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"Annie"
1977 | Charles Strouse
Story
Little orphan Annie lives in New York City in 1933, during the Great Depression. Annie lives in an orphanage in the Lower East Side, which is home to many recent immigrants from other countries.
Annie is taken from her orphanage, and the clutches of evil Miss Hannigan, to stay at billionaire Oliver Warbuck’s mansion for the holidays. When Annie wins the hearts of Warbucks and his staff, they set out on an epic mission to find Annie’s parents. Meanwhile, Miss Hannigan, in partnership with her brother Rooster and his girlfriend Lily, attempt to make some money out of this unique situation. The stories become intertwined as the lovable Annie’s story hits the national spotlight.
Annie is taken from her orphanage, and the clutches of evil Miss Hannigan, to stay at billionaire Oliver Warbuck’s mansion for the holidays. When Annie wins the hearts of Warbucks and his staff, they set out on an epic mission to find Annie’s parents. Meanwhile, Miss Hannigan, in partnership with her brother Rooster and his girlfriend Lily, attempt to make some money out of this unique situation. The stories become intertwined as the lovable Annie’s story hits the national spotlight.
The Great Depression
The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression that took place during the 1930s. Countless banks and businesses failed. During this time, many people were out of work, hungry, and homeless. In the city, people would stand in long lines at soup kitchens to get a bite to eat and to apply for jobs. In the country, farmers struggled in the Midwest where a great drought turned the soil into dust causing huge dust storms.
Broadway Production
"Annie" is based upon the popular Harold Gray comic strip Little Orphan Annie. The original Broadway production opened in 1977 and ran for nearly six years, setting a record for the Alvin Theatre (now the Neil Simon Theatre). It spawned numerous productions in many countries, as well as national tours, and won the Tony Award for Best Musical.
Medley | Original Broadway Cast
1982 Movie Production
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Annie is a 1982 film adapted from the Broadway musical. The movie stars Albert Finney, Carol Burnett, Ann Reinking, Tim Curry, Bernadette Peters, and Aileen Quinn in her film debut.
Movie Trailer
Aileen Quinn Interview | 1982 |
"My Hollywood Adventure"
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1982 Movie Songs
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"Hard Knock Life" |
"Maybe" |
"Dumb Dog" |
"I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here"
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"We Got Annie" |
"You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile"
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"Tomorrow" |
"Together at Last" |
2012 Broadway Revival Production
Tony Award Performance |
Three Generations of Annie! |
2014 Movie Production
The 2014 movie production of "Annie" is a contemporary adaptation of the 1977 Broadway musical. The film stars Quvenzhané Wallis, Jamie Foxx, Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale, and Cameron Diaz. The movie received negative reviews but was a box-office success.
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2014 Movie Songs
Movie Trailer
"Hard Knock Life" |
"Hard Knock Life" Performance on "Dancing with the Stars" |
"The Wiz"
1975 | Charlie Smalls
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Story
Dorothy, a restless Kansas farm girl eager to see more of the world, is transported by a tornado to a magical world of Munchkins, witches, and a yellow brick road. On her way to the Emerald City to meet the Wizard of Oz, who she believes can help her get back home to Kansas, she encounters the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion - friends who help her battle the Wicked Witch of the West and eventually learn that there really is “no place like home.”
Broadway Production
The Wiz: The Super Soul Musical "Wonderful Wizard of Oz" is an urbanized retelling of L. Frank Baum's classic 1900 children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in the context of modern African American culture. It follows the adventures of Dorothy, a shy twenty-four-year-old Harlem, New York City, schoolteacher who finds herself magically transported to the urban fantasy Land of Oz, which resembles an alternative fantasy version of the New York City. Befriended by a Scarecrow, a Tin Man, and a Cowardly Lion, she travels through the city to seek an audience with the mysterious Wiz, who they say is the only one powerful enough to send her home.
The 1975 Broadway production won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The musical was an early example of Broadway's mainstream acceptance of works with an all-African American cast.
The 1975 Broadway production won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The musical was an early example of Broadway's mainstream acceptance of works with an all-African American cast.
"Ease on Down the Road"
Movie Production
The Wiz is a 1978 American musical adventure film produced in collaboration between Universal Pictures and Motown Productions, and released by Universal Pictures on October 24, 1978. The Wiz stars Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, Ted Ross, Mabel King, Theresa Merritt, Thelma Carpenter, Lena Horne, and Richard Pryor.
Movie Songs
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"Ease On Down the Road"
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"The Crow Anthem"
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"No Bad News"
"Slide Some Oil to Me" |
"Home""Everybody Rejoice/Brand New Day"
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The Wiz Live!
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The Wiz Live! was a television special that aired live on NBC on December 3, 2015. It was a performance of a new adaptation of the 1975 Broadway musical The Wiz. The adaptation of the musical combined aspects of both the Broadway play and its 1978 film adaptation.
Trailer
"He's the Wiz" |
"Home/Finale" |
