Andrea McArdle originated the title role in the premiere Broadway production of Annie and was able to learn from the best, playing opposite Loudon eight times a week. McArdle has also gotten the chance to play Miss Hannigan in a few regional productions, and it would be a great full-circle Broadway moment to have her back in the musical's revival. |
O'Donnell, who has gotten a chance to strut her stuff in the Broadway revivals of Grease and Fiddler on the Roof, has publicly expressed interest in the part, and as anyone who's watched either of her talk shows knows, there is no Broadway champion like her. |
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Two-time Tony winner Peters played against type in the 2003 Broadway revival of Gypsy, earning a rave from The New York Times and a Tony nomination for her performance. She was also a terrific Lily St. Regis in the film version of Annie, and Peters, who possesses superb comic timing, would no doubt bring her unique brand of magic to the role of Miss Hannigan. |
C'mon, who wouldn't want to hear LuPone belt "Little Girls" and "Easy Street" to the rafters while finding all the dramatic and comedic potential in Miss Hannigan? |
Like the rest of the gals mentioned, we think Ebersole can play just about any part there is. Her comedic chops combined with that beautiful, soaring voice would make audiences (and us) very happy.
And, let's not forget Donna Murphy and Randy Graff and Ann Harada and Karen Mason and Ellen Greene and Faith Prince.......... and Elaine Stritch -- we'd drink to that! |