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Press Release For Immediate Release: August 18, 2013 Contact: Ane Richter, Producer [email protected]
Proudly Presents…
Lyrics by Martin Charnin Music by Charles Strouse Book by Thomas Meehan Based on Little Orphan Annie
Directed by Jayme Kelmigian Music Direction by Jake McClory
November 21-24, 2013 Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre University of Michigan
YPT: Theater by young people for people of all ages! So professionally done that you will forget you are watching young people perform!
About Annie…
YPT’s very own local young people take center stage with one of the world’s best-loved musicals, Annie! With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts, despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930’s New York City.
Annie, based on the popular comic strip heroine, is determined to find her parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage and overcome her “hard-knock” life. With the help of all the girls in the orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous and magical world of New York City. She foils Miss Hannigan’s evil plot, befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and finds a new home and family with billionaire, Oliver Warbucks and a loveable mutt named Sandy!
Come on along to NYC as YPT presents Annie on the Lydia Mendelssohn stage for you!
Here’s What the Critics Say About Annie…
"A must-see for fans of Broadway’s favorite redheaded orphan." – Jessica Shaw, Entertainment Weekly, 2013
"For all the freight of timeliness, this remains a sweet spot of a family musical, full of adorable, but not sticky-adorable, waifs punching the air with their teeny fists and belting "Tomorrow" over and over until every cynic within earshot might be a believer." – Linda Winer, Newsday, 2012
“Every time I see a production of "Annie," I'm impressed again with what a really good show it is.” – Robert Feldberg, NorthJersey.com, 2012
Join YPTers and experience musical theater at its best…
“Wow! Totally amazing! I forgot that I was watching really young people up there on that stage! They were so professional and it was fabulous in every way! Loved the set and the costumes and it was all just amazing!” Charles, The Little Mermaid
“My grandchildren loved YPT’s production of Beauty and the Beast here in Ann Arbor better than the one that I took them to see in New York City! Thank You, YPT! Madeline, Beauty and the Beast
“Wow! Fabulous! Why didn’t I know about YPT before? This was great!” Aileen, Jekyll and Hyde
“I was expecting this to be another kids’ production. I truly enjoyed myself and loved every minute!” Alan, Aida
“YPT is the best thing that ever happened to me!” Sam, YPT Young Person
Annie Performances: Thursday, November 21, 2013 7:00pm Friday, November 22, 2013 7:00pm Saturday, November 23, 2013 1:00pm Saturday, November 23, 2013 7:00pm Sunday, November 24, 2013 2:00pm
Our Theatre Venue: Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre University of Michigan 911 N. University, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ticket Information Conveniently available by phone and online! All seats reserved! Michigan Union Ticket Office (MUTO*) By Phone: 734-763-TKTS In Person: 530 S. State, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 - UM Michigan Union Online: WWW.MUTOTIX.UMICH.EDU* Advance Ticket Sales Begin Monday, October 21, 2013
MUTO Box Office Hours: Monday – Friday: 9:00am-6:00pm Saturday: 9:00am-1:00pm Sundays: Closed Ticket Prices: $15 for Adults $10 for Children and Students 0-18 $10 Seniors 65+ No Refunds or Exchanges! *Service Fees may apply
Prior to Each Performance at the Lydia Mendelssohn Box Office: Any unsold tickets will be available at the Lydia Mendelssohn Box Office 1 hour prior to each show
Flowers Available for purchase in the lobby at each performance by Julie Stanley, Chelsea Greenhouse
Directions to the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre The Lydia Mendelssohn Theater is located inside the Michigan League building on the campus of the University of Michigan at 911 North University, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Take I-94 to the State Street Exit (#177). Go north. Continue on State Street approximately 2 miles to the main campus area. Take a right on North University Street. The Michigan League is on the left at the corner of North University Street and Fletcher Street.
Parking Conveniently located next to the theatre! University of Michigan Parking structure on Fletcher next to the Power Center for the Performing Arts and across from the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre Parking Attendant on Duty 2 hours prior to Curtain/$5.00 See http://pts.umich.edu/index.php for further information
Leapin’ Lizards… Join Annie and YPT at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre this Fall!
Mailing Address: 401 W. Morgan Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Studio Address: 331 Metty Drive, Suite #3, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 734-222-4006 www.youngpeoplestheater.com [email protected]