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Anthony has forged an enviable reputation on the operatic and commercial theatre stage. He made his debut with the Australian Opera at the age of nineteen. In 1990 Anthony was chosen by director Hal Prince and producer Cameron Mackintosh to play the role of the Phantom in Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera. His portrayal of the role was regarded as one of the finest in the world and earned him several industry awards (MO's). In 1991 he was the recipient of the prestigious 'Advance Australia' award for contribution to Music Theatre. The following years saw Anthony battle Lymphoma, record successful albums and receive a myriad of industry awards, as well as perform in his national sell-out tour Back in the Swing. In 1998 Anthony was honoured by the nation and the National Trust, being elected Living National Treasure. In 1998, he starred in the smash hit Australian tour of Grease - The Arena Spectacular, receiving critical acclaim for his portrayal of Teen Angel. Anthony recorded his two show-stopping hits from Grease on his own label, Skylark Records, with the proceeds of the CD being donated to The Sydney Cancer Centre and The Heart Research Institute.