Wanda Sykes to Play Annie's Miss Hannigan at Pennsylvania's Media Theatre

Comedian Wanda Sykes will play the villianous Miss Hannigan in Annie at Pennsylvania's Media Theatre for the Performing Arts. The holiday run will play from November 23 through January 16.

Sykes is an Emmy winner for writing on The Chris Rock Show. She has received five additional nominations for her various stand-up specials. She recently concluded a four year run on the TV series The New Adventures of Old Christine. Her many other TV credits include Curb Your Enthusiasm, Wanda at Large, The Wanda Sykes Show, Crank Yankers and Wanda Does It. Sykes has also appeared in films such as License to Wed, Evan Almighty, Monster-in-Law and Pootie Tang.

The original production of Annie opened on Broadway on April 21, 1977 and won seven Tony Awards including Best Musical. A 2012 Broadway revival is in the works.