Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This special episode of ABC’s Turning Point offers a behind-the-scenes look at the highly anticipated 20th Anniversary Broadway revival of Annie. The documentary follows the nationwide search for a new Annie, capturing the hopes, nerves, and raw talent of hundreds of young performers auditioning for the iconic role. Granted unprecedented access by director and lyricist Martin Charnin, cameras document the intense casting process, creative decision-making, and the pressures of mounting a major Broadway revival.
Set against the backdrop of bringing the beloved 1977 musical back to life, the program reveals the human stories behind the production—from aspiring child actors chasing a dream to the seasoned creative team shaping a new generation’s Annie
This special episode of ABC’s Turning Point offers a behind-the-scenes look at the highly anticipated 20th Anniversary Broadway revival of Annie. The documentary follows the nationwide search for a new Annie, capturing the hopes, nerves, and raw talent of hundreds of young performers auditioning for the iconic role. Granted unprecedented access by director and lyricist Martin Charnin, cameras document the intense casting process, creative decision-making, and the pressures of mounting a major Broadway revival.
Set against the backdrop of bringing the beloved 1977 musical back to life, the program reveals the human stories behind the production—from aspiring child actors chasing a dream to the seasoned creative team shaping a new generation’s Annie
