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Annie

unretirement plan June 29, 2022

Cameron Diaz Unretires From Acting for an Annie (2014) Reunion“Together again!” — an apt lyric from everyone’s favorite version of Annie.

By Rebecca Alter
breakout performances Dec. 6, 2021

Annie Live!’s Beard Guy Almost Didn’t Have a BeardJacob Keith Watson on playing seven roles in the live musical, the rise of Mr. Bundles, and pivoting to sea shanties.

By Rebecca Alter

baldy connick jr. Dec. 3, 2021

The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of Annie Live!So much kicking, several endings, and one very good dog.

By Kathryn VanArendonk and Jackson McHenry
musicals Nov. 24, 2021

Annie Live! Elects Alan Toy As Its Franklin Delano RooseveltHe will be the first polio survivor to take on the role.

By Jennifer Zhan
replacements Nov. 12, 2021

Annie Live! Swaps Jane Krakowski Out For Smash’s Megan HiltyAfter Krakowski contracted a breakthrough COVID-19 case.

By Rebecca Alter
casting couch Aug. 24, 2021

Maybe Now It’s Time for Annie Live! to Announce Its Annie, Celina SmithShe previously played Young Nala in the national tour of The Lion King.

By Justin Curto
casting couch Aug. 11, 2021

Tituss Burgess to Take ‘Easy Street’ to Annie Live! As RoosterAcross from Taraji P. Henson’s Miss Hannigan.

By Justin Curto
leaping lizards June 8, 2021

Taraji P. Henson to Star As Miss Hannigan in NBC’s Annie Live! We love you, Miss Hannigan!

By Zoe Haylock
best of 2020 Dec. 22, 2020

21 Songs That Helped Dance Music Get Its Mojo Back in 2020The disco revival was just the tip of an exciting year in the genre — even when we couldn’t dance together.

By Justin Curto
obits July 7, 2019

Martin Charnin, Tony-Winning Creator and Lyricist of Annie, Dead at 84Charnin began his lengthy theatrical career on the stage, starring as a Jet in the original 1957 production of West Side Story.

By Halle Kiefer
r.i.p. Aug. 22, 2017

Thomas Meehan, Tony-Winning Writer of Annie and Hairspray, Dead at 88Meehan wrote the book for several Broadway musicals including The Producers, Cry Baby, and Elf.

By Tolly Wright
fake trailer mix Apr. 1, 2017

Colton Haynes Is Daddy (Warbucks) in Kathy Griffin’s Fake Grannie TrailerTogether at last.

By Karen Brill

Dec. 30, 2016

The Bodyguard: Punjab Resigns as Head of Warbucks Security Detail, by […] Dear Daddy Warbucks, Please excuse the tear-stained condition of this letter. Contrary to my stoic exterior, I, Punjab, am an emotional […]

By Brian Boone
weekend box office Dec. 28, 2014

Hobbit Leads a Strong Holiday-Weekend Box OfficeAnd The Interview has a modest showing.

By E. Alex Jung
miss hannigan Dec. 23, 2014

Why Won’t the New Annie Let Miss Hannigan Be Evil?The villain was robbed of her villainy.

By Lindsey Weber
weekend box office Dec. 21, 2014

The Hobbit Takes Over the Weekend Box OfficeHobbits rule!

By E. Alex Jung
nostalgia Dec. 19, 2014

Dave Holmes on Top 40 Songs Circa 1982’s AnnieFrom “Tainted Love” to “867-5309.”

By Dave Holmes
movie review Dec. 19, 2014

In All the Ways That Matter, Annie Is a Giant Missed OpportunityJamie Foxx and Quvenzhané Wallis star in this updated version of the musical.

By David Edelstein
you’re never fully dressed without a smartphone Dec. 19, 2014

How Annie Was Updated for 2014From Daddy Warbucks to Will Stacks.

By Lindsey Weber
cameos galore Dec. 15, 2014

See the Trailer for Annie’s Movie Within a MoviePlease make this movie, Sony.

By Lindsey Weber
hackgate Nov. 30, 2014

Fury and Annie Pirated Online After Sony Hack AttackFury has been downloaded more than 880,000 times.

