ANNIE LIVE!: Celina Smith Cast as the Title Role

Celina Smith will play Annie in NBC’s upcoming production of ANNIE LIVE!, the network announced.

“It’s an honor to follow in the footsteps of the talented young ladies who have played Annie before me and I can’t wait to start this journey,” Smith said in a statement.

She joins the previously cast Taraji P. Henson as Miss Hannigan, Harry Connick Jr. as Daddy Warbucks, Nicole Scherzinger as Grace, and Tituss Burgess as Rooster.

Smith began her career as Young Nala in the national touring company of “The Lion King,” and also has co-starred in TYLER PERRY’S YOUNG DYLAND.

The live production will air Thursday, December 2 on NBC.

RELATED:

• ANNIE LIVE!: Tituss Burgess to Play Rooster
• ANNIE LIVE!: Harry Connick Jr. to Play Daddy Warbucks
• Taraji P. Henson Joins ANNIE LIVE!
• ANNIE LIVE!: NBC Sets Next Musical

Follow @GiveMeMyRemote and @marisaroffman on Twitter for the latest TV news. Connect with other TV fans on GIVE ME MY REMOTE’s official Facebook page.

And be the first to see our exclusive videos by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases made through links/ads placed on the site.