Anastasia the Musical - Sydney - Opera Australia
The romantic and adventure-filled musical inspired by the beloved films, is coming to Australia for the first time!
opera.org.auThe latest Sydney news is that Anastasia opened at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in early April 2026 and is now playing there. Recent coverage says the season has been well received, with a formal opening on April 10 and performances running through the current Sydney engagement before moving on to Adelaide and Brisbane later in the year.[2][3][4]
What’s new in Sydney
- The Sydney premiere began on April 7, 2026, at the Sydney Lyric Theatre.[2]
- The production officially opened on April 10, 2026, with early reviews published that day.[1]
- Sydney marketing and venue pages confirm it is currently “now playing” at the Sydney Lyric.[4][6]
- Social posts from the production team say Sydney has “fallen in love” with the show, reflecting active local promotion during the run.[7]
Cast and production
The Australian touring production features Georgina Hopson as Anya, Robert Tripolino as Dmitry, Joshua Robson as Gleb, Rodney Dobson as Vlad, Rhonda Burchmore as Countess Lily, and Nancye Hayes AM as the Dowager Empress. The show is presented by Crossroads Live, Opera Australia, and Willow Wealth.[5][1]
Run details
The Sydney season is at the Sydney Lyric Theatre, with runtime listed as 2 hours and 25 minutes including interval. The Australian tour then continues to Adelaide in August and Brisbane in September 2026.[4][5][2]