Broadway hit "Annie" opens tonight at The Colonnade in Ringgold
by Adam Cook
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Billionaire “Daddy” Warbucks, played by Andrew Boone, presents a gift to little orphan Annie, played by Maddie Brashier. (Catoosa News photo/Adam Cook)
Billionaire “Daddy” Warbucks, played by Andrew Boone, presents a gift to little orphan Annie, played by Maddie Brashier. (Catoosa News photo/Adam Cook)
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The charismatic Maddie Brashier plays the title role of Annie, with the part of Sandy the dog portrayed by Emma the dog. (Catoosa News photo/Adam Cook)
The charismatic Maddie Brashier plays the title role of Annie, with the part of Sandy the dog portrayed by Emma the dog. (Catoosa News photo/Adam Cook)
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The cast of Annie will serenade the Ringgold Colonnade with the Tony award-winning songs that over time have become favorites of the theater community. (Catoosa News photo/Adam Cook)
The cast of Annie will serenade the Ringgold Colonnade with the Tony award-winning songs that over time have become favorites of the theater community. (Catoosa News photo/Adam Cook)
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The lyrics of “Tomorrow” will begin resonating tonight (Oct. 15) at The Colonnade in Ringgold, as Closed Door Entertainment will open up its production of the hit Broadway musical “Annie.”

“We’re really excited about this show,” said producer-director JC Smith. “We have so many talented people that are a part of this production, and it has just been a wonderful experience.”

Closed Door Entertainment, which brought “The Wizard of Oz,” “The Hobbit,” and “Camelot” to the Colonnade stage this past year, will be presenting “Annie” to the community over the next two weekends.

“It really is a great show, and everybody involved really pulled together and have done an amazing job,” Smith said.

Annie, a spunky, abused orphan who dreams of one day finding her parents, runs away from the orphanage, only to be returned to supervision of the shady Ms. Hannigan played by Susan Clark.

Eventually, Annie’s luck changes when billionaire Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks decides to invite an orphan to live with him for the duration of the Christmas holidays, and chooses Annie.

With “Daddy” Warbucks' help, Annie sets out to find her parents while trying to avoid a crooked scheme by Ms. Hannigan, her brother Rooster (Josh Harrell), and Rooster’s girlfriend Lily (Kim Knight.)

With a wonderful cast, and songs that will bring back memories from years gone by, “Annie” has a little some-thing for the whole family.

For tickets or information, call (706)-935-9000, or email Closed Door Entertainment at jc_smith@email.com.

What: Closed Door Entertainment’s production of “Annie”

When: Oct. 15, 16, 22, and 23 at 7:30 p.m., with a special matinee on Oct. 23 at 1 p.m.

Where: The Colonnade at Benton Place Campus in Ringgold

Cost: Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors, and $11 for groups of 15 or more.

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October 18, 2010
The performance on Saturday, October 23rd at 7:30 pm will be interpreted for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing!
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