Drew Anthony

Drew Anthony (born 14 January 1969) is an Australian performer, director, choreographer, and producer. He has directed productions including Grease, Chicago, Strictly Ballroom, The Wedding Singer, and Saturday Night Fever. Other works include 42nd Street at Limelight Theatre and The Boy From Oz at The Empire Theatre. In 2021, he directed and choreographed The Boy From Oz at Crown Theatre.

Early life Anthony was born in Mackay, Queensland, and raised on the Gold Coast. His mother, Kay, ran a performing arts school, and his father, Bryan, worked for the Queensland Tourist Bureau in Coolangatta. He began dance lessons at age four and performed in musicals for the local Spotlight Theatre Company while attending Currumbin State Primary School and Palm Beach Currumbin State High.

In 1984, Anthony gained recognition by winning the Fred Astaire International Jazz and Tap Championship in New York City in both tap and jazz categories for his age group. He has directed events such as the NRL State of Origin, the 2015 World Men's Handball Championship, and the Olivia Newton-John and Friends charity gala in Sydney.

In 2008, Anthony organized and directed A Musical Send Off, a concert benefiting the Australian Paralympic Team, which raised over $100,000.