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The hit Broadway musical, based on the beloved animated film, will be presented at the Civic Theatre Newcastle from 17 to 19 August. The captivating production takes audiences on a journey to the past through Europe in the 1920s.
Based on the 1997 film of the same name, the musical production of Anastasia from Tony Award winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, premiered on Broadway in 2017. Since then, the show has captivated audiences throughout the United States, South America, Europe and Japan.
"Our students are excited to bring Anastasia to life. The students and the staff have all shown incredible commitment to taking the production above and beyond, and to really build on the success of previous years. We’re especially thrilled to return to the Civic Theatre to bring the best of Newcastle Grammar’s young performing talent to our city’s premiere arts venue,” said Executive Producer, Musical Director and Newcastle Grammar School’s Director of Music, Kevin Young.
Anastasia, a fictional twist on the events of the downfall of the Russian monarchy, tells a sprawling tale of self-discovery and belonging. Events are set in motion by the reported escape of the Grand Duchess of Russia, daughter of Tsar Nicholas II, from the fate of her family at the hands of the Bolshevik revolution. When two lovable conmen hear of a reward posted by Anastasia’s exiled grandmother, they conspire to find a convincing imposter to claim the reward for her capture. They discover Anya – an orphan with amnesia who bears a striking resemblance to the missing princess. The three embark on a dangerous adventure, hunted by the Bolshevik general Gleb, to escape Russia and travel to Paris. While the conmen conspire to trick the Dowager Empress into believing Anya is her granddaughter, the brave and feisty Anya sets out to discover the truth of her mysterious past and find out who she really is.
Opens next week!
https://civictheatrenewcastle.com.au/what-s-on/all-shows/anastasia
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