{
  "id": 7643412,
  "title": "Oh, Mary! director Sam Pinkleton is bringing Annie back to Broadway",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/oh-mary-director-sam-pinkleton-is-bringing-annie-back-to-broadway",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-15T13:46:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The A.V. Club",
    "slug": "the-a-v-club",
    "url": "https://www.avclub.com/annie-broadway-revival-sam-pinkleton-2027"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nA 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.\n\nWhile 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.",
  "summary": "Not tomorrow, or the day after tomorrow, but in fall 2027.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "‘Annie’ Sets 2027 Broadway Return With ‘Oh, Mary!’ Director Sam Pinkleton",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/annie-sets-2027-broadway-return-with-oh-mary-director-sam-pinkleton",
        "published": "2026-09-15T13:25:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}