Cast

HAZEL VOGEL (Annie) is thrilled to bring this inspirational character to life. Credits: Les Misérables (US Tour), Newsies (STAGES St. Louis), Miracle on 34^th Street (Toby’s). Thanks to Annie creatives, Paul Hardt, David Doan (CESD).  Love to Dr. Alyson Moore, Justin Levy, Nadia Letnaunchyn, Brian Michael Hoffman, Kurt Domoney, Michelle Aravena, Coty Manriquez and countless family and friends. @hlvsings

STEFANIE LONDINO (Miss Hannigan) is stepping back into her snakeskin pumps for season three! National tours: Annie (Miss Hannigan), A Bronx Tale (Rosina), Fiddler on the Roof (Shaindel). Off-Broadway: After Pinocchio (MTC/Marjorie Dean Theater), Funny Face (Ballet Hispanico), The Mayor of Williamsburg (HERE Arts Center), What Do Critics Know? (The York Theater). BFA University of Utah. Lead singer of rock band West Side Waltz, music out everywhere! Endless gratitude to Hubs, JB, Boo. Follow the shen-Hannigans on IG: @stefanielondino

WHOOPI GOLDBERG (Miss Hannigan from December 11 – January 4) is one of an elite group of artists who have won the Grammy, Academy Award, Golden Globe, Emmy and a Tony. She is a bestselling author, prolific producer, and successful entrepreneur, and she is recognized worldwide for her humanitarian endeavors. Born and raised in New York City, she performed in San Diego and the Bay Area. It was there that she created the characters which became “The Spook Show” and evolved into her hit Broadway show, Grammy Award-winning album and the HBO special that helped launch her career. Spanning decades, Whoopi’s credits include roles in the well-known films “The Color Purple,” “Sister Act” and “Ghost,” and she appeared in and produced the critically-acclaimed 2022 feature film Till.  Her new memoir, Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me, came an instant New York Times bestseller and bestselling audio book, and Dark Horse Comics recently published her first graphic novel, The Change.

CHRISTOPHER SWAN (Oliver Warbucks). (he/him) Previously seen as Wilbur opposite Nina West in the 20th anniversary tour of Hairspray. Other national tours include R&H’s Cinderella (Sebastian), Guys and Dolls (Nathan), My Fair Lady (Doolittle) and the first national of A Christmas Story:The Musical (The Old Man). Regional: Footloose (The Rev), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Theatre by the Sea), Angels in America (Ark Rep). Boston Conservatory graduate and U.S Army veteran. Thank you to Jenn and Patti and much love to my wife Laura. @chriswanlives

JULIA NICOLE HUNTER (Grace Farrell). Grateful to be returning to Annie! Originally from Nashville TN, but currently based in New York City. Some of her credit highlights include: In The Heights (Nina) at the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, The Color Purple (Nettie) and Nunsense (Sister Amnesia). Also a principal vocalist for Burn The Floor and Norwegian Cruise Line. “Wouldn’t be who I am without the love and support of my family and friends!” @ju1ia.nico1e 

RHETT GUTER (“Rooster” Hannigan) Rhett has performed on stages throughout the country including The Goodman Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, PCPA, St. Louis Rep, The Paramount, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, The Goodspeed Opera House, The Arena Stage, nine seasons at the Utah Shakespeare Festival, and Carnegie Hall.  Rhett is also a professional magician. RhettMagic.com @rhettmagic

ISABELLA DE SOUZA MOORE (Lily St. Regis). First National Tour! Favorite Regional credits: Mimi in RENT (TUTS), Honey in Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (Denver Center for the Performing Arts), and Mystic Pizza (Ogunquit Playhouse) amongst many others. TV: Hulu’s “The Path.” Voice Over: “CoComelon” (Miss Appleberry). Commercials: Neutrogena (Brazil), Franzia. BFA Syracuse University. @isabelladesouzamoore

MARK WOODARD (FDR, u/s Oliver Warbucks). Mark is thrilled to return for year 3 of Annie!  Regional credits: Disney’s Newsies (Gateway Playhouse), Oklahoma! (Ogunquit Playhouse), 42nd Street (The REV), The Producers, Bells Are Ringing, South Pacific, A Christmas Carol (Pittsburgh CLO). Television Guest & Co-star roles: “Law & Order: Criminal Intent,” “Billions,” “As The World Turns,” “Neon Joe: Werewolf Hunter.”

