Photos: First Look At ANASTASIA At La Mirada Theatre
The show officially opens on Saturday, June 6 and will run through June 28.
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment started their preview performances of a gorgeous new production of ANASTASIA. Check out the photos below!
With a book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, inspired by the Twentieth Century Fox Motion Picture, by special arrangement with Buena Vista Theatrical, from the play by Marcelle Maurette as adapted by Guy Bolton, musical direction by Ryan O’Connell, and direction and choreography by Parker Esse. Check out the photos below!
ANASTASIA will preview on Friday, June 5 at 8 pm and Saturday, June 6 at 2 pm, have its official Press Opening on Saturday, June 6 at 8 pm, and run through Sunday, June 28 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd. in La Mirada.
Inspired by the beloved 1997 film, ANASTASIA transports us 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 conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family. With its opulent settings, dazzling costumes, and a soaring score including the song favorites from the hit animated film, “Journey to the Past” and “Once Upon a December,” ANASTASIA is perfect for the whole family -- a spectacular musical about discovering who you are and defining who you’re meant to be.
The Cast of ANASTASIA features Lena Ceja as “Anya/Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna Romanov,” Dillon Klena as “Dmitry Sudayev” (Dillon’s older brother Derek Klena originated the role of “Dmitry” on Broadway), Peyton Crim as “Vladimir ‘Vlad’ Popov,” Richard Bermudez as “Deputy Commissioner Gleb Vaganov,” Sarah Wolter as “Countess Lily Malevsky-Malevitch,” Suzanna Guzmán as “Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna Romanov,” and Annabelle Bergold and Elayne Cowden as “Young Anastasia/Alexei.” The Ensemble will feature Sofia Aniceto, Tucker Knowlton Boyes, Wes Dameron, Lauren Decierdo, Michael Deni, Christopher Ho, Anton Harrison LaMon, Tayler Mettra, Shanon Mari Mills, Natalie Palmgren, Rasha Willes-Samaha, Kyle Vaughn, and Toni Elizabeth White. The Swings will be Michael Laverde and Sabrina Marielle.
Performances are Thursdays at 7:30 pm; Fridays at 8 pm; Saturdays at 2 pm & 8 pm; and Sundays at 1:30 pm & 6:30 pm. There is no performance on Sunday, June 7 at 6:30 pm.
There will be an Open-captioned performance on Saturday, June 20 at 2:00 pm. Talkbacks with the cast and creative team will be on Thursday, June 11 at 7:30 pm and Thursday, June 25 at 7:30 pm.
Tickets range from $24 - $120 (prices subject to change) and can be purchased on La Mirada Theatre’s website or by calling the La Mirada Theatre Box Office at (562) 944-9801 or (714) 994-6310. Group, student, and military discounts are available. Recommended for ages 7 and up. Children under 3 will not be admitted into the theatre.
Suzanna Guzmán and Elayne Cowden
The company of Anastasia
The company of Anastasia
Lena Ceja
The company of Anastasia
The company of Anastasia
Dillon Klena and Lena Ceja
Peyton Crim, Lena Ceja and Dillon Klena
Lena Ceja
Richard Bermudez and Lena Ceja
Dillon Klena and Lena Ceja
Dillon Klena (far left), Lena Ceja (center) and Peyton Crim (far right) with the company of Anastasia
The company of Anastasia
Sarah Wolter with the company of Anastasia
Peyton Crim and Sarah Wolter
Lena Ceja and Dillon Klena
Suzanna Guzmán and Lena Ceja
