Posted: Monday 19 March, 2012
Jazmine May, Chloe Teale and Anita Munro don't have to wait until tomorrow for the sun to come out.
Their dreams are already coming true.
The three dancing, singing and acting enthusiasts have landed the lead role of Annie in the forthcoming Brisbane production.
The trio will alternate in the role each night during its season.
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Posted: Wednesday 8 February, 2012
Open auditions will be held at the QPAC Cultural Centre Forecourt South Bank this Sunday 12 February for talented dogs to play Annie's beloved pup 'Sandy' in the Brisbane season of Annie.
To be eligible for selection applicants need to be well-trained, medium sized, sandy/light red coloured dogs aged between 12 months to 5 years.
The producers of Annie are hoping to find confident, outgoing dogs that are great with children and are not noise sensitive, all of which are essential to perform in front of packed houses on a nightly basis.
Owners must be prepared to hand over their dog to the show's highly qualified trainer for the duration of the Brisbane season, from 27 February at the earliest, dependent on training level. Only dogs who are well trained prior to auditioning with the ability to learn quickly need apply.
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Auditions are open on Sunday 12 February 2012, with registration forms available for owners to fill in on arrival from 12 noon to 4pm. Enquiries should be directed to productions@gordonfrost.com.au.
Venue: Cultural Forecourt, South Bank (Riverside of QPAC)
Season: Sunday 12th February
Performance Times: 12 Noon to 4pm
Registration: Registration forms will be available for owners to fill in on arrival
Posted: Wednesday 1 February, 2012
Sony Music Entertainment and The Gordon Frost Organisation are proud to announce the release of the Australian cast recording of the new production of ANNIE which was recorded on Opening Night, January 5, 2012 at the Lyric Theatre, Sydney. This is the third production of ANNIE to be staged in Australia, the first in 1978-9 and the second in 2000. ANNIE plays at the Sydney Lyric, The Star until March 25 before moving on to Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth.
The album features live recordings of the perennial Annie favourites performed by the stellar Australian cast that includes Anthony Warlow as Daddy Warbucks, Nancye Hayes as Miss Hannigan, Todd McKenney (Rooster), Chloë Dallimore (Lily St. Regis), Julie Goodwin (Grace Farrell) and radio broadcaster Alan Jones as Franklin D. Roosevelt. This recording features 10-year-old Ella Nicol in the role of Annie, one of three young actresses playing the role in the Sydney season.
Producer John Frost said, "I'm extremely proud of this wonderful new production of ANNIE, and thrilled that Sony Music and I have been able to record this brilliant cast for posterity. I hope it starts a resurgence in live recordings of Australian casts of musicals, so audiences can not only see these productions in theatres but relive the theatrical excitement at home with the cast album."
The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. Boasting one of Broadway's most memorable scores, including It's the Hard-Knock Life, Easy Street, N.Y.C. and the ever-optimistic Tomorrow, ANNIE is one of the most awarded and loved musicals of all time.
This original cast recording will be a memorable keepsake for all who will see ANNIE in 2012 as it tours across Australia.
Posted: Wednesday 25 January, 2012
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Posted: Wednesday 11 January, 2012
An Audience With The Cast of Annie is an intimate evening with the cast of one of the world's most awarded and loved musicals, ANNIE, including some of Australia's most talented and successful performers.
Filmed at FOXTEL's studios exclusively for the Bio channel and introduced by Deborah Hutton, ANNIE's star-studded line-up includes highly-acclaimed musical theatre performers Anthony Warlow reprising one of his favourite roles as sophisticated New York 'zillionaire' Daddy Warbucks, Nancye Hayes as villain Miss Hannigan, Todd McKenney as Rooster, Chloe Dallimore as Lily, Julie Goodwin as Grace and Alan Jones as Franklin D Roosevelt.
In this exclusive special presentation, Todd McKenney hosts the night, candidly speaking with key cast members including Siena Elchaar, one of the three girls playing the role of Annie and producer John Frost as they prepare for the ANNIE season currently showing in Sydney before touring Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth.
As well as performing numerous favourite hits from the show, Easy Street, Tomorrow, I Don't Need Anything But You, Little Girls and Hard Knock Life, the cast also answers questions from the audience, consisting of personalities from the worlds of entertainment, media and arts, including Minister for the Arts The Hon. George Souris, FOXTEL and Sky News sport's presenter Matt Shirvington, presenter Sophie Falkiner and social commentator Prue MacSween.
