WATCH: Christy Altomare and Liz Callaway Sing Anastasia’s ‘Journey to the Past’ Duet
After the evening performance of ‘Anastasia the Musical’ last September 7, original and current Broadway Anya Christy Altomare and original 1997 animated feature film Anya Liz Callaway (with Meg Ryan as the character’s speaking voice) came together at the curtain call to sing the musical’s iconic number, ‘Journey to the Past.’
According to Playbill.com, the new duet arrangement will be released on digital streaming and retail platforms on September 28 in conjunction with a music video.
Besides Altomare, the musical currently stars Zach Adkins as Dmitry, John Bolton as Vlad, Max Von Essen as Gleb, Vicky Lewis as Countess Lily, and Mary Beth Peil as Dowager Empress. The show is directed by Darko Tresnjak, with a book by Terrence McNally, and music and lyrics by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens. The musical officially opened on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre last April 24, 2017.
‘Anastasia the Musical’ follows the journey of a brave young woman named Anya as she sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Together with a cunning conman and a an ex-aristocrat, she embarks on an adventure to help her find home, love, and family.
You can watch the video by the company below!