The Ellen Theatre welcomes New York stage veteran Michael DeVries in the role of Daddy Warbucks for the upcoming holiday musical Annie. Performances will begin December 11th and run through Dec. 22nd. Tickets are on sale now.
This heartwarming family show is the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and has become a worldwide phenomenon. The all-singing, all-dancing comedy features a live 16-piece orchestra playing some of the greatest musical theatre hits of all time, including “It’s a Hard Knock Life,” “Maybe,” “Easy Street,” “I Don’t Need Anything But You,” and the anthem of optimism, “Tomorrow.” Little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts amidst the gloomy yet wondrous state of 1930s New York City.
Mr. DeVries has enjoyed a stellar career including playing Mr. Snow in Carousel at both the Kennedy Center and Hollywood Bowl, along with an impressive list of Broadway shows such as Annie Get Your Gun with Patti LuPone, Cornelius in Hello Dolly, Gus/Growltiger in Cats, Captain Lenox in The Secret Garden, and an astounding ten-year run in the musical hit Wicked. National tours include Andre in Phantom of the Opera, Harry in Mama Mia, and Dr. Dillamond in Wicked. Added to this impressive list are many regional productions and performing twice at Carnegie Hall.
The Ellen Theatre production of Annie, featuring a 16-piece live orchestra, opens Dec. 11th and runs for ten evening and matinee performances, with a closing date of Dec. 22nd. Tickets to this holiday production range $38 to $64.
Wine, beer and concessions will be sold in the lobby one hour before each event. Ticketing and further information about these performances and upcoming events is available at www.theellentheatre.org. For additional inquiries, call the box office at (406) 585-5885. •
