Anthony Warlow - another wonderful Boy from Oz!

[jo]

Some of us have probably been fans of Anthony Warlow for some time now! He is now on Broadway, at last, in a show he has also played in in his native Australia ( ANNIE). Here's an interview with him --

www.broadway.com/buzz/164931/anthony-warlow-on-how-cancer-strengthened-his-performance-in-phantom-and-being-the-heart-of-annie/

I had a chance to see him play the Pirate King in Pirates of Penzance at the Sydney Opera House. He was wonderful and chaneled Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow ;D... I remember reading about how Hugh was profuse in his praise when he saw the same show ( that was the time of TBFO-Australia) ...He was also such a nice person at the stagedoor.

He has some wonderful music albums - my favorites are from musical theatre! He is a crossover from the world of opera to musical theatre - and he does sing wonderfully. And if you have the COMPLETE SYMPHONIC RECORDING of Les Miserables -- he does sing the role of Enjolras there!

Jo

[mamaleh]

I have heard him on disk, and he has indeed a sonorous, rich voice. He'd be the only reason I'd consider seeing the current production of ANNIE, just so I could see him in person once. I'm mulling that one over now.

Ellen

[JH4HJ]

All the talk about Guys and Dolls had me searching YouTube - and look who I found...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=tblhiWuW7gE&NR=1

...and didn't he have gorgeous hair before all the chemo?

[mamaleh]

What a mop of hair--and he was so young then. But it was a good trade--the chemo saved his life.

Ellen

[jo]

In his first or two CDs, there were pictures of Anthony with his full mop of hair...and there was also a bit on how he crossed over from the world of opera to musical theatre.

I honestly think he would have been a greater attraction if they had revived Pirates of Penzance with him on it than letting him make his Broadway debut in Annie. I have not seen that particular production but I have seen maybe 2 film or filmed interpretations of Annie -- and I think a true lead role for Anthony's talents would have served Broadway audiences better!

Jo

[JH4HJ]

Someone made a nice playlist of Warlow clips:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFQ9btLor_o&playnext=1&list=PL330D290B65FFD18D



I don't have time to watch them all now. This is a fave of mine.
"This Is The Moment" from Jekyll and Hyde: (studio version)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=31i-5F__1tw

Live, concert version: (I think I like this better)
www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=N8JjVe8lMjI

...and another "oldie" The Impossible Dream: [OMG - he's SO young]
www.youtube.com/watch?v=r11rAR6kZ6M

:-/ You just never know what's gonna pop up in the "related" videos... Amazing!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJXCH-TueBc

[chessie]

What a gorgeous voice! Loved the duet. Thanks.

Carol

[JH4HJ]

I know. His voice just knocks me out. :o

He is one of my very few "gotta have" artists. No need to hear a CD of his to decide if I like it or not. I buy - and LOVE - them all. ...and he's a very good actor, and not a bad dancer. He recently did a production of Zhivago (the musical) Down Under. Wish he were more the "star" of something/anything, rather than a supporting role in Annie. No matter. If I can get there, I will definitely see him... it's so much closer than Sydney. ;D