Who knew, on the evening "ANNIE" opened on Broadway at the then Alvin Theatre, that it would become the season's hottest ticket, sweep the TONY Awards, and create a lifelong career for Andrea McArdle, not to mention a signature song--"Tomorrow!"
Dorothy Loudon defined Miss Hannigan, and when I saw the show on June 25, 1977, the orphans just walked off with the show. I still recall who they were--
Diana Barrows--Tessie Danielle Brisebois--Molly Shelley Bruce--Kate Robyn Finn--Pepper Donna Graham--Duffy Janine Ruane--July
I wonder where they are now.
It was not until I saw a spot of "ANNIE" featured on The TONY Awards that I ran into the city and purchased a ticket.
Here is that magical spot for all to see. It was sheer musical theater magic.
Which we hardly get anymore!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Truly Magical!! Thanks for showing that!!
ReplyDeleteVictoria,
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome. That is the kind of magic
needed today.