Anastasia Welcomes Cody Simpson as Broadway's New Dmitry

Simpson makes his Broadway debut opposite original ''Anastasia'' star Christy Altomare.
Australian singer-songwriter Cody Simpson is the latest Dmitry to settle into the Broadway musical Anastasia at the Broadhurst Theatre. Through February 17, 2019, he'll be performing alongside the show's original title princess, Christy Altomare, who helped introduce her new costar after a session in the recording studio. Take a look at what she had to say about working with Simpson, and what Simpson had to say about making his Broadway debut opposite royalty.

[@hannahmandryk8645]

Ok, so I know that casts change and that's just how Broadway works, but this show has been through three Dimitrys in less than a year. Just think that needs to be addressed, also congrats to Christy and John for being able to deal with the revolving door of co-stars and still keeping the same onstage chemistry and dynamic.

[@offbrandhandymanny]

i think that’s just because of contracts

[@solcarlosofficial]

He is 21 and she is 32 He does seem a bit young Oh well I hope he is very grateful for the role many would die for it

[@aidabenaboud5152]

I don't understand why you say that... Why do U talk about the age ? It's for work... 😂

[@solcarlosofficial]

Aïda BENABOUD i mean on the show they are supposed to be love interest and you can tell he is way younger than her which makes it look a bit odd the characters are supposed to be sort of similar age

[@aidabenaboud5152]

I've didn't think about it 😉

[@carlosalejandroalvarenga4913]

Wow 32??? Christy looks so young.

[@kyralumendoza4762]

Seems funny since Dmitry is supposed to be 2 years older than Anastasia Well at least it looks that way

[@rysander]

Just saw Anastasia this past Saturday. Cody, John, and Christy were phenomenal, and I could feel the chemistry and friendship and comradery between them all. I had a blast, and the show was incredible. If you can get to New York, this is definitely worth going to see.

[@radmeamidala-kenobi4337]

#ImissDerekKlena

[@erinsteger8102]

I saw him and he is actually really good

[@mharlanoocorrall6484]

I miss derek klena

[@solcarlosofficial]

Curious to see a crowd of thousands

[@tianarooney8827]

Animation Geek saw it last week! He did amazing !!!!! Honestly I think he plays the role fantastically

[@solcarlosofficial]

I think he should did his hair brown to look more The character

[@matteamangiaracina907]

Okay wtf happened to my boy Derek

[@daisyk2196]

I need to see Royal Misfits s2 with Cody to convince me fully

[@tracybueche7657]

I don't care what anyone says, I think that Cody is a BRILLIANT Dmitri!

[@Hannah-lr1uc]

BLess Christy she's trying so hard to not hate him

[@heatherjolibois4921]

wait what? She does not like him??

[@emmaltheriot]

NOT GONNA LIE, apparently half the cast doesn't like him. they all say that he doesn't spend any time with the cast. and his management always cuts stage door short. like, when he first was on track for Dimitri, after the show, Christy went out and if you look at like any picture during that night she looks so uncomfortable. this is because during stagedoor his management basically said "this is Cody's show tonight, please be quick." and they tried to make Christy go back inside, but out queen stayed and took pics with almost everyone. @@heatherjolibois4921

[@heatherjolibois4921]

Emma Theriot That’s messed up.

[@TheJulietxo]

@@emmaltheriot Wow really? Where did you find out?

[@Bunny-di7ox]

@@emmaltheriot yeah where'd you see this?

[@kristenmedina88]

dang! cody has gone a long way from Iyiyi his voice is deep now

[@tianarooney8827]

Just saw Anastasia last week ! Honestly I think he played the character better than Derek. I loved him !!! This video does him no justice at all! He did amazing !

[@Nienkesweet]

Tiana Rooney he was amazing. I saw him in Anastasia last tuesday.

[@grayk7455]

@@Nienkesweet im glad to hear it because im seeing him tomorrow. I hope I am pleasantly surprised!

[@Nienkesweet]

Gray K he plays the role so good. You will be gladly surprised! Have fun!

[@karastub1278]

What happened to Derek???

[@ninadegrande2457]

@@meicellino he left in march 22, that's less than a year

[@ninadegrande2457]

march 2018*

[@jadeallisonhollingsworth]

His contract with the show expired and so he left to do other things.

[@isaymanlungat7132]

Omg!!!!

[@solcarlosofficial]

Can he act well?

[@Hannah-lr1uc]

no

[@mashagrin338]

Animation Geek incredibly

[@mashagrin338]

hLyrics yes he can I saw him in anastasia so yes he can act incredible

[@HeyItsSarah30]

I know this old haha. Saw him in it. He was ok but some parts were flat and just not the best. He definitely wasn’t awful by far tho

[@offbrandhandymanny]

@@Hannah-lr1uc yes

[@Kayceeeeeeeeeeeeee]

Y’all Derek had to go get married

[@purse5201]

They don't sound the best together ...

[@Hannah-lr1uc]

no thanks

[@danielduncan1456]

Nickoles 333