Annie Live!

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James G 05/14/2023 T.P Henson chews up and spits out the scenery as a campy Miss Hannigan. Celine Smith is also brilliant as well as all the orphans. See more robert r 04/30/2023 "The latest production of 'Annie' breaks the mold with its unconventional casting, breathing new life into a classic that many, myself included, feared had been overplayed. Surprisingly, it's these deviations from the norm that make this the most captivating 'Annie' I've witnessed since its premiere. The choice of lead actress is a standout example of this fresh approach. While she may not fit the traditional 'cute' archetype, her endearing performance adds depth to the character, making you love Annie for her essence rather than her appearance. Harry Connick Jr. shines brilliantly, showcasing his multifaceted talents in acting, singing, and jazz. Nicole Scherzinger brings grace and vocal prowess to her role as Grace, while Taraji P. Henson steals the show with her magnetic presence. A special nod must be given to the production number 'We'd Like to Thank You Herbert Hoover.' It was nothing short of a Brechtian delight, adding a unique flair to the show. This 'Annie' challenges preconceptions and emerges triumphantly, proving that sometimes, straying from the beaten path can lead to remarkable results." See more 12/24/2021 Maybe live tv musicals aren't my thing but man I liked the wiz that was on NBC a couple years ago but man musicals on tv are so boring. It's like watching Hamilton on tv. I much prefer it live in person instead. The true experience of Musical theatre can't be comprehended on a tv or movie theater. That's why it's so special. It needs to be watched in person but of course because of the pandemic and all, Broadway is closed right now unfortunately. But in the meantime we can watch this. But man I couldn't sit though it. It's too slow and it's on tv so it's so much harder to pay attention to a musical. If it was in person you could fully grasp. See more 12/24/2021 Maybe live tv musicals aren't my thing but man I liked the wiz that was on NBC a couple years ago but man musicals on tv are so boring. It's like watching Hamilton on tv. I much prefer it live in person instead. The true experience of Musical theatre can't be comprehended on a tv or movie theater. That's why it's so special. It needs to be watched in person but of course because of the pandemic and all, Broadway is closed right now unfortunately. But in the meantime we can watch this. But man I couldn't sit though it. It's too slow and it's on tv so it's so much harder to pay attention to a musical. If it was in person you could fully grasp. See more 12/08/2021 It sucked this is not Annie. See more 12/05/2021 Not sure how this got such high ratings from the critics but I was more than disappointed. So many things wrong with this show. It lacked the character of the original play and movie. Hannagan was over the top ridiculous. Half the time I couldn't even understand her. Warbucks took all of 3 seconds to go from big hard businessman to warm heart Daddy Warbucks losing the entire dynamic of the spunky orphan softening a hard core businessman's heart, That's half the show!! Not that HCJ ever really showed that side of the character. The orphans were the best part but the action singing numbers (It's a Hard Knock Life, and You're Never Fully dressed without a smile) I'm pretty sure were prerecorded. Annie herself wasn't too bad but still lacked the charm of past Annies. Her voice was very good. The cast was top-notch. not sure how it went off the rails so bad. I'm chalking most of this disaster upon the director. I gave it 2 stars for effort. See more Read all reviews

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