Leaping Lizards! Bethlehem Central Middle School will present Annie JR. from January 16-19, 2025.

Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning best musical by Tony Award-winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, Annie JR. tells the story of a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents.

Only limited tickets remain for the show. 

“Annie is a heartwarming show with an important message about the true nature of family. In the show, we see how a plucky little girl transforms her entire life by making the most out of every moment,” says Director and Choreographer Lindsay Dashew. “It’s been 13 years since we produced Annie Jr at BCMS, and we are thrilled to bring this fantastic show and its wonderful music back to our stage.”

Annie JR. will be the first production in the newly-renovated BCMS auditorium.  

Annie JR. follows the story of an orphan named Annie living a “hard-knock life” at The New York City Municipal Orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie dreams of being reunited with her parents and takes action to find them. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, befriends President Franklin Roosevelt and finds a new family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.

Bethlehem Central High School music teacher Jason Dashew serves as the musical director, while BCMS teachers  Mary Katherine Daly and Patrick Gilday serve as the technical director and set construction supervisor for the production. Jennifer Bailey is the resident set designer. 

The production includes students performing on stage, as well as students running a behind-the-scenes crew which provides assistance in areas including wardrobe, props, hair and makeup, sound and lighting, and set design as well as ushers for each performance.

The show opens Thursday, January 16 at 7 pm at Bethlehem Middle School, 332 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar. Additional performances will be held on:

• Friday Jan 17 at 7pm

• Saturday Jan 18 at 2pm

• Saturday Jan 18 at 7pm

• Sunday Jan 19 at 2pm

Annie JR. runs approximately 90 minutes with one intermission.

Tickets are $10 for adults, and $5 for students and seniors. 

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ANNIE JR is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Music Theatre International 423 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019. Phone: (212) 541-4684 Fax: (212) 397-4684| www.MTIShows.com