Students can look to "tomorrow" when the production of Annie comes to the Eisenhower Auditorium at 7:30 Tuesday night.

"Annie is one of the most beloved classic family musicals. And, no matter how old you are, you can appreciate the message of hope and love the musical sends, especially around the holiday season," said Laura Sullivan, marketing and communications director for the Center for the Performing Arts.

Annie tells the story of the little orphan whose parents left her at an orphanage when she was born with a locket and a note promising to return.

The musical follows Annie on her search for her parents and her Christmas spent with billionaire Oliver Warbucks and his employees in his mansion.

"Warbucks decides he wants to invite an orphan to his mansion for Christmas and Annie is chosen. They become best friends, and he ultimately adopts her in the end," Abby Stevens, who plays Warbucks' secretary, Grace, said.

Stevens classified the music as more traditional for the musical theater genre. It was written by American composer, Charles Strouse.

"[The music] has a very 1930s feel. There are some ballads and some great up-tempo numbers, too. And the lyrics really put you into the 1930s depression era," Stevens said.

Stevens said she has improved as the show has progressed.

"[Grace] is very classy and intelligent, and I think the hardest part with her character has been keeping really good posture throughout the whole show," Stevens said. "Touring is great especially when you're young. You really get to know the cast; they become your family on the road and it's fun to see the whole country."

Sullivan said this show was chosen because it is great for all ages and because the cast is nationally acclaimed.

"This national tour has received rave reviews from the performance of 10-year-old Amanda Balon who plays Annie, to Lynn Andrews who plays Miss. Hannigan. This is a top-notch cast really not to be missed," Sullivan said. "I know everyone in the theater will walk out singing the familiar tunes 'Tomorrow' and 'Hard Knock Life' and all of the children in the audience will love Mikey, the dog who plays Annie's best friend, Sandy."

Stevens said the most challenging aspects of the production are the number of shows a week and the constant traveling.

"We do eight-plus shows a week and often they are one-nighters and we leave town right after the performance," Stevens said. "It's hard eating at restaurants and staying at hotels all the time. But doing the show has been very enjoyable."

She said her favorite thing has been working with the children in the cast.

"They are so talented and professional and they have been wonderful to work with. They are between the ages of 9 and 13, and they don't realize how exciting and crazy their lives are right now -- but they definitely keep a positive attitude," Stevens said.

Sullivan said students should come out to see the show because it will be a great way to reminisce on the past and feel like a kid again during the holiday season.

"I'm sure that many Penn State students have seen Annie at some point in their childhood, either on stage or on screen. This is a chance to rekindle those childhood memories and remind yourself that the 'sun'll come out tomorrow,' " Sullivan said.

"Whether enjoying the performance with friends or family, Annie is a real treat for the holidays that will warm your heart," she added.