Annie
October 31, November 1, 6, 7, 8, 13 & 14, 2026
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.
Synopsis: Annie is a heartwarming, family-friendly musical about an optimistic young orphan who believes that better days are always ahead. Filled with memorable songs, lively dance numbers, and plenty of humor, the musical celebrates hope, resilience, friendship, and the power of looking on the bright side. Featuring beloved classics such as Tomorrow and It’s the Hard-Knock Life, Annie remains one of the most popular and enduring musicals for audiences of all ages.
Food Drive
During the run of Annie, Footlight Club is collecting food and funds to benefit the Southern Jamaica Plain Health Center and the neighbors who rely on its food distribution storefront.
How you can help:
Bring a can. Drop non-perishable canned goods off at the table in the Parker Room. (Please note the most popular items: microwaveable rice cups, tuna pouches, shelf-stable milk, toothpaste, deodorant, shaving razors, dry shampoo.)
Buy a can. Forgot to bring one? We'll have canned goods on hand before the show and at intermission for $1 a can. The can and your dollar both go to the Health Center.
Donate cash. Donations will go directly to the Health Center’s anti-hunger efforts. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept online donations for this drive.
Look for the donation table in the Parker Room at every performance of Annie. Come early, bring a friend, and help us fill the shelves.
CAST
Annie: Avyakta Rohit
Oliver Warbucks: Michael Andree
Miss Hannigan: Jamie Cook
Grace Farrell: Katie Kobold
Rooster Hannigan: Dave Brown
Lily St. Regis: Cara Guappone
Franklin D. Roosevelt/Ensemble: Michael Reardon
Drake/Ensemble: Connor Gerritty
Cecile/Ensemble: Gabrielle Holme-Miller
Mrs. Greer/Star-to-Be/Ensemble: Sophia Fortuna
Mrs. Pugh/Ensemble: Emma Mitchell
Bert Healy/Ensemble: Braden Gastaldi
Boylan Sisters/Ensemble: Lucy Bunnage, Elaina Murdock, Abi Martin
Adult Ensemble: Lucy Bunnage, Elaina Murdock, Abi Martin, Erin Anderson (Dance Captain), Alanah Peters, Ella Graham, Braden Gastaldi, Michael Reardon, Connor Gerritty, Gabrielle Holme-Miller, Sophia Fortuna, Emma Mitchell, Braden Gastaldi, Patrick Snyder
Molly: Ellaria Reardon
Kate: Zuri Halbert
Tessie: Caila Youn
Pepper (u/s Annie): Evelyn Albenberg
July: Ellie Planchart
Duffy: Samantha Michaud
Orphan Ensemble: Rowan Mitchell, Jamilia Wallace, Charlotte Friedman (u/s Pepper and Junior Dance Captain), Eva Liverpool
Sandy: Poppy
CREW
Director: Shayna Plotnik
Choreographer: Liz Rouse
Assistant Director: Brenny O’Brien
Music Director: Bethany Aiken
Child Performer Mgr.: Adam Sell
Production Stage Manager: Maya Murray
Assistant Stage Manager: Caitlin Faria Assistant Stage Manager: Chelsea Zabel
Artistic Director / Producer: Jim Ansart
Set Designer: Cara Guappone
Lighting Designer: Mark Whipple Spot Operators: Lauren Gray, Jim Jacobs
Sound Designer: Lindsay Kenny Sound Board Operators: Charlotte Bowder, Jason Dawson
Costume Designer: Kathleen Carroll
Props/Set Dressing: Emma Castleberry
Hair/Makeup Design: Cara Guappone
Marketing/Publicity: Matt McKee
Scenic Carpenter: Robert McAlpine