Alexandria, VA — Momentum Collective Inc. proclaims its upcoming staging of Annie Jr., the beloved family-friendly musical. It’s set for ONE WEEKEND ONLY on the Lee Middle in Alexandria, VA, November 13–15, 2025.
Primarily based on the timeless ebook Little Orphan Annie, this 80-minute manufacturing is among the most enduring reveals of all time. It gives audiences an uplifting story of hope, perseverance, and the true which means of household.
This reimagined and up to date manufacturing marks the start of Momentum Collective’s third efficiency season. It’s made attainable by way of funding from the Alexandria Workplace of the Arts in partnership with the Alexandria Division of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Actions.
A Solid of Younger Native Expertise
Led by Jamaican-born Government and Artistic Director Jason A. Ellis, who will step into the function of Oliver Warbucks, Annie Jr. will function a proficient forged of 44 Alexandria youth performers. The forged consists of kids ages 8–15.
Nearly all of the younger forged members are energetic members within the metropolis’s Out-of-Faculty Time programming at native recreation facilities, in addition to Momentum Collective’s free after-school arts education schemes.
“It is a fashionable and up to date tackle Annie and patrons can anticipate numerous dancing—as is customary with Momentum Collective productions,” says Ellis. “With over 14 dance numbers, we’re upping the ante of what’s to be anticipated from kids’s theater.”
A Basic Story Reimagined
Set in New York in the course of the struggles of financial hardship, Annie Jr. tells the story of a spirited orphan. Her unwavering optimism modifications the lives of these round her. Annie’s story goes from her robust days at a tragic orphanage to her shocking life with billionaire Oliver Warbucks. It continues to encourage folks of all ages.
Momentum Collective’s adaptation stays true to the guts of the unique whereas providing a Twenty first-century lens. Audiences will get pleasure from acquainted classics like “Tomorrow” and “It’s The Onerous Knock Life.” They will even get pleasure from refreshed renditions of “One thing Was Lacking” and “NYC” in addition to thrilling additions together with “Alternative” and “Who Am I.”
Present Data & Tickets
Annie Jr. will run for 3 performances solely:
- Thursday, November 13, 2025 – 7 pm
- Friday, November 14, 2025 – 7 pm
- Saturday, November 15, 2025 – 3 pm
Performances are applicable for all ages, making this an ideal outing for households, faculty teams, and theater lovers alike.
Tickets are already in excessive demand, and patrons are strongly inspired to buy prematurely by visiting www.momentumcinc.org or emailing [email protected]
ANNIE Jr. is offered by way of particular association with Music Theatre Worldwide (MTI). All licensed efficiency supplies are provided by MTI. www.mtishows.com
