Hastings Community Theatre is pleased to announce an upcoming production of "Annie,", (Courtesy)
HASTINGS — Hastings Community Theatre is thrilled to present the musical Annie in early October!
This beloved show is the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Annie features the iconic book and score written by Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse, and Martin Charnin, and includes popular hits such as “Hard Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” and “Tomorrow.”
Holding onto hope when times are tough can take an awful lot of determination, and that determination can come in a surprisingly small package. Annie reminds generations of theatergoers that sunshine is always right around the corner.
PRODUCTION DETAILS
Oct. 3, 4, 5 and Oct. 10, 11, 12. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets: $25 for adults and $22 for Seniors/Students
Tickets will be available online at www.hctheatre.org beginning September 22nd. Advance ticket orders are recommended for this popular show.
Tickets will also be available at the door on show nights until sold out.
The Theatre’s address is 515 S. 4th Ave, at the east end of Good Samaritan Village in Hastings.
Little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City girls’ orphanage run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other orphans, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC, and finds new possibilities with billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable pup named Sandy.
The production boasts an impressive ensemble cast of 40 actors of all ages. Khloe Howard shines as the plucky and positive Annie. Principal cast includes Colin Sandall as Oliver Warbucks, Amy Sandeen as Grace Farrell, and Amy Harris as Miss Hannigan. Also appearing in featured roles are Jackson Dittmer as President Roosevelt, Dustin Velasquez as Rooster, and Jessica Brock as Lily St. Regis. Roo, an 8-year-old rescued Goldendoodle, makes her stage debut as “Sandy.” Featured orphans are played by Aaliyah Parker, Ava Myers, Azaria Vacek, Kynlee Simmons, Juliet Avers, and Magdalene Keiser. Orphan chorus is Adley Joseph, Alayna Schnase, Elinor Sandall, Emma-Lynn Smithson, Layla Sandall, Ruby Quinn, and Siena Hrnchir.
Annie is directed by Berice Rosenberg, with music direction by Erik Nielsen. Annie is produced by Amy Sandeen and choreographed by Kalee Reams. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience Annie live on stage!
This celebration of family, optimism and the American spirit remains the ultimate cure for all the hard knocks life throws your way.
Special thanks to our generous supporters including Spotlight Sponsors Roger and Karen Doerr and Lead Sponsors City Iron & Metal, Susan and Neal Hoff, Krieger Electric, Pediatric Dental Specialists, and Pershing Orthodontics.
Hastings Community Theatre is proud to create, engage, and educate through live theatre. “This show, with such an endearing title character, continues to delight audiences of all ages by joyfully singing in the face of great adversity with perseverance, grit, and grace,” said director Berice Rosenberg. “For decades, Annie has continued to shine brightly, promising a better ‘Tomorrow’ not only for Annie herself, but for all who need her message in their lives.”
