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Anastasia: The Musical (Youth Edition)
Short Musical, Dramatic Comedy / 6girl(s), 5boy(s), 10any gender (youth) plus ensemble
Book by Terrence McNally
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Inspired by the Twentieth Century Fox Motion Pictures by special arrangement with Buena Vista Theatrical
From the play by Marcelle Maurette as adapted by Guy Bolton
A 60-minute adaptation, specially tailored for young actors, of the spectacular Broadway musical about discovering who you are and defining who you’re meant to be.
Image: 2021 US National Tour Production (Jeremy Daniel)
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Cast Size
6girl(s), 5boy(s), 10any gender (youth) plus ensemble -
Duration
60 minutes (1 hour) -
Subgenre
Adventure, Adaptation (Stage & Screen), Period, Romantic Comedy -
Target Audience
Appropriate for All Audiences
Accolades
- Nominee! Two 2017 Tony Awards
Nominee! Nine 2017 Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding Musical
Details
Summary
Note: Licensing for Anastasia The Musical (Youth Edition) is currently available in the UK and Eire only to schools and amateur youth groups with performers aged 19 and under.
Her past is a mystery. Her future is an adventure.
Anastasia: The Musical is the spectacular new musical about discovering who you are and defining who you’re meant to be. This 60-minute adaptation of the Broadway hit is specially tailored for young actors.
From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, creators of such Broadway classics as Ragtime and Once On This Island, this dazzling show transports its audience 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 con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family.
History
Cast Attributes
Keywords
- Time Period 1920s, 1910s/WWI, 1900-1910
- Setting Saint Petersburg and Paris, 1907-1927.
- Features Period Costumes
- Duration 60 minutes (1 hour)
Media
“The real thing... Fantastical, intelligent, well-crafted and exhilarating! – Wall Street Journal
“[An] emotionally rich and expertly crafted new musical.” – Variety
“A serious hit! Broadway’s got a bright new star, and its name is Anastasia!” – NBC New York
“An irresistible and sumptuous fairy tale!” – Frank Rizzo, Variety
FOUR STARS **** “A sweeping adventure!” – TimeOut New York
“A fairy tale whose princess chooses her own kind of prince.” – David Rooney, Hollywood Reporter
Videos
Anastasia: The Musical – Montage
Journey to Broadway
Meet Dmitry
Christy Altomare and Liz Callaway: "Journey to the Past"
Photos
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Image: 2021 US National Tour Production (Jeremy Daniel)
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Image: 2021 US National Tour Production (Jeremy Daniel)
Music
Music Samples
- Musical Style Classic Broadway, Contemporary Broadway
Licensing & Materials
- Licensing fees and rental materials quoted upon application.