The sun will come out … tomorrow

Jay FitzNorth Knoxville, Our Town Youth

The Knoxville Children’s Theatre opens its newest production Friday with “Annie Jr.” The play 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.

The show runs Dec. 3 through Dec. 19, Thursdays – Sundays. Thursday and Friday shows are at 7 p.m. Saturday shows are at 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday shows are at 3 and 6 p.m. Tickets are $12 – $15.

For more information or to purchase tickets go here or call 865-208-3677. The Knoxville Children’s Theatre is located at 109 East Churchwell Ave.

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