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NASHA AMERICA Musical Will Get Industry Presentation
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 3, 2025

The new musical Nasha America will have an industry presentation later this month. With Music and Lyrics by Dmitry Koltunov and a Book by David Goldsmith, it will be directed by Danny Sharron, with musical direction by Andrea Grody, and casting by Merri Sugarman, TRC.

Photos: The Avett Brothers Musical SWEPT AWAY Opens at Arena Stage!
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 9, 2023

On Wednesday evening, The Avett Brothers (Scott Avett, Seth Avett, and Bob Crawford) celebrated the opening of their new musical, Swept Away, running at Arena Stage’s Kreeger Theater at the Mead Center for American Theater in Washington, D.C. through January 14 after a thrice-extended run at Berkeley Repertory Theatre in early 2022. Check out photos below!

Review: SWEPT AWAY at Arena Stage
by Jake Bridges - Dec 8, 2023

What did our critic think of SWEPT AWAY at Arena Stage?

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of The Avett Brothers Musical SWEPT AWAY at Arena Stage
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 8, 2023

Check out photos from opening night of The Avett Brothers musical Swept Away at Arena Stage!

BWW CD Review: THANKFUL: A BENEFIT ALBUM FOR JERAD BORTZ Provides Broadway Inspiration
by Brady Schwind - Dec 13, 2020

BWW Review: THANKFUL: A BENEFIT ALBUM FOR JERAD BORTZ Provides Broadway inspiration on Rock-It Science Records

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of November 9 - JAGGED LITTLE PILL Book, MOULIN ROUGE! Songbook, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2020

Need something new to read, watch, or listen to? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases! This week's list includes a book of stories behind the musical Jagged Little Pill, the Moulin Rouge! songbook, and more!

BWW Flashback: ANASTASIA Concludes Broadway Run Today- Relive the Home, Love & Family!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 31, 2019

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, after two successful years on Broadway, the musical adaptation of the hit animated film, Anastasia will play its final performance on today, March 31, 2019. Upon closing, Anastasia will have played 808 regular and 34 preview performances at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street).

VIDEO: Get A First Look At The German Cast of ANASTASIA Singing 'In A Crowd of Thousands'
by Alan Henry - Feb 11, 2019

In the video below, watch as Judith Caspari (Anya) Milan van Waardenburg (Dimitri) sing 'In A Crowd Of Thousands' from the upcoming Germany debut of ANASTASIA!

#TBT: Taking a Journey to ANASTASIA's Past!
by Linnae Medeiros - Feb 7, 2019

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the musical adaptation of the hit animated film, Anastasia will play its final performance on Sunday, March 31, 2019 after two successful years on Broadway. In honor of the show's incredible two-year run, we're living in the land of yesterday and taking a look back at the show's Broadway opening night in April 2017.

ANASTASIA To Play Final Broadway Performance March 31
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2019

After two successful years on Broadway, the musical adaptation of the hit animated fil, ANASTASIA will play its final performance on Sunday, March 31, 2019.

Cody Simpson Extends in ANASTASIA Through April 14
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2019

The producers of Anastasia have announced that Cody Simpson has extended his engagement in the hit musical for eight additional weeks. Simpson made his Broadway debut as "Dmitry" on November 29, 2018 and will continue to star in the Broadway production through April 14, 2019.

Christy Altomare & Cody Simpson to Perform Post-Show Duet Jan. 17
by Julie Musbach - Jan 8, 2019

Following the evening performance on Thursday, January 17, ANASTASIA stars Christy Altomare and Cody Simpson will return onstage for a special acoustic performance of the beloved song "Once Upon a December." Simpson will accompany the duet on guitar.

Exclusive Photo Coverage: WICKED Cast Gets In the Holiday Spirit for Carols For A Cure!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Dec 9, 2018

Below, check out exclusive photos of the cast of Wicked as they record their track, 'A New Earth.'

Constantine Germanacos and Penny Fuller Will Join the Company of ANASTASIA
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2018

Anastasia will welcome new cast members to the Broadhurst Theatre this winter. Beginning Tuesday, December 18, original company member Constantine Germanacos will rejoin the hit Broadway musical as "Gleb." Emmy Award Winner Penny Fuller will assume the role of the "Dowager Empress" the week of January 7.

VIDEO: Watch the Music Video For ANASTASIA's Carols For a Cure Track 'It's Just Like Christmas'
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2018

Anastasia recently recorded the song 'It's Just Like Christmas,' featuring Christy Altomare and Zach Adkins. Altomare wrote the track, which will appear on the 2018 edition of the annual Carols for a Cure album. Watch the music video below!

Max von Essen Will Play Final Performance in ANASTASIA on December 16
by Julie Musbach - Nov 20, 2018

Max von Essen will play his final performance as "Gleb" in the hit Broadway musical ANASTASIA on December 16, 2018. Max joined the production in December 2017, having taken over for original company member Ramin Karimloo

Christy Altomare and Zach Adkins Will Perform 'At The Beginning' Following Thursday's Performance of ANASTASIA
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2018

Take a journey to the past with the stars of Anastasia this week! Following Thursday night's curtain call, the show's stars Christy Altomare and Zach Adkins will return onstage for a special performance of the beloved song 'At the Beginning' from the 1997 animated film.

Breaking: Recording Artist Cody Simpson Will Make Broadway Debut in ANASTASIA This November!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 16, 2018

The producers of ANASTASIA have just announced that Cody Simpson will join the Broadway company as leading man 'Dmitry' beginning November 29, 2018. Original company member Zach Adkins will play his final performance on Sunday, November 25.

VIDEO: Watch the Music Video For Liz Callaway and Christy Altomare's 'Journey to the Past' Duet and Download the Track Now
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2018

From the hit Broadway musical and 1997 animated film ANASTASIA, the new duet of the Oscar-nominated song 'Journey to the Past' featuring Broadway star Christy Altomare with the original voice of Anastasia, Liz Callaway is now available for purchase on iTunes and Amazon and for streaming on Spotify and Apple Music. A special music video has also been released and can be watch below:

Judy Kaye To Join ANASTASIA as The Dowager Empress
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2018

Two-time Tony Award winner Judy Kaye will return to Broadway to play the 'Dowager Empress' in the hit Broadway musical ANASTASIA on September 28, 2018. Kaye will to take over for original company member Mary Beth Peil.