Jane Krakowski Drops Out of 'Annie Live' Due to Breakthrough Covid, Megan Hilty to Replace Her

Annie Live! is set to premiere tonight on NBC, and we have the full list of stars and performers you’ll see taking the stage!

Gordon Cox Theater EditorFor audience members checking in at the final dress rehearsal of NBC’s “Annie Live!” on Dec. 1, there was an additional stop along the usual security gauntlet.

Jonah Hill gets ready to work on his upcoming biopic movie in West Hollywood, Calif., on Wednesday (December 1).

panel of celebrity «detectives» -- including Robin Thicke, Nicole Scherzinger, Ken Jeong and Jenny McCarthy -- will all be doing their best to figure out what celebs are under the elaborate costumes before they have to unmask.This week, The Bull and The Skunk will give it their all to wow the crowd and baffle the judges in the ongoing battle for the Golden Mask trophy.

Annie Live! is set to air on NBC tomorrow night!

NEW YORK -- There's a famous saying in showbiz: “Never work with children or animals.” NBC is wisely ignoring that as it mounts a live version of the hit Broadway musical “Annie.”The tale of the spunky young orphan with her dog Sandy set during the Depression will be NBC’s first live musical since its triumphant “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert” in 2018.

On “Jimmy Kimmel Live” Monday Night, Jimmy Kimmel announced that some heavy hitters will be starring in his upcoming reenactment of “The Facts of Life.” Jennifer Aniston will portray rich girl Blair, Gabrielle Union will play Tootie, Allison Tolman will play Natalie and Kathryn Hahn will portray Jo. They’ll be joined by Ann Dowd, who was previously announced as Mrs.

Annie Live!. One Last Time: An Evening With and : “A new concert special honoring the musical legacy and enduring friendship of Tony Bennett and ,” per CBS. 8 p.m.

Celina Smith is showcasing her singing skills!

Andrea McArdle starred as the titular orphan in the original Broadway production of “Annie”, and was tapped for a role in NBC’s upcoming live version of the hit musical.

Andrea McArdle will not be participating in NBC’s Annie Live! anymore.

Andrea McArdle, Broadway’s original Annie, is stepping away from her role as Eleanor Roosevelt in NBC’s upcoming Annie Live! special due to a family matter.

is hitting the road once again! The popular dancing competition's live show is set to go on tour in January, to celebrate the show's milestone 30th season.The Live Tour 2022 will kick off on Jan.

The Beatles: Get Back on Disney+. The six-hour three-parter features tons of unseen footage and audio of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr during their 1969 recording sessions of their last album Let It Be.

panel of celebrity «detectives» -- including Robin Thicke, Nicole Scherzinger, Ken Jeong and Jenny McCarthy, as well as guest panelist Cheryl Hines — are all doing their best to figure out what celebs are under the elaborate costumes before they have to unmask.This week, The Queen of Hearts, The Mallard, Banana Split and The Caterpillar will give it their all to wow the crowd and baffle the judges in the ongoing battle for the Golden Mask trophy.

Actor Alan Toy is set to play Franklin Delano Roosevelt in NBC’s upcoming Annie Live! holiday event, becoming the first actor to have contracted polio in the role of the president who famously had the same disability.

Nicole Scherzinger wears a chic floral dress during her visit to the Empire State Building in New York City on Friday evening (November 12).

NBC’s “Annie Live!” has recast “Smash” star Megan Hilty in the role of Lily St. Regis following Jane Krakowski, who was originally given the part, being diagnosed with a breakthrough COVID-19 case.Per NBC, Krakowski contracted COVID-19 “while working on a separate project in Ireland despite being double vaccinated, a regular testing process and abiding by protocols.”Hilty joins an “Annie Live!” cast that includes newcomer Celina Smith in the lead role of Annie alongside Taraji P.