★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Theatrical Magic” – The Scoop
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ‘A wonderful, uplifting evening’s entertainment’ Theatre Matters
★ ★ ★ ★ ½ – “A lavish, luscious journey… this is a production that knows exactly how to make a musical feel like an event” – The Fame Reporter
★ ★ ★ ★ “ANASTASIA is the quintessential Disney-esque stage spectacular, with phenomenal voices, sumptuous costumes and elaborate choreography” Theatre Now
Hit Broadway musical ANASTASIA has made its official Brisbane debut to widespread adoration and acclaim from audiences and critics alike.
The Courier Mail said “Georgina Hopson is every bit the star” and that ANASTASIA is “the ultimate theatrical tasting platter. You get the show tunes and soaring ballads, but you also get comedy, romance, opera, ballet, extravagant costumes and big Broadway moments”. Scenestr said that “Georgina Hopson is a perfect princess” and “an absolute must see” while The Hollywood Reporter called it “musical theatre at its absolute finest. Don’t miss it.”
The cast for this charming modern fairytale and much-loved musical includes Georgina Hopson as Anya, Robert Tripolino as the charismatic con artist Dmitry, Joshua Robson in the role of antagonist Gleb, Rodney Dobson as Vlad,theuniversally adored Rhonda Burchmore as Countess Lily and theatre icon Nancye Hayes AM in the role of the Dowager Empress.
The ensemble cast includes Sophia Bae, Elliot Baker, Nicholas Cunningham, Davis Giotopoulos Moore, Todd Goddard, Matthew Jenson, Stephanie Kurlow, Bella Minniti, Simon Plant, Nathan Stafford, Alexis Van Maanen, Patrick Volpe, Annie Wilson, Deone Zanotto and Andrea Zappacosta with the Swings team featuring Manon Gunderson-Briggs, Iosefa Laga’aia, Nathan Pinnell and Emma Russell. The local Queensland performers who feature as Little Anastasia include Eva Boldery, Kalina Kita, Harvey Rose McClelland and Holly Murray.