About the artist
Andrea McArdle is an American actress and singer born November 5, 1963, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, best known for originating the title role in the Broadway musical Annie in 1977, at the age of thirteen. Her performance, including the show's signature song «Tomorrow», made her a Broadway star practically overnight and earned her a Tony Award nomination, making her one of the youngest nominees in the award's history.
McArdle's success in Annie established her as one of the defining child performers of the late 1970s musical theater scene, and the cast recording of the show remains closely associated with her voice for generations of listeners. She went on to appear in other stage productions and television projects, building a career that continued well beyond her breakout role.
Over the following decades, McArdle remained active in musical theater and cabaret, revisiting her connection to Annie through anniversary events and performances while also taking on other roles across stage and screen. She is remembered as a defining voice of American musical theater in the era, with «Tomorrow» remaining her signature song.