Andrea McArdle was born in Philadelphia. While studying dance as a child, s… Read Full Bio ↴Andrea McArdle was born in Philadelphia. While studying dance as a child, she was spotted by a talent agent who got her work in a number of television commercials. This led to McArdle's two-and-a-half year stint on the soap opera Search for Tomorrow. She also appeared on Al Alberts' Showcase, a local televised talent show in Philadelphia.

Andrea's big break came in early 1977 when she was pulled from the chorus of orphans to replace Kristin Vigard, the original star in the Broadway musical Annie, during rehearsals. The show was a critical and commercial smash, and she became the youngest performer ever to be nominated for a Tony Award as Best Lead Actress in a Musical. She lost to co-star Dorothy Loudon--who played Miss Hannigan--but did receive the Theater World and Outer Critics' Circle Awards for her performance. In April 1978, she opened in London's West End production. She appeared several times on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson in 1977-79, on one occasion accompanied by Liberace. She also appeared more than once on the Mike Douglas Show, singing with Kristy McNichol, Stephanie Mills, Liberace and Don Rickles.

She also appeared on Welcome Back Kotter, playing Arnold Horshack's younger sister.

Her first assignment after returning to the States was the plum role of Judy Garland in NBC's telepic Rainbow (1978), but throughout her career she has concentrated primarily on performing in musical theater and cabarets. Her credits include Les Misérables (both on Broadway and in the national tour), Jerry's Girls (a revue of Jerry Herman songs co-starring Carol Channing and Leslie Uggams) Beauty and the Beast, Starlight Express, Meet Me In St. Louis, Wizard of Oz, They're Playing Our Song, and another celebrated Annie in Irving Berlin's classic, Annie Get Your Gun. She briefly appeared in the 1999 Rob Marshall-directed TV version of Annie, singing a segment of the song "N.Y.C."

McArdle has performed in the showrooms of many of the casino hotels in Las Vegas and Atlantic City, and in cabarets such as Odette's in New Hope, Pennsylvania and the King Cole Room at the St. Regis Hotel and Freddy's Supper Club in Manhattan.

Her CD, Andrea McArdle on Broadway, was arranged and produced by her husband, composer Edd Kalehoff, who also collaborated with her on an album of Christmas songs that was released in conjunction with her Family Christmas Show at the Tropicana Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The couple has one daughter, Alexis Kalehoff, a performer who has appeared with her mother in Les Miz.

Annie
Andrea McArdle Lyrics

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The sun´ll come out
Tomorrow
Bet your bottom dollar
That tomorrow
There´ll be sun

Just thinkin´ about
Tomorrow

Clears away the cobwebs
And the sorrow
´Til there´s none

When I´m stuck a day
That´s gray
And lonely
I just stick out my chin
And grin
And say
Oh

The sun´ll come out
Tomorrow
So ya gotta hang on
´Til tomorrow
Come what may

Tomorrow
Tomorrow
I love ya
Tomorrow

You´re only
A day
Away

The sun´ll come out
Tomorrow
So ya gotta hang on
´Til tomorrow
Come what may

Tomorrow
Tomorrow
I love ya
Tomorrow

You´re only
A day
Away

Tomorrow
Tomorrow
I love ya
Tomorrow

You´re only

A day
Away

Overall Meaning

Andrea McArdle’s song “Annie” is an optimistic and upbeat tune about looking forward to a brighter tomorrow. The lyrics encourage people to have faith that good things are on the horizon, and to keep pushing forward even when things seem bleak. The singer assures that “the sun’ll come out tomorrow,” and that we can bet our bottom dollar on it. The repetition of the chorus paints a picture of hope and perseverance that is both catchy and inspiring.

The lyrics suggest that simply thinking about tomorrow can help us clear away the loneliness and sadness of today. The uplifting melody is designed to bring hope to listeners and to remind them that no matter how difficult things may seem today, there is always a new day with new possibilities. The refrain encourages people to keep pushing forward, no matter what happens, and to always remember that tomorrow is just one day away.

Overall, Andrea McArdle's song "Annie" is a hopeful and positive tune about never giving up and believing in the good things that are yet to come. The catchy melody and inspiring message make this song a classic.

