Producers of the hit Broadway musical ANASTASIA have today revealed the talented young Queensland performers who will be sharing the role of Little Anastasia in the highly anticipated musical opening this month at QPAC’s Lyric Theatre.
The local Queensland performers who scored the coveted role amongst many keen auditionees are Eva Boldery (10 years old), Kalina Kita (9 years old), Harvey Rose McClelland (9 years old) and Holly Murray (10 years old).
These hugely talented young performers will join cast members Georgina Hopson as Anya, Robert Tripolino as charming con artist Dmitry, Joshua Robson in the role of antagonist Gleb, Rodney Dobson as Vlad, the much-loved Rhonda Burchmore as Countess Lily and theatre icon Nancye Hayes AM in the role of the Dowager Empress.
The ensemble cast includes Sophia Bae, Elliot Baker, Nicholas Cunningham, Davis Giotopoulos Moore, Todd Goddard, Matthew Jenson, Stephanie Kurlow, Bella Minniti, Simon Plant, Nathan Stafford, Alexis Van Maanen, Patrick Volpe, Annie Wilson, Deone Zanotto and Andrea Zappacosta with the Swings team featuring Manon Gunderson-Briggs, Iosefa Laga’aia, Nathan Pinnell and Emma Russell.
Inspired by the mysterious tale of Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov’s rumoured escape in the dawning days of the Russian Revolution, the story comes to life with intrigue and wonder. Based on the 1997 Oscar-nominated animated film of the same name, it brings that beloved world to the stage. ANASTASIA has been brought to life by the Tony Award-winning creative team of Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens.
ANASTASIA is a lavish musical for all ages. It transports audiences from the twilight years of the Imperial rule to the euphoria and exuberance of Paris in the 1920s. The story sees a brave young woman named Anya setting out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by an army officer determined to silence her, she enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a loveable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family.
Directed by Tony Award winning director Darko Tresnjak, ANASTASIA premiered on Broadway in March 2017. It received a Tony Award nomination for Best Costume Design in a Musical. It also won more than 15 major international awards including Best Musical awards in Germany, the Netherlands and Spain.
The book for ANASTASIA was written by the late five-time Tony Award-winning writer Terrence McNally. His credits include Love! Valour! Compassion!, Master Class, Kiss of the Spider Woman and Ragtime.
Music and lyrics for ANASTASIA were written by the renowned writing team of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens. They have been referred to as “one of the greatest songwriting teams in Broadway history.” (Chicago Tribune).
Produced by John Frost for Crossroads Live and Opera Australia in special collaboration with Stage Entertainment Productions, Tom Kirdahy, Hunter Arnold and Dan Hinde.
Anastasia the Musical runs 16 September – 18 October at the Lyric Theatre QPAC as the final stop on its national tour.
Tickets: https://anastasiathemusical.com.au/tickets/brisbane/
Website: https://anastasiathemusical.com.au/
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Hero image: Eleanor Flynn and Nancye Hayes in ANASTASIA Melbourne. Photo by Jeff Busby
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