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Photo Coverage Exclusive: Fedorov in The Fantasticks

The Fantasticks, the world's longest running musical, welcomed "American Idol" Top-Four Finalist Anthony Fedorov into the role of "Matt" on Tuesday, May 1st.

Anthony Fedorov was a Top-Four Finalist in season four of "American Idol." During the 2005 American Idol Summer Tour, he played in 44 cities to over a half-million people. He recently appeared as a celebrity judge in "MTV's Little Talent Show Triple Threat" and as a celebrity contestant on Fox's "Fear Factor." He is currently working on solo material with some of music's most successful songwriters. Since the loss of his brother, Denis, he has become a devoted advocate for the Sarcoma Foundation of America, raising awareness of the disease and helping drive the organization's fundraising efforts to find a cure.

The Fantasticks opened on Wednesday, August 23, at New York's Snapple Theater Center (210 West 50th Street at Broadway). This beloved, musical love story features music by Harvey Schmidt and book and lyrics by Tom Jones. Mr. Jones also directs. Anothony Fedorov ("Matt") joins a cast that includes: Thomas Bruce ("Henry"), John Deyle ("Hucklebee"), Julie Craig ("Luisa"), Burke Moses ("El Gallo"), Robert R. Oliver ("Mortimer"), Nick Spangler ("The Mute") and Martin Vidnovic as ("Bellomy").

For more information, please visit www.fantasticksonstage.com.

Photos by Walter McBride/Retna Ltd.

Nick Spangler

Burke Moses

Anthony Fedorov

Julie Craig, Burke Moses and Anthony Fedorov

Anthony Fedorov

Anthony Fedorov and fans

Anthony Fedorov

Anthony Fedorov with fans

Anthony Fedorov with his manager Nelly Neben

Nelly Neben and Anthony Fedorov

Anthony Fedorov with girlfriend Elisa Rodriguez

Elisa Rodriguez and Anthony Fedorov

Anthony Fedorov

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After his life as an ingenue in Brooklyn & Queens, Walter spent the next 25 Years in a leading role as a Photographer / Photo Researcher in Manhattan. He is currently headlining in New Jersey with his partner Richard and children Dali & Gala. As a 14 year old youth, Walter was transfixed by his first Broadway Show, the original production of "GREASE". His journey on the path to celebrity photojournalism began that fateful night. Meeting, photographing and getting to know the cast inspired him to spend his professional life doing what he loved. His photography is syndicated worldwide through Retna Ltd. and Corbis.

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