The Let it Go phenomenon, kids bouncing in their seats, knocking on doors asking if their siblings want to build a snowman or not. The anticipation of the cultural phenomenon that is the Disney story, Frozen returns to the city at the Stanley BFL CANADA Stage. This musical brings you the opportunity to connect with family, to watch live performance and relive the childhood memories of a beloved tale.
It starts with the story we already know by heart, Arendelle plunged into eternal winter by Queen Elsa’s hidden powers. Princess Anna setting off to find her sister to reverse the cold, joined by friends along the way as the sisters learn to embrace the power to save the kingdom. But knowing the story doesn’t lessen the experience, it makes it much more inviting to watch, watching Elsa’s transformation on stage, watching Olaf come to life and experiencing Anna’s journey in a live theatre, now that’s something to look forward to.
What gives this production its spark is the creative team behind it, where the show features direction from Tony and Olivier Award winner Michael Grandage and choreography from Tony winner Rob Ashford, with a creative team that has won a cumulative 16 Tony Awards. They’re creators who understand how to translate the magic from the animation into the live theatre.
The Stanley BFL CANADA stage becomes Arendelle for over two months, the production features sensational special effects, stunning sets and costumes, and powerhouse performances. Imagine the ice palace materializing before your eyes. Watching the performers bring beloved character to life with voices that make the performance makes you believe in the magic for the first time.
Production stars Chelsea Rose Winsby as Elsa and Synthia Yusuf as Anna, leading a cast that understands the weight of these roles. These characters aren’t just cartoons or animation, they’re theatrical performances. Every family show becomes a moment for everyone experiences together, parents who tear up during the emotional moments, kids who gasps at the characters and the special effects, and the teenagers who remembers why they love the story in the first place.
Luckily this theatrical moment runs from October through early January next year, the holiday season is the perfect timing for this story, making memories with family and adding brand new family traditions. Don’t miss out on the musical about the eternal winter while experiencing the winter charm during Vancouver’s coldest months, because some stories are worth experiencing again and again.
Ben Chan kchan467@my.bcit.ca