Nicole Scherzinger will take on the role of Grace, Daddy Warbucks’ chief of staff who welcomes Annie with open arms and a loving heart, in NBC’s “Annie Live!” set for Thursday, December 2 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.
Scherzinger will join Taraji P. Henson as Miss Hannigan and Harry Connick Jr. as Daddy Warbucks and the soon to be announced young performer who will take center stage as Annie, discovered from a nationwide search.
“Annie Live!” will be executive produced by Robert Greenblatt, Neil Meron and Alex Rudzinsky, with Lear deBessonet and Alex Rudzinski sharing the directing duties. Choreography will be led by Sergio Trujillo. Jason Sherwood will oversee production design. Stephen Oremus will orchestrate the music direction. Emilio Sosa will lead costume design. The live event is being produced by Chloe Productions.
The show won seven Tony Awards, includning Best Musical.