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JUNE 2019
For the first time in its original English language in Switzerland, The Last Five Years is Jason Robert Brown’s intimate story of Cathy, a struggling actress, and Jamie, a budding novelist on the brink of success. They are youngsters in New York and this is the tale of their relationship over the span of five years. Cathy tells her story from the end; Jamie begins from when they first meet. As the musical unfolds, Cathy moves backward in time to the beginning of the relationship as Jamie moves toward the end; they meet only once, in the middle. Brown’s funny, poignant, and devastatingly honest production has enraptured audiences around the world with its spellbinding and emotional score and libretto.“Jason Robert Brown’s poignant musical delivers superbly” The Stage “The last five years, a deeply affecting portrait of love lost and found.” The Washington Post https://www.boutiquetheatrebasel.com/ 
MARCH 2018
For its first time in Switzerland, the tony-nominated hit show Side by Side by Sondheim is coming to Basel, showcasing some of legendary broadways composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim's earlier works from beloved shows such as West Side Story, Follies, Gypsy, Company and many more. Featuring a small cast of only 5, Anthony is delighted to share the intimate stage with his co-performers in this indulgent love affair with Sondheim's rich and complex works. Not to be missed! www.sidebysondheim.ch 
SEPTEMBER 2017
Anthony played the lead role of "Ugly" in Stiles and Drewe's wonderful family musical "Honk!" which tells the age-old story of the ugly duckling and his coming of age against all odds. The show was produced by The English Theatre Group of Zug, and was directed by Peter Gilbert. Check out: http://www.etgz.ch |
 Photo: Estelle Vidon
MARCH 2017
Anthony and his co-actor Sarah Madeleine Kappeler came to Lausanne with pianist Vince Gaillard for one night to perform at CPO Ouchy's Open Mic & Co. A range of musical theatre tunes were performed. Check out the photos. |
 Photo: Rene Kaufmann
MARCH 2016
The Broadway hit "Avenue Q" came to Switzerland! Anthony was delighted to be playing the iconic roles of Trekkie Monster and Nicky. The show ran from 3rd-19th May at Le Theatre in Kriens, Lucerne. Check out: http://www.avenueq-musical.ch |
 Photo by Amanda Nikolic
APRIL 2014
Anthony and his co-actor Sarah Madeleine Kappeler have written and will co-star in a 2-person musical review called You. Me. Us. The show highlights the ups and downs that come with all relationships and asks the question "Is the greatest thing you'll ever learn to just love and be loved in return?" |
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DECEMBER 2013: ACTORS READ FOR YOU (ARFY)
Anthony is a proud member of a small group of English-speaking actors who are passionate about the gift of reading aloud. ARFY provides recordings of new play writings, stories and books, teasers for new novelistic work, or live readings in public or private settings. ARFY is a great resource for those looking to get their work heard from the mouths of trained professionals. Check out the website: http://benjaminfroehlich.wix.com/arfy |
NOVEMBER 2013: BALTHASAR
Anthony will be singing with singer/songwriter Balz Ewald and others in two of his concerts in Liestal and Basel in November. 1. Palazzo Liestal, 17.11.2013 2. Parterre Basel, 30.11.2013 Click here for more info! |
OCTOBER 2013: BUSINESS ACTING
Anthony has joined the renowned German-based business consultancy Alexander Verweyen Business Consultants as a business actor/corporate role player. The patented "Reality Parcours®" training format uses professional actors in corporate training and development, allowing employees real-life situation simulation, maximising experiential learning. Click here to visit their website |
SEPTEMBER 2013: RENT
Anthony is performing the principal roles of Tom Collins (role reprisal) and Benny in a Swiss production of Jonothan Larson's legendary musical Rent during the month of September. Rent is an unforgettable story of a group of struggling artists who fall in love, find their voices, and never give up hope. Check out the website! Like the RENT page on facebook! |
 Photo by Jeremy Attwood
JUNE 2013: PROJECT HOPE
"I dream of having a family of my own one day. But the law means it might not be possible". An originally written and emotive song (lyrics Anthony Hehir, music David Merriman) expressing the dreams and challenges of a gay man in a straight person's world, performed for members of London's The Quest: www.thequestawaitsyou.com. The event also hosted Neil Young, UK Ambassador of THE DEVOTION PROJECT. |
MAY 2013: THE KITCHEN
Anthony played the role of Head Chef in the European premiere of the musical adaptation of Sir Arnold Wesker's iconic 1957 play The Kitchen. The musical was directed by Janie Dee and MD'd by composer Derek Barnes, played at the Embassy Theatre in London. Premiered in Tokyo in 2000; voted the 5th best musical in Tokyo for 2000 (after “Pacific Overtures”). Hailed by critics as a ‘masterpiece musical’. Sir Arnold Wesker himself was in attendance at this European premiere of the musical at Central. |
FEBRUARY 2013: CARNIVAL
Anthony joined an all-ensemble cast for a dramatic celebration of vibrant and moving ensembles from across the spectrum of musical theatre, including excerpts from The Carnival Of The Animals, a new musical by Gavin Greenaway, Roger Hyams and Andrew Marshall based on the music by Saint-Saëns.
Spectacular voices driven by drama and action to bring familiar and unfamiliar works to the stage, brought to you by a renowned MT team of Graham Hubbard and Colin Billing.
Anthony joined an all-ensemble cast for a dramatic celebration of vibrant and moving ensembles from across the spectrum of musical theatre, including excerpts from The Carnival Of The Animals, a new musical by Gavin Greenaway, Roger Hyams and Andrew Marshall based on the music by Saint-Saëns.
Spectacular voices driven by drama and action to bring familiar and unfamiliar works to the stage, brought to you by a renowned MT team of Graham Hubbard and Colin Billing.