Synopsis
Everyone’s favorite orphan is back in this classic musical. As part of a publicity campaign for Oliver Warbucks, Annie and her dog Sandy are placed in the lap of luxury. However, Annie’s stay turns out to be much more than anyone bargained for as she works her way into everyone’s hearts! The only thing standing in her way is the cruel and bitter Miss Hannigan. The popular score includes It’s the Hard Knock Life, Easy Street, Little Girls and Tomorrow.
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Abigail Aldridge
(Miss Shields)
is delighted to return to The Broadway Palm, where she was recently seen in Annie! Favorite credits include Paulette (Legally Blonde), Tammy (Escape to Margaritaville), and Golde (Fiddler on the Roof). Love you, Mom and Marvin!
Brynn Barnstead
(Tessie) is ecstatic to be making her Broadway Palm debut as Tessie! She has been dancing since she could walk, but in 2023 when she found theatre her passion came alive. She typically enjoys playing villain roles such as Veruca Salt and The Queen of Hearts. However, she is really looking forward to changing it up for the role of Tessie.
Moriel Behar
(Mother) is back at the Broadway Palm after playing Grace in Annie this summer! Recent: Good Night Oscar, Dancing at Lughnasa (Asolo Repertory Theatre). National tours: Little Women, How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Regional: A Midsummer Night's Dream (Titania), The Sound of Music (Baroness Elsa Schraeder). BFA from NYU Tisch.
morielbehar.com, @momo_behar
Maslin Brown
(Daisy) is so excited for her first Broadway Palm Theatre production! She is so thankful for her family, friends, and many supporters!
Avalyn Calandra
(Esther Jane) is delighted to return to Broadway Palm as Esther Jane. She attends high school in North Fort Myers where she majors in musical theatre.
Matilde Diaz
(Esther Jane) is a competitive dancer, co-president of her theater class and loves helping others. She is grateful for her family, friends and mentors. @iam_matildediaz
Caisson Dobson
(Ensemble) is a 16-year-old student at North Fort Myers High School. Some favorite past roles include Peter in Finding Neverland, Young C in A Bronx Tale, and Kurt in The Sound of Music. When not on stage, Caisson can be found training in the dance studio as a competitive dancer. He would like to thank his family and friends for their endless support, as well as the incredible teachers and choreographers who have helped him grow."
Frank Hughes
(Bundles/Drake/
Ensemble/Warbucks US)
is ecstatic to be back!
Favorite BP credits:
Cal (Waitress), Poirot
(Murder...Orient Express), and
Cogsworth (Beauty and the Beast)
among many others. Other select
favorites: Valjean (Les Miserables),
Pirelli (Sweeney Todd), and Dave (The
Full Monty). Love to the cast and crew.
Extra love to Shannon. For my mother.
Alysse Jaquez
(Kate) age 9 excels in competitive dance and adores musical theatre, with dreams of performing in New York City one day.
Addie Jaymes
(Annie) is thrilled to debut as Annie at Broadway Palm! Recent credits: A Christmas Story, Annie Tour, Annie Warbucks, Gypsy, The Pianist. Grateful! @addie_jaymes
Heidi-Liz Johnson
(Miss Hannigan)
is honored to play this
iconic character. Many
thanks to the ownership,
creatives, and her castmates
for the joy of working in such a friendly
and professional environment. Favorite
credits include Bright Star (Alice),
Little Women (Jo), Daddy Long Legs
(Jerusha), Mary Poppins (Mary),
and Shrek (Fiona). A big hug to the
Johnsons and the Ballways for coming
all this way to see the show, and love
to Mychal! @heidilizjohnson // www.
heidi-lizjohnson.com
Claire Leonard
(Ruby Sue) was last seen as an orphan in Annie this past summer! Favorite ACS movie scene-Flick's tongue
stuck on the flagpole! Merry Christmas to all!
Mychal Leverage
(Oliver Warbucks) made his stage debut in Annie thirteen years ago, and is honored to return to 1933 as THE Oliver Warbucks. Off-Broadway: Sleepy Hollow (Ichabod Crane). Tours: Little Women (Bhaer). Broadway Palm: Legally Blonde (Callahan). Much love to Mom, the Johnsons, and the lovely Heidi: I don’t need anything but you! mychalleverage.com/@MychalLeverage
Adam Levine
(Swing) is thrilled to be making his Broadway Palm debut! Recent credits include: Bobby in A Chorus Line (Palace Theatre), Something Rotten! (Arts Center of Coastal Carolina), and 42nd Street (Palace Theatre). Adam is a graduate of Point Park University with a BFA in Musical Theatre and minor in Dance. He would like to thank his amazing family and friends for their love and support! @adam.levine19
Penelope Martone
(Molly) is thrilled to be making her Broadway Palm debut! Theater credits: Ivonka in Once at Theatre Zone and Matilda in Matilda at Fort Myers Theatre. She thanks her agents, manager, vocal coach, and family! IG @penelope.martone
Austin Kate Massimo
(Molly) is so excited to make her Broadway Palm debut! She previously played Lavender in Matilda at Fort Myers Theatre.
