ANASTASIA Has Found Its Cast; Meet Anya, Dmitry & More!

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the new ANASTASIA musical is one step closer to its stage debut in Hartford this summer. According to the Hartford Courant, the cast will be led by Christy Altomare (Mamma Mia!) in the title role and Derek Klena (The Bridges of Madison County, Wicked) as Dmitry. Joining them as the Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna will be Mary Beth Peil, Manoel Felciano (Gleb), John Bolton (Vlad), Caroline O'Connor (Lily), and Nicole Scimeca (Young Anya).

From the Tony Award-winning writers of the Broadway classic RAGTIME, the new musical ANASTASIA is the romantic and rousing story of one brave young woman attempting to discover the mystery of her past while finding a place for herself in the rapidly changing world of a new century.

ANASTASIA features book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and choreography by Peggy Hickey. The musical runs May 12 - June 12, 2016 at Hartford Stage.

To celebrate the big news, get acquainted with the cast below!

Christy Altomare (Anya) and Derek Klena (Dmitry)

Mary Beth Peil (Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna)

Manoel Felciano (Gleb)

John Bolton (Vlad)

Caroline O'Connor (Lily)