ARIA VALENTINA ALDEA (Pepper) is thrilled to make her national tour debut alongside this incredible cast! She extends her heartfelt gratitude to her agent Barry Kolker, Paul Hardt Casting, Jenn Thompson, Jennifer Johns-Grasso, Ashley Locheed, Hillary Brook, Marshall Ellis and Daniel Hunalp. Endless thanks to her family and friends for their unwavering love, support and encouragement! @ariavald

EVA LIZETTE CARREON (Kate) is thrilled to join the national tour of Annie! Favorite roles: Lulu (Waitress, First national tour Golden Gate Theater), Baby June (Gypsy, Woodminster), Amaryliss (Music Man, TVTC). Special thanks: ECPAC dance family, Wright Way coaching, Kim Pedell/Zoom Talent, Annie tour creative team, family love & support! @eva.Lizette.carreon

ANNA DILLON (July) is a breakout performer making her theatrical debut! Recent credits include Pupstruction (Disney Jr), BG: Mermaids (Nick Jr), and Dragon Day (Audible). She thanks God, her family, coaches, and reps at Ivy Artists Management and DDO Artists Agency. For Papa and Uncle, Love Always. @its.me.anna.v

KYLIE NOELLE PATTERSON (Tessie) is thrilled to be in her second year touring with the beloved production of Annie. With a heart full of gratitude, she thanks her mom, dad, and family for their unwavering support and encouragement. Kylie’s passion for performing shines through every time she takes the stage, and she feels truly blessed to share this incredible journey with audiences across the country. Thank you to Jenn Thompson, Paul Hardt, Patti Wilcox, Matthew Smedal, DDO and Zoom Talent. @kylie.noelle.official

OLIVE ROSS-KLINE (Molly). Broadway: The Who’s Tommy (Young Tommy, age 4). The international tour of The Sound of Music (Gretl Von Trapp). TV/Film: Mo Williams’ series “The Pigeon Explains.” Thanks to Foundation Media Partners, CESD, Hardt Casting, family and friends! @littlemissoliveofficial www.oliverosskline.com

NORA WEST (Duffy) is thrilled to make her national tour debut with Annie! Special thanks to Nancy Carson, Bonnie Deroski and David Bahgat. Much appreciation to the casting team for this amazing opportunity. Endless love and gratitude to my parents and all of my teachers, friends and family. @nora.k.west

STEPHEN CERF (Ensemble). Broadway: Jersey Boys. Tours: Spamalot, Rock of Ages, Jersey Boys, Motown the Musical. Regional: A Chorus Line, Mystic Pizza, The Wanderer, Beauty and the Beast, The Secret Garden, Les Mis. Film: The Blacklist, Jersey Boys Live w/Nick Jonas. Author: “The Not So Starving Artist”. For Clarin. Phil: 4:13 @cerfsup

ANTHONY DaSILVA (Ensemble) National Tour: Charlie & The Chocolate Factory. Regional: The Goodspeed, Ogunquit Playhouse, The REV, Phoenix Theatre Company, The Gateway, The LEX, North Carolina Theatre, Berkshire Theatre Group, Weathervane Theatre, Forestburgh Playhouse, Mac-Haydn Theatre. Infinite thanks to Jenn, Patti, Katie, Jess, The Collective, Family, Friends, and Chaz. @antthology

SAVANNAH FISHER (Ensemble, Star to Be). Thrilled to be returning to the company! National Tour: Jesus Christ Superstar (Soul Singer), Dog Man: The Musical (Flippy). Regional: Theatre Aspen: Godspell, Ragtime. BCSO: Guys and Dolls (Sarah Brown). Other favorites: Sister Act (Deloris), The Wiz (Glinda). Special thanks to my loving family, friends, D’Marreon and TPG agency. @savannahmfisher

