Emmy McKenzie plays Annie at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre with performances Dec. 7-23.
Everybody’s favorite little redhead, Annie, makes the holidays brighter at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre Dec. 7–23.
The Tony Award-winning musical that is once again a hit on Broadway is based on the Little Orphan Annie comic strip by Harold Gray. Music is by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, and book by Thomas Meehan. The Chattanooga Theatre Centre production is directed and choreographed by Maria Chattin-Carter with musical direction by Andrew Chauncey.
The cast of 27 is headlined by 10-year-old Emmy McKenzie of Decatur, Tn. who plays the title role, and includes one canine, Rocky, who plays the role of Sandy in the production.
Daddy Warbucks is played by local attorney Scott Shaw. Thaddeus Taylor is Rooster, Laura Holland is Lily St. Regis, Jennifer Major is Grace Farrell and Scott Dunlap is Miss Hannigan. The cast members are all from the Chattanooga area and all are volunteers.
Performance and special events for the CTC production of Anniee are as follows. Due to popular demand, Saturday matinee performances have been added:
Friday, Dec. 7, at 8 p.m. – Opening Night Gala begins at 7 p.m. with complimentary hors d’oeuvres from Events with Taste and complimentary beverages. (Nearing sellout)
Saturday, Dec. 8, at 2:30 p.m. – First Saturday matinee
Saturday, Dec. 8, at 8:30 p.m. – Late curtain so that evening-show patrons can enjoy the city’s lighted boat parade from the CTC deck at 7 p.m. and the holiday fireworks at 8 p.m. (There is no additional cost beyond that of the ticket and $2 parking. Complimentary beverages and snacks will be served.) (Nearing sellout)
Thursday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. – Performance with real-time captioning for the deaf and hard-of-hearing patrons. (Nearing sellout)
Friday, Dec. 14, at 8 p.m. – Learn more about the production at Talk Back after the performance with the cast and director.
Saturday, Dec. 15, at 2:30 p.m. – Second special matinee
Saturday, Dec. 15, at 8 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 16, at 2:30 p.m.– SOLD OUT. Bring a camera and take photos with Annie and Sandy after the show.
Thursday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 21, at 8 p.m. – Girls’ Night Out sponsored by Brewer Media with complimentary adult beverages and snacks.
Saturday, Dec. 22, at 2:30 p.m.– Final special matinee
Saturday, Dec. 22, at 8 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 23, at 2:30 p.m. – Final performance. Bring a camera and take photos with Annie and Sandy after the show.
The Chattanooga Theatre Centre is located next to Coolidge Park at 400 River St. on Chattanooga’s NorthShore. Parking is available for $2 in the adjoining lot for performances. Tickets are available at 267-8534 or online at TheatreCentre.com.
Emmy and Rocky, who plays the role of Sandy.