If you have been stewing about income inequity, plutocrats, and about how today’s kids are spoiled, then you need to unknit your eyebrows and have some fun. Go see the Civic Theatre of Allentown production of “Annie,” on the Nineteenth Street Theater stage, weekends through Oct. 10.

The classic musical, set in Great Depression-era New York City, is based on the book by Thomas Meehan with music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Martin Charnin. Civic Theatre of Allentown Artistic Director William Sanders directs “Anne.”

Annie Hotz, as plucky orphan Annie Bennett, is fabulous in the title role as she goes from down-and-out ragamuffin abandoned by con-artist parents to fairytale-level princess, and charms everyone in the process.

As leader of the orphans, Hotz joins them in a wonderful version of “Maybe,” a lament about being abandoned by her parents: ”Their one mistake, Was giving up me.”

Robert Fahringer (Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks) turns in a stellar performance. His voice and presence are riveting. One standout number is “N.Y.C” with Fahringer, Hotz and Nina Metrick (Star-To-Be): “NYC, What is it about you, You’re big, You’re loud, You’re tough, NYC.”

Melisa Klausner (Miss Agatha Hannigan) is superb as the abusive matron of the orphanage. Hannigan drinks like a sailor, barks like a drill instructor and doesn’t mind swindling a few thousand bucks. Klausner’s voice is showcased in “Little Girls.”

Jarrod Yuskaukas (Daniel “Rooster” Hannigan) is great as the hustler who tries to con Warbucks. His beautiful partner in crime and love interest, Lily St. Regis (Cindy Lozada), is perfect as a trophy girlfriend and wanna-be moll who shows great interest when money is mentioned.

Klausner, Yuskaukas and Lozada team for a rousing, fun “Easy Street.”

Cool elegance and perfect charm are called for when one is the executive secretary to the country’s richest tycoon and Nina Elias Ace (Grace Farrell) fits the bill. The beautiful assistant keeps Oliver’s schedule on track while at the same time she is the perfect host to Annie as the adolescent street urchin moves into the posh Warbucks’ mansion.

Frank Ruscitti plays two parts, excelling in both. He appears as likable laundry man Bundles, and then as also likable President Franklin Roosevelt, Warbucks’ good buddy. As Roosevelt, Ruscitti is memorable singing lead in “New Deal For Christmas.”

Dog Catcher (Diego Denithorne) and Assistant Dog Catcher (Todd Croslis) just had one job, which they bungle, but by letting a dog escape, they introduce a star of the show.

Annie’s loyal sidekick, Sandy the Dog (Jingles), is the cutest dog ever. Kudos to Jingles and his trainer. This furry scene-stealer may be ready for his own “best in show.”

Harrison Denithorne (Lt. Ward) combines good cop with bad cop and remains charming in both guises. Denithorne then get laughs as “Sound Effects Person” in the hilarious radio show skit.

As a sister trio, radio show singers Bonnie Boylan (Nina Metrick), Connie Boylan (Sam Levisay) and Ronnie Boylan (Taylor Cornelius) harmonize with comedic skill in their musical number, “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile.”

Metrick brings gravitas to a second scene as Roosevelt’s Secretary of Labor Francis Perkins. In a third appearance, Metrick is the aspiring Broadway actress as “Star-To-Be,” and sings her heart out. The hard-working actor is tapped for a fourth part as Sophie, who highlights her singing voice in a solo, “We’d Like to Thank You, Herbert Hoover.” As a down-and-out Apple Seller, Marie Ann Sutera shows her polish in Hooverville.

Heading the household staff at Warbucks’ mansion, Drake (Will Windsor Erwin) does a great job of making things click at the castle. Mrs. Pugh (Sam Levisay) as the chef and Mrs. Greer (Piper Chariton) as head housekeeper add to the glamour of Warbucks’ impeccable staff.

Metrick is again noteworthy in a fifth role as Cecille, a charming French maid in the Warbucks’ household. Also adding French-maid charm to the household is Annette (Taylor Cornelius).

Hotz, Ace and the servants join in a beautiful “I Think I’m Gonna Like It Here.”

Fred McCracken & Wacky (Nathan Kuhns, operating a hand-puppet) add to the wackiness of the radio skit. Diego Subero (Bert Healy) is smooth as the smarmy radio announcer. Subero is also top-drawer as Roosevelt’s cabinet member Cordell Hull.

Lucinda Loftus (Usherette) is charming in the radio skit and performs a second role as a more sedate Cabinet Secretary.

Molly (Arianna Millheim) and the other waifs are a central part of the story and the music. Kate (Madelyn Haupt), Tessie (Ella Bloszinsky), Pepper (Ainsley Quay), July (Sierra Docherty), Duffy (Abigail Carrig), Gloria (Elyn Millhiem) and Billie (Emma Taylor) all put on a terrific show. Their rendition of “It’s a Hard Knock Life” is fantastic.

Kudos to the technical people who make the magic happen in “Annie.” Deena Linn’s and Sanders’ choreography is stunningly good.

The costumes by Will Morris are realistic, detailed and bring out the characters. Morris is also credited for the great lighting, which combined with the believable set design by Sam Roff, dramatizes the difference between glittery high society and gritty low society.

Tickets: http://www.civictheatre.com/; 610-433-8903