ALLORIA FRAYSER (Ensemble). Alloria cannot wait to hit the road with Annie! National Tour: The Cher Show.  Regional: Next To Normal (Barrington Stage Company), The Color Purple (Short North Stage), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Tuacahn), White Christmas, Chicago, The Little Mermaid (The Lex), Elf Jr. (TCT of Cincinnati). CCM MT c/o ‘23. Thank you to those near and dear to her heart, you’re the reason and the drive. Ecc 3:12

CAROLINE GLAZIER (Ensemble) Is thrilled for another year of Annie! Off-Broadway: Friends! The Musical Parody (“Rachel Green”). Other: The Sound of Music (“Maria”), Cabaret (“Sally Bowles”). University of Michigan: BFA in Musical Theatre (GO BLUE)! Thank you to the whole Annie team, my family and friends, and my extraordinary Fiancé, Aaron. IG: @carolinemg101

JOEL NEWSOME (Ensemble). Broadway: The Producers (Leo cover), 42nd Street (Bert Barry/Andy Lee cover). Off-Broadway: Cagney (Jack Warner Stand-by). National tours: The Producers (Leo Bloom replacement), Billy Elliot (u/s George), Something Rotten (Lord Clapham), Charlie and The Chocolate Factory (Jerry Jubilee). TV: AMC’s “The Terror” (Season 3). IG: @joelnewsome3

MELINDA PARRETT (Ensemble). National tour debut! Regional: all over the US, including Goodspeed, Geva, Denver Center, PCPA Theaterfest, Santa Cruz Shakespeare, Sacramento Music Circus, and 10 seasons with Utah Shakespeare Festival, most recently as Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing. Love/gratitude to all who made this fabulous adventure possible. For Burton. www.melindaparrett.com

LAWRENCE E. STREET (Ensemble) is excited to be back on the road touring in Annie after completing the First National Tour of Mean Girls in June 2023. Other tour credits include the First National Tour of Flashdance, The Radio City Christmas Spectacular and Porgy and Bess in Great Britain.

DREW TANABE (Ensemble) (he/him) is thrilled to be joining the company of Annie. He’s a born and raised Florida boy and Northwestern graduate, most recently seen in Anne of Green Gables as Fred in NYC. Thanks to his family, Tucker & DGRW, and Jenn & Patti for all of their support. Gaman.

BROOKE OLIVA GATTO (Swing). Brooke is a bicoastal actor with roots in the Pacific Northwest and Southern California. She holds a BFA in Musical Theatre and is thrilled to return to Annie for a second year. Other credits include: Rudolph the Musical (national tour), Into the Breeches (International City Theatre), and various film roles. Thank you to family, friends, and agents!

AVRIL KAGAN (Swing) is thrilled to be making her national tour debut! Recent Credits: Broadway international tour – Sound of Music (Brigitta). TV Credit: “Evil Lives Here” (Child Karen). Thank you to family, friends, Annie’s Playhouse, MPAC, Bercy Talent, DDOKids, Jenn Thompson, Patti Wilcox, Paul Hardt Casting and the entire cast and crew! @avril_elyse9

RYAN MULVANEY (Swing, Dance Captain) National tours: Annie, Elf.  NYC: Maddie (NYTF). International/Regional: Priscilla: Queen of the Desert (Ens.) and Footloose (Garvin) with Norwegian Cruise Line; A Chorus Line (Bobby); West Side Story (Big Deal). BFA – CAP21/Molloy University. Thank you to Jenn, Patti, and Matt. Sending all his love to dad, mom, Dori, & Piper. IG: @r_mulvaney

STEPHANIE WAHL (Swing, Assistant Dance Captain) Credits: former Radio City Rockette, Sister Leo in Nunsense: 25th Anniversary (Off-Broadway). Regional: Prudy in Hairspray, Annabella/Pamela/Margaret in The 39 Steps, Abigail Adams in 1776, Diana in Next to Normal (Best Actress Award). Film/TV: “Bull” (Bedside Manner), “A Rainy Day in New York.” Thanks Bramante Artists & JHA. Love to Mom, Sissy, Alex and John.