Leapin Lizards - Annie is Back at the PAC Jan. 19, 20

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA – “Leapin’ lizards!” America’s most beloved musical, ANNIE, is celebrating its 30th anniversary tour by giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope.

“One of the best musicals ever!” proclaims the Chicago Tribune.

Cal Poly Arts presents ANNIE for two family-fun evenings: Monday and Tuesday, January 19 and 20, 2009 at 7 p.m. in the Cohan Center.

All seats for children 16 and under are only $20; all adult seats are priced at 20% off.

The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie – with music by Charles Strouse and book by Thomas Meehan – is again directed by its lyricist, Martin Charnin, who brought the original production of Annie to Broadway in 1977.

Tony Award-winning set designer Ming Cho Lee has created a fresh look for this new production.

The original Broadway production of Annie won seven 1977 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Book and Score. It ran for 2,377 performances and has subsequently been produced all over the world.

The original production is one of the top 20 longest-running shows in Broadway history and Annie continues to be one of the most successful touring musicals ever.

Boasting one of musical theatre’s most memorable scores, with songs such as “It’s the Hard-Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” “N.Y.C.,” and the ever optimistic “Tomorrow,” you can bet your bottom dollar that Annie will have the entire audience smiling and singing along.

For more information on the special anniversary production – hailed as “a winner!” by Variety magazine – visit www.annieontour.com.

Tickets may be purchased at the Performing Arts Center Ticket Office, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.

To order by phone, call 805/756-2787; to order by fax: 805/756-6088.

Order on-line 24 hours a day at www.calpolyarts.org.

Sponsored by Aaron Graves and Adam Graves and by La Cuesta Inn.

For more information on all Cal Poly Arts events, including audio and video samples, please visit www.calpolyarts.org.

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