Broadway Balances America Invites You on a 'Journey to the Past' with the Cast of Anastasia

Broadway Across America’s Telly Award-winning collaboration with The Balancing Act, the award-winning morning show on the Lifetime Channel, begins season five of the five-part series Broadway Balances America with the hit musical Anastasia. This episode will re-air on October 2 at 7:30AM (ET/PT). The North American tour of Anastasia launches October 16 at Pittsburgh's Benedum Center for the Performing Arts.

On the first segment, Broadway Balances America goes on an epic adventure as host Amber Milt takes us inside the romantic new musical Anastasia. Hear from Lila Coogan, who makes her national tour debut as Anya, and costume designer Linda Cho as we learn how the exquisitely designed costumes and sweeping score transport audiences from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s. Meet Zach Adkins, who plays Dmitry on Broadway, as he discusses the passion of the fans and passes the torch to Coogan as she sets out to tell this story across the country. Follow along with this empowered princess tale as Anya goes on a journey to the past to discover her identity, conquer her fears, and find home, love, and family.



Inspired by the beloved films, the romantic and adventure-filled new musical Anastasia is on a journey to a theater near you. From the Tony Award-winning creators of the Broadway classic Ragtime, this dazzling show follows a brave young woman named Anya, who 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 con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure. Anastasia features a book by celebrated playwright Terrence McNally, a lush new score by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, and direction by Tony Award winner Darko Tresnjak.

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