By Megan Fitzgerald, PhD

For the first time in forever, South Florida can expect a true winter wonderland as Slow Burn Theatre Company brings Disney’s Frozen to the Broward Center, running December 13, 2025–January 4, 2026.

Based on the Academy Award–winning animated film, the Broadway adaptation features all the familiar songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, along with new music written for the stage. The stage adaptation stays true to the film’s story while expanding Anna and Elsa’s relationship.

Kristi Rose Mills portrays the role of  as Anna, the optimistic and big-hearted princess whose determination and warmth anchor the story. A Port St. Lucie native and University of Central Florida alum, Mills built her career in New York before falling in love with the South Florida theater community during her 2018 performance in Rock of Ages. She moved to Fort Lauderdale the next year—and found herself at home on South Florida’s theater scene. 

During a break from rehearsal, Mills spoke with OutClique about playing the role of Anna, the magic of Frozen and what she hopes audiences take away from the show.

1. What drew you to Anna as a character?

Mills: Anna is different from most Disney princesses. She’s quirky, clumsy, silly, and incredibly optimistic. She has this huge heart, but she spent so much of her childhood isolated and alone. All she wants is to share her love—especially with her sister.

2. As someone with a sister, what does Frozen mean to you personally?

Mills: At its core, Frozen is about sisterhood and family. Life gets difficult and we lose ourselves sometimes, but at the end of the day, family matters most.

3. How does the Frozen musical compare to the animated film audiences know so well?

Mills: The musical is very true to the 2013 film—you get all the songs you love—but it dives even deeper into Anna and Elsa’s relationship. Disney added new music that’s amazing. You don’t lose anything from the movie; you gain so much more.

4. What can South Florida audiences expect from Slow Burn’s production?

Mills: Slow Burn has pulled out all the stops. You’ll see snow onstage, incredible costumes designed by Rick Peña—the gowns are gorgeous—beautiful choreography by Kat Pano, and Patrick Fitzwater’s direction is always exquisite. Even though it’s not snowing outside in Fort Lauderdale, you’ll get the full winter spectacle.

5. What do you hope audiences feel when they leave the theater?

Mills: Joy. When you do a Disney show, you might be the first live theater a child ever sees. That’s such a special responsibility. I remember seeing my first musical—it changed my life. I want kids and adults to leave feeling happy and inspired.

Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Broward Center. Tickets are available online at BrowardCenter.org, or Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954.462.0222; in person at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office. Student & Teacher Rush tickets are available at the box office with valid ID—limit two per valid student ID, subject to availability.

Disney’s Frozen is part of the MD Now® Urgent Care Slow Burn Theatre Company season presented by United Community Bank.