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Run Time:
Two hours and 25 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 8+
Opened: April 24, 2017
Closing: March 31, 2019

Anastasia - 2017 Broadway History , Info & More

Broadhurst Theatre (Broadway)
235 W. 44th St. New York, NY

Inspired by the beloved films, the romantic and adventure-filled new musical Anastasia comes to Broadway.



From the Tony Award-winning creators of the Broadway classic Ragtime, this dazzling show transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family.



Anastasia features a book by celebrated playwright Terrence McNally and a lush, new score by Stephen Flaherty (music) and Lynn Ahrens (lyrics). Tony Award-winning director Darko Tresnjak directs.


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Video: Christy Altomare Gets Serenaded By A Young Fan at the ANASTASIA Stage Door
by A.A. Cristi - March 29, 2018


Drop everything you're doing and watch this adorable video of a tiny fan serenading Anastasia star, Christy Altomare, with, 'Once Upon A December' at the show's stage door. See video of the tender moment between Christy and this talented youngster below!

Photo Flash: Derek Klena And Caroline O'Connor Take Their Final Bows in ANASTASIA
by Julie Musbach - March 27, 2018


Anastasia recently said dasvidaniya and adieu to cast members Derek Klena (Dmitry), Caroline O'Connor (Countess Lily), Kevin Munhall and Julia Morgan (Ensemble). View the photos of their final curtain call and post-show toast below!

Zach Adkins Takes Over as Dmitry in ANASTASIA Tonight!
by Nicole Rosky - March 27, 2018


Beginning tonight, March 27th, Zach Adkins will assume the role of 'Dmitry' in the hit Broadway musical Anastasia. Adkins is an original member of the Broadway company, currently appearing on stage at the Broadhurst Theatre in the ensemble.

VIDEO: Christy Altomare Shines in New Music Video for 'In My Dreams' from ANASTASIA
by A.A. Cristi - March 23, 2018


The team over at Anastasia have dropped a brand-new music video featuring their star, Christy Altomare performing a new number from the musical, titled 'In My Dreams.' Check out the video below!

Broadway's ANASTASIA To Journey Through North America On Tour This Fall!
by A.A. Cristi - March 23, 2018


Celebrating ANASTASIA's first anniversary on Broadway, producers today announce the official North American tour will begin performances in Schenectady (Proctors Theatre) this October before visiting over 30 cities in its first year including Dallas, Denver, Philadelphia, San Francisco, with additional cities to be announced this spring. For more information, please visit www.anastasiabroadway.com.

Breaking: Have You Heard? Zach Adkins and Vicki Lewis Will Take Over as Dmitry and Countess Lily in ANASTASIA
by Nicole Rosky - March 6, 2018


Have you heard? Anastasia has found it's two newest stars! Beginning Tuesday, March 27th, Zach Adkins will assume the role of "Dmitry" and Vicki Lewis will join the company as "Countess Lily" in the hit Broadway musical ANASTASIA. Adkins is an original member of the Broadway company, currently appearing on stage at the Broadhurst Theatre in the ensemble. A perennial favorite, Lewis returns to the Broadway stage after starring in Chicago, Damn Yankees, and many more.

Derek Klena and Caroline O'Connor Will Play Final Performance in ANASTASIA March 25
by Stephi Wild - February 27, 2018


Derek Klena and Caroline O'Connor will play their final performance as "Dmitry" and "Lily," respectively, in the hit Broadway musical ANASTASIA on March 25, 2018. Klena and O'Connor are original members of the Broadway company.

TV Exclusive: Watch ANASTASIA's Derek Klena Uncover His Own Family History!
by Nicole Rosky - February 15, 2018


Home. Love. Family.  At the heart of ANASTASIA is a story about discovering who you are and Dmitry himself recently did just that. Below, watch as Derek Klena discovers his own family heritage with the help of Ancestry.com!

ANASTASIA Will Make European Debut in Madrid
by Alan Henry - January 16, 2018


Stage Entertainment announced today that Anastasia, the Broadway musical based on the 1997 Fox film, will make it's European debut in Madrid in the 2018-19 season.

Photo Flash: First Look at Max von Essen in ANASTASIA!
by Nicole Rosky - December 20, 2017


Have you heard? We've got your first look at Tony Award nominee Max von Essen in Anastasia! Von Essen returns to Broadway to play 'Gleb', taking over for original company member Ramin Karimloo.

VIDEO: ANASTASIA Cast Members Take Friends on a Journey to the Past With the Help of Ancestry.com
by Stephi Wild - December 17, 2017


The Broadway musical Anastasia has teamed with the global leader in family history and consumer genomics: ANCESTRY. Every night, the title character in the new Broadway musical Anastasia, goes on a journey to discover her past and connect to the family and history she once had. In this new video, cast members Christy Altomare and Mary Beth Piel help friends figure out where they came from! Check out the video here!

Bid Today to Win a Backstage Tour and Two Tickets to ANASTASIA!
by Nicole Rosky - December 1, 2017


Join Anya on her journey as you and a guest enjoy a night out on Broadway to see Anastasia! After the show take an exclusive backstage tour with ensemble member Kyle Brown.

