# Anastasia **Featured** — On Your Markus **Published:** 11 July 2026 **Author:** Markus Hamence **Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/anastasia/ Little Anastasia cast members revealed for hit Broadway musical ANASTASIA’s Adelaide premiere ★★★★☆“ANASTASIA is a dazzling tour de force” Sydney Morning Herald★★★★★“This show will hold the key to your heart if you let it” Sydney Arts Guide★★★★“ANASTASIA is the quintessential Disney-esque stage spectacular, with phenomenal voices, sumptuous costumes and elaborate choreography” Theatre Now★★★★ “a soaring, […] --- **Little Anastasia cast members revealed fo**r **hit Broadway musical ANASTASIA’s** **Adelaide premiere** ★★★★☆“**ANASTASIA** is a dazzling tour de force” **Sydney Morning Herald** ★★★★★“This show will hold the key to your heart if you let it”** Sydney Arts Guide** ★★★★“**ANASTASIA** is the quintessential Disney-esque stage spectacular, with phenomenal voices, sumptuous costumes and elaborate choreography” **Theatre Now** ★★★★** “**a soaring, intricate musical landscape” **Time Out Sydney** Producers of the hit Broadway musical **ANASTASIA** have today revealed the talented young Adelaide performers who will be sharing the role of Little Anastasia in the highly anticipated musical opening next month at Adelaide’s spectacular Festival Theatre. ![Two performers on stage in a modern office setting with large windows overlooking a city skyline.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/adhoc/3c92a617/0qsVfAyQ.jpg) The local performers who scored the coveted role amongst many keen auditionees are **Isla Bahrami** (9 years old), **Audrey Burnett** (11 years old), **Daisy Goodall** (10 years old) and **Aria Rose Piteo** (10 years old). These hugely talented young performers will join cast members **Georgina Hopson **as Anya, **Robert Tripolino** as charming con artist Dmitry,** Joshua Robson** in the role of antagonist Gleb,** Rodney Dobson **as Vlad,themuch-loved **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, Stephanie Kurlow, Keian Langdon, Bella Minniti,** **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.** Inspired by the mysterious tale of Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov’s rumoured escape in the dawning days of the Russian Revolution, and the 1997 Oscar nominated animated film of the same name, **ANASTASIA** has been brought to life on the stage by the Tony Award- winning creative team of Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens. **ANASTASIA** is a lavish musical for all ages, transporting audiences from the twilight years of the Imperial rule to the euphoria and exuberance of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman named Anya sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by an army officer determined to silence her, she enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and familyDirected by Tony Award winning director Darko Tresnjak**, ANASTASIA** premiered on Broadway in March 2017. It received a Tony Award nomination for Best Costume Design in a Musical and won more than 15 major international awards including Best Musical awards in Germany, the Netherlands and Spain. The book for **ANASTASIA** was written by the late five-time Tony Award winning writer Terrence McNally, whose credits include *Love! Valour! Compassion!, Master Class, Kiss of the Spider* *Woman* and* Ragtime.* Music and lyrics for **ANASTASIA** were written by the renowned writing team of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens who have been referred to as “one of the greatest songwriting teams in Broadway history.” (*Chicago Tribune*). “Fantastical, intelligent, well-crafted, and exhilarating, **ANASTASIA** deserves a coronation!” – *The Wall Street Journal* “Captivating, beautifully staged and emotionally vital. **ANASTASIA** hits the sweet spot!” – *The Hollywood Reporter* “One of the most gorgeous shows in years! Luscious, lavish, and a joy that leaves you cheering. This is a grandiloquent feast for the senses you won’t soon forget.” –* The New* *York Observer* ![Anastasia](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/adhoc/a30d8780/8sQ9IYgg.jpg) ![Anastasia](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/adhoc/ce8fb43e/gcoJ3m_Q.jpg) ![Anastasia](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/adhoc/7f24da43/8xWMtqdg.jpg) ![Anastasia](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/adhoc/6550528f/YPbfvsIg.jpg) ![Anastasia](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/adhoc/9259ba80/a8cSaIQw.jpg) ![Anastasia](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/adhoc/4514b127/4Tfk6nMw.jpg) ![Anastasia](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/adhoc/e38809a5/p4RMIYfg.jpg) **ANASTASIA – THE BROADWAY MUSICAL** **Produced by John Frost for Crossroads Live and Opera Australia in special** **collaboration with Stage Entertainment Productions, Tom Kirdahy, Hunter Arnold and** **Dan Hinde** **Lyric Theatre, Sydney until 18 July 2026** **Festival Theatre Adelaide from August 2026** **Lyric Theatre QPAC, Brisbane from September 2026** **For further information, please visit ****[www.anastasiathemusical.com.au](https://anastasiathemusical.com.au/)**** or follow us on** **socials via @anastasiathemusicalau #AnastasiaAU** *Photos by Jeff Busby* ![Performer in a flowing blue sequinned gown stands centre stage beneath an ornate architectural backdrop lit in cool blue tones.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/adhoc/1fadc2b4/ZRki4gHw.jpg) ![Two women in period costumes on stage, one in a red gown and one in a patterned dress, embrace before a blue-lit window.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/adhoc/5b9ff23e/hTQgWvPQ.jpg) ![Woman in a red ball gown stands before a glowing St Petersburg cityscape for Anastasia musical promotional poster.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/adhoc/5e1068c5/730695497_1459460489549349_7423394610355517574_n-1.jpg)