EAST HADDAM, Conn. (Nov. 4, 2026) – Due to soaring demand by ticket buyers, Goodspeed Musicals has added nine performances and extended the run of its 50th Anniversary production of Annie. The Tony-winning musical made its pre-Broadway premiere at The Goodspeed in 1976 and now makes its triumphant return to The Goodspeed in East Haddam, Conn., through Jan. 2, 2027.
Originally scheduled to close on Dec. 27, Annie will run through Jan. 2, 2027. Curtain times are Wednesday at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Thursday at 7:30 p.m. (with select performances at 2 p.m.), Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. (with select performances at 6:30 p.m.). Additional performances have been added on Sunday, Dec. 27, at 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 29, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 30, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, Dec. 31, at 2 p.m.; Friday, Jan. 1, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday, Jan. 2, at 2 p.m.
Leapin’ Lizards! The musical that stole America’s heart comes home to celebrate its 50th anniversary on the stage where it all began! With pluck and positivity, Annie escapes Miss Hannigan’s orphanage in search of her parents and finds a new family with her lovable mutt Sandy and billionaire Oliver Warbucks. This dazzling new production bursts with joy and timeless songs like “Tomorrow,” “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” and “Maybe.” You can bet your bottom dollar—it’s the can’t-miss event of the season!
Annie is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Marquee Partners for this production are Mable and Richard Seymour, Russell Tait and Lee Anderson, and RADM. Louise C. Wilmot USN (Ret.) and James E. Wilmot.
Tickets are available through the Box Office (860.873.8668), open seven days a week at 11 a.m., or online at goodspeed.org. For show highlights, exclusive photos, special events and more, visit us at goodspeed.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.
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