Reviewed by Tony Annicone
The current show by the Uncommon Theatre in Foxboro at the Orpheum Theatre is “Annie”, the 1977 hit musical. Based on Harold Gray’s comic strip “Little Orphan Annie”, it won seven Tony Awards and ran for 2,377 performances. This high energy show is a hit again with this audience. This heart warming musical is the rags-to-riches story of plucky young Annie’s journey from a hard knock orphanage to the luxurious home of billionaire businessman Oliver Warbucks. It has insightful direction by Meg Quin Dussault, topnotch musical direction by Eric Anderson Jr. and wonderful choreography by Alex Sweeny. This show is what is needed in today’s society, a brighter future and the optimism of the title character.
