Annie--Four Broadway Stars, Andrea McArdle, Sarah Jessica Parker, 1982 TV

Composers Martin Charnin and Charles Strouse present four of the Broadway stars of "Annie"-- Andrea McArdle, Sarah Jessica Parker, Shelley Bruce and Allison Smith--in this rare TV performance from 1982.

[@AnonYmous-ry2jn]

Sometimes an artist just *owns* a song: Andrea McArdle, “Tomorrow.”

[@racerx1189]

Indeed she does.

[@lnl3237]

Never gets old.

[@AnonYmous-ry2jn]

@@lnl3237 No, never! (Not today, not TOMORROW, nor any other day!)

[@jameskennedy8030]

And THAT definitely applies to Andrea McCardle with "Tomorrow" no can or ever will out do her performance....

[@kevinbutler1955NYC]

Ms.McArdle is still beautiful and talented..today.

[@zigfried64]

Shelley Bruce was just out of the hospital after getting chemo treatments for Leukemia. She sounds terrific.

[@formerlyduped2429]

I noticed Martin guiding her to the stool and being solicitous of Shelley. She had said she was still weak and was nervous about doing this. Maybe why thy used the stool at all? Brave girl.

[@kkc6155]

Chemo effects your vocal chords as well as every other part of your body

[@jentleil2183]

I agree, she was terrific!

[@OriginalMindTrick]

Remarkable voice.

[@bitterspice5525]

My favorite song. This gave me the chills. Glorious!

[@staceylampe4514]

No one has ever beat Andrea McArdle .... she IS Annie!!!

[@racerx1189]

Agreed! 😊

[@t.r4849]

First girl is head n shoulders better

[@Dianaemanuel]

What baffles me is why McArdle never became a HUGE Broadway star. Her voice is simply phenomenal.

[@mollylea2643]

It doesn't help that she didn't really do anything after Annie. Maybe she didn't want to.

[@chocolatesouljah]

She definitely has some Broadway credits and regional theatre. I think she tried but I'm disappointed to say it didn't go super big.

[@marjanf56]

i believe she was very sick for a while.. i think she had cancer

[@mollylea2643]

mary furnier No, you're thinking of Shelley Bruce, the girl that came on right before Andrea that sang "Maybe".

[@lilgiggler35]

I know that she married in 1988 and had a little girl, Alexis Kalehoff. for a while I would imagine she concentrated on raising her daughter. She did do various specials and "Rainbow." Several years ago she started doing musicals again. I know she played Sally Bowles in Cabaret and she played Miss Hannigan in a revival production of Annie. She also did a night club act too at one time.

[@Mysterycat74]

I love how Allison Smith genuinely claps for Andrea when she was finishing. It was such a mature applause like she really admires her.

[@michaelleary9233]

Very true. I often wondered if they named Kate 's character on Kate & Allie after Andrea as a tribute.

[@EastSide-qc5oy]

@@michaelleary9233 I thought I was the only person in the world who ever wondered that. Kate and Allie was a New York production and everyone involved including the creator came from the New York show business world. With Andrea being as well-known as she was in the New York scene, and McArdle not being a very common name, it’s not a stretch to imagine that might be where the name came from.

[@michaelleary9233]

@@EastSide-qc5oy Yeah, I've noticed they do the same thing on Law & Order, a lot of the characters are named after the writers, producers, etc., it's almost like a big family.

[@AnnaParada-x3y]

AMEN❤🙏

[@AnnaParada-x3y]

​@@EastSide-qc5oy❤🙏

[@jessewarner7962]

The three first girls are so good, and then Andrea McArdle comes out and hits it out of the ballpark! Haha! She will always be the iconic Annie.

[@ellengregory8002]

Andrea really set the bar for that role. Before she was hired, Annie was played by Kristen Vigard who later played Morgan on the Guiding light. Apparently she read as too sweet and not tough enough to be Annie.

[@jnadle1]

@@ellengregory8002 Did they ever mention Aileen Quinn from the 1982 movie?

[@jenniferbloh-michael8662]

I'm glad , I got to see her at the Academy of Music in Philly for my 16th birthday. That and Garcia at the Tower Theatre . I know - so diverse

[@t.r4849]

First girl is way better

[@julievanderleest]

I thought the same thing. Her voice matured into a powerful and phenomenal voice. Loved it.

