Needham Community Theatre is presenting ANNIE, a musical about a spunky orphan girl in 1930s New York City. She is adopted by the billionaire Oliver Warbucks, while also trying to avoid the cruel orphanage mistress, Miss Hannigan, and her accomplices. 

The story, based on the “Little Orphan Annie”, comic strip, follows Annie as she goes from a hard knock life in the orphanage to finding a new family with Warbucks, his assistant Grace Farrell, and her dog Sandy. 

ANNIE is a musical filled with love, acceptance and courage, a classic must-see for the whole family ages 4 and up!

Westwood's Nathan Lamont takes on the role of Daddy Warbucks, and fellow resident Diane Rothauser contributes to the production as makeup designer.

ANNIE is directed and choreographed by Marianne Lonati, music directed by Alan Rodi, and produced by Heather Daley, Naomi Goldman and Nina Barzilay. 

Showtimes are as follows:

• Nov. 21 at 8 PM
• Nov. 22 at 2 PM
• Nov. 23 at 2 PM
• Nov. 29 at 2 PM and 8 PM
• Nov. 30 at 2 PM

Tickets are available at WWW.NEEDHAMTHEATRE.ORG  

There are many restaurants and pubs in the Needham area and some theatergoers enjoy a refreshment before or after the show.