Tony Vincent
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Tony Vincent | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Anthony Peter Strascina |
Born | Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. | July 25, 1973
Genres | Alternative |
Occupation(s) |
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Years active | 1993–present |
Website | tonyvincent |
Tony Vincent (born July 25, 1973
Early career
Vincent was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His professional career began while attending Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. Using the school's recording studio, he recorded what became his first single, "Love Falling Down." It was originally released only to his hometown radio station, KLYT in Albuquerque. The song proved popular. When it hit No. 1 on that station's charts, he and a college friend organized a campaign to release the single nationally.
The single was released nationwide in May 1993 and appeared on the national
Musical Theatre
In 1998, Vincent moved to New York, and by March 1998 had landed a role in the American touring production of "Rent." In January 1999, Vincent returned to New York and made his Broadway debut in the cast of Rent at the Nederlander Theatre, playing the roles of both Roger Davis and Mark Cohen at different time periods.
In 2000, Vincent was cast in the role of
In 2001, Vincent landed the lead role of Galileo Figaro in
The North American premiere of "We Will Rock You" opened in Las Vegas in 2004. Vincent remained with the show until July 2005, when he returned to New York City to resume work on his solo music career after signing a priority record deal this time via David Massey and Tommy Mottola for Epic Records.
Vincent originated the role of St. Jimmy in "American Idiot," the Tony award-winning stage musical based on Green Day's award-winning album of the same name. The production premiered at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre in September 2009 and, after being extended twice, became Berkeley Rep's most popular and highest grossing production.[3]
When "American Idiot" opened on Broadway at the
In April 2010, Vincent, along with co-star
Vincent played his final performance as St. Jimmy on December 30, 2010, and was succeeded by Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong. The show closed on Broadway on April 24, 2011.
Vincent returned to Broadway in the production of "Rocktopia" in March, 2018.[6][7]
Music career
Vincent released three solo albums during the 90's – Love Falling Down (1993), Tony Vincent (1995) and One Deed (1997).[citation needed]
In 2007 Vincent released a five-song EP entitled A Better Way, a collaboration with platinum-selling producer Adam Anders, and in 2012 released his highly anticipated studio project, In My Head, which he co-produced with Swedish artist Ulf Dernevik.[citation needed]
Along with performing rock-focused symphonic performances with orchestras across the globe, Vincent currently operates his independent recording studio, SoundShop370, in South Nashville, where he is actively involved in producing, songwriting, mixing and collaborating with artists. He also leads a comprehensive artist development program for aspiring contemporary artists, musicians, and musical theater performers.
"NBC's The Voice"
Vincent was a contestant on the
During the Live round, Vincent sang Tears for Fears' "Everybody Wants to Rule the World", but received mixed reviews from the judges, who felt the song held back his true voice dynamic. Vincent ended up in the Sing-Off of the Last Chance Performances, singing Eurythmics' "Sweet Dreams", but was eliminated as a finalist from the competition.
