Annie Questions — Page 2

I saw the revival and was extremely disappointed. I'm glad I only paid for standing room. Thomas Meehan was standing next to me and I believe this was one of the early performances that "We'd Like to Thank You" was cut (it was still listed in the Playbill).

The sets were bad (I remember 2 small turntables), the direction was bad, and the show lacked focus. I also attended when Nell's understudy was on (her name escapes me).

The original production was my first Broadway show and the revival definitely paled in comparison. I believe Mike Nichols produced the original version and had nothing to do with the revival (and therein lies a major difference).

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Updated On: 9/12/05 at 04:53 PM

Sutton Foster (who was in the ensemble) said later at Seth's Chatterbox that the revival had a lot of problems, most of which did not involve Joanna, but she sort of ended up being the scapecoat.

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It got rave reviews in Seattle didn't it?

Do you or anyone know where I can view or buy the reairing of the Barbara Walters special? I already have the first Turning POint special that shows the Macy's Contest, but it ends after Joanna gets the part of Annie. I want to see the part where it shows her after being fired and Brittny playing Annie. I saw it on TV years ago and can't find it anywhere. I ordered the special off the ABC store, but like I said, it doesn't show Joanna being fired and Brittny taking over. Please help anyone!

Muggle, I have the program on a tape somewhere. I'm sure I could send you a copy sometime when I have access to two VCRs.