- Broadway sensation ANASTASIA will be coming to Sydney Lyric Theatre in April 2026.
- Robert Tripolino, Joshua Robson, Rodney Dobson, Rhonda Burchmore and Nancye Hayes AM will join Georgina Hopson in leading the cast of the hit musical.
- This talented cast of seasoned theatre performers will add even more excitement to ANASTASIA’s Sydney premiere.
The excitement builds for Broadway sensation ANASTASIA’s Australian debut with the announcement of its cast. Featuring a lineup of theatre royalty, the newly announced cast will join rising star Georgina Hopson onstage, whose lead role as Anya was announced in August.
READ MORE: Sydney dates for the Anastasia musical are revealed, and tickets are now on sale
Cast announcement
Robert Tripolino will play the role of the charming con artist Dmitry, Anya’s handsome love interest. Tripolino’s impressive resume of productions includes a recent stint as the iconic role of Marius Pontmercy in Cameron Mackintosh’s award-winning West End production of Les Misérables. After calling London home for a few years, he returned to Australia to reprise the role of Jesus in the Perth season of Jesus Christ Superstar after having played the role at the London Barbican Centre.
Stepping into the role of Gleb, the Bolshevik officer tasked with eliminating Anya, is Joshua Robson. Best known for his standout performance as The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera with Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour in 2022 (a production returning next year), he earned a nomination for Best Lead Performance in a Musical at the Sydney Theatre Awards.
Bringing the jovial role of Vlad to life is Rodney Dobson, whose credits include two years as Maurice in the Australian tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and Amos Hart in the 2019-2020 Australian production of CHICAGO.
READ MORE: Laneway Festival drops 21st anniversary lineup, led by Chappell Roan
The much-loved Rhonda Burchmore will be playing Countess Lily, loyal assistant and confidante to the Dowager Empress Marie Feodorovna. With a career spanning over 40 years, Rhonda Burchmore’s illustrious career includes an incredible stint on London’s West End in Sugar Babies, Stop The World I Want To Get Off, starring opposite David Atkins in the original Hot Shoe Shuffle and opening Crown Casino with her cabaret spectacular Red, Hot & Rhonda. Since returning to Australia, Rhonda has recently starred in Hairspray and Sister Act.
Playing the regal Dowager Empress Marie Feodorovna, Anastasia’s grandmother, is Australian stage icon Nancye Hayes AM, who has starred in many major musicals, including Sweet Charity, Chicago, Sweeney Todd, Guys & Dolls and 42nd Street. Now celebrating over 60 years in the industry, Hayes recently played the beloved role of Bird Woman in the Sydney season of Mary Poppins, as well as starring in Sydney Theatre Company’s production of 4000 Miles.
Opera Australia Acting CEO Simon Militano expressed his excitement for the stellar cast lineup, stating,
“We are thrilled to announce these five brilliant performers will be joining the cast of Anastasia. It’s a winning combination of Australian musical theatre legends and some of its most exciting rising stars. We have no doubt that they will delight audiences, night after night, in this exciting Australian premiere season.”
READ MORE: Opera Australia Celebrates 70 Years with New Productions in 2026
Anastasia Sydney
Where: Lyric Theatre, 55 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont NSW 2009.
When: April 7–May 10, 2026.
Price: Tickets start at $69.90 per person.
Tickets are available to buy at anastasiathemusical.com.au
