Annie: The Musical

“Solid through and through, Johnna Wright’s production is a holiday treat.”  Vancouver Plays

by Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse, Martin Charnin
Gateway Theatre, 2010

Directed by Johnna Wright
Musical Director:  Allan Stiles
Choreographer:  Ken Overbey
Set Design: Drew Facey
Costume Design:  Carmen Alatorre
Lighting Design: Ereca Hassell
Sound Design:  Chris Hind
Stage Management:  Lori Parker, Jaimie Tait

CAST: Michelle Creber as Annie, Timothy E. Brummund, Pippa Mackie, Nora McLellan, Matt Palmer, Barbara Tomasic, Andrea Bailey, Matthew Beairsto, Jessie Chan, Vanessa Coley-Donohue, Andrew Cownden, Xavier de Salaberry, Jeff Deglow, Cameron Dunster, Brandyn Eddy, Bridget Esler, Murielle Faifman, Maria Go, Kaila Kask, Madelyn Kriese, Arne Larsen, Stephanie Liatopolous, Caroline Mawhinney, Fiona McIntyre, Laura Reynolds, Brittany Scott, Tamara Vishniakoff, Makena Zimmerman

photos by David Cooper

“The show opened to a full house, commanding lively bouts of applause after each number and a standing ovation as the curtain closed.”  Richmond Review

“Michelle Creber shone in the title role…”  Richmond Review

“The tiniest orphan, Molly… stole the audience’s hearts…”  Richmond Review

“Nora McLellan pulls out all the comic stops as the grinchy, horny matron of the orphanage, Miss Hannigan.”  Vancouver Plays

“Annie and her fellow orphans kick off the show with a rousing ‘Hard Knock Life’, highlighted by a clever dance routine courtesy of choreographer Kennith Overbey.”  Vancouver Plays

“The Gateway has a winning little orphan Annie in Michelle Creber, whose killer voice and adorable (and highly talented!) puppy dog steal your heart.”  Vancouver Plays