What better way for a theatre to celebrate a landmark anniversary than with a big, bold musical worthy of Broadway?
Royal City Musical Theatre celebrates its 25th anniversary with a production of the hit musical Annie at the Massey Theatre this month.
The tale of a spunky redheaded orphan who goes looking for her parents 鈥� whom she believes are still alive 鈥� and instead finds big adventures in New York City, begins with previews on April 10 and 11, and opens on Saturday, April 12.
In true RCMT tradition, Annie will be a 鈥渂ig Broadway show鈥� 鈥� meaning it will have a full orchestra in the pit, dynamic costumes and sets, great choreography, and a big talented cast who bring the show to life under the expert direction of Valerie Easton and the musical direction of 91原创鈥檚 James Bryson.
From its famous opening number 鈥淚t鈥檚 a Hard Knock Life鈥� to 鈥淣YC鈥� and the slick and sassy 鈥淓asy Street,鈥� along with the all time favourite 鈥淭omorrow,鈥� Annie is a timeless story, with plenty of great roles 鈥� including the nasty but lovable Miss Hannigan played by Caitlin Clugston. Also featured is Steve Maddock as Daddy Warbucks and Julia MacLean as Annie 鈥� plus lots of orphans and dogs.
Also among the cast are two 91原创 actresses, Jackie Block and Kaitie Allinger.
They each play members of the Boylan Sisters 鈥� singers on a NYC radio show, who hope to become famous someday.
In Brief
鈥� Annie at the Massey Theatre, 735 8 Ave. New Westminster.
鈥� Date: April 10 to 26,鈥≒review: April 10 and 11. Opening: Saturday, April 12
鈥� Show time: 8 p.m.
鈥� Tickets: $29 to $45
鈥� Box Office: masseytheatre.com or call 604-521-5050
鈥� For more information: www.royalcitymusicaltheatre.com
