experiencing it for the first time, Annie is a joyful theatrical event the whole family will love.

Runtime: Approximately 2 hours (including intermission)
Rating: PG / Family-Friendly

DETAILS

  • Director — Liz McWhorter

    Assistant to the Production Team — Tianta Harrison

    Music Director — Sara-Joe Kottas

    FMT Stage Manager — David Johns

    Assistant Stage Manager — Michael Johns

    Choreographer — Camille Russo

    Costumer — Kristia Golightly

  • Annie — Karis Barr

    Oliver Warbucks — Sean Spoelstra

    Grace Farrell — Rebekah Welser

    Miss Hannigan — Kim Harris

    Rooster Hannigan — Jacob Zufelt

    Lily St. Regis — Melissa Draper

     

    Orphans

    Molly — Kylee Collum

    Pepper — Peyton Haynes

    Duffy — Victoria Gomez

    July — Malia Johnson

    Tessie — Autumn Weaver

    Kate — Elizabeth Gillespy

     

    Additional Orphans — Lucy Beard, Arabella Beiler, Ruby Shearer, and Bree Tyree

     

    Featured Roles

    Sandy — Apollo York-Hudson

    President Franklin D. Roosevelt/Bert Healy — Dan Collum

    Drake — Jeffry Balthrop

    Star-to-Be — Mabry Marchbanks

     

    Ensemble (in alphabetical order)

     

    Chandler Beard

    Angela Brindle

    Nicolette Brindle

    Julia Burnham

    Jeremy Hamilton

    Kamryn Mackey

    Mabry Marchbanks

    Tyler Reed

    Lucy Shearer

    Kylie Valentine

    MaKenna Wall

    Amanda York

    Jacob Zufelt

  • Annie is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
    Book by Thomas Meehan
    Music by Charles Strouse
    Lyrics by Martin Charnin

    Based on Little Orphan Annie® by permission of The Media Tribune Services, Inc.
    Original production directed by Martin Charnin.
    Originally produced by Irwin Meyer, Stephen R. Friedman, Lewis Allen, Alvin Nederlander Associates, Inc., The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Icarus Productions.