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Annie: 50 Years of "Tomorrow"

Presented by John Kenrick

How did a comic strip about a little girl and a dog inspire a musical that conquered Broadway and then the whole theatrical world? "Annie" is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026.

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Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, "Annie" has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written, including "Tomorrow.

Entertainment historian John Kenrick takes us behind the scenes to learn how this unlikely show became a beloved show business phenomenon.

Presenter: John Kenrick combines a passion for entertainment history with the practical know-how earned while working on stage productions at every level from amateur to Broadway."I think show business history is the most fascinating subject in the world. My goal is simple: to make it as entertaining and exciting for others as it is for me."
John gives talks on theatre and film history, has appeared in numerous documentaries, and is the author of "Musicals101.com", "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Amateur Theatricals", and the textbook "Musical Theatre: A History". John is the Game Changer Curator for The Museum of Broadway in NYC. His college courses have included the History of Musical Theatre, Great Broadway Songwriters, and Rodgers & Hammerstein. He has taught at New York University's Steinhardt School, The New School University, Marymount College Manhattan and The Philadelphia University of the Arts. He has also offered courses on Hollywood Legends, The History of Screen Musicals, and The Golden Age of MGM, among others. John has lectured at Wagner College, Molloy College and Pace University.

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