Producers of the hit Broadway musical ANASTASIA have today revealed the talented young Perth performers who will be sharing the role of Little Anastasia in the highly anticipated musical opening next month at Perth’s spectacular Crown Theatre.
The local performers who scored the coveted role amongst many keen auditionees are Ruby Cowin, Isla Graham, Lacey McCormack and Olive Murray.
The crowd-favourite musical made its Australian debut in December at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre wowing audiences and critics alike. The Scoop said the musical “is an incredibly well-told story and an artistic and creative delight. It provides a place for families to gather, feel a sense of home, and for audiences of all ages to embrace the past while imagining a brighter future that feels truly their own.”
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 members include Sophia Bae, Elliot Baker, Billy Bourchier, Nicholas Cunningham, Davis Giotopoulos Moore, Todd Goddard, Stephanie Kurlow, Keian Langdon, Bella Minniti, Nathan Stafford, Alexis Van Maanen, Annie Wilson, Deone Zanotto, and Andrea Zappacosta. The Swings team features 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 from 3 March at Crown Theatre Perth. See full tour dates below.
Tickets: https://anastasiathemusical.com.au/tickets/perth/
Website: https://anastasiathemusical.com.au/
Socials: https://www.instagram.com/anastasiathemusicalau/
Hero image: Eleanor Flynn and Nancye-Hayes in ANASTASIA Melbourne. Photo by Jeff Busby
2026 Australian Tour Dates:
Melbourne on now until 20 February, Regent Theatre
Perth 3 – 28 March, Crown Theatre
Sydney 7 April – 5 July, Lyric Theatre
Adelaide 2 – 23 August, Festival Theatre
Brisbane from September, Lyric Theatre QPAC
