Celina Smith is set to play Annie in NBC’s upcoming “Annie Live!” holiday production. The network revealed the exciting news Tuesday: “Already a triple threat at the age of 12, Smith will light up centre stage with an all-star ensemble that includes Taraji P.
Henson as Miss Hannigan, Harry Connick Jr. as Daddy Warbucks, Nicole Scherzinger as Grace and Tituss Burgess as Rooster,” The Wrap reported.
Smith will belt out classics including “Maybe”, “Tomorrow” and “It’s a Hard Knock Life”. RELATED: Jane Levy Says It’s A ‘Real Shame’ That NBC Cancelled ‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’ The 12-year-old Atlanta native has previously played Young Nala in the national touring company of “The Lion King” and also appeared on the Nickelodeon TV series
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