Had Anthony Warlow been my original "Daddy", the course of the musical would have gone differently. His talent, energy, instincts and good nature are a continual pleasure...
and his gift is divine."
Martin Charnin
ANNIE Lyricist and Original Director of Broadway and 2000/1 Australian productions
(Excerpt from ANNIE program notes 2000/1)
"Anthony has proved...that he is the definitive Daddy Warbucks of our time."
John Frost
ANNIE Producer of Australian productions 2000/1 and 2012 (currently playing Melbourne)
(Quoted in The Daily Telegraph article "Anthony Walow to make Broadway debut as Daddy Warbucks in Annie" by Melissa Matheson 4/6/12)
Photo below: My Mum and I at ANNIE starring Anthony in QPAC Brisbane Season - April 2012.
ANNIE The Musical
Palace Theatre
1564 Broadway, New York City
Previews from 3 October 2012
Gala Opening Night - 8 November 2012.
"Something was missing" from NYC but now "The sun will come out" in 4 months time!
Announced 3 June 2012, the greatest male musical performer in the world FINALLY treads the boards on Broadway as Daddy Warbucks in new production of ANNIE The Musical, a truly signature role and so emotionally true of Anthony's life journey. "THIS is the moment, the greatest moment of them all!"
Anthony will make his bow on Broadway around 33 years since his professional stage debut for the Australian Opera.
I wrote way back 12 or so years ago now the following:
"WHAT’S NEXT: Annie as Daddy Warbucks? We await the announcement of the casting of this next Frost/SEL musical with great anticipation. Will our Awesome Anthony take on this role or will he opt for Man from La Mancha? Time will tell…"
I am so excited that Anthony chose both of these signature roles which I have had the privilege of experiencing live and that his Daddy Warbucks has turned out to be his launchpad to The Great White Way!
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