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Actors bring the hard-knock life to Pinewood Bowl for 'Annie' musical run

SUSIE BOVAIRD Lincoln Journal Star
Jul 8, 2026
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Lydia Robinson playing Annie, sits in a second floor window as she waits for the start of a dress rehearsal for "Annie" on Monday, July 6, 2026, at the Pinewood Bowl Amphitheatre.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Cora Lakik, playing Molly, top, is lifted up by Marley King, playing Tessie, during a dress rehearsal for "Annie" on Monday at Pinewood Bowl.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Lydia Robinson, playing Annie, right, and Cora Lakik, playing Molly, perform during a dress rehearsal for "Annie" on Monday at Pinewood Bowl.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

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SUSIE BOVAIRD Lincoln Journal Star

The beloved Broadway classic "Annie" is headlining Pinewood Performing Arts' annual summer musical as the company marks its 76th year.

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