Set in depression era New York, Annie Junior tells of a orphan determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage run by the evil Miss Hannigan. In an hilarious series of adventures, Annie foils Miss Hannigan's machinations, befriends President Franklin Roosevelt and manages finds a new family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell and a lovable dog named Sandy.
Its fast-moving plot and exuberant characters have made Annie one of the most beloved musicals in history. What girl hasn't dreamed of assuming the title role or playing the outrageous Miss Hannigan? Cast size is flexible, and the age range of the parts makes the show ideal for productions involving different grade levels, or for middle schools where students may be maturing at different rates.
The bright, tuneful score is easy to sing and is filled with many familiar numbers. Annie Junior is also a great way to study the Depression and the New Deal, and to address such issues as unemployment, homelessness and adoption.
This special version of one of Broadway's great masterpieces is perfect for encouraging young people to think about their roots, as well as to deal with the important issues of community, tradition, tolerance and faith.