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Anthony is best known to theater audiences as Frankie in Forever Plaid, a role that he has played throughout California at many theaters, including Cinnabar Theater, Larkspur Café Theater, Pacific Alliance Stage Company, and the Castro Valley Center for the Arts. In addition to Plaid, among his many theater appearances are Sky Masterson in Guys & Dolls, Dan Goodman in Next to Normal, Eddie Ryan in Funny Girl, Archibald Craven in The Secret Garden, Frank Butler in Annie Get Your Gun, Sister Robert Anne in Nunsense A-Men, the Duke in Oh, Kay!, three separate productions of Fiddler on the Roof (playing Perchik, Motel, and Fyedka), Howard in Moon Over Buffalo, Howard in Meshuggah-nuns, Dr. Simian in Unwrap Your Candy, Stew in The Bachelors (West Coast Premiere), Sy in My Favorite Year, Albert in Neil Simon’s The Dinner Party, Whizzer in Falsettos, Matt in The Fantasticks, Harlequin in Triumph of Love, Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, Lancelot in Camelot (ARTY award nomination), Zangara in Assassins, Henrik in A Little Night Music, Paul in Company, Ciccio in The Most Happy Fella, Putting It Together, Songs for a New World, Cole Porter’s People, A Sondheim Affair, John Fisher’s Medea: The Musical, and Dear World, Girl Crazy, and On A Clear Day You Can See Forever with San Francisco’s acclaimed 42nd St. Moon. Motion picture appearances include Ghettoblaster, The Animal, Bottle Shock, and Cheaper by the Dozen, as well as television commercials, radio commercials, and industrial films. In addition to being an award-winning playwright, Anthony is also an ASCAP composer.

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Cast Set for World Premiere of GHETTO GODS IN DIVINELAND at Passage Theatre Company


In celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, Passage Theatre Company presents 'Ghetto Gods in Divineland,' a new play inspired by the Poor Righteous Teachers.

Theatre Philadelphia Reveals 2022-2023 Barrymore Award Recipients


Theatre Philadelphia has revealed the 2022-2023 Barrymore Award recipients, honoring the local theater community in the Greater Philadelphia region.

Source One Five Theatre Company Announces Cast And Creative Team of THE SOUND OF MUSIC


Source One Five Theatre Company has revealed the cast and creative team for their highly anticipated upcoming production of 'The Sound of Music,' an enduring musical masterpiece that has captured hearts across generations.

Theatre Philadelphia Unveils First Full Slate Of Barrymore Nominees Since 2019


The Barrymore Awards return to honor the 2022-2023 theatre season in Philadelphia. With 66 productions recommended, this year's nominations celebrate the diversity of local artists and theatre companies. Stay tuned for the ceremony date and location announcement.

Rebecca Folsom Trio to Present Evening Of Folk And Americana Music At Swallow Hill


Renowned Boulder native singer/songwriter Rebecca Folsom and her talented trio will perform at Denver's historic Swallow Hill on Friday, September 15th, at 8 pm, as part of The Colorado Sound Music Series.

FringeArts Reveals 2023 Philadelphia Fringe Festival


FringeArts has announced the full roster of programming for the 27th Annual Philadelphia Fringe Festival, a city-wide celebration of progressive, world-class art that expands the imagination and boldly defies expectations.

Review: Opera Philadelphia's Mimi and Rodolfo Walk Off into the Sunset in Yuval Sharon's LA BOHEME


In an opera filled with gorgeous music, it’s hard to beat the end of LA BOHEME’s Act One, with the trifecta of arias about young love. If only tragedy and sadness weren’t going to catch up with the central pair, Mimi and Rodolfo, and their friends, in the succeeding three “tales from the Bohemian life” (as the work’s source material was called). But wait. Director Yuval Sharon to the rescue, with a version that just finished a successful run at Opera Philadelphia, playing out the story in reverse.

Applied Mechanics Announces The Premiere Of OTHER ORBITS An Immersive Experience Coming To Standby Stages


A fantastic alien universe descends on North Philadelphia as audiences are invited into the premiere of Other Orbits, a science fiction immersive experience. From Applied Mechanics comes a spectacular, accessible installation where audiences can interact with alien species - mysterious AIs, walruses made of fungi, sentient microphones, flirtatious bacteria and many more. The immersive experience takes over the entirety of Standby Stages film studio in Kensington to create a truly unforgettable, 360 degree experience that transports audiences to another world from July 9 through 22.

The Classic Theatre Brings Evocative New Staging Of MEASURE FOR MEASURE To The Radius Center This May


The Classic Theatre of San Antonio is bringing William Shakespeare's Measure for Measure indoors to the Radius Center in an exciting new production playing May 11 - 28.

Source One Five Theatre Company Announces Cast And Creative Team For GUYS & DOLLS In Concert


Source One Five Theatre Company announces cast and creative team for GUYS & DOLLS IN CONCERT. Performances will be June 9th & 10th at 7 pm, and June 11th at 2 pm. Performances will be at the Independence High School Performing Arts Center in Thompson's Station, TN.

Guillermo Calderón's KISS to be Presented at The Wilma Theater This Month


The Wilma Theater in Philadelphia will present KISS, a daring play by Guillermo Calderón, on stage Jan. 31-Feb. 19, 2023.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards; Transcendence Theatre Company Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards; Kimmel center Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards; at Ray of Light Theatre Leads Best Ensemble Performance!


The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards; at Theatre in the X Leads Best Ensemble Performance!


The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards; Ray of Light Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards; Kimmel Center Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Miniball Brings Fringe Festival Energy to Old City For 10 Days Next Month


After an incredibly successful and massive month-long run during the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, Cannonball Festival is returning with its small and mighty off-shoot Miniball. Miniball is a 10-day smaller version of Cannonball. Running December 8-18 at Christ Church Neighborhood House, this eclectic performance festival will feature returning audience favorites from this year's Cannonball Festival alongside brand-new performances and touring works.

First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards; Ray of Light's KINKY BOOTS Leads Best Musical


The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Jeanna De Waal, AMANDA GREEN AND FRIENDS, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week


Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.

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