Nightwood Theatre presents the 16th annual Lawyer Show
Annie
Book by Thomas Meehan
Lyrics by Charles Strouse
Music by Martin Charnin
Original Broadway Production Directed by Martin Charnin
Based on “Little Orphan Annie”® By Permission of Tribune Content Agency, LLC
at the Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts
June 5–7, 2025
(Toronto, ON)—Nightwood Theatre is proud to be returning to the stage with our sixteenth annual Lawyer Show, the beloved, classic Annie!
Directed by Nightwood’s Artistic Director, Andrea Donaldson assisted by Lee Stone, and Musical Directed by Athena So (Shaw Festival, Second City), choreographed by Brittany Banks (Theatre Aquarius, The Grand), and supported by a team of professional designers and crew, this unique event brings a cast of over 35 lawyers together for four live performances at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts. As Nightwood’s biggest annual fundraiser, the Lawyer Show delivers vital funds that go directly toward the company’s mentorship initiatives, training programs and main stage productions.
While Lawyer Shows happen across Canada in various regional theatres, Nightwood’s scale is one of the largest in the country. Over the past decade, Nightwood has engaged over 300 lawyer-actors, received hundreds of sponsorships from many of Toronto’s top law firms, and has raised over $1,300,000 to support local artists. Moreover, the engagement has led to other creative endeavours, where lawyer alumni have produced their own Fringe shows, performed stand-up comedy, and formed indie theatre companies.
The show’s Director, Andrea Donaldson, shares, “The sheer passion and talent of our lawyer show cast is astounding. Every year, their dedication turns this fundraiser into a season highlight, and getting to craft this delightful musical with them in the rehearsal hall has been incredibly energizing. Annie is a powerful reminder that leading with unshakeable spunk and defiant optimism is the best way to build better tomorrows.”
Musical Director, Athena So, adds, “Annie is a timeless classic! Most people you know would have either watched a version of the show or can hum the tune to Tomorrow or Hard Knock Life. That is why I am thrilled to work on this year’s Lawyer Show. This incredibly talented group of lawyers have blown me away with their work from the actors to the musicians. I can’t wait for the audience to see what we’ve been cooking up!”
SHOW DETAILS:
Available through the Nightwood Theatre site:
TICKETS:
Tickets: $75 – $95 (includes partial tax receipt). Tickets on sale now.
Dates: Thursday, June 5 7:30 pm
Friday, June 6 7:30 pm
Saturday, June 7 1:30 pm
Saturday, June 7 7:30 pm
Location: Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front Street, Toronto, ON
ABOUT NIGHTWOOD THEATRE
As Canada’s preeminent feminist theatre, Nightwood cultivates, creates, and produces extraordinary theatre by women and gender-expansive artists, liberating futures, one room at a time. Founded in 1979, Nightwood Theatre has created and produced award-winning plays, which have won Dora Mavor Moore, Chalmers, Trillium and Governor General’s Awards.
Nightwood Theatre would like to thank our 2025 Lawyer Show sponsors:
Platinum Sponsor: KDB Law
Annie Sponsor: Stikeman Elliott
Silver Sponsor: Babin Bessner Spry LLP, FCT
Spotlight Sponsor: Bales Beall LLP
Bronze Sponsors: Alex Fine Cleaners, Carters, Epstein Cole LLP, Marchetti Lee Family Law, Mathers McHenry & Co, McCarthy Tétrault LLP, Mills & Mills LLP, Shilbey Righton LLP, Torys LLP
Annie is presented through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com