[@Xclusivenig9a]

Grew up in an abusive household and singing this song to myself and crying kept me many nights… the best version ever! McArdle!

[@gregoryc1500]

After all these years I’m still blown away by Andrea McArdle.

[@annamariefella8315]

Me too!!!!!!!!!!

[@maria7689]

I am too!

[@JayMoral_x]

Anybody else here in 2024?🎉

[@osaun]

Here 😂😂

[@andarks]

Yeah your mom

[@jackomac940]

​@@andarkssmash 😂😂😂

[@MisterFatherSir310]

No

[@1trillionand1]

Probably came here from that meme with the girl singing the original hard knock life song and found this video

[@lgrillo]

I have no idea why this showed up on my KZbin feed, but here I am all verklempt after listening to Andrea McArdle totally nail that song.

[@schittscrack]

Same Same

[@daisukefan92]

I gotta say, I think this is the best McArdle's ever sounded singing this song. Every note sounds crystal clear, her belts are clean as hell, and the choices she makes with the melody are really nice!

[@jackiejns983]

Def more mature and beautiful.

[@jasonmdt]

exactly!

[@trentaccid2177]

100 PERCENT AGREEMENT...😉😊

[@formerlyduped2429]

This rendition was wonderful but recently I notice Andrea makes up her own tune in parts of this song, and makes strange faces. Not sure if she's just trying new ways of delivering it. But I did hear her say (Stars in the House-Annie) that it was only going to be her at this performance but she wanted the four Annies so Shelley could get back into performing after going into remission from leukemia. That's a good friend. Personally I love Allison.

[@curly208]

There is something so special about Andrea McArdle. She has the most amazing presence and a voice that just effortlessly pours out of her. She has done other Broadway musicals well suited to her voice: the lead roles in Beauty and the Beast, Annie Get Your Gun, and Les Miserables (as Fantine.) But she also seems to stay under the public's radar a lot. How I would love to see her perform in person!

[@tomgallowitz]

kmcoolady She also played Eponine on tour. She would have been a fantastic Ellen in Miss Saigon. Can you imagine her and Lea in that.

[@peterj2439]

She’s amazing in person!

[@sofiaflick3541]

I was just able to preform at a gala with her, it was absolutely amazing!! She’s so talented!!

[@littlesongbird1]

Was she Fantine when her daughter was young Cosette?

[@40s_fit_and_fab30]

kmcoolady she knocked it out the park , brilliant performance

[@jacquelinerosenblum7861]

I cannot fathom how many times I played my Annie record listening to Andrea sing. I saw her on Broadway as Annie and wrote her a “fan” letter. She wrote back, sending me an autographed photo. I was thrilled! Her voice remains amazing.

[@seanfarrellsullivanhasemotions]

That's the best story I've heard in too long!

[@lettiefickling1201]

its super underrated how difficult this role is. you really have to carry the whole production and be on stage almost all night. and its not traditionally broken up like matilda.

[@johnfd0210]

"...super underrated..."? That doesn't even make sense. Anyone who has seen this play, or even knows the story line, is more than aware that "Annie" carries the entire show, hence the titular title, ANNIE.

[@lettiefickling1201]

@@johnfd0210 i was meaning when people make lists of difficult roles. this is rarely included.

[@galenstone9097]

McArdle is the yardstick that all others will be measured by. Outstanding voice..

[@jlasf]

So, did "Annie" make Andrea McArdle or did Andrea McArdle make "Annie"? I think Andrea was a unique talent that made "Annie" a sensation. The other singers are good, but not in the same league. It was McArdle that people rushed to see. "Annie" is a B+ show, but McArdle is an A+.

[@AnonYmous-ry2jn]

I gave this a thumbs up for the McArdle comments, but Annie is more than a B+ show; the songs and musical writing in general are extraordinarily. I admit I never saw the show, but I love the music and consider it brilliantly written. Charles Strouse studied with Nadia Boulanger (look up a list of her students); his skills are towering.

[@marleesuarez7162]

Can we just talk about how mature Allison Smith was throughout the entire thing? She didn’t try to ham it up for the camera/audience during Hard Knock Life, she was focused on singing it correctly and giving a good presentation. She was the first clapping for Andrea McArdle, as if she were in awe with admiration. She was late to coming around the piano for a final bow from this. To think she was only 12 or 13 at the time deserves some huge recognition.

