Who is Little Orphan Annie

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Little Orphan Annie

Little Orphan Annie, or Annie Medley, is the main character in the musical Annie. Other characters include Daddy Warbucks, the man who selects Annie to stay at his home and Miss Hannigan who runs the awful orphanage.

Eleven-year-old Annie is in an orphanage, presided over by Miss Hannigan, who keeps the little girl orphans in line by bullying and threatening them. The girls are ever hopeful that they will find parents and happiness ("Maybe") while Miss Hannigan is unhappy with her situation. Annie decides to escape to find her parents, running into a friendly dog (Sandy) ("Tomorrow") and the people made homeless because of the Great Depression ("Hooverville"). However, she is returned to the orphanage. Grace Farrell, Warbucks' assistant, picks her to live in Oliver "Daddy" Warbucks' palatial home for the Christmas holidays ("I Think I'm Gonna Like it Here").

Although initially uncomfortable with each other, Annie and Daddy Warbucks soon come to love each other (You Won't Be An Orphan For Long). Warbucks wants to adopt her, but Annie insists that her parents will come for her. Over the radio show of Bert Healy, and with the help of President and Mrs. Roosevelt, Warbucks offers a reward for the parents ("You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile"). Miss Hannigan and her brother, Rooster, and his slightly ditzy girlfriend, Lily St. Regis, scheme to pretend to be the parents and collect the reward ("Easy Street"). When they are found out, it is revealed that Annie's parents have died. Warbucks and Annie become a family ("I Don't Need Anything But You").
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Great Books to read about the adventures of Little Orphan Annie.

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Alpo was rubbed on Aileen Quinn's (the girl who played Annie) face in order to make "Sandy" kiss her in the original musical.

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Muffy Vanderbear as Little Orphan Annie

North American Bear Co. - Muffy Vanderbear As Little Orphan Annie

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Cute, cuddly Muffy Vanderbear is dressing up as Little Orphan Annie.

Annie Gifts

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Get Tickets for Annie on Tour

Annie The Broadway Musical on National Tour - Tickets; National Tour Tickets
Annie is still on tour and you can order tickets when it comes to your city. Click on this site to see the current venues. Don't miss this classic.

iTunes Broadway Hits

If you like musicals such as Annie, then here are a few of the all time favorite Broadway songs available on iTunes.

Track Artist Album  
Movie Themes Raul Julia Nine (Original Broadway Soundtrack) [Bonus Track Version]
Give My Regards To Broadway Mantovani Orchestral Movie Themes
The Entertainer (from "The Sting") Starsound Orchestra Best Movie & Broadway Themes
Climb Every Mountain Music Themes Broadway
Seasons Of Love Music Themes Broadway
The Impossible Dream (The Quest) [from "Man of la Mancha"] Starsound Orchestra Best Movie & Broadway Themes
To Sir With Love (from "To Sir With Love") Starsound Orchestra Best Movie & Broadway Themes
All I Ask Of You Music Themes Broadway
Evergreen (from "A Star Is Born") Starsound Orchestra Best Movie & Broadway Themes
Bali Ha'l (from "South Pacific") Starsound Orchestra Best Movie & Broadway Themes
Send In the Clowns (from "A Little Night Music") Starsound Orchestra Best Movie & Broadway Themes

Little Orphan Movie Doll - Collectible

Little Orphan Annie The World of Annie Movie Doll

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Great treat for the collector. Little Orphan Annie Movie Doll.

Little Orphan Annie Collector Pieces

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Little Orphan Annie Tea Set

Little Orphan Annie 13-pieces Porcelain Tea Set

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This is a great gift for the Little Orphan Annie collector. It also makes a great toy set for a young girl who likes to use her imagination and have play time wth real or make-believe friends.

Annie Videos

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Vote for your favorite Annie Music

Annie the musical created several popular songs that are now even being translated into current Ghetto versions such as Jay-Z's Hard-Knock Life, which has mature content (foul language), however, the clean version is listed below. Also, the ever popular song Tommorrow and the rest of the songs from the musical are available on a variety of Broadway CD's.

Vol. 2, Hard Knock Life [Edited Version]

Vol. 2, Hard Knock Life [Edited Version]

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Annie (1977 Original Broadway Cast)

Annie (1977 Original Broadway Cast)

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The Best of Broadway - The American Musical (PBS Series)

The Best of Broadway - The American Musical (PBS Series)

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Shout Out For Annie Medley!

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  • brynimagire Mar 24, 2012 @ 11:05 am | delete
    You are awesome lensmaster. Thanks !
  • SophiaStar Feb 10, 2012 @ 8:49 pm | delete
    A classic musical. Am actually starring in it right now as Grace Farrell and I choreographed the orphan scenes:) for our community theatre. Great show! Also I love the old books a great idea for a gift to the director!
  • LoneMeadowLark Dec 21, 2011 @ 8:29 am | delete
    I was in a community theatre production a couple of years back of ANNIE! (I was Mrs. Pugh and Frances Perkins.) My daughter still sings the songs because she was so used to hearing me practicing around the house!
  • Halloweenkitchenwitch Sep 23, 2011 @ 12:14 pm | delete
    Nice Lens! My daughter had a Annie dress and she wore it constantly while singing Tomorrow. We were all so sick of that song, but we never let on to her!
  • christopherwell Sep 16, 2011 @ 9:34 pm | delete
    I was in a high school production of ANNIE. (I played FDR.) Good times!
  • anaamhussain Aug 4, 2011 @ 1:54 am | delete
    Sounds wonderful! :)
  • avgsuperheroine May 22, 2011 @ 11:02 pm | delete
    I played Lily St. Regis in our community theatre production, it was one of the best casts I've ever gotten to work with. We played "I don't need anything but you" as our wedding recessional.
  • BigGirlBlue Feb 3, 2011 @ 8:45 pm | delete
    I've only ever seen the movie with Albert Finney. I'd love to see it in the theatre.
  • scar4 Dec 9, 2010 @ 9:54 pm | delete
    Musical Annie sounds like fascinating.
  • kitty222 Sep 13, 2009 @ 11:25 pm | delete
    Oh man, I loved Annie when I was little! I even had a doll that I named Annie. Unfortunately, I only saw the movie version but I would so love to see the Broadway version sometime!

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