How to pronounce “anastasia” in English

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Thank you. Thank you for making this a stage show."Anastasia" was my favorite movie growing up.

Thank you so much uh for that overview.Anna Anastasia Skolonok, uh spokesperson for the Norwegian Refugee Council in the DRC, we appreciate you joining us hereon DW. Axelle Cray is emergency coordinator for Doctors Without Borders. She joins us

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When we talk to people after the show, and we sign autographs, they are inspired by this show to find their truth.And the brave of Anastasia-- I mean, for a young woman to have marched across Paristo get to Russia and to follow her dreams, it's just a thrilling show.

You've performed in New York, on tour, in television, and in films.What makes this experience with "Anastasia" special?Oh my gosh. This show is the most glorious show.

I believe it's because they were very similar.The Dowager's stubborn like Anastasia.But the Dowager's also overwhelmingly compassionate.

But the Dowager's also overwhelmingly compassionate.And I think that that's where Anastasia really got those qualities.Even in her-- towards the end of her life, when she could, she would volunteer at Red Cross, and nurse, and things

Thank you. Thank you for making this a stage show.So what attracted you to "Anastasia"?

You have the opportunity to perform with two very talented, very young actresses in this production.Tell us about working with the little Anastasias.Oh my gosh, it's so exciting.

their cables under their desks so you couldn't see any cords-- was a big one.OK, Anastasia Vallina, she asks, "Do you have any processes as a part of daily life that help you to keep your spaces organized?

of a princess, you can still be a princess if that's something you want to be.When did you first come to learn about Anastasia, the original story, the films?My first experience was the cartoon for sure.

So in the next minute or so, think of a question, and I'll come out with an elegant microphone and we can ask questions.And the cast, and Anastasia, and even I will answer some.And then we'll take pictures with the cast.

Let's go down the line here and introduce yourselves and who you are in the show.My name is Christy Altomare and I play Anya in "Anastasia." I'm John Bolton.I play Vlad. And I'm Zach Adkins.

Thank you. Thank you for making this a stage show.Because people from all over the world come to see "Anastasia." And they'll bring their candy.

People want to work with them more.And another question here, this is from Anastasia, that says, What's a common piece of productivity advice that you completely disagree with, and why?

it's a privilege and an honor.A lot of people who might not have seen the show think of Anastasia as a princess.Is she a princess?

Yeah. So like Joy said, Anastasia was the Dowager Empress's favorite granddaughter.And so in her youth, Anastasia had a very special bond with her.I believe it's because they were very similar.

in a different way.Well, she's trying to find Anastasia.Yeah. I mean, she put out rewards, a huge amount of money.

Why does this musical and its message have such a worldwide appeal?Well, I think the legend of Anastasia in and of itself, this resurrection of a girl who lost her life so young, is relatable to anyone, anywhere.And I have the privilege of knowing Jana in Spain and Judith in Germany, who play the two

And you can count on friends.And you want to add anything, Anastasia?Because you know once you give me a mic, I don't stop.

We got a great little Q&A performance here for you.Inspired by the beloved film, "Anastasia" transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s,as a brave young woman sets out to discover that mystery of her past pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her.

Yeah. Sorry. The question was too much info can be a bad thing.There's an ex-Googler, Anastasia Leng, who many of you will know-- Makeably, looking at that model.

Rossellini, having three more children -- one of whom you know, Isabella Rossellini, making a number of very interesting films that never did anything at the box office.And she was only allowed to come back to America to make a film called 'Anastasia', for which she won her second Oscar. But her whole career -- I'm trying to showyou -- was premised upon public image. And the whole thing was there from the beginning.

outbreak in the hardest hit areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo.And for more, let's get in touch now with Anastasia Sheludchenko, she is spokesperson for the Norwegian Refugee Council in theDRC. How are you seeing the situation in the eastern DRC right now?

It was cutthroat. And I think that Terrence, and Lynn, and Stephen really made sure that that reality is underneath everything that wedo, even little things like there was a Gleb in Anastasia's life.It was one of their guards' sons.

Is she a princess?She is. And I think what's awesome about Anya/Anastasiais that she isn't your stereotypical princess.

and try and make her princess.And we try and play it off and manipulate her into thinking that she could be the Grand Duchess Anastasia.And then, once we get to Paris, once we get out of Russia, and Dmitry has achieved his goal, there's still another act of the show left.

I just want to squeeze them and take them home.Delilah Pellow and also Addison Valentino-- those are the two young ladies that are getting to play little Anastasia.And so when I sing that first song in the show, they just look you right in the eyes

Lila and Joy, tell us about the special relationship between Anya and her grandmother and how that fuels the story.Yeah. So like Joy said, Anastasia was the Dowager Empress's favorite granddaughter.And so in her youth, Anastasia had a very special bond with her.

Yeah. I mean, she put out rewards, a huge amount of money.And so a lot of young women would write from all over the countries and-- saying that they were Anastasia.And so by the time I actually get to meet Anya, this young woman, I still don't-- I've gotten to the point where I don't believe she exists.

But I will listen to her, this one, one time more.And by that time, I do accept her as Anastasia.Being part of a touring production is a unique experience for a performer.

So if we're able to raise the money, then we can also-- We're going.And just like RJ-- I will brag as one of her dear friends-- it doesn't stop Anastasia from doing anything.

That was awesome. Thank you.So Lila, the musical is based on two films of the same name, and of course, the legend of Anastasia.What makes this stage adaptation different from the previous incarnations?

OK. Well, as we've just said, we're here at "Addy and Uno." I am Tom.I'm the producer of this show, and with me right now is one of my very best friends, Anastasia.I'm the consulting producer on this show.

and he can achieve anything.And this is your favorite song on the show, right, Anastasia?It's my favorite song in the show because when I was little, I actually did think I could fly in my wheelchair,