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Why see Anastasia?

Once Upon A December...

Take an incredible journey to the past at Tuacahn's Outdoor Amphitheatre as they present a glittering production of Anastasia this season. Born from the pens of Obie and Tony-winning playwright Terrence McNally and Tony-winning writing team Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, who ruled the Great White Way with their smash hit Ragtime, the musical draws on the score of the beloved animated film and includes the memorable melodies of Once Upon A December and Journey To The Past.

While it incorporates elements of the 20th Century Fox classic, this Anastasia avoids the film's more fantastical elements (gone are the talking bat and evil sorcerer Rasputin) in favor of a historically accurate version. Brand new songs are woven into a more nuanced narrative where common folk flee the Russian Revolution and are forced to settle into the new life. Amidst the peril of a changing regime, an orphan named Anya rises to embrace her destiny!

What is the story?

Orphaned at a young age and unable to remember her parents or family, feisty street sweeper Anya falls in with charismatic conmen Vlad and Dmitry who, seeing an opportunity they can't miss, train her in the ways of the aristocracy, in a style similar to Eliza in My Fair Lady. They have their sights set on Paris, where the Dowager Empress resides. Mother of the overthrown Tsar Nicholas II and one of the only surviving Romanovs after the Russian Revolution, the Dowager Empress holds out hope that her long-lost granddaughter Anastasia survived the terrible revolt.

Vlad and Dmitry, realizing Anya is the spitting image of Anastasia, convince her to sneak out of Russia with them to meet the Empress and claim their reward. Yet along their grand adventure, a budding romance blossoms between our heroine and the dashing young Dmitry, while the mystery of her birth unravels...

Key Information

Run Time

Two hours and 25 minutes with one interval

Dates

Showing until Oct 18

Reviews

Our review

Romantic, Enchanting, Bold

This is a review of the original Broadway production!

Nicola Quinn

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Customer reviews

Talor sheffield

LOVED IT

The costumes were amazing the music was magical the effects really added to the story if this was your first time you could tell what was happening where you were and all that. I would definitely take your kids to this Becouse the Eroma of being there live is amazing 5/5 stars ... Read more

Barbara Price

Anastasia

Beautiful production for opening night. I loved everything about it. The voices, stars, music and scenery was beyond gorgeous. I recommend this to anybody who needs winter "pick me up". You will leave humming the songs. Loved it. Two thumbs up. ... Read more

Mike Zee

Terrific in Toronto!

Amazing overall performance. Dance, songs, dialogue. Prepare yourself to be intrigued by the real story . Amazing cast. The ballet performance was the highlight for me. Laugh, cry, enjoy! ... Read more

News

Get Your First Look At The National Tour Of Anastasia

Get Your First Look At The National Tour Of Anastasia

News Desk, October 18th, 2018
The national tour of Anastasia is now under-way! Take a look at the cast in action in these newly released production images. Lila Coogan leads the cast as Princess Anastasia with Stephen Brower as Dmitry and Jason Michael Evans as Gleb....
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Get Your First Look At The National Tour Of Anastasia

Get Your First Look At The National Tour Of Anastasia
News Desk, October 18th, 2018
The national tour of Anastasia is now under-way! Take a look at the cast in action in these newly released production images. Lila Coogan leads the cast as Princess Anastasia with Stephen Brower as Dmitry and Jason Michael Evans as Gleb....
Read more

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