Anastasia: The Musical
Book by Terrence McNally | Music by Stephen Flaherty | Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Abbotsford Arts Centre

The era is the 1920s. As the Russian Empire crumbles, a young woman called Anya sets out to uncover the secrets of her past.
With the assistance of the debonair conman, Dimitri, and his ex-aristocrat sidekick, Vladimir, Anya escapes her homeland and heads to Paris in search of answers. Pursuing her is the ferocious Soviet officer, Vaganov, a man unwavering in his determination to silence her.
Overflowing with soaring ballads, dramatic tension and inspiring hope, this epic musical adventure celebrates home, love, family and historical roots that run deep.
Performance Information
Running time
145 minutes, plus one twenty minute intermission
Location
Abbotsford Arts Centre
2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford
Showtimes
March 13 & 14, 18 – 21, 25 – 28, 2026 @ 7:30 PM
Matinees: March 14, 21, 22, 28 & 29, 2026 @ 2:00 PM
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.
Cast

Sara Mayfield
Anya
Nikola Trotzuk
Dimitri

Brady Moore
Vlad
Garrett Kidd
Gleb

Tamara Charman
Dowager Empress
Deanne Moore
Countess Lily
Hannah Durnin
Young Anastasia, Alexei

Lauren Fisher
Tsarina Alexandra

Keegan Zaporozan
Tzar Nicholas II, Count Leopold

Lucas Vaandrager
Sergei

Sarah Stewart
Paulina, Ballet Dancer
Natalie Sebel
Ballet Dancer

Lauren Clift
Marfa
Harriet Dykstra
Olga

Elizabeth Seaman
Dunya, Tatiana
Nada Bradley
Smoker

Alexis Clift
Maria

Marie Haak
Countess Gregory

Deborah Cripps
Ensemble

Jaimee Huttema
Ensemble

Genevieve Dougan
Anya Understudy
Lydia Aharon
Young Anastasia/Alexei Understudy
Creative Team

Kate Muchmore Woo
Director

Heidi Epp
Musical Director

Corinna Richmond
Choreographer

Hayley Bamford
Set Designer

Shannon Tauber
Costume Designer

Gabe Kirkley
Projection & Lighting Designer

Becki Cormier
Props Designer
Taya Viger
Stage Manager

Mackenna True
Assistant Stage Manager
Jasleen Nijjar
Assistant Stage Manager
