Happy Trails: Zach Adkins

(Photo: Playbill) By Moira Armstrong, Jordan Nash-Boulden, and Erin Milner In March of 2018, a new Dmitry began his run in Broadway’s Anastasia. He had big shoes to fill, taking over the lead from Derek Klena, a Broadway veteran who had originated the role — but he was certainly up to the task, and quickly became a fan favorite and a fixture in the Anastasia family. This is, of course, Zach Adkins. Having previously showcased a multitude of talents as part of the Anastasia ensemble and, prior to that, as Charlie Price in the national tour of Kinky Boots, Adkins … Continue reading Happy Trails: Zach Adkins

Journey to the Past: Anastasia’s Christy Altomare and Liz Callaway Deliver a Performance for the Generations

(Photo: Broadway World) By Jordan Nash-Boulden Audience members at the evening performance of Anastasia at the Broadhurst Theatre were treated to a one-of-a-kind surprise this past Friday – a duet spanning generations of fans of the legend and mystery of the Romanovs. Liz Callaway, who lent her talent to the singing voice of the title character of the beloved 1997 animated classic Anastasia, joined current Broadway leading lady Christy Altomare for a performance of the Ahrens and Flaherty original “Journey to the Past” following the evening’s curtain call. While a large number of songs from the original animated film and … Continue reading Journey to the Past: Anastasia’s Christy Altomare and Liz Callaway Deliver a Performance for the Generations