When they hit the stage, they can’t be more in synch.
“Will and Anthony – Broadway Our Way” will see the rising duo performing classic Broadway-themed hits with their own arrangements, tunes from the Great American Songbook and originals.
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Look for some humor as well when they perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 7 at the John Legend Theater. The pair trained in improv at the famous Upright Citizens Brigade comedy group.
The family-friendly show is presented by the Springfield Arts Council.
While their friends were listening to Madonna and other contemporary artists, the Nunziata twins were getting an earful of Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett.
“I was the only one on the swing set singing ‘Fly Me to the Moon,’” Will said, laughing. “We always have to lead by truth and the Boomers in the audience will recognize the songs. Younger people may think they’re new because the songs are timeless.”
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Anthony describes the show as putting a fresh stamp on classics with the Nunziata take.
While the twins took good-natured jabs at each other in their interviews, they use it to their strengths.
“We were born with a gift. We’re twins, but very different,” said Will. “We like to make each concert its own fun event.”
He said one of the best compliments they get is hearing from the audience how different they are, right down to their outfits.
“It’s what makes us work,” Will said.
Will’s other interest is in being a stage director, while Anthony’s is songwriting. His originals will be on the brothers’ upcoming EP, “The Gift is You.”
While here, Will and Anthony, who have their own outreach program, will present a performance workshop to the Arts Council’s Youth Arts Ambassadors that will include a question and answer session, a master class and mock auditions.
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Will suggests still being young is their key to reaching kids. Anthony said they talk about their journey and stress to the youngsters to follow their passions.
“If you find one person as a mentor you’ll find a way. I was blessed to find mentors in my life,” he said.
They’ll be arriving in Springfield from nearly a week in Singapore, which has Anthony pumped.
“I’m excited, I’ll be jazzed by adrenaline because I’ll still be on Singapore time,” he said. “It will be like the morning at night.”
While their live shows, of which there are variations, keep the twins busy they also have a series of comedy shorts, will be in a Netflix comedy and have a sitcom in development. So you never know where they could turn up next.
“Our mission statement is, as long as we’re entertaining and inspiring, we’re good to go,” Will said.
WANT TO GO?
What: "Will and Anthony – Broadway Our Way"
Where: John Legend Theater at The Dome, 700 S. Limestone St., Springfield
When: Saturday, April 7, 7:30 p.m.
Admission: $22.50-33.50
More info: www.springfieldartscouncil.org/event/will-anthony/
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