Reagan Gausman will portray Anya in "Anastasia," the first production of season 79 at the Lincoln Community Playhouse. The Broadway musical “Anastasia” will be the first production of Season 79 with performances Aug. 16-18 and 23-25 at Lincoln Community Playhouse, 2500 S.

56th St. You will be transported from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the roaring ‘20s in Paris in this lush musical about a young woman trying to discover the mystery of her identity. With the aid of a dashing con man and a lovable crook, Anya embarks on an adventure to find home, love and family.

The cast list includes: The Dowager Empress - Sandy Van Pelt The Tsarina - Kylie Meter The Tsar - Michael Booton Gleb - Stuart Richey Dmitry - Ben VandeVere Vlad - Max Antoine Anya - Reagan Gausman Lily - Lisa Steiner Young Anya - Piper Rea-Beard Young Alexei - Lennon Barrett Ensemble - Aaron Ellis, Alexis Crist, Ashley Beck, Ben Allen, Chloe Peters, Isabelle Mwania, Jacquelyn vonAschwege, Jared Brinkman, Josh Warner, Kent Steen, Kylie Meter, Lennon Barrett, Mary VanIngen-Schade, Madelaine Comte, Matthew Bejjani, Michael Booton, Noelle McVicar, Tory Petz, Zach Hartwick and Zoe Tien. “Anastasia” is directed by Michelle Colette Ingle, with music direction by Kaleb Wilkening, choreography by Karen Freimund Wills and stage management by Barb Armstead. Scenic design is by Ian Edward Olsen, costume design by Maralee Maldavs, lighting design by Cassi Crain, technical direction by Jeff Maldavs, sound desig.