[@mauia88]

I don't know what you're seeing. She is definitely acting it up.

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

I see her trying way too hard!

[@disturbedpup1596]

She seems like a good kid very kind u can just tell

[@littlesongbird1]

If you watch at the beginning you can see she is telling Martin Thank you when he hands her the mic. I love on how so many clips of her when someone hands her the mic she makes sure to tell them thank you. You can tell she was very well brought up.

[@melissamason2983]

Marlee Suarez I love how her face was acting out the song. At the start, her face looked annoyed because the song was a song where they were all annoyed and singing about their circumstance.

[@jm7804]

Sarah Jessica, Shelley, and Allison are all thinking... "Holy sh**, I'm glad she went last."

[@Steven4now]

I thought shelley did good as well. She hit all the notes perfectly, it's just a slower song which makes it seem less impressive.

[@TheKennethECarper]

I completely agree. All three of them were wonderful. Then Andrea McArdle comes out and makes them all look like mutes speaking for the first time.

[@jenniferbloh-michael8662]

I honestly can't believe SJP became the biggest star.......

[@EastSide-qc5oy]

@@jenniferbloh-michael8662 Well, she didn’t become that from singing. She could act for a camera though, in certain kinds of specific roles. Allison Smith has had success on television as well, but didn't get a Sex & The City type of starring vehicle.

[@deedragongirl]

What? I did not know that Sarah can sing???

[@MikeA15206]

Look at Allison start clapping before everyone else when Andrea was singing, so cute!

[@littlesongbird1]

I agree she's seems like she's in awe of her performance. I heard rumors she was hard to work with (Allison) but I don't think that's true or Martin wouldn't have had her in the role so long.

[@sunnysister806]

Thank you, Mike. I hadn't seen that the first time. I'm glad to have caught it after your comment here.

[@formerlyduped2429]

She clapped for all the other girls too. She was amazing herself. I saw her on B-Way

[@jaredjlinden]

Little Allison Smith is so composed and polite. Raised well, as someone else said.

[@littlesongbird1]

I heard she was very polite and down to earth even while playing Annie.

[@allisonlangston6593]

Andrea is probably my favorite belter ever. just rings like a BELL. A big powerful clear bell. Amazing.

[@elsplace896]

Even vibrato and great range

[@mariamorales6569]

​beautiful yeeee

[@tomgallowitz]

The other Annie’s just get the piano, Andrea gets the full orchestra

[@edeneverly2573]

As she should. And there isn’t the same degree of orchestra in the other songs. Andrea known, even then, as the most beloved Annie, her voice is leagues apart from the others, and so she was given the lead song in the musical. It’s the Finale. It was written with more complicated orchestral parts because it’s THE song. Maybe has very little going on. It’s a silly comment, really, if you know the musical and the score. That song is super hard to sing and she sings it effortlessly in her extra special voice. Even today, Andrea is featured. She IS Annie. She is the OG OG!!!

[@helpicontv9733]

So you agree she got the whole orchestra- relax. The song is hard to sing if you have trouble with one note over and over.

[@pibly7784]

@@edeneverly2573 Oh, definitely!

[@HeatherShineify]

It's a hard knock life.

[@racerx1189]

Higher octave and more powerful voice that could possibly drown out the music. Also, more instruments needed for her number perhaps? Just a thought. 😊✌️

[@freedom584]

Who's here in 2020, hopeful?😊

[@Ma_Ba]

I kept replacing "only a day away" with "year." 2021 - hell yeah!

[@firelordazulaa]

me

[@catgirl7765]

I am, My big cousin just got Covid-so I came to hear "Tomorrow", to remember that even in rough times, hope is only a day a away!

[@Ma_Ba]

@@catgirl7765 Your cousin is more than a statistic. Tough times. I am sorry to hear that. Glad that this gives solace for your soul.

[@lakb45]

Happy 2021! Lovely! So glad I found not one, but four Annies!!!

[@garyamli7676]

I liked Shelley Bruce a lot. There’s a purity and hopeful longing in her voice that really shine. Andrea McArdle is a powerhouse and seems like a genuinely good person in real life. I saw her genuineness and kindness when she did interviews. Andrea also has given great encouragement to Annies after her. Tremendous respect for her!

