Sydney’s Annie cast members Matilda Casey, Beatrix Alder, Dakota Chanel and Stephanie McNamara. Photo by David Hooley.
Sydney’s Annie cast members Matilda Casey, Beatrix Alder, Dakota Chanel and Stephanie McNamara. Photo by David Hooley.

Producer John Frost for Crossroads Live today announced that the national Charity Partner for the ever-popular Broadway musical Annie will be the RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), the non-government, community-based charity that works to prevent cruelty to animals.

Annie will provide tickets to attend a performance of the show to each of the top five walkers who raise the most amount of funds in the Sydney and Melbourne Million Paws Walks. Bucket collections will also be conducted after selected weekend performances in each city to raise money for this worthy charity, as well as other fundraising benefits. 

“I’m very pleased that Annie will be working with the RSPCA as our national charity partner. It’s an ideal synergy, and Sandy thinks it’s paw-fect too!” said John Frost. “Annie is a perennial favourite for the whole family to enjoy, so line up now to buy your tickets and support the RSPCA. Don’t wait until Tomorrow!”

“RSPCA NSW is so grateful to be the recipient of Annie the Musical’s generosity and support,” said RSPCA NSW Corporate Philanthropy Specialist, Christine Savanah. “The storyline of Annie highlights the unconditional love, friendship, and loyalty that animal companions bring to our lives. Just like Annie’s dog, Sandy, RSPCA animals know all too well the power of second chances, and we are excited that audiences will get to experience first-hand how special the human-animal bond can be.”

Kate Kasby, Events and Community Fundraising Manager at RSPCA Victoria, added, “We are very excited for Annie the Musical to arrive in Melbourne, and we are delighted to be their official charity partner. Annie and Sandy’s story is a great reminder of why our pets are so important and how they make our lives better.”