December 22, 2024 2:00 pm
Observer Editor
“Annie”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company

Dec. 5–Jan. 12. Daniel Cooney directs this local professional theater company in Charles Strouse, Martin Charnin, and Thomas Meehan’s upbeat Tony Award-winning 1976 musical comedy inspired by the Little Orphan Annie comic strip. Set in Depression-era New York, the plot follows the adventures of the plucky Annie and her dog as they escape a Dickensian orphanage and find a home with the millionaire Daddy Warbucks. Songs include “Tomorrow” and “It’s a Hard-Knock Life.” 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat., except Dec. 12), 3 p.m. (Thurs., except Dec. 5) & 2 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.) Encore, 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Tickets $43.50–$60.50 (12 and under $31.50) in advance at theencoretheatre.org & at the door. (734) 268–6200.

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