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.
Released in 1997, Anastasia was a dazzling 94-minute animated movie musical. Twenty years later, it's a fidget-inducing, two-and-a-half-hour Broadway musical, with a production not nearly animated enough to warrant that running time.
The Oscar-nominated hit from the original movie, Journey to the Past, as well as Once Upon a December are the stand-outs here, though they've been augmented by nearly 20 new songs. Other significant changes from the film see the character of Rasputin replaced by a vengeful Russian police sergeant called Gleb, who is determined to fulfil his father's mission to destroy the Russian royal family. He's played by Ramin Karimloo - the Iranian-born musical star who first came to prominence in the West End - with impressive authority and strong vocals.
2016 | Regional (US) |
Hartford Stage World Premiere Production Regional (US) |
2017 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
2018 | US Tour |
US Tour US Tour |
Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
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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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