A Journey Beyond the Past: Anastasia Comes to the Royal Theatre This June
The Royal Theatre is proud to present the enchanting musical Anastasia, running June 11-21, 2026. Audiences are invited to step into a world of mystery, romance, and adventure as this beloved story comes to life on stage.
Inspired by the legend of Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia, and featuring a sweeping score including favorites like “Journey to the Past” and “Once Upon a December, Anastasia follows a brave young woman named Anya as she sets out to discover her past. From the twilight of the Russian Empire to the vibrant streets of 1920s Paris, her journey is filled with danger, hope, and the possibility of finding where she truly belongs. Anastasia: The Musical is a full-length Broadway musical created by Tony Award winning book writer Terrence McNally, composer Stephen Flaherty, and lyricist Lynn Ahrens, and inspired by the Twentieth Century Fox film, adapted from Marcelle Maurette’s play as adapted by Guy Bolton.
The Royal Theatre is proud to present the enchanting musical Anastasia, running June 11-21, 2026. Audiences are invited to step into a world of mystery, romance, and adventure as this beloved story comes to life on stage.
Inspired by the legend of Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia, and featuring a sweeping score including favorites like “Journey to the Past” and “Once Upon a December, Anastasia follows a brave young woman named Anya as she sets out to discover her past. From the twilight of the Russian Empire to the vibrant streets of 1920s Paris, her journey is filled with danger, hope, and the possibility of finding where she truly belongs. Anastasia: The Musical is a full-length Broadway musical created by Tony Award winning book writer Terrence McNally, composer Stephen Flaherty, and lyricist Lynn Ahrens, and inspired by the Twentieth Century Fox film, adapted from Marcelle Maurette’s play as adapted by Guy Bolton.
Ticket Information
Tickets are available at https://our.show/the-royal-theatre/anastasia. Online ticket prices are: $20 general admission; $15 for seniors age 60+, college students, and members of the military; $10 for ages 3 through 12th grade - plus additional fees. Lap children aged 0-2, do not require a ticket.
Box office ticket prices are: $22 general admission; $17 for seniors age 60+, college students, and members of the military; $12 for ages 3 through 12th grade, which includes all fees. The Box Office opens 1 hour prior to showtime. We do encourage you to purchase tickets in advance and do not guarantee ticket availability at the Box Office.
For accessible or special needs seating, please email [email protected] or call 501-315-5483 (voicemail only).
Box office ticket prices are: $22 general admission; $17 for seniors age 60+, college students, and members of the military; $12 for ages 3 through 12th grade, which includes all fees. The Box Office opens 1 hour prior to showtime. We do encourage you to purchase tickets in advance and do not guarantee ticket availability at the Box Office.
For accessible or special needs seating, please email [email protected] or call 501-315-5483 (voicemail only).
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Dates & Times
Performances will take place June 11-21, 2026 at the historic Royal Theatre. All Thursday, Friday, and Saturday performances (June 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, & 19) will begin at 7:00 pm. Sunday matinees (June 14 & 21) will begin at 2:00 pm. The box office and lobby will open one hour prior to performance time.
Run time is approximately 2 hours 20 minutes with one intermission. This show is designated as assigned seating. Please check your seating assignment BEFORE completing your purchase. We are able to exchange, transfer, or move tickets to another date or person. All sales are final and refunds cannot be issued.
Run time is approximately 2 hours 20 minutes with one intermission. This show is designated as assigned seating. Please check your seating assignment BEFORE completing your purchase. We are able to exchange, transfer, or move tickets to another date or person. All sales are final and refunds cannot be issued.
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Creative Team
Jeremy Clay: Director
Aubree Blankenship: Assistant Director Justin & Heidi McCartney: Co-Music Directors Jordyn Purtle: Choreographer Carissa A. Lumpkins: Producer Mumford Roe: Stage Manager Taylor Wright: Assistant Stage Manager |
Cast
Anya - Karis Martin
The Dowager Empress - Leigh Ann Davis Lily - Jessica Miller Dmitry - JT Watford Vlad - Rex Wilkins Gleb - Nathan Clay The Tsarina - Grace Curtis Young Anastasia/Ensemble - Joy Curtis* Young Anastasia/Ensemble - Trudie Robinson* Teen Anastasia - Alex Wharton Count Leopold - Greg Blacklaw The Tsar - Zach Tallent Ensemble: Abby Davis, Alex Johnston, Aylea Wilkins, Michelle Drilling, Callie Graham, Dia Bird, Emery Wilson, Eric Turner, Georgia Geren, Jason Curtis, John Forkner, Katie Wright, Ria Colvert, Rylee Woodard, Stephanie McQueen *The role of Young Ansstaisia will be played by Trudie Robinson June 11-14 and by Joy Curtis June 18-21. |
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Support for the Royal Players is provided, in part, by the
Arkansas Arts Council, an agency of the Arkansas Department
of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, and the National Endowment of the Arts
Arkansas Arts Council, an agency of the Arkansas Department
of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, and the National Endowment of the Arts
