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Last week I went to see Annie in Memphis! It was a totally spur if the moment, spontaneous trip and I loved every minute of it! You see, one of my sweet nieces was supposed to have surgery last week so I took off work for that and then at the last minute her surgery was canceled and after I got the news I received an email from The Orpheum that there were some a few seats open that night for Annie! So I took that as a sign, hopped in the shower, got ready and was on my way! I wore my new Lane Bryant scarf and took this selfie right before I left…
Memphis is about a 2 and a half hour drive from my house and I usually stay the night when I go but I was feeling super pumped and decided I would be awake enough to drive home after the show. Also, last minute hotels aren’t exactly cheap in the downtown area.
Previously I have been to The Orpheum to see Matilda, The Lion King, and Mary Poppins. What can I say? I love musicals!!
I got there right before the show started and had just enough time to get a few pics outside, find the bathroom, grab a bottle of water and get to my seat!
I love the Orpheum so much! The building is just gorgeous and I had never been at Christmas and it was fun to see it all decorated!!
My seat for Annie was in the balcony, I have always sat in the Orchestra before, and it actually wasn’t too bad. The next time I go I will try to plan in advance so I can see the stage better!
I actually haven’t seen Annie since I was a kid and had forgotten some of the story. It was so much fun to see it again and this time live! I am such a musical nerd and can’t wait to go see my next show!! I bought a ticket to see Cinderella at The Robinson Center in Little Rock in January. The Robinson recently reopened and I haven’t been since it reopened so I can’t wait to go!!
I also plan on seeing RENT, The Sound of Music, and The Little Mermaid at the Orpheum next spring/summer and The Phantom of the Opera at The Robinson. I have a very busy musical season ahead of me!! I can’t wait!!
Have you seen Annie??
Do you like musicals??
I have loved the movie for years, but I have never seen the stage show. It was one of my favorites when I was a kid, so I would LOVE to see it live.
You need to teach me how to take a selfie. Yours are always amazing! Love the scarf! I would love to see Annie! I’ve seen the movie, but never the musical.
I’ve always wanted to see the Orpheum in person. And oh my gosh, Annie was a childhood favorite of mine – sounds like an amazing experience!
Annie is one of my favorite musicals. I’d love to see it and then go out and walk around Memphis. I absolutely love that city.
This is such a fun show! I would have loved to watch this musical. In fact, we will be watching a few musicals during Winter Break over the next week or so!
They have it here too and I need to go see it! When I was a child and he was my absolute favorite movie. I have all boys in my house but I think they would still like this show!
I have always loved Annie! It is such a sweet story. I have never seen it live, though. It sounds like a great time!
Oh my goodness what an amazingly wonderful spontaneous trip, Annie is such a wonderful musical as well.
I would love to visit Memphis! Annie is one of those plays from my childhood that I’d like to take my kids to.
Going to a musical is such a wonderful way to spend a night out. The last play I saw was Wicked – or maybe The Sound of Music.
This sounds like a good time. My daughter is obsessed with Annie. I love Rent and I would totally love to see it in a live show.
This is a gorgeous theatre for sure and I would love to see Annie. It has been years since I have seen it so I too forgot some of the story. I love the Lane Bryant scarf which I am probably going to check out for sure also. Thanks for sharing your experience.
I have never seen Annie on stage yet. I have seen the movie but, many years ago. I need to change this!
I love going on little last minute trips. I wish I could live there! It’s such a magical place and everyone is so nice.
Oh wow what a spontaneous trip I love it. I have never seen a musical before but would love to one day.
Omg this must of been so fun!!!! Years ago my dads best friends daughter was Annie in the traveling broadway show!!!!
The Orpheum looks like a great theatre. I love Annie. I would love to gather there with friends to have a great night like it seems that you did.