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Anthony Warlow has been thrilling audiences from the moment he arrived on the theatrical scene and has successfully inhabited a diversity of roles in opera and musical theatre, his versatility gaining him an honoured place on the international stage.
From his debut with the Australian Opera in Benjamin Britten\\u2019s\\xa0A Midsummer Night\\u2019s Dream\\xa0in 1980, he has left an indelible stamp on the industry both at home and abroad. Anthony\\u2019s lengthy stage credits include the London National Theatre production of\\xa0Guys and Dolls, making his music theatre debut with the role of Sky Masterson in 1986, creating the role of Enjolras in the Australian production of\\xa0Les Mis\\xe9rables\\xa0(1988), and the title role of\\xa0the Phantom in Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber\\u2019s\\xa0The Phantom of the Opera\\xa0(1990 and 2007-2008).\\xa0In 1995 he enjoyed a joyous season in Lucy Simon\\u2019s\\xa0The Secret Garden\\xa0as Archie Craven, and collaborated with her again in 2010, creating the role of Dr Yuri Zhivago in the Australian premiere production of\\xa0Doctor\\xa0Zhivago: The Musical.\\xa0Other highlights include\\xa0Australian tours of\\xa0Annie\\xa0(2000 and 2012), seasons with Opera Australia and a critically acclaimed performance as Tevye in\\xa0Fiddler On The Roof\\xa0in 2016.
Anthony made his Broadway debut in 2013, portraying the iconic role of Oliver \\u201cDaddy\\u201d Warbucks in the 35th Anniversary production of\\xa0Annie, directed by James Lapine. His performance won him several Broadway nominations (Drama Desk, Drama League, People\\u2019s Choice), and in 2015 he was invited to return to the US\\xa0to perform the dual roles of Miguel De Cervantes/ Don Quixote in The Shakespeare Theatre Company of Washington production of\\xa0Man of La Mancha.\\xa0This portrayal won him the prestigious Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical. The same year he replaced Kelsey Grammer (Frasier) in the Broadway production of\\xa0Finding Neverland, playing the roles of Charles Frohman/ Captain Hook.
Anthony made his\\xa0Carnegie Hall\\xa0debut in 2013 but is no stranger to the concert platform, performing around Australia with our Symphony Orchestras. His studio recordings have spanned more than 20 years and include solo albums, cast recordings and live performances in concert and with Opera Australia.\\xa0His love of \\u201cflawed anti-heroes\\u201d continued with his portrayal of\\xa0Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. His performance was hailed by critics and was a welcome addition to his theatrical canon.
Anthony has been honoured by the nation receiving the title of\\xa0Living National Treasure, and his outstanding achievements acknowledged with his investiture as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his services to the performing arts. He is married to Amanda and divides his time and career between Australia\\u2019s capital cities and New York.
Anthony Warlow is back on the boards and will step into the shoes of the cunning and charismatic lawyer Billy Flynn in audience favourite; CHICAGO. The musical opens in Perth on November 21st, prior to a national tour.
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