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What is Annie Junior?

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Rachel Hickman

Published Mar 07, 2026

What is Annie Junior?

Annie JR is a roughly 60 minute version of the show adapted for Middle-school aged performers, and songs have been edited and keys changed to ranges appropriate for middle-school aged voices.

When did Annie Jr come out?

April 21, 1977
The show, which places Annie, Daddy Warbucks and Annie’s mutt, Sandy, in New York City in the midst of the Depression, opened on Broadway on April 21, 1977.

Who is Annette in Annie Jr?

Pamela Blair
Annie (1982) – Pamela Blair as Annette – IMDb.

What are the songs in Annie Jr?

Songs

  • “Maybe” – Annie, Orphans.
  • “It’s the Hard-Knock Life” – Annie, Orphans.
  • “It’s the Hard-Knock Life (Reprise)”** – Orphans.
  • “Tomorrow” – Annie.
  • “Little Girls” – Miss Hannigan.
  • “Little Girls (Reprise)”** – Miss Hannigan.
  • “I Think I’m Gonna Like it Here”** – Annie, Grace, Servants.
  • “NYC” – Warbucks, Grace, Annie, Star-To-Be.

How long is Annie Junior?

These are author-approved, condensed versions (60-70 minutes) which preserve the spirit and essence of the original, while eliminating elaborate production elements which may be beyond the physical and financial capabilities of most schools.

Who is Tessie in Annie Jr?

Tessie is around 10 years old. She is portrayed by Lara Berk in the 1982 film, and Erin Adams in the 1999 film & Zoe Margaret Coletti in the 2014 remake.

What happened to Annie’s real parents?

It is revealed by him that Annie’s parents are actually David and Margaret Bennett, who died when she was a baby. They then realize that Mr. and Mrs. Mudge are really Rooster and Lily, just as they show up to claim her and the money.

Did Daddy Warbucks adopt all the orphans?

Warbucks learns that he is still rich and now doesn’t have to get married. However, he decides that he is not so old after all and finally asks Grace to marry him. They decide to adopt all of the orphans, and the wedding proceeds.

Who is Lily in Annie Jr?

Lily is portrayed by Bernadette Peters in the 1982 film, and Kristen Chenoweth in the 1999 film.

How many songs does Miss Hannigan sing in Annie?

She is predictable and funny, in her ridiculous, cruel ways. Looking for an actress who can act with her whole body! Hannigan has over 100 lines and sings in Little Girls and Easy Street. She is the loyal private secretary to Oliver Warbucks.

How does Annie end?

Punjab rescues Annie and reunites her with Warbucks and Grace. Rooster and Lily are arrested and Annie is officially adopted by Warbucks. At a party which the orphans, a redeemed Hannigan, and the Roosevelts attend, Warbucks gives Annie the new locket as they embrace.