Robert McCandlish
(Rooster/Ensemble) is
so excited to be at the
Broadway Palm this
summer as Rooster!
Favorite credits include
Joe Sutter- Spitfire Grill, Eugene Fodor- Crazy for You, and
Robert- Swing! All love to his family and friends- especially his mom and
dad.
Grainne McCleary
(Duffy) is thrilled to be
returning to the Broadway
Palm stage. Favorite credits
here include Jane in Mary
Poppins, Young Fan in Christmas Carol and Windward in The
Little Mermaid. She trains at Melody Lane dance and also loves to draw and
create comics!
Grace Moore
(Swing) is thrilled to be making her Broadway Palm debut in Annie! Favorite credits include Carrie and Descendants at Casa Mañana, Grease at Cumberland County Playhouse, and A Little Night Music at Theatre Three. Proud TCU MT alum!
Juniper Neff
(July) is a 12 year old aspiring actress who attends Oasis Middle. You may have seen her in Shrek, The Big One-Oh, or Moana.
Grayce Nelson
Grayce Nelson (Grace) is excited to make her Broadway Palm debut. She is ten years old and has been performing since the age of two. Grayce enjoys singing in her free time and loves being on stage. She is thankful for this amazing opportunity and wishes everyone a Merry Christmas!
Sofie Nesanelis
(Annie) is so happy to make her Broadway Palm debut in such a bucket list role! Favorite past credits include Broadway National Tours: Les Miserables and How the Grinch Stole Christmas the Musical, Off-Broadway: Wedding Band. Regional Theatre: Ragtime, Matilda the Musical, The Sound of Music. TV/Film: This Boys Vida and Blue’s Clues. Big thanks to my team Leorah Haberfield, Bonnie Shumofsky-Bloom, Alex-Renee Davies, and love to my family! @sofienesanelis
Thomas Netter
(Bert Healy/FDR/Ensemble) (he/him) Broadway Palm debut! Most recently seen at the Dutch Apple as Motel in Fiddler On The Roof. Other credits include Holy Rollers (Off-B’way); A Charlie Brown Christmas (National Tour); Bye Bye Birdie (Albert); A Gentleman’s Guide… (D’Ysquith Family). As director/choreographer: Matilda, Hello, Dolly!, bare, Curtains, Shakespeare In Love. Many thanks to everyone here at the Palm for a swell time! More at nothingbutnetter.com
Rachel Lou Redding
(Lily St. Regis/Dance
Captain/Ensemble)(she/
her) is an NYC-based
performer from Ohio,
delighted to return to Broadway Palm. Regional credits:
Tootsie at NSMT, Swing! and Waitress
at Broadway Palm/Dutch Apple, Jersey
Boys (Lorraine), and The Rocky Horror Show (Columbia) at Mountain Theatre Company. I love you, Mom and Dad!
IG: @rachellouredding
Sean Rodrigo Royal
(Morganthau) is excited to be performing in Annie! Previous shows and roles include Usnavi (In The Heights), Nikkos/Sundeep (Legally Blonde), Chad (Escape from Margaritaville), Indio (West Side Story). Sean would like to say thank you to Brian and Amy for this opportunity. Amor por mi familia.@seanrodrigoroyal
Evelyn Root
(Minnie) is excited to join the Broadway Palm cast of Annie! This is her first big production along with some local shows with Charlotte Players.
Virginia Root
(Mary Beth) is 12 years old and in 7th grade at Charlotte Prep. This is her third show with Broadway Palm. She thanks her family for their loving support.
Nathan Stevenson
(Ensemble/ Bert US) is so excited to be joining Broadway Palm in their production of Annie this summer. It’s his first professional job since graduating from AMDA College in NYC back in June. He cannot wait for you guys to see how amazing this cast and show is!
Nina Voisin
(Kate) is 9 and loves performing. Favorite roles include Nemo (Finding Nemo) and Balloon Girl (Gypsy). She trains in voice and dance and loves the stage.
Savanna Worthingon
(Star to Be/ Sister/Ensemble) is thrilled to make her Broadway Palm Debut! Select Credits include White Christmas, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Spamalot (Arizona Broadway Theatre), Grease (MTC), Hairspray (Starlight KC) and 42nd St (Garland Summer Musicals). Love to her family and amazing mentors!
Casey Fink
(Sandy) is a friendly golden retriever, age 6, certified therapy dog with an advanced tricks title. Expert in cuddles and high fives! Bringing joy and tail wags everywhere.
Gritty Mewhinney
(Sandy) my people call me “Gritty.” Now I’m “Sandy!” I’m a Certified Therapy Dog, Show Grand Champion and couch potato expert. I love liver!
Hendrix Voisin
(Sandy US) is a 6-year-old Goldendoodle who’s loving, well-behaved, and happiest when surrounded by people. He brings joy everywhere he goes.
Teegan Yuknis
(Sandy) is a sweet six year old Labrador with a heart of gold. Always composed, and punctual, she brightens every show with her PAW-formance!
