Character guide
Anna
from Frozen
Anna is Elsa's warm, determined younger sister in Frozen, the 2018 Disney musical by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.
- Show
- Frozen
- Broadway premiere
- 2018
- Role
- Lead
- Music by
- Anderson-Lopez & Lopez
Anna: from the film to Broadway
Broadway compared with the 2013 Disney film
Kristen Bell voiced Anna in the 2013 Disney film; Patti Murin originated her on Broadway in 2018, where Anna's part grows with new songs: What Do You Know About Love?, a duet with Kristoff, I Can't Lose You with Elsa, and True Love, in which Anna reflects on her mistakes while still holding on to the idea of love.
The world around her changes too. The film's trolls are replaced on stage by the Hidden Folk, and Anna's journey includes Hygge, a comic Act Two number led by the shopkeeper Oaken with Kristoff and Olaf.
Who is Anna?
Anna grows up separated from her sister Elsa after a childhood accident, left confused and lonely by years of shut doors and unexplained distance. When Elsa's powers are exposed and she flees, Anna sets out after her, determined to repair their relationship and bring back the endless winter Elsa has accidentally unleashed.
Along the way, Anna's openhearted, sometimes impulsive nature leads her to trust the wrong person in Prince Hans, while genuine friendship and partnership grow with Kristoff. Her journey is defined by persistence and loyalty, culminating in an act of self sacrifice for her sister that proves love, not fear, is the answer.
Anna's role in Frozen
Anna is a lead role that calls for comic timing, warmth, and strong belting, especially in "For the First Time in Forever" and the exuberant "Do You Want to Build a Snowman." The part balances lighter, funnier moments with real emotional stakes as Anna's search for her sister deepens.
Patti Murin originated the role on Broadway, praised for bringing effervescent humor and heart to the character. Audiences remember Anna as the emotional engine of the show, her earnestness and humor grounding the story's more fantastical elements.
Anna: frequently asked questions
What show is Anna from?
Anna is a lead character in Frozen, which opened on Broadway in 2018.
Is Anna a lead or supporting role?
Anna is a lead role as Elsa's younger sister.
Who wrote the music for Frozen?
Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez composed the music and lyrics for Frozen.
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