Kevin-Anthony
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico | Established. Jan 01, 2022
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But the vibrancy of the evening comes from it's abundatly talented singers, Kevin-Anthony struts through one of the shows best songs and later, just as winningly, wails through a James Brown-ish number. - Theater
Kevin-Anthony brings down the house - Boston Herald
Kevin-Anthony stops the show as the soul-singing Teen Angel - The Spectator
Kevin-Anthony stole half the show...His energy is remininscence of James Brown and so are some of his moves. - The Baltimore Sun
But it's Kevin-Anthony who steals the show.... - The Boston Globe
The spectacular Kevin-Anthony as soul singer - The Hollywood Reporter
Only Kevin-Anthony, as the James-Brownish swivel hipster James Thunder Early, throws himself entirely into his role. He's a bundle of energy in a show that could use more. - USA Today
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FROM VISITOR TO RESIDENT: WHAT INSPIRES EXPATS TO MAKE VALLARTA · NAYARIT THEIR PERMANENT HOME
By Jorge Chávez
What brought a Broadway star from Manhattan to Vallarta · Nayarit?
For decades, the Vallarta · Nayarit lifestyle has attracted and inspired visitors from around the world to return to continually return to our destination. Puerto Vallarta’s unrivaled beauty and welcoming culture capture the hearts of all who experience them. There is also a growing trend of loyal visitors who are transitioning from visitor to full-time residents. In this article we explore the journey of one of those “expats” who have chosen Puerto Vallarta as their year-round paradise home:
Kevin-Anthony, Broadway star and international headliner, is the focus of this interview and explains his journey from United States to Mexico.
1. What was the key factor to make Puerto Vallarta more than just another tour stop?
I’ve always said, there is never a direct path to happiness, but when you find that place, you just jump at the opportunity. Puerto Vallarta is my happy place.
2. You’ve had a very colorful career, what are some highlights?
My first public singing performance at the age of 11 in front of “The Little Ivories.” That’s where I got hooked.
In college I toured with “The Continental Singers” traveling throughout the United States and abroad. From there Christian recording group “Truth” and then as a regular on the PTL Show with Jim & Tammy Faye Bakker and The Billy Graham Crusades.
I landed in California and did a series of children videos for Nickelodeon, with Bright Ideas Productions.
One Saturday I saw an audition notice for the Broadway musical “Miss Saigon” and participated. I was cast in the “1st National Broadway Tour of Miss Saigon”. This led to an eight-year career in leading roles on Broadway and touring companies: Grease, Dreamgirls and Saturday Night Fever.
I started a production company and created “Black 2: Broadway”, a concert series in Times Square that sold out for four years.
Then, a headlining job offer from Carnival Cruise Line followed.
Kevin-Anthony
Kevin-Anthony, Broadway star and international headliner.
3. What inspired you to come to Mexico?
Carnival Cruise Line brought me to Puerto Vallarta weekly. I fell in love with the people, culture, food and weather. It was a breath of fresh air from the hustle and bustle of NYC. In 2017, while I was on vacation with family at the Vidanta Resort in Nuevo Vallarta, during one of the entertainment shows, the headliner was inviting guests to sing on mic, and by chance she asked me. I agreed and received a great response. Later I connected with Teresita Hermosillo, the talent supervisor, and she offered me a job. Fate opened the door to my desire to be here and I stepped right through it!
4. What are your plans going forward?
Although I will continue to headline shows in both Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta, I will also be producing three shows for Danny Mininni’s ACT2PV. Coming from the United States, I’m excited to present Lauren J. Stovall, Joi Carter and myself in “A Motown Classic Review,” “A Tribute to Gladys Knight” (starring Lauren J. Stovall) and “Kevin-Anthony Sings: Lionel Richie and Stevie Wonder.”
Show Dates:
· October 17th, 2021 – Tribute to Lionel Richie & Stevie Wonder
· November 17th, 2021 – Motown Classic Review
· November 26th, 2021 – Tribute to Gladys Knight - Jorge Chávez
Discography
Still working on that hot first release.
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With over 20 years in the entertainment industry, Kevin-Anthony brings a breadth of experience as a performer. His vocal abilities and charismatic performance style have thrilled audiences in 38 countries. Not compfortable with just the norm he has stretched his vocal chops to include; a series of children videos for Nickelodeon and The Learning Channel, and a featured performer at the White House for President Clinton and Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. For his leading roles on Broadway, he has been favorably reviewed by some of the most prominent newspapers across America including USA Today, The NY Times, The Washington Post among others. His music range and style puts him in the company of Peabo Bryson, Oleta Adams, Jennifer Holiday and Donny Hathaway. He sings with passion that only experience bring. With a falsetto that soars with a crisp clarity and a belt that would make Etta James rattle, he takes a song and tells a story. Having been on the edge of success and felt the warmth of it's light he is able to touch an audience and encourage them to keep reaching for the stars. His commitment to the performing arts and business ethic has earned him the respect of his industry both on and off the stage.
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