It’s a new year, and a new musical will be inviting audiences on a journey to the past when “Anastasia” arrives at Wharton Center, January 15-20.
“Anastasia,” based on the 1997 animated film, explores what might have happened if Grand Duchess Anastasia of Russia were still alive, miraculously escaping the execution of her family in the early 20th century. The story follows Anya, an orphan with few keys to her past, who joins two con men aimed at passing her off as the Grand Duchess.
Stephen Brower stars as Dmitry, one of the men leading Anya on the journey to finding her family and a character many 90s kids will remember rivaling Prince Eric for their affections.
I spoke with him on a blustery and cold January day (how Russian of us) about his work in “Anastasia,” his unlikely activity outside of theatre, and what he hopes audiences will take away from the show.
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