Mon River Arts to stage ‘Anastasia’ at Grand Theatre

By MATT PETRAS For the MVI

The show will debut 7:30 p.m. Friday featuring a cast of more than 20 people of all ages.

Starting this weekend, the Grand Theatre in Elizabeth will stage a musical adaptation of the classic 90s animated film “Anastasia,” which will feature a cast of more than 20 people of various ages. The Mon River Arts production debuts 7:30 p.m. Additional show times are 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 15, 16, 17 and 2 p.m. May 18.

Tickets are $22 or $18 for students and seniors. For tickets, go to http://www. mon...

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