- Synopsis
- Cast & Crew
- Production Team
- Show Dates & Info
Celebrate the holiday season with one of the world’s best-loved musicals, Annie. This heartwarming musical tells the story of a spirited young orphan determined to find her family. With the help of her loyal dog, new friends she meets along the way, and the kindness of billionaire Oliver Warbucks, Annie discovers the true meaning of love and home.
Book by THOMAS MEEHAN Music by CHARLES STROUSE Lyrics by MARTIN CHARNIN
Original Broadway Production Directed by MARTIN CHARNIN Based on “Little Orphan Annie”®
By Permission of Tribune Content Agency, LLC ANNIE is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Workshop: 9/13/25 | Auditions: 9/28-9/29/25 | 1st Rehearsal: 10/13/25
Cast
- Annie – Charlotte Nickell*
- Oliver Warbucks – Tim Davis
- Ms. Hannigan – Adrienne Glisson*
- Rooster – Matt Schuster
- Lily – Maggie Siskaninetz
- Grace Farrell – Carlee Stoker
- Molly – Bella Hodges*
- Pepper – Sofie Dykstra*
- Tessie – Lu Moon*
- Kate – Emily Kerns*
- July/ NYC Ensemble – Kylie Shoemaker
- Duffy/ NYC Ensemble (youth dance captain)- Lauren Peot*
- Orphan/ NYC Ensemble – Nola Pare’*
- Orphan/ Hooverville Ensemble – Oakley Martinek
- Orphan/ Hooverville Ensemble – Camille Glisson*
- Orphan/ Hooverville Ensemble – Skye Lipsey*
- Roosevelt/ Eddie/Servant/ Ensemble – Derrick Norris*
- Bert Healy/ Fred/ Servant/ Ensemble – Elliot Odette
- Star-to-Be/ Servant/ Ensemble – Lily Evans
- Boylan Sister/ Sophie/ Servant/ Ensemble- Maggie Timmer
- Boylan Sister/ Jane/ Servant/ Ensemble (adult dance captain) – Anna Cafagna
- Boylan Sister/ Peggy/ Servant/ Ensemble – Sydney Harrison
- Cecile/ Mary/ ensemble – Autumn Norris
- Annette/ Hooverville/ensemble – Leiah Seawood*
- Mrs. Greer/ Mrs. Bennett/ Servant/ Ensemble – Katey Martinek
- Drake/ Apple Seller/ Hull/ Voice of Wacky/ Servant/ Ensemble – Cody A. Watson
- Bundles/ Ickes/ Fred McCrackin/Servant/Ensemble – Christopher S. Blades
- Mrs. Pugh/ Ira/ Ensemble – Marvinetta Woodley-Penn
- Lt. Ward/ Jimmy Johnson/ Servant/ Ensemble – Kevin J. Hopp
- Mr. Bennett/ Morganthau/ Policeman/ Servant/ Ensemble – John Hart
- Perkins/ Mary/ Servant/ Ensemble – Kathleen B. Weissert
- Dog Catcher/Artie/ Howe/ Judge Brandeis/ Servant/ Ensemble – Andrew Glisson*
- Dog Catcher Asst/ Servant/ Ensemble – Naveen Bhatt
- Policeman 2/ Sound Effects Man/ Chauffeur/ Ensemble – Caleb Bildner
- Hooverville/ Servant/ Ensemble – Kelsey Jordan
- Hooverville/ Servant /Ensemble – Serena Gay
- Hooverville/ Servant/ Ensemble – Anastasia Hughson
- Hooverville/ Servant /Ensemble – Violet Glisson
- Hooverville/ Servant/ Ensemble – Amanda Ann Taylor
- Hooverville/ Servant /Ensemble – Alexia Perry
- Hooverville/ Servant/ Cabinet/ Ensemble – Ben Vandervort*
*Civic Debut
Crew
- Floor Managers – V Keithley, Lou Irwin Jr.
- A2 Operator – Robert Vergeson
- Dressers – Elliana Tangeman, Joni Edwards, Elia Grace (Ingerham)
- Follow Spot Operator – Reed Shilts
- Director – Mike Artis
- Music Director – Marie McColley-Kerstetter
- Choreographer – Sara Sherman
- Scenic Designer – David Kyhn
- Costume Designer – Elaine Kaufman
- Lighting Designer – Delaney McKenzie
- Sound Designer – Imari Hill
- Technical Director – Phillip Miller
- Properties Master – Christopher Lewis
- Stage Manager – Christine Sargent
- Assistant Director – Maggie Martin
- Assistant Stage Managers – V Keithley, Lou Irwin Jr.
- Assistant Technical Director – Tully Davis
- Scenic Carpenters – Ryan Burke, Nathan Behrend
- Charge Painter – David Kyhn
- Scenic Artists – Paige Billian, Justin Muse
- Assistant Sound Designer – Imari Hill
- Stitchers – Isabella Balden
- Master Electrician – Benjamin Arnett
- Properties Artisan – Jamie Chapin
- Photographer/Graphic Designer – Deborah Browning
- Videographer – Katherine Mumma
- Production Stage Manager – Stacey Jaeger
- Audience Engagement Manager – Christopher S. Blades
- Director of Volunteers – Mike Artis
- Artistic Director – Anthony J. Hamilton
- Executive Director – Laura M. Zervic
- This production is performed in 2 acts with a 15-minute intermission.
- This production includes water-based fog and haze.
- Theme Performance – An Afternoon in N.Y.C.: Join us on Saturday, December 6 for an afternoon in N.Y.C. where all are welcome to come dressed in their favorite theatre attire.
Performance Dates:
- Friday, December 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM
- Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
- Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM (ASL Interpreted and Audio Description Services Available)
- Friday, December 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM
- Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
- Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
- Friday, December 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
- Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
- Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Venue
Civic Auditorium
329 S. Park St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Seating
All performances in the Civic Auditorium feature reserved seating. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each performance.
Parking
Street parking is available for free after 5:00 PM on weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday. For further assistance with parking please contact the box office at 269.343.1313.
The Kalamazoo Civic Theatre does not rate subject matter as sensitivities vary from person to person. If you have questions about content, age appropriateness, or other aspects of the show (ie strobe lights and other theatrical effects), please contact the box office at 269.343.1313.