Miranda Hart to star in new West End Production of Annie
A new production of firm favourite Annie will be opening in May 2017 with Call the Midwife star Miranda Hart playing the infamous Miss Hannigan.
The musical is set in 1930s New York during the Great Depression and tells the story of 11 year old Annie, who wants to escape the misery of her orphanage and find her parents. Hart, will star as Miss Hannigan the orphanage manager who hatches plans to ruin Annie’s dreams. Annie’s luck changes when she meets billionaire Oliver Warbucks – who invites her to spend Christmas at his residence.
The production includes songs such as ‘Tomorrow’ and ‘It’s a Hard Knock Life’ and will open in London’s Piccadilly Theatre.