Line by Line Meaning

The sun´ll come out
The dawn will break and the light will shine

Tomorrow
The upcoming day

Bet your bottom dollar
You can be confident that

That tomorrow
The next day

There´ll be sun
The sky will be bright

Just thinkin´ about
When I ponder

Tomorrow
The day to come

Clears away the cobwebs
Removes the negative emotions

And the sorrow
And sadness

´Til there´s none
Until they disappear

When I´m stuck a day
When I'm having a difficult day

That´s gray
That is dull and gloomy

And lonely
And I feel alone

I just stick out my chin
I raise my head high

And grin
And smile

And say
And declare

Oh
Oh

So ya gotta hang on
So you have to persevere

Come what may
Regardless of what happens

I love ya
I appreciate you

You´re only
It's only

A day
One day

Away
In the future

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Charles Strouse, Martin Charnin

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Comments from YouTube:

Dianaemanuel

7y↑877

What baffles me is why McArdle never became a HUGE Broadway star. Her voice is simply phenomenal.

Molly Lea

7y↑64

It doesn't help that she didn't really do anything after Annie. Maybe she didn't want to.

Chocolate Souljah

7y↑57

She definitely has some Broadway credits and regional theatre. I think she tried but I'm disappointed to say it didn't go super big.

mary furnier

7y↑13

i believe she was very sick for a while.. i think she had cancer

Molly Lea

7y↑29

mary furnier No, you're thinking of Shelley Bruce, the girl that came on right before Andrea that sang "Maybe".

lilgiggler35

7y↑46

I know that she married in 1988 and had a little girl, Alexis Kalehoff. for a while I would imagine she concentrated on raising her daughter. She did do various specials and "Rainbow." Several years ago she started doing musicals again. I know she played Sally Bowles in Cabaret and she played Miss Hannigan in a revival production of Annie. She also did a night club act too at one time.

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CALonBway92

3y↑94

I gotta say, I think this is the best McArdle's ever sounded singing this song. Every note sounds crystal clear, her belts are clean as hell, and the choices she makes with the melody are really nice!

jackie jones

2y↑4

Def more mature and beautiful.

kmcoolady

7y↑360

There is something so special about Andrea McArdle. She has the most amazing presence and a voice that just effortlessly pours out of her. She has done other Broadway musicals well suited to her voice: the lead roles in Beauty and the Beast, Annie Get Your Gun, and Les Miserables (as Fantine.) But she also seems to stay under the public's radar a lot. How I would love to see her perform in person!

tomgallowitz

6y↑9

kmcoolady She also played Eponine on tour. She would have been a fantastic Ellen in Miss Saigon. Can you imagine her and Lea in that.

Peter J

6y↑6

She’s amazing in person!

Sofia Flick

6y↑7

I was just able to preform at a gala with her, it was absolutely amazing!! She’s so talented!!

littlesongbird1

5y↑5

Was she Fantine when her daughter was young Cosette?

40s_fit_and_fab

5y↑6

kmcoolady she knocked it out the park , brilliant performance

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Garyam Li

3y↑36

I liked Shelley Bruce a lot. There’s a purity and hopeful longing in her voice that really shine. Andrea McArdle is a powerhouse and seems like a genuinely good person in real life. I saw her genuineness and kindness when she did interviews. Andrea also has given great encouragement to Annies after her. Tremendous respect for her!

littlesongbird1

1y↑1

I will always loved how Andrea stood up for Joanna (who was suppose to play annie in the 20th Anniversary) when the producers fired for Joanna. She publicly called them out and boycotted the show along with other Annies and even references it when they did the 30th anniversary by saying that no matter who the Annie was to remember that "No 8 year old can be put up against a 12 year old."

eric34109

Idk but the 1980s bridesmade dress is pitiful. The hair is very clownish. She sings well

emoedison

45w

@eric34109the hair is a wig. She was sick with leukemia here.

Gregory C

3y↑72

After all these years I’m still blown away by Andrea McArdle.

Annamarie Fella

3y↑1

Me too!!!!!!!!!!

maria

2y↑2

I am too!

Katy Maria

7y↑130

Andrea McArdle's voice is AMAZING she is sooo talented

Bridie Molloy

6y↑1

Bratayley Waffles Hey Bratayley Fans!