[@littlesongbird1]

I will always loved how Andrea stood up for Joanna (who was suppose to play annie in the 20th Anniversary) when the producers fired for Joanna. She publicly called them out and boycotted the show along with other Annies and even references it when they did the 30th anniversary by saying that no matter who the Annie was to remember that "No 8 year old can be put up against a 12 year old."

[@eric34109]

Idk but the 1980s bridesmade dress is pitiful. The hair is very clownish. She sings well

[@emoedison]

@@eric34109the hair is a wig. She was sick with leukemia here.

[@Julie-wb9rl]

This WAS the 80s

[@blj1523]

Me: There’s no way that ANYONE can safely and healthfully hit those not-- Andrea: Hold my cigarette

[@amberleitao4727]

I know!!! She made it sound so EFFORTLESS! Which shows what a talent she is, and I can’t imagine she’s more than a teenager here. Incredible. I would pay to see her performance as a child in that role!

[@piano00555]

Best comment ever. Truth.

[@formerlyduped2429]

Andrea's speaking voice now does sound like a smoker's...

[@toomanymarys7355]

There aren't any tough notes...

[@suzihoude]

Shelly Bruce started singing and I was so taken by how effortlessly she hit those notes. Then Andrea came on and belted tomorrow louder than the brass section. #impressed

[@anthonyL1995]

And Shelly was recovering from cancer at this time.

[@littlesongbird1]

@@surfer_playss124 yes...she beat it.

[@dr.reidsheftalltruthinscie2007]

What perfect pitch by Andrea and those pipes!! The best ever!

[@Jeano1965]

One of the great Broadway belters.

[@Tim_ra]

Andrea McArdle's voice has that unusual bright, 'plucky', Disney kind of voice that can bring a tear to your eyes because it's so unusual. The tones are just perfect..

[@katymaria4944]

Andrea McArdle's voice is AMAZING she is sooo talented

[@bridiemolloy8643]

Bratayley Waffles Hey Bratayley Fans!

[@JonathanBresnihan77]

Allison Smith did it so well and wirh such passion. She was fantastic

[@tinylittlefilms3043]

Andrea McArdle takes you to a magical place where Broadway songs shine the brightest. FANTASTIC!

[@AlexBen-v7y]

That little girl really snapped... Raw anger in her searing delivery.

[@brucezimmerman9451]

She was great in The West Wing

[@randomcsorely]

Which one 😊

[@brucezimmerman9451]

@@randomcsorely Allison Smith - the first performer - she played a character called Mallory (Leo McGary's daughter) on West Wing.

[@barbarak2836]

@@brucezimmerman9451 Also Jenny on "Kate & Allie."

[@yippehanako]

I thought this said raw ginger

[@sharethariggins308]

Omg! I'm just seeing this but Andrea McArdle gave me the chills... that was awesome!

[@livelaughlove0209]

Me too holy shit real goosebumps....

[@briannakoenig9310]

Sharetha Riggins I've watched this so many times and she gives me the chills every time!

[@djarcadian]

Allison Smith's performance gives me chills.

[@formerlyduped2429]

Her voice is amazing, like a clear bell. The song is meant to be angry.

[@stevenm2949]

Same here

[@niseplank4527]

Yeah, she was proper gritty.

[@seanfarrellsullivanhasemotions]

Her voice is outstanding, but even more so was her depth into the character. I think she was the most talented on that stage... and it was packed!

[@Nacho-Mamma]

I really don't care how old she or I ever get, Andrea McArdle WILL ALWAYS be "Annie"!

[@rachelgwinter]

I agree!!!

[@keykeykeeks]

Ok didn’t know Sara Jessica Parker did Annie go ahead grl!!!

[@PeterPan54167]

Come little Annie I’ll take thee away .

[@Angel-rq3pi]

Late to comment but she was just an orphan originally, then Shelly got sick. At that time SJP might've been the understudy

[@edeneverly2573]

Wow. Andrea is magical. No wonder people think of her when they think if Annie. She’s just incredible. Brings me to tears. I had the musical album with Andrea as a kid and I was in AWE. What a vocalist. Brava! I was the same age as Aileen when the film came out and I thought, oh no, I’m not going to like it! I was so scared because I’m a little girl singing to Andrea McCartle over and overcast again. I dreamed of being an orphan. Almost auditioned...But I do love the movie as well and Aileen is like a little Shirley Temple. Loved it, love them all. But Andrea has the most splendid voice. This made me cry!

