Based on Harold Gray’s comic strip “Little Orphan Annie” that debuted in 1924, the musical “Annie” premiered on Broadway in 1977 and initially ran for over four years. One of the most beloved and biggest hits in Broadway history, “Annie” has won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. It has been licensed and performed in 50 countries and translated into eight languages, and was first adapted into a film in 1982.
And now, “Annie” is the next live musical event on broadcast television, following in the footsteps of others like “Peter Pan Live!” and “Sound of Music Live!” It’s also the first to air since “The Little Mermaid Live!” in November 2019.