Stacey Lampe

3y↑81

No one has ever beat Andrea McArdle .... she IS Annie!!!

Racer X

3y↑5

Agreed! 😊

galen stone

7y↑191

McArdle is the yardstick that all others will be measured by. Outstanding voice..

Jacqueline Rosenblum

2y↑14

I cannot fathom how many times I played my Annie record listening to Andrea sing. I saw her on Broadway as Annie and wrote her a “fan” letter. She wrote back, sending me an autographed photo. I was thrilled! Her voice remains amazing.

Tim R

2y↑15

Andrea McArdle's voice has that unusual bright, 'plucky', Disney kind of voice that can bring a tear to your eyes because it's so unusual. The tones are just perfect..

Greg Barletta

3y↑77

I love how Allison Smith genuinely claps for Andrea when she was finishing. It was such a mature applause like she really admires her.

Susan Walko

2y↑3

Agree!! She is a sweetheart, kindhearted person, and so mature. SJP seemed self-absorbed, Andrea's performance was poised, humble, and brilliant, and Shelley was nice.

Michael Leary

Very true. I often wondered if they named Kate 's character on Kate & Allie after Andrea as a tribute.

1027 EastSide

@Michael Leary I thought I was the only person in the world who ever wondered that. Kate and Allie was a New York production and everyone involved including the creator came from the New York show business world. With Andrea being as well-known as she was in the New York scene, and McArdle not being a very common name, it’s not a stretch to imagine that might be where the name came from.

Michael Leary

@1027 EastSide Yeah, I've noticed they do the same thing on Law & Order, a lot of the characters are named after the writers, producers, etc., it's almost like a big family.

Anon Ymous

3y↑214

Sometimes an artist just owns a song: Andrea McArdle, “Tomorrow.”

Racer X

3y↑9

Indeed she does.

LNL

2y↑3

Never gets old.

Anon Ymous

2y↑2

@LNL No, never! (Not today, not TOMORROW, nor any other day!)

James Kennedy

2y↑5

And THAT definitely applies to Andrea McCardle with "Tomorrow" no can or ever will out do her performance....

Kevin Butler

2y↑3

Ms.McArdle is still beautiful and talented..today.

Phoenix Blue-Koszalka

4y↑37

I love all of their voices, and it was really cool to see four different versions of Annie. It's clear that they all brought something new and different to the role to make it their own, and I love seeing/hearing that.

Dr. Reid Sheftall Truth in Science

4y↑80

What perfect pitch by Andrea and those pipes!! The best ever!

Jeano1965

3y↑5

One of the great Broadway belters.

Carmen rouseIniguez

3y↑32

Loved Andrea McArdle when I was a kid. I loved that she could belt out "Tomorrow". She still performs, and still as beautiful and talented as ever.

jlasf

3y↑79

So, did "Annie" make Andrea McArdle or did Andrea McArdle make "Annie"? I think Andrea was a unique talent that made "Annie" a sensation. The other singers are good, but not in the same league. It was McArdle that people rushed to see. "Annie" is a B+ show, but McArdle is an A+.

Anon Ymous

2y↑1

I gave this a thumbs up for the McArdle comments, but Annie is more than a B+ show; the songs and musical writing in general are extraordinarily. I admit I never saw the show, but I love the music and consider it brilliantly written. Charles Strouse studied with Nadia Boulanger (look up a list of her students); his skills are towering.

Jesse Warner

3y↑160

The three first girls are so good, and then Andrea McArdle comes out and hits it out of the ballpark! Haha! She will always be the iconic Annie.

Ellen Gregory

3y↑6

Andrea really set the bar for that role. Before she was hired, Annie was played by Kristen Vigard who later played Morgan on the Guiding light. Apparently she read as too sweet and not tough enough to be Annie.

Jason Nadle

3y↑3

@Ellen Gregory Did they ever mention Aileen Quinn from the 1982 movie?

Jennifer Bloh-Michael

I'm glad , I got to see her at the Academy of Music in Philly for my 16th birthday. That and Garcia at the Tower Theatre . I know - so diverse

Dandy Candy

5y↑34

The third Annie, wow. These girls are all phenomenal as are the many many other Annies that have come and gone but her voice is just wow. I'm speechless...

