Celebrating 15 years of bergenPAC's summer musical program!

Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written, including "Tomorrow."

The production will star Elisabeth Choi as Annie, Adam Lucas as Oliver Warbucks, and Nayla Ramos as Miss Hannigan.  

Additional casting includes Katie Xu as Molly, Hailey Smith as Grace, Leonardo Buitrago as Rooster, and Maya Scarlett Gasper as Lily St. Regis. The full cast features Adrian Aguilar, Adyn Cudney, Ariana Zoklu, Ava Tully, Aylen Pontier, Brynne Jaconia, Cara “Coco” Baluran, Emma Savage, Enileyshka Rodriguez, Evan Aguilar, Hannah Mena, Isabella Catambay, Jane Baruch, Julianna Catambay, Kaitlyn Bradley, Luigi Leonetti, Mackenzie Ramirez, Max Danger, Mia Maestranzi, Mia Navarro, Nayla Ramos, Nickayla Anderson-Morales, Rosie Davis, Salvatore Maganuco, Samantha Tramatozzi, Sara Marquez, Sophia Catambay, Sofia Mercedes, Zanna Someck, and Zoe Hernandez.  

Now in its 15th year, bergenPAC’s celebrated summer musical program has become a cornerstone of the region’s arts scene, known for delivering full-scale productions while training the next generation of performers. From past standout productions to this year’s highly anticipated Annie, the program has built a reputation for excellence, discipline, and opportunity. Each summer, students take part in a rigorous, pre-professional rehearsal process that mirrors the demands of the industry, culminating in performances on bergenPAC’s mainstage. 

The production is directed by Aurie Ceylon with choreography by Kirsten Lane and music direction by Glenn Gordon.