‘Annie’ Sets 2027 Broadway Return With ‘Oh, Mary!’ Director Sam Pinkleton
Cue all the “sun will come out” references: Annie, the beloved Tony-winning musical that gave us the song “Tomorrow” and provided generations of child actors the chance to play plucky orphans, will return to Broadway in a 2027 50th Anniversary production to be directed by Oh, Mary!‘s Sam Pinkleton. The production is planned for fall […]
Oh, Mary! director Sam Pinkleton is bringing Annie back to Broadway next year for a 50th anniversary production. The beloved musical about the titular little orphan, which first enchanted audiences in 1977, has been a fan favorite for Sam Pinkleton, who expressed his love for the show on Instagram last year by declaring it his favorite musical alongside Matilda. Despite his busy schedule, Pinkleton's direction of Annie seems like a perfect fit.
A new deal on Broadway has been eagerly sought after, and Annie will provide just that. With the last staging of the musical on Broadway from 2012 to 2014, the stage is primed for another magical performance. The ages of the characters in the show suggest that many of the current cast members are just starting their school careers.
While casting information for Annie has not yet been announced, the potential for discovering new talent is certainly on the horizon. The last production of Annie on Broadway did include a then-13-year-old Sadie Sink in the cast, so this revival could very well unearth the next Jean Grey, paving the way for a Marvel property reboot.
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