R C

45w↑1

Andrea McArdle’s performance absolutely amazing, powerful and just wow…

Vlad Jones

7y↑76

Andrea gives me such a Wonderful feeling. Her voice is so powerful yet she makes it look Easy. Beautiful performance as usual but i think this version is my favorite so far.

pacerguy01

2y↑11

Andrea's voice is literally spine-tingling! And even though I think they lowered the key a little for her more mature voice here, she still nailed those loud high notes! What a phenomenal singer! 🧡

Sharetha Riggins

7y↑99

Omg! I'm just seeing this but Andrea McArdle gave me the chills... that was awesome!

Marie Annette

6y↑2

Me too holy shit real goosebumps....

Brianna Koenig

5y↑2

Sharetha Riggins I've watched this so many times and she gives me the chills every time!

timogriffith

1y↑1

I love this. Shelley sings the best song, Andrea blows them all away vocally, BUT Sarah has the most STAR quality. She charms. Still Andrea is the golden one. What a talent. Unmatched.

Eden Everly

5y↑36

Wow. Andrea is magical. No wonder people think of her when they think if Annie. She’s just incredible. Brings me to tears. I had the musical album with Andrea as a kid and I was in AWE. What a vocalist. Brava! I was the same age as Aileen when the film came out and I thought, oh no, I’m not going to like it! I was so scared because I’m a little girl singing to Andrea McCartle over and overcast again. I dreamed of being an orphan. Almost auditioned...But I do love the movie as well and Aileen is like a little Shirley Temple. Loved it, love them all. But Andrea has the most splendid voice. This made me cry!

Jennifer Lawrence

3y↑1

I totally agree with you

Racer X

3y↑1

Andrea brought her to life. That song is hers, period.

Shaianne Metzeling

3y↑22

I just noticed, look how far away from her mouth Sarah Jessica Parker holds the mic yet she sounds just as loud as the others. They all sound absolutely amazing however the vocal projection Sarah Jessica parker has is quite impressive. I understand it's got to do with their style of singing how close they hold the mic but I find that really impressive.

Suzi Houde

3y↑75

Shelly Bruce started singing and I was so taken by how effortlessly she hit those notes. Then Andrea came on and belted tomorrow louder than the brass section. #impressed

Anthony

3y↑7

And Shelly was recovering from cancer at this time.

littlesongbird1

1y↑2

@Surfer_playss yes...she beat it.

Sofia Flick

6y↑20

I was just able to preform at a gala with Andrea McArdle and it was amazing. She’s so talented and nice. She’s such and inspiration and I’m so happy that I got the opportunity to do this.

Timothy Robert

6y↑18

I literally grew up listening to Allison Smith's Annie. Her voice is so distinct.

Marlee Suarez

2y↑55

Can we just talk about how mature Allison Smith was throughout the entire thing? She didn’t try to ham it up for the camera/audience during Hard Knock Life, she was focused on singing it correctly and giving a good presentation. She was the first clapping for Andrea McArdle, as if she were in awe with admiration. She was late to coming around the piano for a final bow from this. To think she was only 12 or 13 at the time deserves some huge recognition.

Arezu E

I don't know what you're seeing. She is definitely acting it up.

Sarcastically Rearranged

I see her trying way too hard!

Disturbed pup15

1y↑1

She seems like a good kid very kind u can just tell

littlesongbird1

1y↑1

If you watch at the beginning you can see she is telling Martin Thank you when he hands her the mic. I love on how so many clips of her when someone hands her the mic she makes sure to tell them thank you. You can tell she was very well brought up.

Melissa Mason

1y↑2

Marlee Suarez
I love how her face was acting out the song. At the start, her face looked annoyed because the song was a song where they were all annoyed and singing about their circumstance.

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Angela Penton

6y↑17

This is as close as I've ever heard a perfect voice be. There's just something so wonderfully soothing and pleasant and alive about her voice.

Antho1313

1y↑2

What a talent , the vocals just pour out ❤️

lotteweill

1y↑1

Heard McArdle just last night at a jazz club in Hollywood, very well attended event. McArdle was in wonderful voice. She was generous with the audience after her performance. Friendly and chatty with all.

