A versatile musical collaborator based in New York City, centers his artistry around music and joy. Anthony studied Directing & Choreography at Otterbein University. While at Otterbein he studied and worked closely under Stella Kane, head of the Dance department, assisting her on mainstage productions and dance concerts. He also trained vocally with Opera Tenor Brian Cheney. Anthony most recently closed the Broadway Revival of “The Wiz” playing Lord High Underling and understudying The Wiz & The Lion. Prior to that Anthony was seen on Broadway as Paul Burrell in “Diana the Musical” (OBC) and Off- Broadway as Victor Garber in the hit musical “Titanique!” In 2017 Anthony originated the role of the Genie in the First U.S. National Tour of “Disney’s Aladdin the Musical”. Later he moved to the Australian company of “Aladdin” where he stayed until its closing in 2019. In his role as a director, Anthony excels at bringing out the best in actors, elevating the material with a sense of joy while guiding them through the theatrical musical narrative. As a Choreographer, Anthony skilfully employs movement to enhance the plot's storytelling and captivate and delight the audience. Anthony most recently choreographed the Showcase Production of the new musical “Fowl Play” at AMT Theatre. He also Choreographed “Aida” at White Plains Performing Arts Centre in 2019 and is excited to return in the spring to choreograph “Dreamgirls.”

Originally from Tampa Bay FL, maintains an energetic career on Broadway, Television and in concert. At age 28 he has toured internationally with symphony orchestras, appeared on stage in Hamilton, The Cher Show, The Great Comet, Kinky Boots, The Lion King, and has had the honor of performing at The White House twice. He can be seen on season two of Primetime Emmy Award nominated television series POSE and in concert throughout New York City. He holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.

Broadway: Hairspray (Tracy Turnblad). National Tour: Les Miserablés (Madame Thèniarder). Off-Broadway: The Marvelous Wonderettes (Betty Jean), Night of the Living Dead! The Musical! (Betty Lou/Robin Graves). Vocalist/Host of The Girlie Show: Circus & Burlesque (Chicago, Portland). MAC Award winner (2017 Piano Bar Entertainer of the year). Her debut album, A BRASS ACT, Broadwayworld named “Album of the Decade” and is available on iTunes. She is very proud to have recently received, an Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from Five Towns College. So you can call her Doctor now.

Michelle Dowdy booked a starring role on Broadway the day she graduated from high school, and has never looked back! She is known as the youngest actress to ever play Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray. More recently, you may have seen Michelle touring the country as the Mistress of the House, Madame Thenardier, in the National Tour is Les Misérables. She has also appeared in the Off-Broadway productions of Marvelous Wonderettes, and Night of the Living Dead (original concept recording available now!!) MAC Award winner (2017 Piano Bar Entertainer of the year). Her acclaimed debut album,  A BRASS ACT is available on iTunes. You can find her on social media @howdymissdowdy