'Anastasia' Coming To Buffalo Grove Stage For 6 Performances

BUFFALO GROVE, IL — Romance, mystery and adventure are coming to the Buffalo Grove stage as Big Deal Productions presents “Anastasia” for six performances this month.

Inspired by the animated film and Broadway musical, “Anastasia” follows a courageous young woman as she searches for the truth about her past. The story moves from post-imperial Russia to 1920s Paris and features music, choreography, costumes and a story centered on hope, identity and family.

The production features a cast of 47 performers from Buffalo Grove and the Chicagoland area.

“Anastasia” is directed by Debra Goldman, with music direction by Dede Ginsberg and choreography by Cathy Jacobson.

The cast is led by McKenna Batterson as Anya/Anastasia, Chuck Quinn IV as Dmitry, Mark Vences as Gleb and Aaron G. Stash as Vlad Popov.

“Anya is a character I have treasured since I was a little girl, so getting to tell her story on stage, alongside such talented cast mates, while also singing a hauntingly beautiful score, feels like a dream come true every time I step into the rehearsal room,” Batterson said.

Performances are scheduled for:

• 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 17
• 3 p.m. Saturday, July 18
• 3 p.m. Sunday, July 19
• 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 24
• 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25
• 3 p.m. Sunday, July 26

All performances will be held at the Scott Jacobson Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove.

Tickets are on sale at bigdealproductions.org.

For more information, media inquiries, interviews or press comps, contact producer Lindsay Grandt at 847-850-2132 or lindsay@bgparks.org.