TV: ANASTASIA Journeys to the Past to Celebrate Anniversary of Original Film's Release
by A.A. Cristi - November 29, 2017


Broadway's Anastasia celebrated the animated film's 20th anniversary on stage today with a special performance by the show's lead, Christy Altomare. Joined onstage by the projection of the original animated character, Altomare performed a special encore performance 'Journey to the Past' along with footage from the film. Check it out below!

VIDEO: Watch the Cast of ANASTASIA on the Thanksgiving Day Parade
by Robert Diamond - November 23, 2017


The 91st Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade kicked-off the holiday season this morning, and BroadwayWorld will bring you all of this year's Broadway performances! Here, watch the cast of ANASTASIA!

VIDEO: Christy Altomare & Singers from Across the Globe Celebrate ANASTASIA Film's 20th Anniversary with 'Journey to the Past'
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2017


Broadway's ANASTASIA just unveiled a video to celebrate the animated film's 20th anniversary, featuring singers from all over the globe performing 'Journey to the Past.' Check it out below!

Liz Callaway Celebrates ANASTASIA Film Anniversary with Character Sketch
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2017


The ANASTASIA film is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and to mark the occasion, the singing voice of the title character Liz Callaway shared a sketch of 'Anya' by Don Bluth that hangs in her living room. Check it out below!

ANASTASIA to Waltz Through Next Winter on Broadway; New Block of Tickets on Sale Monday!
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2017


Producers Stage Entertainment, Bill Taylor (Sister Act, Rocky), Tom Kirdahy (It's Only A Play, The Visit) and Hunter Arnold (Kinky Boots, Spring Awakening) today announce a new block of tickets through January 13, 2019 for Broadway's ANASTASIA.

Max von Essen Will Take Over as 'Gleb' in ANASTASIA This December
by Nicole Rosky - November 7, 2017


The producers of ANASTASIA announced that Tony Award nominee Max von Essen to return to Broadway to play Gleb in the hit Broadway musical ANASTASIA on December 5, 2017. Von Essen to take over for original company member Ramin Karimloo.

Exclusive Photo Coverage: ANASTASIA Takes a Journey to the Studio to Record CAROLS FOR A CURE
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - November 4, 2017


The Christmas season is in full show tune swing now that the 19th volume of the popular Broadway's Carols for a Cure album has arrived. The cast of Anastasia joined their Broadway colleagues in taking part, check out the photos!

Pop Star Princess: Christy Altomare's (Not So) Secret Life As A Singer/Songwriter
by A.A. Cristi - October 30, 2017


We all know Christy Altomare as the fierce and lovable heroine Anya in the big Broadway hit musical. Anastasia. However, a quick scan of YouTuve has let us know in no uncertain terms that Ms. Altomare's gifts don't stop on the musical stage.

Dasvidaniya! Ramin Karimloo Will Depart ANASTASIA in December
by Nicole Rosky - October 30, 2017


Tony Award nominee Ramin Karimloo will play his final performance as Gleb in the hit Broadway musical ANASTASIA on December 3, 2017. Karimloo is an original member of the Broadway company. A casting announcement for Gleb will be made shortly.

VIDEO: ANASTASIA's Christy Altomare and Derek Klena Sing 'In a Crowd of Thousands' in the Studio
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2017


Below, watch ANASTASIA's Christy Altomare and Derek Klena perform 'In a Crowd of Thousands' - the moment when Anya realizes the truth of who she is - in the recording studio!

ANASTASIA Implements New Box Office Rush Policy Starting Next Week!
by Stephi Wild - October 16, 2017


Starting tomorrow, October 17 at 10am, Anastasia will launch a new box office rush policy. The production will release ten $42 tickets available at the box office each morning on a first come, first serve basis. On two show days, both shows' rush tickets will be on sale at 10am.

VIDEO: Broadway's Ramin Karimloo Performs National Anthem at Yankees Game
by Alan Henry - October 10, 2017


Last night, ANASTASIA star Ramin Karimloo performed The Star-Spangled Banner at the New York Yankees v Cleveland Indians post-season game. Check out the moving rendition below!

Anastasia History

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2016   Regional (US) Hartford Stage World Premiere Production
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2017   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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2018   US Tour US Tour
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Anastasia - 2017 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2017 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Christy Altomare
2017 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Terrence McNally
2017 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical Linda Cho
2017 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Mary Beth Peil
2017 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Stephen Flaherty
2017 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical Anastasia
2017 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Doug Besterman
2017 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Projection Design Aaron Rhyne
2017 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical Peter Hylenski
2017 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Caroline O'Connor
2017 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway of Off-Broadway Musical Anastasia
2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Christy Altomare
2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) Terrence McNally
2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Costume Design (Play or Musical) Linda Cho
2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Darko Tresnjak
2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical John Bolton
2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Caroline O'Connor
2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Mary Beth Peil
2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) Donald Holder
2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Musical Anastasia
2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) Stephen Flaherty
2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Doug Besterman
2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Projection Design (Play or Musical) Aaron Rhyne
2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical) Alexander Dodge
2017 Theatre World Awards Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance Christy Altomare
2017 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical Linda Cho
2017 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Mary Beth Peil

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