has found its Annie!Following a nationwide search, the holiday production has cast 12-year-old Celina Smith to play the coveted title role.
She'll be joining previously announced stars Taraji P. Henson as Miss Hannigan, Harry Connick Jr. as Daddy Warbucks, Nicole Scherzinger as Grace and Tituss Burgess as Rooster.«It's an honor to follow in the footsteps of the talented young ladies who have played Annie before me,» Smith said in a statement. «And I can’t wait to start this journey.»According to a press release, Smith began her career as Young Nala in the national touring company of, and can also be seen on the series Tyler Perry’s.
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