Annie The Award Winning Classic Broadway Musical Live On Stage In Dubai

DUBAI, UAE - Feb. 27, 2015 - PRLog -- This wonderful musical ran on Broadway for six years and won the prestigious Tony award for Best Musical. This last year saw the release of the remake of the film version by Sony Pictures starring Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx. It’s the story of Little Orphan Annie, a boisterous but lonely eleven year old and her adventures in the depression hit 1930’s New York City. Annie runs away from the clutches of the scheming Miss Hannigan, the orphanage manager, into the open arms of the famous billionaire Oliver Warbucks. The scene is set for a fantastic journey as Annie meets a whole host of new friends, including The President of the United States and chases her dreams if one day having her own parents. This fantastic production features all the classic songs including ‘Maybe’, ‘Tomorrow’, ‘Easy Street’, ‘Little Girls’, ‘Fully Dressed’ and ‘Hard Knock Life’.

The title role of Annie will be shared by local stars Jordan Watton and Nairne Hannah. From the UK and London’s West End the cast includes David Streames (Les Miserables/ Me and My Girl), Ellie Leah (Sister Act/ Beauty and the Beast), Rob Wilshaw (Jersey Boys, Joseph), Jay Bryce (Oliver/Mamma Mia), Georgia Permutt (Meet Me in St Louis/ Pop Factor) and Lucy Hunter-James (The Sound of Music/Blood Brothers). A wonderful ensemble of UAE performers completes the cast.

ANNIE is Directed and Designed by John Payton, with Choreography by Paul Robinson, Musical Direction by Philip Shute, Costumes by Philippa Batt, Lighting by Dan Creasey and Sound by David Gates. ANNIE is produced by Lucy Magee and John Payton for Popular Productions.

The production is in partnership with 7 Days, Radio 2 (Official Radio Partner), Expatwoman (Online Partner), Dubai Night Planner and in support of K9 Friends.

ANNIE

Book by THOMAS MEEHAN

Music by CHARLES STROUSE

Lyrics by MARTIN CHARNIN.

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 Performing Arts, Icarus Productions. Based on "Little Orphan Annie" (R) by permission of the Tribune Media Services Inc. By arrangement with JOSEF WEINBERGER LTD on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of NEW YORK.

Listing Information

PERFORMANCES

Thursday 2^rd April – Friday 17^th April 2015

The Madinat Theatre, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 13^th, 14^th, 15^th, 16^th, 17^th April at 7:30pm

3^rd, 10^th, 17^th April at 3pm

4^th April at 11am and 2:30pm

11^th April at 1pm and 5pm

Ticket Prices:

VIP – 250AED

Regular – 225AED

Balcony 200AED