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#1Annie Preview Thread
Posted: 10/1/12 at 11:41am

I know it doesn't start previews until two days, but who is going to be there on Wednesday? I can't wait to hear how the cast is and how David Korins's set design looks!


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#2Annie Preview Thread
Posted: 10/1/12 at 1:31pm

I'm going to the first preview on Wednesday night. I've actually been looking forward to this revival for as long as I can remember, being a huge Annie fan and all. I'm already writing a review for the annieorphans.com message board and my tumblr blog, so I will be sure to copy and paste everything into this thread when it's all finished.

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#2Annie Preview Thread
Posted: 10/1/12 at 2:29pm

I'll be there on Wednesday too. I've never seen a professional production of it, and I grew up listening to the music, so I'm very excited.

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Posted: 10/1/12 at 3:17pm

I'm going next week!


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#4Annie Preview Thread
Posted: 10/1/12 at 8:03pm

Primarily to see Anthony Warlow, Lizzie?

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#5Annie Preview Thread
Posted: 10/1/12 at 11:24pm

I'm curious to know how it feels in that gigantic theater. I remember it feeling so dark when I saw WSS.

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Posted: 10/2/12 at 12:33am

Salene: YES. Can't wait. But I do like Annie.


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#7Annie Preview Thread
Posted: 10/2/12 at 12:35am

I'm kind of worried for it already. I just looked at Ticketmaster and the theater is EMPTY tomorrow night and even worse for Thursday.

#8Annie Preview Thread
Posted: 10/2/12 at 6:59am

why did they not choose an american for daddy ?

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#9Annie Preview Thread
Posted: 10/2/12 at 9:06am

Seriously?

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#10Annie Preview Thread
Posted: 10/2/12 at 9:14am

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#11Annie Preview Thread
Posted: 10/2/12 at 9:26am

I love that this is coming from Jordan H -- who's an Australian, and a fan of Douglas Hodge, a Brit working in the US.


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#12Annie Preview Thread
Posted: 10/2/12 at 10:15am

Any word on rush for this? Especially with all these open seats?

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#13Annie Preview Thread
Posted: 10/2/12 at 2:29pm

Why is this Revival necessary?

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#14Annie Preview Thread
Posted: 10/2/12 at 2:31pm

I'm guessing so people can see it.

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#15Annie Preview Thread
Posted: 10/2/12 at 2:36pm

I am not trying to be rude,I genuinely want to know why people think Now is the time for an annie revival -_-

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#16Annie Preview Thread
Posted: 10/2/12 at 2:39pm

When would the right time be? That's not a snarky answer, it's just a general question. Opening a show is always hit or miss, and you just never know.

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#17Annie Preview Thread
Posted: 10/2/12 at 2:40pm

And it's not like it was just on Broadway four years ago.

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#18Annie Preview Thread
Posted: 10/2/12 at 2:47pm

unlike GYPSY ON A HOT TIN ROOF.

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#19Annie Preview Thread
Posted: 10/2/12 at 2:55pm

Is there some kind of celestial clue to when a revival the right time? Did the Mayans predict a revival of CITY OF ANGELS?


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#20Annie Preview Thread
Posted: 10/2/12 at 3:42pm

"When would the right time be? That's not a snarky answer, it's just a general question. Opening a show is always hit or miss, and you just never know."

ANNIE is such a popular show with the world.It's a classic on broadway and in the minds of the world. The last revival was in 1997.I think they should wait another 20 more years to revive it. In my opinion,reviving it now would almost rob the show of what it deserves. The US tour just ended 2 years ago,so i figure the american public has seen enough of ANNIE,also Matilda is coming to broadway soon so that just screams competition of the 1o year olds.
Plus there has been all this talk of an ANNIE remake film coming out next year with Willow smith.Thats WAYYYY to much ANNIE in one year.

ANNIE is an amazing feel good musical but to much exposure of it could be its downfall.Just my 2 cents.

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Chookaburra
#21Annie Preview Thread
Posted: 10/2/12 at 3:59pm

Just adding 'abother two cents worth!'

Anthony Warlow is a fabulous performer, and is really well worth seeing as Daddy Warbucks - he certainly brings a 'certain something' to the role, which I certainly have never seen
before !
Saw him here in Australia - and had to go back a second time.....just to make sure !

As to 'why now?' Well, I don't know how long they are hoping for it to run - but surely they have their eye on the Festive market (which is just round the corner) a great show for the 'young ones' over the Christmas period !
Will be great to hear what everyone thinks of this new production !

JeanGudio
#22Annie Preview Thread
Posted: 10/2/12 at 5:35pm

and Matilda will get 10 tonys like its not hard to guess it will win the tony for best musical. If you do not know this you must be on another planet. The musical is so perfect its not funny.

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#23Annie Preview Thread
Posted: 10/2/12 at 6:39pm

Well, it seems quite obvious that this revival will be short lived. If I were to place a bet, I would set a January closing date.

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#24Annie Preview Thread
Posted: 10/2/12 at 6:47pm

Why is it so obvious?


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