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The University Daily Kansan
Thursday, April 20, 2000
Annie finds good home on Lied stage
fine arts
By Sindy Greenfield write @kansan.com
Kansas staff writer
A rich bald man and a spirited orphan have sold out the Lied Center.
Monday, the Broadway tour smash hit *Amire* will stop in Lawrence.
The 2,000-seat venue starting selling student tickets last April and tickets to the general public last June.
Annie sold out by February; its the second show to sell out this season. The other was the Harlem Boys Choir on Dec. 17.
"People can sing the songs because of the movie, and it is the type of event that really spans all ages," she said.
Jacqueline Davis, Lied Center executive director, said she wasn't surprised by the high demand because it's a student and family favorite.
Sandy, Annie's dog, sits with her on stage. The muscial about everybody's favorite little orphan, Annie, has sold out Monday's Broadway production at the Lied Center. Contributed photo
The Lied Center has a 30-person waiting list, which was set up a month before the scheduled performance for those who were unable to obtain tickets. The waiting list for Annie filled up the day after it was started, and only three people from the list have received tickets.
up one hour before the show. Empty seat tickets cost $30, the same price as the second balcony adult price.
But if there are still ticket requests, an empty seat waiting list will be set
In addition to seeing the Broadway
classic, audience members will receive stuffed dogs Spike and Homeless Homer the Kibbles 'n Bits Mascots from Heinz Pet Products.
Heinz Pt Products, 727 N. Iowa St., is the VIP corporate sponsor of the performance and a longtime Lied Center supporter.
"It's for the community, and we
hope to win some new customers." said Elois Allan, human resources manager at Heinz Pet Products. "Heinz has been a long-standing sponsor of the performing arts."
Annie is part of the Lied Center's family series that also included Miracle on 34th Street and The Magic School Bus.
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