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When was the original Annie written?
Set during the Great Depression in 1933, the film tells the story of Annie, an orphan from New York City who is taken in by America’s richest billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Principal photography took place for six weeks at Monmouth University in New Jersey….Annie (1982 film)
| Annie | |
|---|---|
| Box office | $57.1 million |
Was Annie Based on a true story?
It was going to be “Little Orphan Otto,” but a friend convinced Gray to change it based on James Whitcomb Riley’s even older 1885 poem “Little Orphant Annie,” which in turn was based on a real orphan child living with the Riley family, Mary Alice Smith. Those were on purpose, according to Gray..
Who was the original Annie on Broadway?
Andrea McArdle
The role of Annie was originated on Broadway in 1977 by Andrea McArdle and played by former vlogger Lilla Crawford in the most recent Broadway revival..
What year was Annie made?
December 1982 (Austria)
Annie/Release date
How old is the original Annie?
| Aileen Quinn | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 28, 1971 Yardley, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer, dancer |
| Instruments | Vocals, tambourine |
| Years active | 1981–present |
How many Annies have there been?
Broadway Annies Five actresses played the part of Annie during the six-year run of the original Broadway show from 1977 to 1983 that won seven Tony Awards. The Broadway Annies were in this order: Andrea McArdle, Shelley Bruce, Sarah Jessica Parker, Allison Smith and Alyson Kirk.
Who played Annie in 1977?
Notable casts
| Character | Original Broadway 1977 | First US Tour 1978 |
|---|---|---|
| Annie Bennett | Andrea McArdle | Kathy Jo Kelly |
| Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks | Reid Shelton | Norwood Smith |
| Miss Agatha Hannigan | Dorothy Loudon | Jane Connell |
| Grace Farrell | Sandy Faison | Kathryn Boulé |
How long was Annie on Broadway?
Written in only fourteen months, Annie’s journey to Broadway took four and a half years, and went on to play 2,377 performances on Broadway in its original run, picking up seven Tony Awards in the process.
Where is the original Annie now?
Aileen now works as a theatre professor at Monmouth University in New Jersey, and is also the leading lady of Los Angeles-based rock band The Leapin’ Lizards.
Did Little Orphan Annie have eyes?
Annie represented the triumph of the human spirit, and irrepressible optimism, over the adversity of a hard knocks life. She also had a dog named, Sandy, who everybody on the planet knew said, “Arf!” Oh, and, by the way, she had no pupils in her eyes, and always wore the same red dress!