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meteordustIf I'd grown up with the story of Little Orphan Annie as part of my childhood, I would probably love it; but coming to it as an adult, part of me is dubious about the merits of a billionaire singling out one kid to elevate into a life of luxury.
But this production of the musical really shows what a stellar cast can do. It was a pleasure to get to watch great performers like Anthony Warlow as Daddy Warbucks, Nancye Hayes as Miss Hannigan, Todd McKenney as Rooster, Chloe Dallimore as Lily, and Julie Goodwin as Grace. It was slightly surreal to see Alan Jones as FDR, but despite my opinion of him personally, he did fine in the role.
Lucille Le Meledo was a great Annie, bright and charming, with a pure clear voice. The other standout of the orphan kids was the girl who played Molly, who looked like she was all of five, but with a fiery personality that was adorable.
The songs were fairly agreeable, and "Easy Street" in particular was great fun. The highlight was "Tomorrow", my favourite number, and made for one of the most rousing finales ever.
But this production of the musical really shows what a stellar cast can do. It was a pleasure to get to watch great performers like Anthony Warlow as Daddy Warbucks, Nancye Hayes as Miss Hannigan, Todd McKenney as Rooster, Chloe Dallimore as Lily, and Julie Goodwin as Grace. It was slightly surreal to see Alan Jones as FDR, but despite my opinion of him personally, he did fine in the role.
Lucille Le Meledo was a great Annie, bright and charming, with a pure clear voice. The other standout of the orphan kids was the girl who played Molly, who looked like she was all of five, but with a fiery personality that was adorable.
The songs were fairly agreeable, and "Easy Street" in particular was great fun. The highlight was "Tomorrow", my favourite number, and made for one of the most rousing finales ever.
