Salute the Crowd
It’s the friends of “Annie Live!”Celina Smith @HarryConnickJR. 🥰
This is everything you need about the musical. https://t.co/qMAtfI2FHC pic.twitter.com/Wbb7SeNqug
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) November 25, 2021
Connick Jr. welcomed the crowd to the parade by getting out of his vintage car with orphan Annie, played in part by Celina Smith (12 years old). The highly anticipated television musical, which will debut Dec. 2, at 8 p.m. ET on NBC, is in line with other musical productions of the network. The Sound of Music – Peter Pan, The Wiz and HairsprayMore.
A Closer Look
NBC previously showed a better view of Connick Jr. as Warbucks, and Smith as Annie in promotional photos. This was for viewers who want a better view.
“Not sure I was ready”
Twitter users agreed that Connick Jr.’s new design was not their favourite.
I wasn’t sure if I was up for Harry Connick Jr.
— Jen Stremel (@jen21as) November 25, 2021
I don’t want a world where Harry Connick Jr is bald.
— Hanukkah Howie 🕎 (@HoCoHowie) November 25, 2021
Comparing
Others used the opportunity to draw comparisons between him with other famous bald celebrities in pop culture.
Harry Connick Jr. looking like Kingpin
— Turkey Dayerson (@LockyLockerson) November 25, 2021
Seeing Harry Connick Jr bald reminds me of something but what… pic.twitter.com/SsMUtyu1VB
— teatime75 (@teatime75) November 25, 2021
‘Scariest Thing Ever.
Other fans pointed out that Connick Jr.’s Warbucks costume was not a great example of the bald look.
Is Harry Connick Jr.’s bald cap the scariest thing you have ever seen? #AnnieLive
— Done with Everything and Everyone (@DonewithEveryt6) November 25, 2021
Some men look more hot bald than others and Harry Connick Jr is one of these men. #MacysParade
— Emmy Potter (@emmylanepotter) November 25, 2021
Starring
Smith and Connick Jr. Annie Live!Taraji P. Henson plays Miss Hannigan, Titussburgess plays con artist Rooster and Nicole Scherzinger plays Grace Farell, Daddy Warbucks staffer. Megan Hilty plays the sassy antagonist Lily St. Regis. Felice Kakaletris will play Molly, Kate by Cate Elefante, and July by Sophie Knapp. Tessie will play Tessa Frascogna. Arwen Monzon–Sanders will play Duffy. Audrey Cymone will play Pepper.
Ensemble Cast
Wendi Bergamini is a ensemble character. Jadaya Bivins and Brittany Conigatti are also Zachary Downer, Zachary Downer. Karla Garcia, Kayla Gines, Luke Hawkins, Christopher Hernandez. Christopher Hernandez, Afra Hiines, Trinity Inay. Jeff Kready, Zachary Downer. Zachary Downer. Zachary Downer. Jenny LaRoche. Morgan Marcell. Liz McCartney. Jenny LaRoche. Jenny LaRoche. Brandt Martinez.
Don’t miss Annie Live!, airing on NBC at 8 p.m. Dec. 2.