An Audience with the cast of ANNIE is a truly unforgettable evening with some of Australia's brightest stars, exclusive to Bio, Sunday January 22 at 6.30pm AEDT.
Posted: Friday 6 January, 2012
Leapin' lizards - you are going to LOVE this video we've put together from opening night in Sydney! Walk the red carpet, see the first snippets of the musical, watch the final curtain call, and hear what the audience had to say afterwards. Thanks to everyone for the amazing response last night.
Posted: Friday 23 December, 2011
Leapin' Lizards! The Annie shop has opened just in time for Christmas. The shelves are stocked with a great range of merchandise that every little orphan needs including cute little 'Sandy' plush puppies, Annie wigs, an adorable Annie rag doll, red tees, coffee mugs and of course the souvenir program in case you forget to pick one up at the theatre. You can buy online or browse the catalogue before you head to the theatre to pick-up your merchandise in the foyer. Happy shopping! Visit the 'Annie' Playbill store now.
Posted: Monday 14 November, 2011
11 year old Siena Elchaar, one of Sydney's Annies, visited The Morning Show studio to perform the classic song 'Tomorrow' live in the studio last week.
Posted: Thursday 15 September, 2011
The ever-popular Broadway musical Annie will light up Melbourne's Regent Theatre from May 24th 2012 in an exciting new production produced John Frost. Returning to the role of New York 'zillionaire' Daddy Warbucks will be one of Australia's greatest theatrical talents, Anthony Warlow, fresh from his success in the title role of the World Premiere of Doctor Zhivago. Show business legend Nancye Hayes will play the tyrannical Miss Hannigan who runs the orphanage where Annie begins her journey. This is the third Australian production of Annie that Nancye has been involved with, having played Lily St Regis in the original production and been Resident Director for the second.
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Joining Nancye as her scurrilous brother Rooster Hannigan is television and stage favourite Todd McKenney (The Boy From Oz, Dancing With the Stars). Playing Rooster's "lady friend" Lily St Regis and Warbucks' secretary Grace Farrell will be two leading ladies of musical theatre, Chloë Dallimore (The Producers) and Julie Goodwin (West Side Story) respectively.
Announcing his all-star cast, Producer John Frost said, "I'm often asked when Annie will return to the stage, and I'm thrilled that for this new production we have the A-list of Australian musical theatre talent – Anthony Warlow reprising one of his favourite roles, Nancye Hayes putting her mark on the role of the mean Miss Hannigan, and Todd McKenney, Chloë Dallimore and Julia Goodwin who are the cream of Australian talent. Our production team is top quality as well - director Karen Johnson-Mortimer, choreographer Kelly Aykers and musical director Peter Casey.
2012 marks the 35 years since Annie opened on Broadway and the show continues to be one of the most popular musicals for audiences that now span generations. With its timeless and optimistic message, you can bet your bottom dollar Annie will be a hit again in 2012!"
Posted: Thursday 25 August, 2011
Do you know any little Annie's or orphans who would like to audition for Annie in Brisbane or Melbourne? Here's what you need to do - ask your singing or dance school to send an email to suzanne@gordonfrost.com.au. And it MUST come from your singing or dance school! Private addresses will not be accepted. We'll then send your school the audition brief later in the year. Good luck girls!
Posted: Monday 27 June, 2011
The ever-popular Broadway musical Annie will light up Sydney's Lyric Theatre from 29 December in an exciting new production produced by John Frost. Returning to the role of New York 'zillionaire' Daddy Warbucks will be one of Australia's greatest theatrical talents, Anthony Warlow, fresh from his success in the title role of the World Premiere of Doctor Zhivago. Show business legend Nancye Hayes will play the tyrannical Miss Hannigan who runs the orphanage where Annie begins her journey. This is the third Australian production of Annie that Nancye has been involved with, having played Lily St Regis in the original production and been Assistant Choreographer for the second.
Joining Nancye as her scurrilous brother Rooster Hannigan is television and stage favourite Todd McKenney (The Boy From Oz, Dancing With the Stars). Playing Rooster's "lady friend" Lily St Regis and Warbuck's secretary Grace Farrell will be two leading ladies of musical theatre, Chloë Dallimore (The Producers) and Julie Goodwin (West Side Story) respectively. Making his musical theatre debut in the role of President Roosevelt (FDR) will be radio veteran Alan Jones.