Theater News

Broadway Revival of Annie to Hold Open Call in Los Angeles

The new Broadway production of Annie, which as previously reported will be directed by James Lapine in the fall of 2012, will hold an open call ion Sunday, February 26 at the Los Angeles Ballet Center (11755 Exposition Blvd.) Check-in time is 9am, and auditions will be held from 10am-4pm.


Auditioners should be prepared to sing a song a capella and should also bring sheet music, in case they are asked to sing with accompaniment. Please do not prepare music from the show.


For those unable to audition in person, a taped audition can be submitted through the show’s website through Sunday, March 11.


Annie features music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, and book by Thomas Meehan, and is based on the newspaper character “Little Orphan Annie” by Harold Gray. The score includes “Maybe,” “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile,” “Easy Street,” “I Don’t Need Anything But You” and “Tomorrow”.


For more information, visit www.anniethemusical.com.