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Charlottetown's Aaron Hastelow returning as Gilbert Blythe this summer

P.E.I.’s Aaron Hastelow is returning to play the romantic lead in Anne of Green Gables — The Musical at the Confederation Centre of the Arts from June to September.

Anne of Green Gables — The Musical playing at the Confederation Centre of the Arts

Charlottetown's Aaron Hastelow is reprising the role of Gilbert Blythe at the Charlottetown Festival this summer. (Submitted)

The Charlottetown Festival will have a familiar face portraying Gilbert Blythe this summer.

P.E.I.'s Aaron Hastelow is returning to play the romantic lead in Anne of Green Gables — The Musical at the Confederation Centre of the Arts from June to September.

"I couldn't be more excited," said Hastelow in a press release.

This year's redesigned show will have a new Anne — A.J. Bridel and a new director (Adam Brazier). 

Hastelow has previously performed in Mamma Mia! and Ring of Fire at the centre.