For a June run, the musical story of is brought to a Langley stage with 性视界传媒鈥檚 Sarah Houghton in the starring role.

The triple-threat performer plays lead character Anya in Theatre in the Country鈥檚 production, staged June 5 to 22 at the company鈥檚 dinner-theatre venue on Glover Road.

Houghton is a 鈥渟parkling actor鈥� who 鈥渞eally makes this role her own,鈥� raves Reg Parks, artistic director, who saw 114 local performers audition for the 26 roles in the show.

鈥淪o many wonderful voices, gifted dancers and actors are taking this show to a special place in TIC history,鈥� Parks said. 鈥淚t has been just a joy to watch it come together.鈥�

Set amidst the backdrop of the Russian Revolution, 鈥淎苍补蝉迟补蝉颈补鈥� follows Anya, a young woman who embarks on an adventure to uncover the truth of her identity. With the help of a charming con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat, Anya navigates the glittering streets of St. Petersburg, the opulent palaces of the Romanov dynasty and the enchanting landscapes of Paris, all while evading the sinister forces determined to stop her.

Other 性视界传媒-area players are in the show include Timothy Maron (Vlad the con man who ends up protecting Anya) and ensemble member Amy Meeks. Behind the scenes, Tamara Jaune is the choreographer, and Heather Borden is an assistant stage manager.

Based on the feature film, this Lauren Trotzuk-directed version of 鈥淎苍补蝉迟补蝉颈补鈥� features a memorable score by Tony Award-winning composers Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens.

It鈥檚 an 鈥渆pic tale that gives the viewer a unique personal perspective on a dark time in history,鈥� Parks added. 鈥淲ith unforgettable characters and timeless themes, 鈥楢nastasia鈥� is a musical experience like no other. Audiences can expect an evening of enchantment, laughter, and heartwarming moments that will stay with them long after the final curtain falls. Our directing dream team of Lauren, Jayda and Tamara has really brought this show to a magical life.鈥�

For tickets and show times, visit or call 604-259-9737.

Dinner is served at Theatre in the Country, or people can buy show-only tickets. At 5708 Glover Rd., the venue is not fully licensed, but alcohol is served on opening/closing nights, and also Fine Wine Fridays.

Looking ahead, TIC will present Ken Ludwig鈥檚 鈥淭he Game鈥檚 Afoot鈥� in September and 鈥淢ary Poppins鈥� in November/December.

鈥� READ MORE: Dinner, laughs and one disastrous whodunit at Langley鈥檚 Theatre in The Country, from February 2023.