Producers have confirmed that rising star of stage and screen Georgina Hopson (Titanique, The Phantom of the Opera) will lead the cast of Anastasia, which will have its Australian premiere at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne in December before touring to Perth and Sydney in 2026.
“I can’t quite believe that I am going to be playing Anya in Anastasia– I have loved this story and this character since I was a kid. I used to dress up as her and sing ‘Journey to the Past’ on the trampoline. I wish I could tell my younger self that this was happening, I think she would have passed out with excitement – which is honestly how I still feel about it!” said Georgina Hopson.
Inspired by the mysterious tale of Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov’s rumoured escape in the dawning days of the Russian Revolution, and the 20th Century Fox animated fairytale of the same name, Anastasia has been brought to life on the stage by the Tony Award-winning creative team of Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens.
Anastasia is a lavish musical for all ages, transporting audiences from the twilight years of the Imperial rule to the euphoria and exuberance of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman named Anya sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by an army officer determined to silence her, she 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.
Georgina’s range of stage credits include Rose Dewitt-Bukater in Titanique (Michael Cassel Group), Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera (Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour), Karen in Bananaland (Brisbane Festival), Lina Lamont in Singin’ in the Rain (Prospero Arts), Alternate Mary Jane Healy in Jagged Little Pill (GWB Entertainment), Lorelai Lee in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (Hayes Theatre Co.) and Emma Carew in Jekyll & Hyde (Hayes Theatre Co.).
Georgina also performed the role of Mother in Ragtime (The Production Company) for which she won a Green Room Award for Best Performance in a Leading Role. She was also nominated for a Sydney Theatre Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role for her portrayal of Gussie in Merrily We Roll Along (Hayes Theatre Co.) Other notable credits include Evita (Opera Australia/Gordon Frost Organisation), My Fair Lady (Opera Australia/Gordon Frost Organisation) and Oklahoma! (The Production Company).
On television, Georgina played Wendy Hogan in the TV miniseries Hoges: The Paul Hogan Story (Fremantle Media). She also appeared in Bump (Roadshow Rough Diamond) and Doctor Doctor (Easy Tiger).
Georgina’s concert work includes Hopelessly Devoted: A Celebration of Olivia Newton-John (MSO), To Barbra With Love (MSO/Make My Mark) and The Golden Age of Broadway for the Sydney Opera House’s 50th birthday celebrations. She was also the recipient of the 2017 Rob Guest Endowment Award.
Further casting details will be announced in the coming months. For more information, please visit www.anastasiathemusical.com.au
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