Lettie Fickling

3y↑13

its super underrated how difficult this role is. you really have to carry the whole production and be on stage almost all night. and its not traditionally broken up like matilda.

johnfd0210

"...super underrated..."? That doesn't even make sense. Anyone who has seen this play, or even knows the story line, is more than aware that "Annie" carries the entire show, hence the titular title, ANNIE.

Lettie Fickling

3y↑3

@johnfd0210 i was meaning when people make lists of difficult roles. this is rarely included.

Racer X

3y↑9

Andrea has the greatest voice of the group in my opinion. My teacher was a huge Broadway fan and he used to play this and other songs from the Annie album for us on Friday mornings. Andrea was the first one I ever heard so I'm prejudiced but they were all very talented girls. God bless her wherever she is. The others too. 🙏❤️

Carmen rouseIniguez

5y↑12

When I was a child, these girls were my heroes! I had the Annie album, and used to sing along with Andrea McArdle. Andrea still sings beautifully, and performs with smaller shows in the US, and I heard, also abroad. Wonderful talent.

Mike Anderson

6y↑180

Look at Allison start clapping before everyone else when Andrea was singing, so cute!

littlesongbird1

4y↑6

I agree she's seems like she's in awe of her performance. I heard rumors she was hard to work with (Allison) but I don't think that's true or Martin wouldn't have had her in the role so long.

Sunny Sister

Thank you, Mike. I hadn't seen that the first time. I'm glad to have caught it after your comment here.

Sewage

3y↑3

These are such beautiful songs performed by such amazingly talented girls. Brings tears to my eyes whenever I listen to them. Such extraordinary melodies.

Kelly (mhcollectors13)

6y↑34

Andrea's adult voice is like velvet.

Lynn Grillo

3y↑55

I have no idea why this showed up on my YouTube feed, but here I am all verklempt after listening to Andrea McArdle totally nail that song.

Renata Ferreira

2y↑1

Só consigo chorar ouvindo Tomorrow com essa moça 😭👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

deeks1970

3y↑2

Wow! Andrea’s voice is fantastic!🎶💕

billy smith

3y↑5

Wowwwww. Andrea is unreal. Beautiful voice.

Peggy Knecht

3y↑3

Amazing! Andrea just hits it out of the park!

Heidi Snider

5y↑9

I agree that Andrea is the best singer but the others only got a piano accompaniment and Andrea got the whole orchestra. It makes a difference when you have a lot of instruments backing up the vocals!

•MVNĪFĖŠT•

3y↑7

With a voice like that I'd give her a whole orchestra, too!

tomgallowitz

6y↑369

The other Annie’s just get the piano, Andrea gets the full orchestra

Eden Everly

5y↑63

As she should. And there isn’t the same degree of orchestra in the other songs. Andrea known, even then, as the most beloved Annie, her voice is leagues apart from the others, and so she was given the lead song in the musical. It’s the Finale. It was written with more complicated orchestral parts because it’s THE song. Maybe has very little going on. It’s a silly comment, really, if you know the musical and the score. That song is super hard to sing and she sings it effortlessly in her extra special voice. Even today, Andrea is featured. She IS Annie. She is the OG OG!!!

HelpiconTV

4y↑20

So you agree she got the whole orchestra- relax.
The song is hard to sing if you have trouble with one note over and over.

Pibly

3y↑1

@Eden Everly Oh, definitely!

Heather Keeton

3y↑7

It's a hard knock life.

kimmybbbyeah

3y↑5

@Eden Everly it’s not hard to sing Tomorrow well if you can sing. It’s not defying gravity. Even within Annie, “I don’t need anything but you” is harder to sing than tomorrow.

That said, bow to Queen Andrea.

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Joelle

3y↑3

All these girls are really incredible they have so much control and sounds crystal clear

Susan Walko

2y↑6

Allison Smith is the sweetest, most down-to-earth person in this clip, it shows!!! Andrea's voice...Holy Cow!!! Perfection.

Michelle French

3y↑6

My parents took me to see Annie when Allison Smith played the lead. My sister and I were obsessed with the original cast album and used to annoy the neighbors because we played it over and over. I begged my parents to let me try out, but my mother refused to take me into the city because I would not practice piano and play a song for my aunt. I don't think I would have gotten very far anyway haha. Great memories!

NCgirl

3y↑1

Truly each of them were amazing in their own way!! Simply amazing performance by each of them! I loved them all!

