Hickory – After a nearly sold out opening weekend, the smash hit musical ANASTASIA returns the stage this weekend, with performances Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Featuring a cast of 33 local and regional actors, this epic show takes you from the twilight of the Russian empire to 1920’s Paris. Filled with song and dance, and exhilarating performances, this is a holiday treat not to be missed.

Performances of ANASTASIA are Fridays and Saturdays, December 1 through December 16 at 7:30pm; Sundays, December 3 and 10 at 2:30pm; and Thursday, December 14 at 7:30pm.

Tickets are $16 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets may be purchased online at hickorytheatre.org/box-office of by phone at 828-328-2283.

ANASTASIA is suitable for all audiences but parents are advised to visit the show’s website, anastasiathemusical.com for more information.

The Hickory Community Theatre’s 75th anniversary season is sponsored by A Cleaner World, Green Park Dentistry, Paramount Automotive and Sunbelt Xpress. ANASTASIA is produced by Catawba Valley Health System. The Hickory Community Theatre is a funded affiliate of the United Arts Council of Catawba County.

PHOTO: Joy McManus-Rodger is the Dowager Empress and Allie Matthews is young Duchess Anastasia in ANASTASIA, the new Broadway musical now on stage at the Hickory Community Theatre. Performances will continue through December 16 in the Jeffers Theatre. Photo by Ken Burns.