Andrea McArdle, who originated the role of “Annie” on Broadway back in 1977, is now playing the part of the villainous Miss Hannigan in a new production in North Carolina. “I have a lot to ...

Andrea McArdle, the youngest person ever nominated for a Tony Award, as Broadway's first Annie in 1977, has been starring on Broadway, national tours and in regional theaters ever since - in ...

To mark Annie's 45-year milestone, McArdle is performing her new show, Andrea McArdle & Friends Celebrate the 45th Annieversary at Feinstein’s/54 Below from May 5 to May 7. The May 7 show will ...

The evening will feature the talents of original Annie Andrea McArdle and Mr. Charnin’s wife, Shelly Burch, plus fellow Broadway cast members Diana Barrows, Danielle Brisebois, Edie Cowan, Sandy ...

Andrea McArdle has one of the most fantastic “lucky break” stories in Broadway history. As a 13-year-old, she was pulled from the orphan chorus to replace Kristen Vigard, the young actr… ...

The famously redheaded orphan is played this time by African-American actress Quvenzhané Wallis. "The original Annie had a red Afro," points out Indiana University scholar Terri Francis.

Andrea McArdle, Bill Berloni, and Shelley Bruce - who were among the original cast members of Annie - are hoping to contact alumni from the original Broadway run of the classic 1977 musical to ...

Broadway's original Annie, Andrea McArdle, is stepping away from the NBC'S upcoming production of ANNIE LIVE!, airing on December 2 on NBC at 8 PM ET/PT, due to a family matter.

Film & TV News Original Annie Star Andrea McArdle Joins NBC's Annie Live!: Find Out Who She'll Play Broadway's original Annie dropped by The TODAY Show with new Annie Celina Smith to make the ...

In 1977, Bill Berloni found a dog at a local animal shelter to train for the role of "Sandy" in the original stage production of "Annie." To perform live theater, Berloni worked with "Sandy" to ...

Yet in a larger pop-culture context, the original “Annie” arrived right on time, just as movie theaters filled with the likes of “Rocky,” “Star Wars” and “Superman,” and TV viewers ...

Back in the late 70s when Andrea McArdle was the toast of Broadway as a child star in “Annie,” she absolutely loved the musical “They’re Playing Our Song,’ which hit t… ...