Meet the Cast of ANNIE!
This holiday season, spend a little time in a world where kindness changes lives and family can be found in the most unexpected places. Quincy Community Theatre (QCT) announces the cast of ANNIE, the beloved Broadway musical filled with big laughs, familiar songs, and a little girl with hope to spare. Join us December 3–6 and 10–13 for a classic musical enjoyed by all ages.
Set in 1930s New York City, ANNIE follows a spirited young orphan determined to find her parents. When she is invited to spend Christmas at the home of billionaire Oliver Warbucks, her world opens in ways she never imagined. Along the way, she faces the scheming Miss Hannigan, makes unexpected friends, and helps those around her believe in a brighter future.
Winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, ANNIE features a book by Thomas Meehan, music by Charles Strouse, and lyrics by Martin Charnin. With favorites including “Tomorrow,” “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” and “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile,” this family musical pairs lively comedy with a heartfelt story about belonging and the people who become our family.
The cast includes Cyra Peters and Claire Venvertloh as Annie, Kristen Houston as Miss Hannigan, Josh Carlson as Warbucks, Megan Peters as Grace, Quinton Metcalf as Rooster, Rose Wardlow as Lily, Brett Gosteli as FDR, Ayla Dye as Molly, Molly Green as Kate, Maryn Peters as Tessie, Hadley Garner as Pepper, Charlotte O’Banion as July, and Addie Baker as Duffy.
Ensemble actors include Lana Anderson, Meagan Connelly, Natalie Foust (u/s for Morgan), Mekia Gay, Edwin Gonzalez, Terry Hackaday, Morgan Jennings (u/s for Hannigan), Dominic Regner, Jeanette Soebbing, Tim Troyer, Georgia Venvertloh, and Tammi Zumwalt.
The production team for ANNIE includes Shoshana Canali as Director, Allyson Carlson as Stage Manager, Cheryl Kaiser as Choreographer, Jessi Sparks as Vocal Director, Seth Campbell as Scenic Designer, Clara Jean Kelly as Costume Designer, and Wesley Cone as Lighting Designer.
“Annie is a musical about hope, community, and celebration,” says Canali. “Not only does one little girl manage to change the hearts of all ages in the show, but she has won the hearts of generations of audiences since. Whether you are a young person fighting to be heard, an adult learning the life you want may be different than the life you planned, or somewhere in between, there is a place for you in this story and in its audience.”
Flex Season Ticket holders may begin making reservations October 20. Tickets go on sale to the public November 3 at 1QCT.org or by calling the QCT Box Office at 217-222-3209. Gather the family and celebrate the holiday season with ANNIE, December 3–6 and 10–13!
ANNIE is sponsored by Kohl Wholesale, Quincy Recycle, Quincy Medical Group, and WGEM.