Annie Live!
Synopsis
Annie, the beloved seven-time Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation, comes to life like never before in a live musical event starring Harry Connick, Jr., Nicole Scherzinger, Tituss Burgess, Megan Hilty and Taraji P. Henson, with newcomer Celina Smith in the title role of Annie. The iconic musical follows smart and spirited little orphan Annie, whose whole life changes when larger-than-life billionaire Daddy Warbucks takes her away from an orphanage run by the mean Miss Hannigan. One of Broadway's all-time biggest hits, the stage production features such popular songs as "Tomorrow" and "It's the Hard Knock Life," which are adored by generations of audiences around the world.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The NBC Live Musical Is Back! | NBC's Annie Live!Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-12-01
Top Cast
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Celina Smith
Annie
Harry Connick Jr.
Oliver 'Daddy' Warbucks
Taraji P. Henson
Miss Hannigan
Nicole Scherzinger
Grace Ferrell
Tituss Burgess
Rooster Hannigan
Megan Hilty
Lily St. Regis
Alan Toy
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Cate Elefante
Kate
Sophie Knapp
July
Felice Kakaletris
Molly
Tessa Frascogna
Tessie
Audrey Cymone
Pepper
Arwen Monzon-Sanders
Duffy
Jeff Kready
Bert Healy (Ensemble)
Ben Davis
Ensemble
Jacob Keith Watson
Ensemble
Anastacia McCleskey
Ensemble
McKenzie Kurtz
Ensemble
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Rudzinski, Lear deBessonet
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Charnin, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse, Harold Gray
- Original Score
- Charles Strouse
- Original Title
- Annie Live!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Studios
- Chloe Productions, Zadan/Meron, Sony Pictures Television, Universal Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Rudzinski, Lear deBessonet
Martin Charnin, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse, Harold Gray
Charles Strouse
Kenneth Ferrone, Neil Meron, Gregory Sills, Robert Greenblatt, Alex Rudzinski
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Rudzinski
Director
Kenneth Ferrone
Producer
Lear deBessonet
Director
Jason Sherwood
Production Design
Brett Ostro
Producer
Thomas Meehan
Writer
Charles Strouse
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Annie Live!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Annie Live! about?
Annie, the beloved seven-time Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation, comes to life like never before in a live musical event starring Harry Connick, Jr., Nicole Scherzinger, Tituss Burgess, Megan Hilty and Taraji P. Henson, with newcomer Celina Smith in the title role of Annie. The iconic musical follows smart and spirited little orphan Annie, whose whole life changes when larger-than-life billionaire Daddy Warbucks takes her away from an orphanage run by the mean Miss Hannigan. One of Broadway's all-time biggest hits, the stage production features such popular songs as "Tomorrow" and "It's the Hard Knock Life," which are adored by generations of audiences around the world.
Who directed Annie Live!?
Annie Live! was directed by Alex Rudzinski, Lear deBessonet.
Who stars in Annie Live!?
The principal cast of Annie Live! includes Celina Smith, Harry Connick Jr., Taraji P. Henson, Nicole Scherzinger, Tituss Burgess.
When was Annie Live! released and how long is it?
Annie Live! was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Annie Live!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Annie Live! was composed by Charles Strouse.
Is Annie Live! based on a book or true story?
Annie Live! is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Harold Gray".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Annie Live!?
Annie Live! holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).