Side Projects
In 2005, the multi-platinum vocal group Il Divo included the song, Hoy Que Ya No Estas Aqui (As Far As Any Man Can See), co-written by Vincent and Jorgen Elofsson (translation by Rudy Perez), on their self-titled debut album.[citation needed]
Tony has been successful in the voice over world, and, to date, has done voice over work for Pepperidge Farm, Mrs Fields and for the Fisher-Price interactive game, I Can Play Guitar.[citation needed]
Vincent has been a guest artist with The SAS Band for several live concerts in the UK.[citation needed] He is also a recurring guest artist at the Vanemuine Theater in Tartu, Estonia as well as a recurring guest artist for at BBC Radio 2's rock concerts around the world with the BBC Concert Orchestra.[8] The concerts, produced in conjunction with the BBC and the Maltese Tourism Authority in Valletta, Malta and presented by Gary Davies, draw thousands each year. [9]
Philanthropy
Vincent supports the work of the Broadway Dreams Foundation and regularly participates in their intensive theatre training courses as a faculty member and guest instructor.[citation needed]
Vincent is also a regular guest artist at David Foster Foundation events to support families whose children are undergoing life-saving organ transplants. The Foundation's 2022 gala raised over $11.2 million in one night.[10]
Discography
Year | Title | Label | Producer |
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1993 | Love Falling Down (EP) | Adobe Flats Music | Tony Vincent |
1995 | Tony Vincent | EMI/CMG | Charlie Peacock and Brent Bourgeois |
1997 | One Deed | EMI/CMG | Dennis Matkosky |
2001 | Jesus Christ Superstar | Sony Music | Simon Lee
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2004 | We Will Rock You (The Original London Cast Recording) | EMI UK | Brian May |
2005 | Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen | Hollywood | Oliver Leiber |
2007 | A Better Way (EP) | Adobe Flats Music | Adam Anders |
2010 | "21 Guns", featuring American Idiot cast | Warner Bros | Billie Joe Armstrong |
2010 | American Idiot: The Original Broadway Cast Recording | Warner Bros | Billie Joe Armstrong |
2012 | "We Are the Champions" (NBC's The Voice) | Universal Republic Records | Bill Appleberry |
2012 | ""Faithfully"" (NBC's The Voice) | Universal Republic Records | |
2012 | "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" (NBC's The Voice) | Universal Republic Records | |
2012 | In My Head (EP) | Adobe Flats Music | Tony Vincent / Ulf Dernevik |
Filmography
Year | Title | Role |
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2000 | Jesus Christ Superstar | Simon Zealotes |
2001 | The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber: Masterpiece Live in Beijing | Himself (concert film) |
2007 | Fable | Michael |
2009 | Freud's Magic Powder | El Conquistador |
2013 | Broadway Idiot | Himself (documentary) |
Stage work
Year | Title | Role | Venue |
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1998 | Rent | Swing | First National Tour |
1999 | Rent | Mark Cohen / Roger Davis | Broadway |
2000 | Jesus Christ Superstar | Judas Iscariot | Broadway |
2002-03 | We Will Rock You | Galileo Figaro | London's West End |
2004-05 | We Will Rock You | Galileo Figaro | Las Vegas |
2009 | American Idiot | St. Jimmy | Berkeley Repertory Theatre |
2010 | American Idiot | St. Jimmy | Broadway |
2018 | Rocktopia | Lead | Broadway |
Television
Date | Title | Episode | Network | Role |
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April 1, 2013 | The Carrie Diaries | "A First Time For Everything" (#112) | The CW | Gate Keeper |
November 25, 2015 – present | Nature Cat | Interlude segments, "Pet Sounds" (#104b), "Freezin' in the Summer Season" (#302a) | PBS Kids | Dog Gone male performer |
References
- ^ "Tony Vincent | Christian Music Archive". www.christianmusicarchive.com.
- ^ "Tony Vincent World |". Archived from the original on August 20, 2008. Retrieved January 9, 2009.
- ^ "Berkeley Repertory Theatre Extends American Idiot, Again, Thru 11/15", November 15, 2009. http://sanfrancisco.broadwayworld.com/article/Berkeley_Repertory_Theatre_Extends_AMERICAN_IDIOT_Again_Thru_1115_20091114
- ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
- ^ Travis, Peter. "Green Day Blast Broadway with American Idiot," April 23, 2010. [1]
- ^ "Tony Vincent, Rob Evan to Return to Broadway in Rocktopia". Retrieved October 11, 2017.
- ^ "'Rocktopia' Broadway Review: Beethoven's Not the Only One Rolling Over in This Musical Mashup". March 27, 2018. Retrieved March 31, 2018.
- ^ "News Article". Visit Malta. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- ^ Newsroom, T. V. M. (July 10, 2022). "BBC Orchestra concert attracts thousands on Granaries". TVMnews.mt. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- ^ Moyes, Alicia (April 15, 2022). "An Intimate Evening with David Foster | A Night on Broadway!". David Foster Foundation. Retrieved March 6, 2024.