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The production also stars Lea Salonga, Ana Gasteyer, and Megan Hilty.
David Alan Grier (The Wiz Live!) will play Daddy Warbucks in Michael Arden's upcoming Hollywood Bowl production of Annie, running July 27-29.
Grier joins a cast that includes the previously announced Ana Gasteyer as Miss Hannigan, Megan Hilty as Lily St. Regis, and Lea Salonga as Grace Farrell. Also announced today, Steven Weber (Wings) will take on the role of FDR.
Annie will be conducted by Todd Ellison, and choreographed by Eamon Foley. The musical features a book by Thomas Meehan, lyrics by Martin Charnin, and music by Charles Strouse. Further casting is still to be revealed.