I remember watching this after the whole casting shakeup with Joanna getting fired and it was so awkward. Britney is cute & had a great voice for being so young, but the fact is that she is so young. Annie is supposed to be streetwise & confident and at least 10 years old and Britney just seemed unsure & doesn't really project confidence. Joanna was able to convey all of that. I had heard a theory that maybe the producers felt that Joanna was going to age out too quickly & that's why they went with Britney since she could play the role longer at age 8, but that doesn't explain why they just fired Joanna for no reason via a note while she was out sick. It makes me think something sneaky was going on. All in all, it was really unfortunate & overshadowed the show. Honestly, until the whole Beanie Feldstein/Lea Michele fiasco with Funny Girl, this was one of the worst casting controversies I'd ever heard of.
No way could i have done that at 8. Yes Joanna was a prodigy, she went on to bigger better things. I enjoy Brittney's acting decisions here, she's great 👍
Her voice is great, her acting seems a bit forced. The song seems rushed. She was making weird faces at the end. Should have let Joanna go and then let her step in after she outgrows the part
To her credit, Tony performances are usually sped up to a sometimes ridiculous pace to squeeze their number into the strict time space. Doing the entire policeman scene in the middle was also a bizarre choice.
A little girl with a great voice and she was very good as actress too. Wonderful Brittany, but I wouldn' t kick Joanna out, also she was talented. So they could be alternate on the show
we have to clean up our AUNTIE beautiful house, me and my foreigner friends or neignbor so i have to call her AUNTIE/ANNIE coz there are my bad nanny/yaya/housemaid around ..
I just hate the fact that they fired Joanna and she has such a stronger voice than Brittney but Brittney has a beautiful voice but in my opinion I love Joanna’s voice better than Brittney I love the both of them but Brittney was to young and when Joanna was to old for the part Brittney can come in. Also Joanna had control of her voice while Brittney had some control. THIS IS MY OPINION SO DONT START A FIGHT
we have to clean up our AUNTIE beautiful house, me and my foreigner friends or neignbor so i have to call her AUNTIE/ANNIE coz there are my bad nanny/yaya/housemaid around ....
we have to clean up our AUNTIE beautiful house, me and my foreigner friends or neignbor so i have to call her AUNTIE/ANNIE coz there are my bad nanny/yaya/housemaid around
we have to clean up our AUNTIE beautiful house, me and my foreigner friends or neignbor so i have to call her AUNTIE/ANNIE coz there are my bad nanny/yaya/housemaid around..
Yes, they did Joanna wrong but remember Brittney was a child and had nothing to do with it! Both are amazing
I saw her twice in the show she definitely got stronger as she went on and for 8 years old she’s got a very mature belt
I remember watching this after the whole casting shakeup with Joanna getting fired and it was so awkward. Britney is cute & had a great voice for being so young, but the fact is that she is so young. Annie is supposed to be streetwise & confident and at least 10 years old and Britney just seemed unsure & doesn't really project confidence. Joanna was able to convey all of that. I had heard a theory that maybe the producers felt that Joanna was going to age out too quickly & that's why they went with Britney since she could play the role longer at age 8, but that doesn't explain why they just fired Joanna for no reason via a note while she was out sick. It makes me think something sneaky was going on. All in all, it was really unfortunate & overshadowed the show. Honestly, until the whole Beanie Feldstein/Lea Michele fiasco with Funny Girl, this was one of the worst casting controversies I'd ever heard of.
Brittny was a cute annie. A bit different but that's what made her good. Amazing voice for a little 8 year old
More of the cartoon broadway Annie like LouAnne.
No way could i have done that at 8. Yes Joanna was a prodigy, she went on to bigger better things. I enjoy Brittney's acting decisions here, she's great 👍
Bigger and better things? Like what?
I saw her in the previews and she was really great… I was disappointed in the casting change news etc but she was special
She was the kind of good Annie that would get the part at a local dinner theater. Joanna was Broadway good.
You have Nell Cater starring in your show and you don't let her perform?!?
Also...Drew Taylor is playing Lt. Ward. 🥰
Lots of gross comments on here, criticizing a child. There was nothing wrong with her!
Her voice is great, her acting seems a bit forced. The song seems rushed. She was making weird faces at the end. Should have let Joanna go and then let her step in after she outgrows the part
To her credit, Tony performances are usually sped up to a sometimes ridiculous pace to squeeze their number into the strict time space. Doing the entire policeman scene in the middle was also a bizarre choice.
A little girl with a great voice and she was very good as actress too. Wonderful Brittany, but I wouldn' t kick Joanna out, also she was talented. So they could be alternate on the show
Or keep Britney for when Joanna ages out (which happened to all Annie in time)
0:05 Annie maybe ❤🎉🎉
Joanna was robbed but it wasn't Brittany's fault. She does have a strong voice for an 8 year old here
Good voice but Joanna was so much better
Should’ve been Joanna.
we have to clean up our AUNTIE beautiful house, me and my foreigner friends or neignbor so i have to call her AUNTIE/ANNIE coz there are my bad nanny/yaya/housemaid around
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Why does it look like shes goofing off
I like SJP's Annie cause she doesn't do exactly what Brittny does (Try to sound big and mature when you are not).
Sorry but Joanna was better
I just hate the fact that they fired Joanna and she has such a stronger voice than Brittney but Brittney has a beautiful voice but in my opinion I love Joanna’s voice better than Brittney I love the both of them but Brittney was to young and when Joanna was to old for the part Brittney can come in. Also Joanna had control of her voice while Brittney had some control. THIS IS MY OPINION SO DONT START A FIGHT
From 3:00 on, she looks like she is having a seizure. Horrific. Keep the dog, get rid of the kid.
get a life. bitter 🤡
She is more talented then you, so find something better to do with your life then pick on a broadway star 🙄
we have to clean up our AUNTIE beautiful house, me and my foreigner friends or neignbor so i have to call her AUNTIE/ANNIE coz there are my bad nanny/yaya/housemaid around
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From 3:00 on, she looks like she is having a seizure. Horrific. Keep the dog, get rid of the kid.
we have to clean up our AUNTIE beautiful house, me and my foreigner friends or neignbor so i have to call her AUNTIE/ANNIE coz there are my bad nanny/yaya/housemaid around
we have to clean up our AUNTIE beautiful house, me and my foreigner friends or neignbor so i have to call her AUNTIE/ANNIE coz there are my bad nanny/yaya/housemaid around..
From 3:00 on, she looks like she is having a seizure. Horrific. Keep the dog, get rid of the kid.