Artist Bio

(Bio as of January 2022)

Anthony Irons (Leonardo) is thrilled to return to the Goodman, where he previously appeared in Support Group for Men and Two Trains Running. Anthony is an ensemble member at Congo Square Theatre, where his credits include King Hedley II, Day of Absence (director) and The Colored Museum (director). He is also an ensemble member at Lookingglass Theatre, where his credits include The Steadfast Tin Soldier and Acts of God. Other Chicago credits include How to Use a Knife (Shattered Globe Theatre); Waiting for Godot (Court Theatre); and A History of Chicago (The Second City). Film and television credits include The Big Leap; Chicago Med; Southside; Empire; Chicago Fire; Gold Coast and Let’s Go to Prison. This spring, Anthony will be in Congo Square Theatre’s production of What to Send Up When It Goes Down and he’s excited to drop new episodes of Hit ‘em On The Blackside, the youtube comedy series he created and directs.