# Anastasia the Musical with Broadway's golden touch and Josh Robson

**Interview** — On Your Markus  
**Published:** 22 August 2026  
**Author:** Markus Hamence  
**Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/interview/anastasia-the-musical-josh-robson/

Anastasia the Musical, a Tony Award-winning Broadway production, plays the Festival Theatre in Adelaide from 22-30 August 2026. The romantic adventure follows a young woman discovering her mysterious past while evading pursuit, aided by a conman and ex-aristocrat, travelling from Imperial Russia to 1920s Paris.

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INTERVIEW: **Markus Hamence** is in **The Jungle Room** and chats with **Joshua Robson** for **Anastasia the Musical **playing in Adelaide currently.

[Watch on YouTube](https://youtu.be/VFudTcSrpA8)

![Performer in a flowing coat poses against a silhouetted cityscape with golden "Anastasia" title text and glowing streetlamps.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/admin/2026/08/b765a6a2-bee5-440a-86d0-6e7f424db9ad.jpg)

![Two performers on stage against an illuminated St. Petersburg cityscape backdrop in rich purple and red tones.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/admin/2026/08/5f159845-b5b2-4303-8c17-e24ed50b5103.jpg)

ANASTASIA The Broadway Musical, the romantic and adventure-filled hit inspired by the beloved film, has arrived in Adelaide.

This dazzling production by a Tony Award-winning team and starring Georgina Hopson, Robert Tripolino, Joshua Robson, Rodney Dobson, Rhonda Burchmore and Nancye Hayes AM, transports you from the twilight years of the Imperial rule to the euphoria of 1920s Paris.

ANASTASIA follows a brave young woman on a journey to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by an army officer determined to silence her, Anya 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 family.

With much-loved songs like 'Journey to the Past' and 'Once Upon a December', ANASTASIA has captivated audiences around the world – hailed as “Irresistible!” by Variety.

**Anastasia the Musical**  
22–30 Aug '26  
Festival Theatre  
**[Tickets](https://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on/anastasia-the-broadway-musical?dateId=22-08-2026&performanceId=EAFX2026846AN)**

![Woman in a red ball gown stands centre stage with the Eiffel Tower and Paris skyline glowing behind her at sunset.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/admin/2026/08/7205f7fc-ffd7-40ae-b720-eb12e3bf0fbc.jpg)

![Two women in period costumes embrace on stage before a moonlit window during Anastasia the Musical.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/admin/2026/08/b90a08ab-0dbc-4085-ae6c-26354e4ad303.jpg)