Chattanooga Times Free Press

The sun comes out tomorrow in Spring City

- STAFF REPORT

The sun will come out tomorrow in Spring City, Tenn., when “Annie: The Musical” opens in the Tennessee Valley Theatre for two weekends of performanc­es.

More than 70 youth and adults are participat­ing in this production about the optimistic orphan. The show has been double-cast with students from Hamilton, Rhea, Roane and McMinn counties, who represent 12 schools as well as home schools.

Despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s’ New York City, little orphan Annie 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 Miss Hannigan.

With the help of the other girls, Annie escapes and goes on an adventure that has her meeting a billionair­e and president. Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinatio­ns and finds a new home with

Oliver Warbucks.

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.

The beloved book and score by Tony Award-winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin feature some of the greatest musical theater hits written: “It’s a Hard Knock Life,” “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile,” “Tomorrow” and “Maybe.”

The show is directed by Georgette Boozer, assisted by Crystal Janow. Musical direction is by Amanda Miranda and Thomas Rodgers.

Reservatio­ns can be made by calling 423-3657529.

 ??  ?? Jade Sullivan, who plays Annie, with Sandy, a rescue dog from the Rhea County Humane Society.
Jade Sullivan, who plays Annie, with Sandy, a rescue dog from the Rhea County Humane Society.

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