Photo Flash: Anthony Fedorov in The Fantasticks

The Fantasticks, the world's longest running musical, welcomed "American Idol" Top-Four Finalist Anthony Fedorov 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, he 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." 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 a cast that includes: Thomas Bruce ("Henry"), John Deyle ("Hucklebee"), Julie Craig ("Luisa"), Burke Moses ("El Gallo"), Robert R. Oliver ("Mortimer"), Nick Spangler ("The Mute") and Martin Vidnovic as ("Bellomy").

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

Photos by Joan Marcus

Anthony Fedorov

Julie Craig and Anthony Fedorov

Tom Jones, Anthony Fedorov and Robert R. Oliver

Julie Craig, Anthony Fedorov and Nick Spangler

Martin Vidnovic, Anthony Fedorov, Julie Craig and John Deyle