Tiny Little Films

2y↑1

Andrea McArdle takes you to a magical place where Broadway songs shine the brightest. FANTASTIC!

Anne Terri

3y↑4

I love all the Annies, but my favorite part of this, is hearing an old friend play the piano. Time has passed, but I remember this well.

Gio Michaels

6y↑50

Andrea OWNED that song!

Cotait Circe

6y↑4

Best Annie ever. Andrea. Unbelievable singer, actor.

Eileen Tepper

7y↑30

What a gem of a video. Thanks so much for posting. Brings back so many memories as I used to go see Annie all the time when I was a teenager. I was there for Shelley Bruce's final performance when Martin came out on stage after the show to introduce SJP as the next Annie and said she was on her way to get her hair cut and dyed for the role. Nobody will ever come close to Andrea's phenomenal vocal performance in this role. Sorry. Nobody!! And every single one that followed in her footsteps was influenced by how she sang it! And though some may have been phenomenal in the role, in 40 years none have sung it as well.

Toni Chappell

6y↑4

Andrea is from the old school Broadway when performers didn't have their own individual microphones so you had to be louder and more theatrical

Eileen Tepper

6y↑3

That has nothing to do with why her voice was so extraordinary. It wasn't special because it was loud.

Farmwife

3y↑1

agree, she had a depth to her voice even as a young performer that others have yet to display.

GoddessNeith

3y↑12

I saw Ms. McArdle in a cabaret in Orlando a few years ago, she STILL has the pipes of power. and she's pretty funny as well.

maria

2y↑1

Andrea’s singing and acting were superb in Annie!

Gary Lee

Hearing her sing gives me the shivers down my back to my scalp

Fred Tamm-Daniels

7y↑36

I agree re: McArdle's voice.. wonderful!!

Mace Crawford

6y↑6

enjoyed all four. so glad I found this video. this was wonderful.

Geisel Martinez

6y↑10

Amazing how to see Shelley and Andrea grow with there amazing voices sure Andrea has a better voice but it's because she has more experienced than Shelley but Andrea and Shelley have been best friends since their auditions and still are today it's beautiful to see them from their start to today and how their voices have changed.

tomgallowitz

3y↑1

Agreed Andrea is the powerhouse while Shelley is sweet and soothing

Clexaholic911

2y↑3

Annie was always my fave movie musical and one of my fave musicals in general; Andrea McArdle deserves all the Tony’s! this performance right here is the best I’ve ever heard from anyone I keep coming back to the way she hits “say”and goes up higher on the ‘I’ in “I love ya” she belts the notes without any strain or screaming and the swells are so optimistic idk how to explain it but it fills me w hope and happiness which I believe is how it was intended and written to be; but over the decades it has gotten the wrap of one of those cliche annoying stereotypical bdway songs…idk how you can listen to Andrea in this clip and not feel anything but warmth. Thank you for what you gave to Annie I hope you are doing well<3333

Clark Rahman

3y↑12

Allison Smith has some real punch in this clip for a child. Kids have a way of really inhabiting a role.

TheBee87bee

3y↑1

I love all the singers,but Andrea is marvelous!!!!

Julie Porter

3y↑6

I grew up with the film to Annie. It's a huge part of my childhood and sometimes not so fondly remember how overplayed Tomorrow was played, sung, and frequently mocked. But until this moment in 2021 and hearing Andrea sing it, I never really listened to and heard the song. It's not the blindly optimistic kid butchering song everyone thinks it is. It is a beautiful, powerful, life affirming message that says "Yes things are bad. We can't ignore it, but sleep on it and don't lose hope that things will get better." I understand it now.

Linda Clark

5y↑29

So hard to believe that Andrea is a grandmother now. Where did the time fly?

Ashleigh

3y↑3

Andrea McArdle has the most freedom with the songs in her voice - it sits very well in an alto voice as opposed to true soprano.

HannahRachel Xo

3y↑10

McArdle makes this song sound EASY to sing. 👏🏼👏🏼

Spud J. Russell

Andrea is still an amazing singer and performer. I see her every chance i get.

Christopher Dieudonné

3y↑11

Damn, Andrea McArdle, way to give a dude goosebumps. That was awesome !!!

