Annie

December 5, 2025 — December 21, 2025

Civic Auditorium

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

Old National Bank

GreenLeaf Trust

Cast

  • Annie – Charlotte Nickell *
  • Oliver Warbucks – Tim Davis
  • Miss Hannigan – Adrienne Glisson *
  • Rooster – Matthew Schuster
  • Lily – Maggie Siskaninetz
  • Grace Farrell – Carlee Stoker
  • Molly – Bella Veloria *
  • 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 Paré *
  • Orphan/ Hooverville Ensemble – Oakley Martinek
  • Orphan/ Hooverville Ensemble – Camille Glisson *
  • Orphan/ Hooverville Ensemble Skye – Noelle 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 Rae Harrison
  • Cecile/ Mary/ Ensemble – Autumn Norris
  • Annette/ Hooverville/ Ensemble – Alexia Perry
  • Mrs. Greer/ Mrs. Bennett/ Servant/ Ensemble – Katey Martinek
  • Drake/ Apple Seller/ Voice of Wacky/ Servant – 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/ Cabinet/ Ensemble – Ben Vandervoort *
  • Hooverville/ Servant/ Ensemble – Kelsey Jordan, Kris Warren
    Anastasia Hughson, Violet Glisson*, Amanda Ann Taylor
  • Sandy – Baylee Walker and Sunny

*Civic Debut

Orchestra

Marie McColley-Kerstetter – Conductor, Keys
Nathaniel Chiu – Trombone
Mason Christofferson – Trumpet
Gia Evans – Flute, Piccolo
Adam Elmur – Sub – Trumpet
Peter Fromanek – Saxophone
Chris Garrett – Keys/Keys Programming
Dawn Garrett – Clarinet
Andy Knibloe – Percussion
Jared Norwood – Guitar
Nick Rankin – Violin
Mitchell VanderMeulen – Trombone

Crew

  • Floor Managers – V Keithley, Lou Irwin Jr.
  • Light Board Operator – Aubrey Hansen
  • A1 Operator – Ace Terrentine
  • A2 Operator – Torri Jo Mitchell
  • Floor/ Fly crew – Larry Foster-Goodrich, RJ Soulé, Naomi Curran, Paige Stubelt, Sloan, Brandon Wolfgang, Brian Bay
  • Dressers – Elliana Tangeman, Elia Grace, Annabelle Lacy, Merinda Edwards
  • Follow Spot Operators – Reed Shilts, Quinn Spitz
  • Playback Operator – Alan Moerdyk
  • Props Crew – Eric Rice
  • Hair and Makeup – Sarah Aiello, Amy Wills
  • Dog Trainers – Stephanie and Debbie Walker (Baylee), Angie Moe (Sunny)

 

  • Director – Mike Artis
  • Music Director – Marie McColley-Kerstetter
  • Choreographer – Sara Sherman
  • Scenic Designer – David Kyhn
  • Costume Designer – Elaine Kauffman
  • Lighting Designer – Delaney McKenzie
  • Sound Designer – Alex Grindey
  • Technical Director – Phillip A. Miller
  • Properties Master – Christopher Lewis
  • Stage Manager – Christine Sargeant
  • Hair and Makeup Designer – Katey Martinek
  • Assistant Director – Maggie Martin
  • Assistant Stage Managers – V Keithley, Lou Irwin Jr.
  • Scenic Carpenters – Ryan Burke, Nathan Behrend, Tully Davis
  • Charge Painter – David Kyhn
  • Scenic Artists – Paige Billian, Justin Muse
  • Stitchers – Isabella Balden, Lindsay Fleck, Addie Gorden, Peter MacKay
  • Costume Manager – Nora Hauk
  • Master Electrician – Benjamin Arnett
  • Audio Engineer – Jared Watson
  • Properties Artisan – Jamie Chapin
  • Photographer/Graphic Designer – Deborah Browning
  • Videographer – Katherine Mumma
  • Front of House Manager – Melita Terrentine
  • Box Office Manager – Sydney Lewis
  • Production Stage Manager – Kalie Hagen
  • 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
  • Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM
  • Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
  • Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:30 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.