[@jenniferlawrence9652]

I totally agree with you

[@racerx1189]

Andrea brought her to life. That song is hers, period.

[@CarmenZynger]

Loved Andrea McArdle when I was a kid. I loved that she could belt out "Tomorrow". She still performs, and still as beautiful and talented as ever.

[@KashiAyumi]

Andrea gives me such a Wonderful feeling. Her voice is so powerful yet she makes it look Easy. Beautiful performance as usual but i think this version is my favorite so far.

[@sofiaflick3541]

I was just able to preform at a gala with Andrea McArdle and it was amazing. She’s so talented and nice. She’s such and inspiration and I’m so happy that I got the opportunity to do this.

[@awesomemom533]

Andrea McCardle IS Annie 🤩💗🌹

[@staciereyes-kidd3010]

I had the cassette tape with Andrea McCardle that I bought in San Antonio at the Majestic Theater in 1983 when Kathleen Sisk played Annie. Carol Burnett will always be Ms Hannigan to me! …along with Tim Curry, Bernadette Peters, Albert Finney, Tim Curry, Ann Reinking, Geoffrey Holder!!

[@trentaccid2177]

You can never take that certain character out of your life. Andrea Mcardle is The only Annie and the character can never leave her. Notice when she's singing Tomorrow how see bangs her arms down to the sides at certain points showing that Andrea and Annie are and always will be the same person. If you did nit get a lump in your throat as Andrea was singing this you just dont have any heart.

[@christopherdieudonne]

Damn, Andrea McArdle, way to give a dude goosebumps. That was awesome !!!

[@anneterri8960]

I love all the Annies, but my favorite part of this, is hearing an old friend play the piano. Time has passed, but I remember this well.

[@only_son5040]

He was great.

[@pacerguy01]

Andrea's voice is literally spine-tingling! And even though I think they lowered the key a little for her more mature voice here, she still nailed those loud high notes! What a phenomenal singer! 🧡

[@mhcollectors13]

Andrea's adult voice is like velvet.

[@AllenJones-w3p]

Andrea's voice is beautiful and powerful.

[@phoenixblue-koszalka1518]

I love all of their voices, and it was really cool to see four different versions of Annie. It's clear that they all brought something new and different to the role to make it their own, and I love seeing/hearing that.

[@sazfretz1945]

Andrea McArdle's daughter followed in her footsteps by playing young Cosette in "Les Mis".

[@evilmindedful]

Yes, found the full version . . .Finally i can sleep

[@myoman1977]

yes it was an odyssey to find this damn video

[@timogriffith]

I love this. Shelley sings the best song, Andrea blows them all away vocally, BUT Sarah has the most STAR quality. She charms. Still Andrea is the golden one. What a talent. Unmatched.

[@lisaburke2778]

I love this song!

[@dandycandy5813]

The third Annie, wow. These girls are all phenomenal as are the many many other Annies that have come and gone but her voice is just wow. I'm speechless...

[@jazzyboo1212lol]

First girl sat down and immediately got to work 😂

[@Whazdat]

# 1. As a grown up, she (Allison Smith) played Leo’s daughter and Sam’s girlfriend “Mallory” in West Wing. #2. Sarah Jessica Parker before “Sex in the City”.

[@ericgregory9478]

Yassss

[@shaiannemetzeling5955]

I just noticed, look how far away from her mouth Sarah Jessica Parker holds the mic yet she sounds just as loud as the others. They all sound absolutely amazing however the vocal projection Sarah Jessica parker has is quite impressive. I understand it's got to do with their style of singing how close they hold the mic but I find that really impressive.

[@lorrieprothero2175]

Close mic picks up low frequencies far mic picks up the high frequencies. If you want your voice to sound like a pre teen, it helps to pull the mic away.

[@abbyweitzel5286]

I didn't know this but shelly Bruce had just beat cancer a few months before this show

[@GoddessNeith]

I saw Ms. McArdle in a cabaret in Orlando a few years ago, she STILL has the pipes of power. and she's pretty funny as well.

[@lotteweill]

Heard McArdle just last night at a jazz club in Hollywood, very well attended event. McArdle was in wonderful voice. She was generous with the audience after her performance. Friendly and chatty with all.

[@house_xm]

I have to say the pianist has such a cool voice! Also Alison Smith's performance in this video is absolutely iconic. Over 850 performances! Insane to me. And another thing, i never watched the full video until on the 3rd watch, i read Sarah Jessica Parker in the title. Wow. crazy to see her in this and so young.

