Notable musical roles include lead roles in The Phantom of the Opera, The Secret Garden (as Archibald Craven), Annie, Guys and Dolls, My Fair Lady (as "Henry Higgins"), Jekyll and Hyde (recording only), and Man of La Mancha, as well as a significant supporting role in Les Misérables (as "Enjolras").
His portrayal of the Phantom of the Opera (in the first Australian production, ca. 1990), a demanding role, vocally, dramatically and physically, is regarded as being among the finest in the world. Critics have been quoted as noting his was the only performance to rival Michael Crawford's (the original Phantom in the West End and on Broadway) legendary interpretation of the role. At 29 years old, he became the youngest actor to hold the role, a distinction he holds to this day.
In October 2006, it was announced that Anthony will return to the role of the Phantom in the July 2007 production to be launched in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. [1]
His opera roles include major roles in Die Fledermaus (as "Gabriel Eisenstein"), The Magic Flute (as "Papageno"), and A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Anthony Warlow was the youngest baritone ever to play the role of "Papageno", a role which he played for the first time at the age of 21.
His Gilbert and Sullivan roles for Opera Australia include the featured comedic role in The Mikado (as "Ko-Ko") in 2004, as well as appearing in major roles in the 1996 production of Patience (as "Archibald Grosvenor") and in the 2005 double-bill of Trial by Jury (as the "Learned Judge") and H.M.S. Pinafore (as "Captain Corcoran"). Apart from The Mikado, these the Gilbert and Sullivan productions are available on DVD.
Warlow is currently appearing in the Opera Australia production of "The Pirates of Penzance" (another popular Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera), in which he is appearing in the role of the "Pirate King" - with performances during 2006 in Sydney, New South Wales (at the Sydney Opera House), in Canberra, A.C.T. and in Brisbane, Queensland (at the Lyric Theatre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre). During 2007 he will return to the role in Melbourne, Victoria.
In the opera production, Anthony Warlow looks very much like Captain Jack Sparrow from "Pirates of the Caribbean". Anthony Warlow said, in an press interview in Brisbane, that he had deliberately based his Pirate King character on the Pirate Captain from "Pirates of the Caribbean" - commenting that people, who did not know the opera, recognised the Pirate character he portrayed, and also recognised the gestures he used, which were also based on the Pirate Captain from the movie - and that this recognition might help people (who knew the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie, but not "The Pirates of Penzance" opera), enjoy the opera more [2]. Also appearing in the production are David Hobson (as "Frederic"), and Suzanne Johnston (as "Ruth").
This production of "The Pirates of Penzance", with Anthony Warlow as the Pirate King, was shown on television, by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, on Saturday night 9 December, 2006 - followed by a comment that a DVD of the production (just seen) had now been released (the opera was filmed during a live performance at the Sydney Opera House). There was also a comment that Anthony Warlow would be back on television, in a concert performance, on the night of 24 December (the concert will also be shown by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation).
Anthony Warlow was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 1992, during the early publicity for the arena production of Jesus Christ Superstar where he was to appear as Pilate. This forced him to put his career on hold for about a year while he battled the disease. He returned to performance in the second half of 1993 with a national concert tour for the launch of his Back In The Swing album. He has since done promotional work for the Leukaemia Foundation of Australia.
His 4th solo album, Midnight Dreaming, made it to the top ten of the Australian Aria Charts.
Summer Nights
Anthony Warlow Lyrics
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Summer loving happened so fast
I met a girl crazy for me
Met a boy cute as can be
Summer days drifting away to oh oh the summer nights
Tell me more, tell me more
Did you get very far
Like does he have a car
She swam by me she got a cramp
He ran by me got my suit damp
I saved her life she nearly drowned
He showed off splashing around
Summer sun somethings begun but oh oh the summer nights
Tell me more, tell me more
Was it love at first sight?
Tell me more, tell me more
Did she put up a fight?
Took her bowling in the arcade
We went strolling drank lemonade
We made out under the dock
We stayed out till 10 o'clock
Summer fling don't mean a thing but oh oh the summer nights.
