“It is the real thing—a traditional, fantastical Broadway show—independent of both the animated film and the 1956 film with Ingrid Bergman, which are said to have “inspired” it.”
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Anastasia
Opened Apr 24, 2017 · Closed Mar 31, 2019 · Ran for 1 year, 11 months
4 Rave
9 Positive
5 Mixed
6 Negative
Critics' Take
Critics are mixed on this lush, old-fashioned musical adaptation, praising its sumptuous production values and nostalgic charm while faulting an uneven book and identity crisis between serious drama and frothy entertainment.
This show has closed. Tickets are no longer available.
Critic Scorecard
24 reviews4 Rave
9 Positive
5 Mixed
6 Negative
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“It is assured, it is lyrical, it is melodic, it is beautiful, it is dashing, it is moving and it is charming.”
“Broadway's got a bright new star, and her name is 'Anastasia.' The 1997 beloved animated movie has been transformed into a magical new stage musical, now open at the Broadhurst Theatre, with a much-improved book by Terrence McNally, added songs from the film's composers Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, and a star-making performance by actress C...”
“I think the amount of new score will surprise a lot of people, just how much they’ve expanded on the movie score.”
“"The happiest surprise is how consistently good the musical turns out to be. Smartly adapted by Terrence McNally from the 1997 animated film...with Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens impressively expanding their score...”
Audience Scorecard
4.0K audience reviews
B+
Liking It
Awards Scorecard
2016-17 season48
Honored
Nominated for Best Featured Actress (Musical)
Drama Desk:1 win / 9 nomsOuter Critics:7 nomsDrama League:1 nom
Box Office Scorecard
source · Broadway League, publicAll Time
Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about Anastasia?
Critics are mixed on this lush, old-fashioned musical adaptation, praising its sumptuous production values and nostalgic charm while faulting an uneven book and identity crisis between serious drama and frothy entertainment. (CriticScore 67/100 from 24 reviews.)
Is Anastasia worth seeing?
Probably, if the material interests you. Critics say Anastasia is worth seeing (67/100 from 24 reviews) — it works best if the premise or cast appeals to you.
What is the CriticScore for Anastasia?
Anastasia has a CriticScore of 67/100 based on 24 professional reviews. This is rated "Worth Seeing".
Is Anastasia still running on Broadway?
No, Anastasia has closed. It played at Broadhurst Theatre and closed on March 31, 2019.
Theater Scorecard
Rough VenueOne of Broadway's least comfortable theaters, with notoriously tight legroom and narrow seats. The lack of rake means tall patrons in front block your view. Restrooms are in the basement, creating long intermission lines. For legroom, target Row A or N in Orchestra.
Original Broadway Cast
- Christy AltomareAnya
- Derek KlenaDmitry
- John BoltonVlad
- Ramin KarimlooGleb
- Caroline O'ConnorCountess Lily
- Mary Beth PeilDowager EmpressNom: Featured Actress (Musical)
- Zach AdkinsEnsembleBroadway debut
- Sissy BellMaria RomanovBroadway debut
Notable Replacements
- Zach AdkinsDmitry
- Cody SimpsonDmitryBroadway debut
- Penny FullerDowager Empress
- Constantine GermanacosGleb
- Judy KayeDowager Empress
- Vicki LewisCountess Lily
- Max von EssenGleb
- Alex AquilinoEnsemble
Creative Team
- Darko TresnjakDirector
- Terrence McNallyBook
- Thomas MurrayMusic Supervision & Direction
- Lynn AhrensLyrics
- Stephen FlahertyMusic
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 67/100 (24 reviews)
- Status
- Closed
- Opened
- Apr 24, 2017
- Closed
- Mar 31, 2019
- Run Length
- 1 year, 11 months
- Synopsis
- From the Tony Award-winning creators of the Broadway classic Ragtime, this dazzling show 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.
- Data Last Updated
- October 7, 2026
