Tickets are now available for the new Australian production of the ever-popular Broadway musical Annie. Lighting up the Lyric Theatre QPAC from 27 December, tickets are now on pre-sale with General Public sales from Friday 9 May.
It’s not too late to join the waitlist at anniemusical.com.au to be first in line to buy tickets.
This inspiring new Australian production is directed by Karen Johnson Mortimer and choreographed by Mitchell Woodcock. It opened recently to huge acclaim and standing ovations at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre, where it is playing until 21 June. It is then moving to Melbourne’s Princess Theatre from 10 July.
Here is what critics have to say about this unmissable production:
“Annie proves the golden age of musical theatre is here…Broadway is so back ” – Our review at The Scoop
★★★★ “Filled with optimism, joy and hope … a great reason for a night on the town ” – Time Out
★★★★ “A fantastic celebration of joy, music and life ” – MusicalTheatre.au
★★★★ “Theatrical sunshine ” – Limelight
“This production is a triumph ” – Australian Stage
Producer John Frost for Crossroads Live has assembled a stellar cast for this legendary and inspiring show.
Anthony Warlow returns as Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks, the role he has played twice before in Australia to great acclaim and in which he made his Broadway debut. One of Australian theatre’s greatest leading men, Anthony recently played the cunning and charismatic lawyer Billy Flynn in the national tour of Chicago.
His extraordinary musical theatre roles include in The Phantom of the Opera (as The Phantom), The Wizard of Oz (The Wizard), The Secret Garden (Archibald Craven), Guys and Dolls (Sky Masterson), Les Misérables (Enjolras), My Fair Lady (Henry Higgins), Man of La Mancha (Don Quixote), Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Sweeney Todd) and A Little Night Music (Frederik Egerman).
With a career spanning two decades, Debora Krizak takes on the delicious role of Miss Hannigan. One of Australia’s most critically acclaimed leading ladies of musical theatre, Debora has starred in countless shows. They include Mel Brooks’ The Producers, A Chorus Line, Sweet Charity, Cabaret, Mamma Mia, We Will Rock You and Billy Elliot. She has also played feature roles in John Frost and Opera Australia’s productions of Anything Goes and Cinderella.
Mackenzie Dunn plays Lily St. Regis and Keanu Gonzalez steps into the role of “Rooster” Hannigan, both rising stars of the musical stage. Mackenzie and Keanu previously starred opposite each other as Rizzo and Kenickie in the new Australian tour of Grease.
Most recently seen in Australia in Jekyll and Hyde, Broadway actor Amanda Lea LaVergne is playing the role of Grace Farrell.
In his first musical theatre role, Greg Page, the original Yellow Wiggle in the globally beloved children’s entertainment group The Wiggles, features as President Roosevelt. A trained musician and accomplished vocalist, Page’s passion for performing began early, and he quickly became a household name as part of The Wiggles.
Producer John Frost said:
“I’m so excited to bring that perennial favourite Annie back to Brisbane for a whole new generation. With Anthony returning to the role that took him to Broadway, alongside Debora, Mackenzie, Keanu, Amanda and Greg, this production is fantastic and Sydney audiences are loving it. Line up now to buy your tickets to one of the most delightful and inspiring Broadway musicals of all time. Don’t wait until Tomorrow!”
One of the most awarded and loved musicals of all time, with its iconic score featuring classics like It’s the Hard-Knock Life, Tomorrow, Easy Street and N.Y.C, Annie is truly a timeless masterpiece. The book and score is written by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin.
Based on the popular Harold Gray comic strip Little Orphan Annie which debuted in 1924 and ran for over 80 years, the musical Annie burst into popularity in 1977 when it opened on Broadway. The musical won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book (Thomas Meehan) and Best Score (Charles Strouse, Martin Charnin). It won the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, seven Drama Desk Awards including Best Musical, and the Grammy® for Best Cast Show Album.
After the Broadway run of almost six years, it has played in more than 22 countries worldwide including the UK, Argentina, Japan, Germany, Sweden, Spain and Australia. Annie became a smash-hit movie musical in 1982 starring Aileen Quinn, Albert Finney and Carol Burnett that is adored worldwide and a fixture of popular culture references.
A celebration of hope, family and friendship. This small but mighty young girl has returned to stick out her chin and grin once more!
Annie runs at the Lyric Theatre QPAC from 27 December 2025.
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Photo credits: Matilda Casey, Anthony Warlow and Greg Page in Annie. Photo by Daniel Boud
BRISBANE SEASON DETAILS
Venue Lyric Theatre, QPAC
Season From 27 December
Performance Times Tue 7:30pm; Wed, Fri, Sat 7pm; Matinees Wed & Thurs 1pm, Sat 2pm; Sun 1pm & 6pm (performance times vary each week)
Prices: From $70.00 (Transaction fees apply)
Bookings: anniemusical.com.au or phone 136 246
Groups 8+ call (07) 3840 7466
SYDNEY SEASON DETAILS
Venue Capitol Theatre, Sydney
Season Playing to 21 June
Performance Times Tue-Sat 7pm, Matinees Wed 1pm, Sat 2pm, Sun 1pm & 6pm (performance times vary each week)
Prices: From $70.00 (Transaction fees apply)
Bookings: anniemusical.com.au or 136 100
Groups 8+ email groups@ticketmaster.com.au
MELBOURNE SEASON DETAILS
Venue Princess Theatre, Melbourne
Season From 10 July
Performance Times Wed-Sat 7pm, Matinees Wed 1pm, Sat 2pm, Sun 1pm & 6pm (performance times vary each week)
Ticket price: From $70 (plus booking fee)
Bookings: anniemusical.com.au or phone 13 28 49
Groups 8+ (03) 9299 9873 or email groups@marrinergroup.com.au
