The TexARTS Professional Series presents, Annie. Directed by Joey Banks with performances July 12- August 4. Little Orphan Annie charms the hearts of everyone she meets despite her next to nothing start in 1930’s New York City. Annie is a perfect family-friendly musical with book by Thomas Meehan, music by Charles Strouse, and lyrics by Martin Charnin. All performances at the Kam & James Morris Theatre in Lakeway.

Annie ran on Broadway for 6 years and was the winner of seven Tony awards, including Best Musical. Based on the popular stories of “Little Orphan Annie,”  by Harold Gray, this heartwarming musical is a must-see event in Lakeway this summer.

Joey Banks directs the show. A professor of theatre at Southwestern University his work as an actor and director has earned multiple B. Iden Payne and Austin Critics Table Awards/nominations. New York-based choreographer, Christopher Shin from the Broadway production of Mary Poppins returns to TexARTS for his second summer in Lake Travis. His energetic show stopping choreography was last seen in TexARTS’ Grease. Award-winning music director, Susan Finnigan serves as the production’s musical director.

All performances will be held at the intimate Kam & James Morris Theatre at TexARTS’ Erin Doherty Studios, 2300 Lohman’s Spur, Suite #160, Lakeway, TX. The lounge opens one hour prior to curtain and offers beer, wine, and light snacks.

Show times: July 12, 13, 17-20, 24-27, 31 and August 1-4 at 7:30 pm. July 13, 14, 21, 28 and August 4 at 2:00 pm.

Single tickets start at $43. Single tickets are available by calling TexARTS Box Office at 512-852-9079 x101 or at www.tex-arts.org. Box Office hours are from 11am-5pm Monday-Friday. All ages are welcome and parking is free. Group rates are available. Run time is about 120 minutes.