TOMORROW (no pun intended): Annie

The music, lyrics, and themes behind the plucky-orphan musical

Tomorrow (no pun intended) Monday, August 30 The Broadway Maven will look closely at Annie, the Despression-era plucky-orphan musical with a heart of gold.

What role does the song “Tomorrow” play in the show? Is Annie the “main character” or is it Daddy Warbucks? (The main character is usually thought of as the one who changes.) How does Miss Hannigan rank among Broadway villains? What’s wrong with the song “It’s the Hard-Knock Life”?

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For homework, watch the video below and choose the “Annie” you think did the best job. Explain why you chose her in the comments.