'Annie' Onstage Through the Years (Slideshow)

1. Dorothy Loudon as Miss Hannigan

When "Annie" first opened on Broadway in 1977 at the Alvin Theatre (now the Neil Simon Theatre), the role of orphanage mistress Miss Hannigan was originated by Dorothy Loudon, who won the Tony Award for her performance. Loudon set the bar by which all other Hannigans are measured, and if you haven't seen her rendition of "Easy Street" on the Tonys, we suggest you go to YouTube right now.

Photo Source: Broadway League