Tell me more, tell me more
But you don't gotta brag
Tell me more, tell me more
Cause he sounds like a drag
He got friendly holding my hand
She got friendly down in the sand
He was sweet just turned eighteen
Well she was good you know what I mean
Summer heat boy and girl meet but oh oh the summer nights.
Tell me more, tell me more
How much dough did he spend?
Tell me more, tell me more
Could she get me a friend?
It turned colder that's where it ends
So I told her we'd still be friends
Then we made our true love vow
Wonder what she's doing now
Summer dreams ripped at the seams but oh those summer nights
Anthony Warlow's song Summer Nights is a nostalgic tribute to the wild and carefree days of summer romances. The lyrics describe the vivid memories of a summer fling, with two characters - a boy and a girl - who fall in love in the midst of the sun, sand, and sea. The first verse tells us that the summer love story "had me a blast" and "happened so fast," highlighting the intensity and excitement of this fleeting but unforgettable experience. The boy and girl meet and are immediately attracted to each other in a beach setting, as they enjoy the long days and warm nights of summer.
The chorus of the song has the boy and girl asking each other to share more about their experiences during this time. They reminisce about the moments they spent together, such as swimming and splashing around, and the conversations they had while taking a stroll or bowling in an arcade. The chorus also shows that there is a bit of playful teasing between the two, as they ask each other more questions and make jokes.
The third verse is particularly romantic, with the boy and girl sharing a kiss under the stars while out by the dock. They commit to a summer fling, but the memory of this experience is tinged with a touch of sadness as they know it will eventually come to an end. The final lyrics hint at the bittersweet nature of summer romances, with the dreams of love "ripped at the seams" as the cold of fall approaches.
Overall, Anthony Warlow's Summer Nights conveys a sense of longing and nostalgia for the fleeting moments of passion and fun during summer, which can never quite be recaptured in the same way again.
Line by Line Meaning
Summer loving had me a blast
I had a great time during the summer
Summer loving happened so fast
Summer ended way too quickly
I met a girl crazy for me
I met a girl who was really into me
Met a boy cute as can be
I met a boy who was incredibly attractive
Summer days drifting away to oh oh the summer nights
The days flew by and turned into exciting summer nights
Tell me more, tell me more
Did you get very far
I want to know more about your summer experiences
Like does he have a car
Was he impressive enough to have a car?
She swam by me she got a cramp
I was swimming with the girl and she got a cramp
He ran by me got my suit damp
The boy ran by me so fast that he splashed me and got my suit wet
I saved her life she nearly drowned
I had to rescue her from drowning
He showed off splashing around
He was showing off by splashing around
Summer sun somethings begun but oh oh the summer nights
The summer started something special and exciting
Was it love at first sight?
Did you fall in love right away?
Did she put up a fight?
Did she make it difficult for you to pursue a relationship?
Took her bowling in the arcade
We went bowling and played arcade games together
We went strolling drank lemonade
We took a walk and enjoyed some refreshing lemonade
We made out under the dock
We kissed under the dock
We stayed out till 10 o'clock
We stayed out until late
Summer fling don't mean a thing but oh oh the summer nights.
The summer romance was short-lived and not that significant, but the summer nights were unforgettable.
But you don't gotta brag
You don't have to boast about it
Cause he sounds like a drag
Because he sounds boring or unimpressive
He got friendly holding my hand
He got comfortable and started holding my hand
She got friendly down in the sand
She got comfortable and started getting intimate with me on the beach
He was sweet just turned eighteen
He was kind and charming, and had just turned eighteen
Well she was good you know what I mean
She was good in more ways than one
Summer heat boy and girl meet but oh oh the summer nights.
The summer heat brought the boy and girl together, but it was the summer nights that were truly memorable.
How much dough did he spend?
How much money did he spend on you?
Could she get me a friend?
Can she introduce me to a friend of hers?
It turned colder that's where it ends
When the weather turned colder, the summer romance came to an end
So I told her we'd still be friends
I reassured her that we would still be friends
Then we made our true love vow
We promised each other that we were truly in love
Wonder what she's doing now
I'm curious about how she's doing now
Summer dreams ripped at the seams but oh those summer nights.
Although the summer dreams were ruined, the summer nights were still amazing.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Warren Casey, Jim Jacobs
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