[@fredtamm-daniels1301]

I agree re: McArdle's voice.. wonderful!!

[@angelapenton867]

This is as close as I've ever heard a perfect voice be. There's just something so wonderfully soothing and pleasant and alive about her voice.

[@hannahrachelxo2281]

McArdle makes this song sound EASY to sing. 👏🏼👏🏼

[@racerx1189]

Andrea has the greatest voice of the group in my opinion. My teacher was a huge Broadway fan and he used to play this and other songs from the Annie album for us on Friday mornings. Andrea was the first one I ever heard so I'm prejudiced but they were all very talented girls. God bless her wherever she is. The others too. 🙏❤️

[@pethomas]

Allison Smith went on to play one of the daughters in "Kate and Allie" with Jane Curtin and Susan Saint James

[@MahaliaMD73]

She was Jenny 😁

[@michaeljordan6008]

And dated my cousin, Brian Bloom.

[@CarmenZynger]

When I was a child, these girls were my heroes! I had the Annie album, and used to sing along with Andrea McArdle. Andrea still sings beautifully, and performs with smaller shows in the US, and I heard, also abroad. Wonderful talent.

[@gioPHL]

Andrea OWNED that song!

[@MichelleFrenchlive]

My parents took me to see Annie when Allison Smith played the lead. My sister and I were obsessed with the original cast album and used to annoy the neighbors because we played it over and over. I begged my parents to let me try out, but my mother refused to take me into the city because I would not practice piano and play a song for my aunt. I don't think I would have gotten very far anyway haha. Great memories!

[@DDWeirdGang]

2:16 ONE OF THE HARDEST MOMENTS IN MUSIC HISTORY RIGHT HERE! She got RIGHT TO IT TOO

[@FIREENGINE3]

She has so much soul ….

[@terrydactyl2077]

BREAKDOWN!

[@timogriffith]

Sarah is a star, Alison is gifted, Shelley is just lovely and Andrea is AMAZING.

[@bitterspice5525]

Well said :)

[@TimothyRobert93]

I literally grew up listening to Allison Smith's Annie. Her voice is so distinct.

[@peggyknecht5551]

Amazing! Andrea just hits it out of the park!

[@sewage1510]

These are such beautiful songs performed by such amazingly talented girls. Brings tears to my eyes whenever I listen to them. Such extraordinary melodies.

[@eileentepper8282]

What a gem of a video. Thanks so much for posting. Brings back so many memories as I used to go see Annie all the time when I was a teenager. I was there for Shelley Bruce's final performance when Martin came out on stage after the show to introduce SJP as the next Annie and said she was on her way to get her hair cut and dyed for the role. Nobody will ever come close to Andrea's phenomenal vocal performance in this role. Sorry. Nobody!! And every single one that followed in her footsteps was influenced by how she sang it! And though some may have been phenomenal in the role, in 40 years none have sung it as well.

[@tonichappell7596]

Andrea is from the old school Broadway when performers didn't have their own individual microphones so you had to be louder and more theatrical

[@eileentepper8282]

That has nothing to do with why her voice was so extraordinary. It wasn't special because it was loud.

[@farmwife7944]

agree, she had a depth to her voice even as a young performer that others have yet to display.

[@lukemckenzie0121]

I actually really enjoy Shelly Bruce

[@JosedeJezeus]

Yea, I keep coming back to watch her.

[@RC-vv6nr]

Andrea McArdle’s performance absolutely amazing, powerful and just wow…

[@harrymeepharry]

miss andrea deserved a standing ovation

[@marlenef777]

The others were good but Andrea brought tears to my eyes. I still have the album of the original Broadway cast that I got when I was a little kid back then. She will always be the definitive Annie to me.

[@julieporter7805]

I grew up with the film to Annie. It's a huge part of my childhood and sometimes not so fondly remember how overplayed Tomorrow was played, sung, and frequently mocked. But until this moment in 2021 and hearing Andrea sing it, I never really listened to and heard the song. It's not the blindly optimistic kid butchering song everyone thinks it is. It is a beautiful, powerful, life affirming message that says "Yes things are bad. We can't ignore it, but sleep on it and don't lose hope that things will get better." I understand it now.

[@I_Want_To_Know]

The last one that sang was AMAZING!!! She blew the others out of the water!!!

