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51 Questions
Annie opened on Broadway in what year?
1977
Who composed the music for Annie?
Charles Strouse
Who wrote the lyrics for Annie?
Martin Charnin
Who wrote the book for Annie?
Thomas Meehan
Which former U.S. president has an entire song about him in Annie?
Herbert Hoover
Which actress starred as Annie in its original Broadway production?
Andrea McArdle
Who played Miss Hannigan in Annie's original Broadway production<em>?</em>
Dorothy Loudon
Who is the youngest orphan?
Molly
On whose radio show does Oliver Warbucks announce the search for Annie's parents?
Bert Healy
What's the name of the female singing group on the aforementioned show?
The Boylan Sisters
Which Emmy-winning actress was a replacement Annie in the show's original Broadway production<em>?</em>
Sarah Jessica Parker
How many Tony Awards did Annie's original Broadway production win?
7
What is Miss Hannigan's first name?
Agatha
In what year is Annie set?
1933
What is the name of the laundry man who arrives at the orphanage to collect blankets?
Bundles
Not including the overture, what is the first song in Annie?
Maybe
When is Annie's birthday?
October 28, 1922
What did Annie's parents leave for her when they dropped her off at the orphanage?
Half of a silver locket
Why is Annie running away at the beginning of the show?
She wants to find her parents.
How does Annie escape from the orphanage
She hides in Mr. Bundles’ laundry bag.
What time is it in the opening scene when Miss Hannigan makes the orphans clean?
4 am
Miss Hannigan orders the orphans to clean until the orphanage shines like what?
the top of the Chrysler Building
How often do the orphans get clean sheets?
Once a month
Which former U.S. president appears as a character in Annie?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Why does Annie name her dog Sandy?
Because of his “nice sandy color,”
How much is the apple seller charging for two apples?
A nickle
What is the one thing Miss Hannigan says she taught her orphans?
Never tell a lie
What does Miss Hannigan serve the orphans for breakfast?
cold mush
Which orphan throws up before the song Little Girls?
Molly
What item does the aforementioned orphan throw up on?
Miss Hannigan’s souvenir pillow from Coney Island
Which two orphans have an argument during <em>Little Girls</em>?
Duffy and Pepper
What are the two orphans arguing about?
A card game
Officer Ward is from what precinct?
the 17th
Miss Hannigan says Annie won't walk out the door again until what year?
1953
What is Grace Farrell's job?
Private secretary to Oliver Warbucks
Why does Grace visit the orphanage
Oliver Warbucks wants an orphan to spend the holidays at his mansion
What does Annie spell to prove to Grace that she's smart?
She spells Mississippi.
Who does Grace threaten to call if Miss Hannigan won't let her take Annie for the holidays??
the Board of Orphans
What is the name of the butler who supervises the servants?
Drake
Who does Grace say will pick out Annie's clothes?
Cecille
Who draws her bath?
Mrs. Greer
Who makes her bed?
Annette
When Annie wakes, she is told to ring for who?
Drake
Who will take Annie's tray when she's done?
Mrs. Pugh
When Oliver Warbucks arrives, he has just come from which city?
Chicago
How long did it take for Warbucks plane to fly to New York?
11 hours
At which theater does Warbucks take Annie to see a movie?
the Roxy
How many blocks away is the theater from Warbucks' mansion?
45 blocks
Where does Warbucks plan to take Annie to get ice cream?
Rumplemayers
Which famous people are mentioned in the song N.Y.C.?
The Gershwins, Kaufman, and Hart
Where does Star-To-Be say she will stay that night?
The Y