Anthony has been a cast member of Rent since its 1994 workshop. Here's what he had to say about it:

"The fall of '94 I was really broke and got a job at Starbucks, my first-ever job outside acting since I moved to New York. Soon after that, my agent told me I had an audition for a new rock opera called Rent...They asked me to come back and gave me a song to learn, which was "Rent." I've had a lot of auditions, and oftentimes, even thought they don't offer the part at the audition, it's clear that it's going to work out. I felt good about it, and they seemed to like what I did. I think I found out right away." (From the RENT book)

"The end of the "I'll Cover You: Reprise" was when I really, really lost it. Not just the song, but the music was so beautiful, and I felt the loss of the person who wrote that chord." (From the Rent book)

Anthony played the part of Mark when the show moved to Broadway until mid-January, 1998. The show is extrememly demanding; there is only one day off a week. He said:

"I've gone days without talking. I drink a lot of water. I think I've finally figured out a way to sing the show eight times a week, to reel it in without losing intensity. It's a drag sometimes, because you want to be able to let it rip." ( From the Rent book)