Annie | Big Noise Theatre

Annie

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September 26 - October 12, 2025

Book by Thomas Meehan
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Martin Charnin
Based on Little Orphan Annie by permission of The Media Tribune Services, Inc.

Directed and Co-Choreographed by Annie Snow
Co-Choregraphed by Abby Boegh
Music Direction by Aaron Kaplan

ANNIE is 'Lou Recommended'!

The story that warms hearts with hope, humor, and UNBELIEVABLE charm!

With her signature red hair and unstoppable optimism, little orphan Annie charms her way into the heart of a billionaire—and audiences everywhere. Bursting with iconic songs like “Tomorrow” and “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” this timeless musical reminds us all that brighter days are always just around the corner.

  • $35 Adults
  • $30 Seniors (65+)
  • $30 Students
  • $25 Children (12 and under)
    Special rates available for groups of 15 or more. Use code GROUP or call 847.220.7268 for more information.

Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2pm
Additional Matinee Performance on Saturday, October 11 at 2pm

Prairie Lakes Theater
515 E. Thacker StreetDes Plaines, IL 60016

ANNIE is 'Lou Recommended'!

The story that warms hearts with hope, humor, and UNBELIEVABLE charm!

With her signature red hair and unstoppable optimism, little orphan Annie charms her way into the heart of a billionaire—and audiences everywhere. Bursting with iconic songs like “Tomorrow” and “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” this timeless musical reminds us all that brighter days are always just around the corner.

Cast

  • Annie (Select Performances) Brielle Hope Horwitch
  • Annie (Select Performances) Tessa Mae Pundsack
  • Oliver Warbucks Korey White
  • Miss Hannigan Gretchen Wood Kimmeth
  • Grace Farrell Sophie Smekens
  • Rooster Hannigan Ray Mindas
  • Lily St. Regis Heidi Hansfield
  • President Franklin D. Roosevelt Dick Salon
  • Bert Healy Henry Gessner
  • Kate Léa Juat
  • July Mabel Kimmeth
  • Pepper Olivia "Livvy" Mackin
  • Duffy Olivia Mulder
  • Tessie Lena Soszynski
  • Molly Ramona Thompson
  • Bonnie Boylen Faith Bas
  • Connie Boylen/Featured Dancer Julia Cicero
  • Star-To-Be/Ronnie Boylen/Mrs. Pugh Mackenzie Maples
  • Sophie/Mrs. Greer Caroline Allen
  • Annette/Featured Dancer Evi Kozleski
  • Drake Travis Monroe Neese
  • Mr. Bundles/Featured Dancer Ben Paynic
  • Cecile/Featured Dancer Bianca Pietro
  • Orphan/Ensemble Emma Alpert
  • Orphan/Ensemble Asha Dale Hopman
  • Orphan/Ensemble Emma Ritter
  • Ensemble Anthony Augustine
  • Ensemble Rowan Collins
  • Ensemble Mateo Deschamps
  • Ensemble/Featured Dancer Rebecca Fortier
  • Ensemble Kyle Houseman
  • Sandy Wishbone
  • Understudies Caroline Allen (Grace/Boylen Sisters), Emma Alpert (Duffy/July), Anthony Augustine (FDR), Julia Cicero (Lily St. Regis), Henry Gessner (Rooster Hannigan), Asha Dale Hopman (Kate/Pepper), Heidi Hansfield (Miss Hannigan), Travis Monroe Neese (Oliver Warbucks), Emma Ritter (Tessie), Lena Soszynski (Molly)

Creative

  • Director/Co-Choreographer Annie Snow
  • Music Director Aaron Kaplan
  • Co-Choreographer Abby Boegh
  • Scenic and Prop Design/Charge Artist David Geinosky
  • Costume Design Lucy Elkin
  • Lighting Design Alec Kinastowski
  • Sound Design Rich Neumann
  • Hair and Wig Design Roberto Puig
  • Stage Manager Maggie Kirkham
  • Producer Martha Shuford
  • Producer Tristan Skandar Wold