Annie has never been a favorite musical. Other than two terrific songs it's always seemed, to me, to have a weak book and be light on plot. One of those musicals where the only purpose of dialog is to get you from one song to the other. That being said the recent NBC live performance was just lovely. A few technical issues aside the undeniable star is Celina Smith. She doesn't just have one of the best belts I've ever seen in a singer, much less a 12 year-old one, she simply lights up every scene with her smile and her energy (not to mention competing for attention against an adorable dog). The company of girls playing the other orphans also deserves a significant nod. They have the same high energy and pull off some breathtaking choreography. It's definitely a show where the kids outshine the adults but that's the way it was written, right? Another round for Ms. Smith who, I hope, has a terrific career in front of her.
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