American Idol Finalist Fedorov Joins The Fantasticks May 1

The producers of the new production of THE FANTASTICKS, the world's longest running musical, are proud to announce that "American Idol" Top-Four Finalist, Anthony Fedorov, will step into the role of "Matt" on Tuesday, May 1, 2007.

Anthony Fedorov was a Top-Four Finalist in season four of "American Idol." During the 2005 American Idol Summer Tour, Anthony 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." Anthony continues to tour and perform live. 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 the cast of THE FANTASTICKS: Thomas Bruce ("Henry"), John Deyle ("Hucklebee"), Sara Jean Ford ("Luisa"), Burke Moses ("El Gallo"), Robert R. Oliver ("Mortimer"), Nick Spangler ("The Mute") and Martin Vidnovic as ("Bellomy").

THE FANTASTICKS is produced by Steven Baruch, Marc Routh, Richard Frankel and Thomas Viertel.

Tickets are $76, with a special $36 ticket price for selected seating on Sunday evening performances, and can be purchased through Ticketmaster.com at (212) 307-4100.

The playing schedule for THE FANTASTICKS is as follows: Tuesday at 7:00pm, Wednesday at 2:00pm, Thursday and Friday at 8:00pm, Saturday at 2:00pm and 8:00pm and Sunday at 2:00pm and 7:00pm

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