Lynnie

3y↑4

Allison Smith is so recognizable! I remember her on Kate and Allie!

Estefanía Ibáñez Reyes

3y↑2

I LOVED the third one. So perfect.

Sean Z

7y↑14

Beautiful voice Andrea

Christy A

2y↑12

...and then Andrea McArdle comes out and shows everyone how it's done.

Patti Brooks

4y↑3

Andrea has a great voice and even played the part of Judy Garland the young Judy in 1978 Rainbow movie !

Don Dee

1y↑1

I remember hearing that when the two guys who created the musical were writing the play one said to the other that this little girl (Annie) was going to take care of them for the rest of their lives. I think he got that right.

CosplayExtreme

All these stars are great singers

Daniel McDonald

McArdle should have become a huge star, that voice is truly amazing ! I.J.S.

Patti Brooks

4y↑3

Andrea played Annie very well and even played the part of a young Judy Garland in TV movie Rainbow !

timogriffith

Sarah is a star, Alison is gifted, Shelley is just lovely and Andrea is AMAZING.

Nacho Mamma

3y↑22

I really don't care how old she or I ever get, Andrea McArdle WILL ALWAYS be "Annie"!

Julie Mounts

3y↑4

Precious. The fantastic voices pardon the 80's hair and clothes!

Lena Schweizer

They were all so amazing in their own way. Everyone brought something different to Annie

Mike

I saw Sarah Jessica Parker do Annie on Broadway when I was 12. Would love to hear her sing again!

Steve Washington

3y↑1

FANTASTIC ... each of them ... and the entire presentation

WinterWonder99

3y↑4

The girl who sang "Maybe" was my favorite. Her voice had the most emotion and sweetness imo.

David Hennessy

Truly Outstanding Performance from such a Brilliant performer Andrea McArdle amazing thank you so much for sharing this made my day

Gail Roberts

3y↑1

Andrea has the best voice, professional.

Stephanie McKaskle

My favorite record as a child: the Annie musical with Andrea as Annie.

Allison Catherine

5y↑9

My momma saw Sarah Jessica Parker as Annie on Broadway! She said she loved it!!

anthony lagano

2y↑3

To me Andrea McArdle is Annie . In much the same way Betty Buckley was Grisela in Cats . They both have amazing powerful effortless voices that make the others that came after pale in comparison. Bravo Andrea ! Great talent that did not get the true recognition she deserved .

Kelly Walters

3y↑1

I was on a youth trip to NYC in 1980. We were given different Broadway plays to select from. Had no idea what to choose so my friends and I chose Annie. Was simply blown away. I don’t remember who was playing Annie at the time, but there is nothing more special than a Broadway play.

WineWatcherUSA

We saw Andrea McArdle live in San Francisco in CABARET playing Sally Bowles, the “darker” revival of this show. Wow! McArdle was phenomenal! Why isn’t she a bigger star?

Sara

4y↑1

Love Allison’s voice— very feisty and strong, but clear. She’s a little ferocious but I think that’s having been acclimated to stage and not used to having camera so closely trained to her features. SJP is really charming in an effortless sort of way— and so comfortable singing. Lovely. And clearly suited for camera work. Shelley is pretty straight forward in a soft girlish sort of way. Andrea McArdle is just a powerhouse. There’s a confidence and fearlessness in her presence— the powerful voice, the expressions on her face— that are so innate. It’s really interesting to see how a person’s individual self sweeps through so prominently. The song and its intentions don’t change from actor-to-actor, but the nuances of a personality mold it so naturally. What a beautiful art form, and what a beautiful species we are to have cultivated such forms of expression.

Mickey Wallis

3y↑9

Shelley Bruce was just out of the hospital after getting chemo treatments for Leukemia. She sounds terrific.

LakewoodDallas

3y↑2

McArdle is just amazing!

Jay Peter

3y↑1

Andrea's voice omg.

JEG

4y↑1

Wow, I never saw this performance - probably because I was in the national tour of Annie at the time and either on stage or traveling to the next gig! What an experience it was to have played both an orphan and Annie on the road as a child. Having been in two companies and around many talented girls, I agree with those who recognize how wonderful Andrea was. Joanna Pacitti appeared as though a “younger twin” of Andrea’s in both looks and talent. Pure velvet...the both of them.