La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, La Mirada, CA
Opened Jun 8, 2026 · Closed Jun 28, 2026 · Ran for less than a month
Regional production: tracked as a buzzy, well-reviewed show that could transfer to Broadway.
Critics' Take
Critics praise this "gorgeously opulent" and "visually stunning" production of Anastasia, calling it an enchanting triumph elevated by fabulous performances, lavish costumes, and epic staging that surpasses expectations.
This show has closed. Tickets are no longer available.
“Esse and company have created a lush, heartfelt, Broadway-caliber musical production that combines theatrical spectacle with genuine emotional substance—a stirring reminder that sometimes the search for who we are can be the most extraordinary adventure of all.”
“Under Parker Esse's highly focused direction and choreography, those themes emerge with spellbinding significance.”
“Anastasia The Musical provides a glorious close to the 2025-2026. La Mirada Theatre season as a Disney-style animated flick for the kiddies gets transformed into an epic romantic musical for grown-ups blessed by one fabulous performance after another and the most gorgeous costumes and cinematic backdrops in town.”
“This sumptuously enchanting fairy tale of a musical will please fully the sentimentality for those who thought the old templates for musical epics were passé...”
“The book never earns the evening on its own.”
Critics praise this "gorgeously opulent" and "visually stunning" production of Anastasia, calling it an enchanting triumph elevated by fabulous performances, lavish costumes, and epic staging that surpasses expectations. (CriticScore 85/100 from 6 reviews.)
Absolutely: Anastasia is one of the season's most acclaimed shows, earning a rare 85/100 from 6 critics. Don't miss it.
Anastasia has a CriticScore of 85/100 based on 6 professional reviews. This is considered a "Critical Gold" show.
No, Anastasia has closed. It played at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, La Mirada, CA and closed on June 28, 2026.
