Annie
In association with ATLAS Partnership, Cadence presents the beloved Tony Award–winning holiday musical that reminds us that even in the hardest of times, hope shines through. Featuring timeless songs like “Tomorrow,” this intergenerational classic is sure to delight the whole family.
Book by Thomas Meehan
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Martin Charnin
December 12–21, 2025 at Libby S. Gottwald Playhouse
For group ticket sales, contact Samantha Sawyer.
Broadway’s Mary Page Nance will play Miss Hannigan.
Direction by Rebecca Wahls
Musical Direction by Stephen Rudlin
Choreography by Deandra Clarke
Based on “Little Orphan Annie” by permission of Media Tribune Services, Inc.
Cast
Miss Hannigan … Mary Page Nance*
Rooster Hannigan … Anthony Cosby, Jr.
Lily St. Regis … Ali Thibodeau
Oliver Warbucks … Gordon Bass
Grace Farrell … Maura Sinnenberg
Drake … Eric Williams
FDR … J. Ron Fleming
Annie … Audrey Esplin, Mallory Stark
* Member of Actors' Equity Association, the labor union representing American Actors and Stage Managers in the theatre.
The Richmond Performing Arts Alliance is sponsoring a block of tickets to ANNIE on Thursday, December 18 and will host a pre-show event complementing the show’s theme as part of their RPAA Night which offers community members a chance to experience the arts through RPAA’s free ticket program in its venues, Altria Theater and Dominion Energy Center. ASL interpreting will be provided by Mosaic Interpreting Services for this performance.
Sponsors
This production is made possible through the generous support of the following (including an anonymous sponsor):
