Description:

Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. This Broadway favorite features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written, including "Tomorrow." With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. It may be a “hard-knock life” for her, but she is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations and finds a new home and family in billionaire, Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. Annie is the perfect family-friendly musical and is a great reminder of the hope that can be found in every "tomorrow."

Dates / Times:

  • Friday, Nov 6th @ 6:30pm
  • Saturday, Nov 7th @ 1:30pm
  • Saturday, Nov 7th @ 6:30pm
  • Sunday, Nov 8th @ 1:30pm
  • Friday, Nov 13th @ 6:30pm
  • Saturday, Nov 14th @ 1:30pm
  • Saturday, Nov 14th @ 6:30pm
  • Sunday, Nov 15th @ 1:30pm
Tickets go on sale Sunday September 20, 2026 at 5:00pm

Ticket Prices:

  • $22.00: Standard Ticket Price
  • $20.00: Group Ticket Price
    (Ticket Minimum: 10)

The Theater at Manchester Middle School:

7401 Hull Street Rd, Richmond, VA 23235

Show Notes:

Auditions & Callbacks
Location TBD.

Students registered for a fall CWorks class for students ages 8-18 are eligible to audition. To learn more, visit cworkstheater.org/auditions.
  • Auditions: Friday, September 11th, 4:30-10PM
  • Callbacks: Saturday, September 12th, Tentative: 9:30AM-5:30PM OR 1:00-7:00PM (will be updated before auditions)
  • Cast List Posted: Sunday, September 13th, 5PM
UPDATED 7/23: You will be prompted to sign up while registering for a class for students ages 8-18, or can sign up by logging into your family account, selecting “Members” on the dashboard, selecting the student who wishes to audition, clicking the “Auditions” tab, and clicking the “New Audition Appointment” button.

Rehearsals (Two Locations!)
Grace Bible Church
14111 Sovereign Grace Dr.
Midlothian, VA 23114

2nd Location TBD.

WEEK 1 (Location TBD)
Friday, September 18th, 6-9PM (1st Parent Meeting 7:30-9PM & Production Fee Due)
Saturday, September 19th, 9:30AM-4:30PM

WEEK 2 (Grace Bible)
Friday, September 25th, 6-9PM
Saturday, September 26th, 9:30AM-4:30PM

WEEK 3 (Grace Bible)
Friday, October 2nd, 6-9PM (2nd Parent Meeting 8-9PM)
Saturday, October 3rd, 9:30AM-4:30PM
 
WEEK 4 (Location TBD)
Friday, October 9th, 6-9PM
Saturday, October 10th, 9:30AM-4:30PM

WEEK 5 (Grace Bible)
Friday, October 16th, 6-9PM
Saturday, October 17th, 9:30AM-4:30PM

WEEK 6 (Grace Bible)
Friday, October 23rd, 6-9PM
Saturday, October 24th, 9:30AM-4:30PM (2nd Parent Meeting 9:30-10:30AM)

WEEK 7 (Location TBD)
Friday, October 30th, 6-9PM
Saturday, October 31st, 9:30AM-4:30PM

Costume fittings and headshots will be scheduled at a later date. 
 
Tech Week & Performances (No absences allowed - students may have to get out of school early on Friday)
The Theater at Manchester Middle School
7401 Hull Street Rd
Richmond, VA 23235

Move in Sunday, November 1st, 2PM (cast not called)
Monday, November 2nd, 5-9PM
Tuesday, November 3rd, 5-9PM
Wednesday, November 4th, 5-9PM
Thursday, November 5th, 5-9PM
Friday, November 6th, 2:30PM Call, Performance at 6:30PM
Saturday, November 7th, 12PM Call, Performances at 1:30PM & 6:30PM
Sunday, November 8th, 12PM Call, Performance at 1:30PM
Friday, November 13th, 4:30PM Call, Performance at 6:30PM
Saturday, November 14th, 12PM Call, Performances at 1:30PM & 6:30PM
Sunday, November 15th, 12PM Call, Performance at 1:30PM, followed by closing ceremonies & strike

Characters:

Annie

A street-wise orphan; she is eventually taken in by Oliver Warbucks. Spunky, friendly, big-voiced.

Warbucks

A successful businessman with a warm heart. Rich, stiff-collared, bullish.

Grace Farrell

Faithful secretary to Mr. Oliver Warbucks. Poised, sweet, gentle.

Miss Hannigan

The orphanage matron who hates children but is fond of liquor. Very disillusioned, bitter, and cold.

Rooster

Miss Hannigan's no-good brother looking for a quick buck. A sleazy, slick con man.

Lily

Rooster's girlfriend, who is also out for a quick buck. Not the smartest or the wisest.

Orphans

The other girls in the orphanage with Annie. These girls are gritty, neglected and vulnerable, yet basically honest and potentially loveable. Includes Molly, Kate, Tessie, Pepper, July, and Duffy.

Servants

The servants at the Warbucks mansion. Includes Drake, Mrs. Pugh, Mrs. Greer, Cecille, and Annette.

Bert Healy

The ultimate radio personality. He helps Annie by broadcasting about the search for her birth parents.

Roosevelt

The 32nd President of the United States. A friend of Warbucks.

Featured Roles and Ensembles

Servants (Drake, Mrs. Greer, Mrs. Pugh), Boylan Sisters, Cabinet Members, Hooverville Citizens, Orphans, NYC Ensemble