[@momokoblue8032]

She was the very first Annie. She was very well known at the time.

[@gemma_xx9456]

You mean Andrea McArdle?

[@Vava0812]

When I was about 3 years old I was Annie played by Andrea McArdle with my mother on Broadway... wow it was one of the most amazing experiences !

[@marjanf56]

i loved andrea in rainbow..she was a fabulous judy garland

[@lenaschweizer8382]

They were all so amazing in their own way. Everyone brought something different to Annie

[@Mike-nt9sx]

I saw Sarah Jessica Parker do Annie on Broadway when I was 12. Would love to hear her sing again!

[@WinterWonder99]

The girl who sang "Maybe" was my favorite. Her voice had the most emotion and sweetness imo.

[@kevinjdoherty2940]

Andrea was ANNIE. None had her vocal chops. She sang NYC in the 1999 Disney version. Still got it. Wished she had done more and won a Tony. She’s my stage hero.

[@Blendre]

Wow, great clip. Thanks for sharing it.

[@gregoryc1500]

I could watch this 1 million times, oh I have

[@HelloWorldGoodbye]

The abandoned kids anthem 😢😢😢😢making me cry

[@macecrawford2860]

enjoyed all four. so glad I found this video. this was wonderful.

[@Antho1313]

What a talent , the vocals just pour out ❤️

[@SapphOfLesbos]

Annie was always my fave movie musical and one of my fave musicals in general; Andrea McArdle deserves all the Tony’s! this performance right here is the best I’ve ever heard from anyone I keep coming back to the way she hits “say”and goes up higher on the ‘I’ in “I love ya” she belts the notes without any strain or screaming and the swells are so optimistic idk how to explain it but it fills me w hope and happiness which I believe is how it was intended and written to be; but over the decades it has gotten the wrap of one of those cliche annoying stereotypical bdway songs…idk how you can listen to Andrea in this clip and not feel anything but warmth. Thank you for what you gave to Annie I hope you are doing well

[@ellie04026]

Shelly Bruce had beautiful voice

[@allison_catherine]

My momma saw Sarah Jessica Parker as Annie on Broadway! She said she loved it!!

[@formerlyduped2429]

A friend of mine got her autograph after the show and said she was very polite and friendly; she also got Allison's and said she was so cold her hand was freezing but she was a pro about it

[@billysmith1480]

Wowwwww. Andrea is unreal. Beautiful voice.

[@lindaclark7868]

So hard to believe that Andrea is a grandmother now. Where did the time fly?

[@J0ELLEx]

All these girls are really incredible they have so much control and sounds crystal clear

[@ElleCee62978]

A friend of mine went to his prom with Andrea. She went to Melrose Academy, which was a small Catholic girls school outside Philly.

[@JosedeJezeus]

That's a neat story. 😊

[@euripidesmuse]

“I took Annie to the prom and all I got was this lousy t-shirt”

[@iluvmusicals21]

Allison was Jane Curtin's daughter on "Kate & Allie".

[@mollylea2643]

Right you are!

[@feliciab2]

And also Leo's daughter on the West Wing

[@TheKitchenerLeslie]

I thought that was her! I never knew she sang.

[@Michaelahol]

Allison also sang the song, Tomorrow, on one of the Kate and Allie's episode.

[@TaraColquitt]

Thanks! I couldn't place her.

[@kareneastman9695]

Wow.This is very fantastic.I love the performance.

[@josh6402]

Excellent piano performance, bravo!

[@JosedeJezeus]

Yea, i love that piano playing man.m

[@kimdelosier4666]

That's Charles Strouse, he wrote the music for the play

[@Nacho-Mamma]

Here's a little fun fact. To this day, "Annie" is in production year round worldwide. Every single day across the planet, there is a preteen little girl in a curly red wig singing "Tomorrow" to an auditorium full of adoring fans of a beloved musical that first went into production 48 years ago. I first saw it at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago, Illinois in 1977.

[@bitterspice5525]

Fascinating. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@llcooljay520]

Now I understand why SJP’s voice is so bright and thin- she started as a kid on broadway. That’s a whole different voice.

[@doreenlloyd4885]

She began in the Mickey mouse club.

[@jlzakowski24]

Her role on Glee made a lot more sense after this.

[@kathrynmolesa1641]

The incomparable Andrea.