The enchanting and timeless Broadway musical “Anastasia” is about to captivate audiences on the Hickory Group Theatre.
Put together to be transported to a world of romance, journey and thriller because the manufacturing involves life on the Pamela Livingstone Stage within the Charles E. Jeffers Theatre.
“Anastasia,” primarily based on the beloved animated movie and impressed by the legend of Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia, is a musical masterpiece that has touched the hearts of audiences world wide.
With gorgeous music and lyrics by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, and a compelling e-book by Terrence McNally, this musical brings to life the epic journey of a younger lady as she embarks on a quest to find her true identification.
Showcasing the excellent abilities of native and regional actors, the Hickory Group Theatre guarantees an unforgettable expertise for theatergoers of all ages.
“Anastasia” will transport you to the grandeur of Russia, the glittering streets of Paris, and the thriller of a misplaced royal princess.
Two actors share the title position. Allie Matthews performs Anastasia as a woman in Russia and Angelina Bassi performs her as a younger lady, going by the identify Anya, on the streets of Paris. Each actors are making their HCT debut on this manufacturing.
Matthews is a Hickory native who’s presently a fifth grade pupil. Though “Anastasia” is her first manufacturing at HCT it’s not her first time on stage. She has six prior exhibits to her credit score, together with “Discovering Nemo Jr.,” “Charlotte’s Internet,” and “Cinderella” on the Inexperienced Room Group Theatre and “Rudolph the Pink-Nosed Reindeer” on the Newton Performing Arts Middle.
Matthews’ in depth performing arts coaching consists of research in superior improvisation, performing methods, character improvement and vocal efficiency.
“I selected to audition for Anastasia as a result of my mimi took me to see the play,” she mentioned.
Bassi loves the present a lot that she is commuting from her residence in Kernersville 5 nights every week for rehearsals.
A classically skilled singer, she has a bachelor’s diploma in vocal efficiency from the College of North Carolina College of the Arts and has been performing academically and professionally in musical theatre and opera throughout the state since 2016.
Her favourite roles embrace Violetta in “La traviata,” Glinda in “Depraved: Unplugged,” The Baker’s Spouse in “Into the Woods,” and Laurentia in “Captain Lovelock.”
Bassi says she selected “Anastasia” as a result of, “I grew up watching the ‘90s animated film and Anya has been a dream position of mine since I realized it was being tailored for the stage.”
Performances of “Anastasia” are Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 24 by means of Dec. 16, at 7:30 pm; Sundays, Dec. 3 and Dec. 10 at 2:30 p.m.; and Thursday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m.
“Anastasia” is appropriate for all audiences however dad and mom are suggested to go to the present’s web site, anastasiathemusical.com for extra data.
The Hickory Group Theatre’s seventy fifth anniversary season is sponsored by A Cleaner World, Inexperienced Park Dentistry, Paramount Automotive and Sunbelt Xpress. “Anastasia” is produced by Catawba Valley Well being System. The Hickory Group Theatre is a funded affiliate of the United Arts Council of Catawba County.