By E. Alex Jung
Nov. 24, 2014

‘SNL’ Review: A Step Back with Cameron DiazWell, that didn’t last long. Just one week after seemingly proclaiming its transitional era to be over, SNL reaffirmed viewers’ perennial […]

By Erik Voss

right-click Nov. 18, 2014

Listen to This Beck and Sia Duet From the Annie Soundtrack“Moonquake Lake.”

By Lindsey Weber
trailer mix Nov. 4, 2014

Trailer: How Is Annie in Annie So Well-Adjusted?A new trailer.

By Lindsey Weber
you’re never fully dressed without a smile Oct. 22, 2014

Hear Sia’s Take on ‘You’re Never Fully Dressed’“Your clothes may be Chanel, Gucci.”

By Lindsey Weber
trailer mix Mar. 5, 2014

Prepare to Be Charmed by the New Annie TrailerBlink and you’ll miss Cameron Diaz as Miss Hannigan.

By Halle Kiefer
it’s a hard-knock life Nov. 13, 2013

See Cameron Diaz As Annie’s Miss HanniganComplete with “HBomb” nameplate necklace.

By Lindsey Weber
fun stuff July 26, 2013

Annie Wrote a Song About Ralph MacchioGreat!

By Amanda Dobbins
radio vulture July 3, 2013

Jody Rosen’s Songs of the Week: K-Ci & JoJo Return!In an age when R&B has forsaken innuendo for straight-up porno, K-Ci & JoJo’s entreaties have a quaintly chivalrous ring.

By Jody Rosen
it really is a hard-knock life June 28, 2013

Watch 3 Little Girls Learn They’ve Been Cast in AnnieFor once, enjoy when the kids don’t cry.

By Lindsey Weber
casting June 27, 2013

Cameron Diaz Is the New Annie’s Miss HanniganShe got the role after Sandra Bullock bailed.

By Zach Dionne
dream casting Apr. 30, 2013

Forget Beau Brummell, Let’s Cast the Rest of the Annie RemakeWe’re never fully dressed without our uneducated casting guesses!

By Lindsey Weber

name changes Apr. 29, 2013

Now Jamie Foxx Is in Talks to Play Daddy WarbucksBut he’ll be named “Benjamin Stacks.”

By Amanda Dobbins
rumors Mar. 19, 2013

Is Justin Timberlake Your New Daddy Warbucks?Sony denies it, but …

By Amanda Dobbins
release dates Feb. 27, 2013

Annie Gets a Late-2014 Release DateGet excited to spend Christmas with Quvenzhané Wallis.

By Jesse David Fox
casting couch Feb. 24, 2013

Quvenzhané Wallis Will Star in AnnieThe rumors were true.

By Andre Tartar
oh em glee Feb. 20, 2013

Jane Lynch Joins Annie As Miss HanniganIt’s her Broadway debut.

By Margaret Lyons
casting couch Feb. 8, 2013

Quvenzhané Wallis in Talks for Annie RemakeCute.

By Jesse David Fox
age appropriate Feb. 6, 2013

Not Even Beyoncé Could Tempt Willow Smith to Do Annie“How about I just be 12.”

By Amanda Dobbins
growing up Jan. 30, 2013

Willow Smith Dropped Out of Annie[Sad emoji.]

By Amanda Dobbins
stage dive Nov. 8, 2012

Theater Review: AnnieGreat Recession, great Annie.

By Scott Brown
exclusive June 23, 2011

Will Smith Wants Emma Thompson to Adapt Annie for His DaughterShe’s in negotiations now.

By Claude Brodesser-Akner

remakes Jan. 19, 2011

Will Smith May Take On AnnieStarring Willow, of course.

By Julie Gerstein
right-click Oct. 3, 2008

Guy From Grizzly Bear Now Apparently Into EaglesPlus: Remember Enya?

By Ehren Gresehover
leak of the week Sept. 2, 2008

Annie’s New Album Leaks Just in TimeWe’re just happy we didn’t have to wait until October.

By Lane Brown
right-click July 11, 2008

Q-Tip Has Fallen, But Is ‘Gettin’ Up’Plus: Smashing Pumpkins cover Iron Maiden!
right-click June 26, 2008

Annie Pleads InsanityPlus: New music from David Banner and Liz Phair! (Sadly, these are two separate songs.)
right-click Mar. 5, 2008

Gnarls Barkley Showing Signs of ImprovementPlus: Annie!