# 'Annie' is coming back to Broadway for its 50th birthday

> A new production of the Tony-winning musical opens in fall 2027, with 'Oh, Mary!' director Sam Pinkleton in charge.
- Title: 'Annie' is coming back to Broadway for its 50th birthday
- Summary: A new production of the Tony-winning musical opens in fall 2027, with 'Oh, Mary!' director Sam Pinkleton in charge. 'Annie' returns to Broadway in fall 2027…
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- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/post/annie-returning-broadway-fall-2027-50th-anniversary-production/19836208
- Published: 2026-09-15T20:45:39+00:00
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- Topics: broadway, annie, musicals, theater, revivals, news, local
## The sun comes out again
A new production of "Annie" will open on Broadway in fall 2027. It marks 50 years since the musical first played there.

> The sun will come out on Broadway once again.
## A hot director takes charge
Tony winner Sam Pinkleton will direct. His recent credits include the hit comedy "Oh, Mary!" and "The Rocky Horror Show."
## Where it all began
"Annie" opened on April 21, 1977, at the Alvin Theatre, now the Neil Simon. It got 11 Tony nominations and won seven, including Best Musical.
## Revival number four
This will be the show's fourth Broadway revival. Pinkleton calls it a perfectly built musical comedy and plans to go all in.

> Annie is everything I love about New York City: gutsy, fearless, and funny as hell.
## Still waiting on the details
Producers haven't named the cast or the theater yet. Casting, venue and ticket information will be announced later.
## Key takeaway

'Annie' returns to Broadway in fall 2027 for its 50th anniversary, directed by Sam Pinkleton, and casting, theater and tickets are still to come.