Berkeley Playhouse rings in the holiday season with the beloved classic, Annie, performing November 7 – December 21, 2025.
ABOUT ANNIE:
Book by Thomas Meehan, with music by Charles Strouse, and lyrics by Martin Charnin. Directed and choreographed by Megan McGrath, assistant directed by Lily Jackson, music directed by Daniel Alley, associate conducted by Dean Starnes, and assistant choreographed by Hannah Martinez-Crow.
When big-hearted Annie, a child at the callous Miss Hannigan’s orphanage for girls, is adopted by billionaire Oliver Warbucks, she gets a taste for how the other half lives in the Big Apple. “The sun’ll come out tomorrow” in this beloved Broadway musical that takes Annie on an adventure as she realizes her big dreams, stands strong against her wrongdoers, and never forgets her humble beginnings. An inspiring story that will make the holidays sparkle, Annie proves that oftentimes all a child needs is the love of true family and friends—plus a faithful pup named Sandy!
FROM THE DIRECTOR:
“This classic musical is very near and dear to my heart,” said McGrath. “One of my first experiences performing was playing Tessie when I was 8 years old, and then I was lucky enough to play Annie when I was 11. I got to revisit the show again as a Boylan Sister when the Berkeley Playhouse last produced the show in 2017, and it was such a fun production to be a part of. Getting to direct and choreograph Annie at the Playhouse is a full circle moment for me—and now as a mom, I get to rediscover this story of a spirited young girl through my daughter’s eyes. Annie takes place during the depression era, but this show positively beams with light, love, found family, and hope for a better tomorrow.”
THE ANNIE CAST:
Brendan Simon* as Oliver Warbucks
Melinda Meeng as Grace Farrell
Sarah Bylsma as Miss Hannigan
Liam Cody as Rooster Hannigan / Man 4
Maia Campbell as Lily St Regis / Woman 2
Adam Saville as Franklin Delano Roosevelt / Lt. Ward
Milo Mee as Bert Healy / Bundles / Howe
Anna Joham as Mrs. Pugh / Perkins / Apple Seller / Producer / Woman 4
Ronnie Anderson as Drake / Man 1
Diella Wottrich as Sophie / Mrs. Greer / Boylan Sister
Tristan Rodriguez as Morgenthau / Wacky / Police 2 / Dogcatcher
Tosca Bloom as Annette / Star To Be / Boylan Sister / Woman 3
Melody Payne Alonzo as Cecille / Woman 1 / Boylan Sister / Usherette
Keli’i Salvador as Hull / Jimmy Johnson / Brandeis / Asst Dog Catcher
Mateo Urquidez as Eddie / Ickes / Man 2 / SFX Man
Myles Wu as Ensemble / Swing
Lourdes Verde Lombardo as Ensemble / Swing
*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
THE ANNIE “NYC” YOUTH CAST:
Emma Jilizian as Annie
Mackenzie Paige Preisler as Duffy
Chana Weintraub as July
Ellie Smith as Pepper
Darci Siva as Tessie
Nora Farivar as Kate
Alice Song as Molly
Tula Saville as Ensemble
Ava Rabkin as Ensemble
Mac as Sandy
THE ANNIE “STAR TO BE” YOUTH CAST:
Cara Impallomeni as Annie
Harper Sims as Duffy
Araceli Grace as July
Colette Goodman as Pepper
Jacquelyn Kinsey as Tessie
Piera Tamer as Kate
Mira Ranchod as Molly
Abi Lopez as Ensemble
Serenah Whitney as Ensemble
Penny as Sandy
PREVIEWS: Friday, November 7, at 7pm, and Saturday, November 8, at 1pm
OPENS: Saturday, November 8, at 7pm
PRESS: Saturday, November 8, at 7pm, through Sunday, November 30, at 2pm
PERFORMANCES: Performances run Friday through Sunday, and select weekday evenings, beginning November 7, 2025. Press can reserve comps for performances running November 8 (opening night) to November 30, 2025, by emailing press@berkeleyplayhouse.org .
TICKETS: For tickets ($29 for previews, $19–$55 for regular performances, plus $3.95 ticketing vendor fee per ticket) or more information, the public may call (510) 845-8542 x351 or visit berkeleyplayhouse.org. Group rates are available for 10 or more people. Ticket prices are subject to change without notice. Due to the unique performance schedule, please check the website for specific dates and times. All performances at Berkeley Playhouse, located at 2640 College Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704.
