Tony Gonzalez
Conceiver / Director / Associate Choreographer
Returning to Transcendence Theatre Company, Tony brings his love for the arts and deep dedication to the vibrant community that makes it all possible. As he steps into the role of artistic director, he is fueled by a genuine commitment to crafting diverse and engaging entertainment while building upon Transcendence’s well-established foundation of artistic excellence.
No stranger to the Transcendence family, Tony has been part of more productions than he can count, serving as director and/or conceiver for favorites like Dance the Night Away, The Gala (2019), and Broadway Holiday Spectacular. You might recognize him from his on-stage appearances in A Chorus Line and The Gala (2014, 2019), where he always creates an electric connection with the audience.
Before his time with Transcendence, Tony spent over a decade contributing his talents to the international sensation Mamma Mia! as associate choreographer, dance captain, and performer on Broadway and the National Tour. Beyond the spotlight, he’s honed his skills as a storyteller through dance and song, choreographing Grease at Stages St. Louis, and shaping productions at Cedar Point like Summerbration! and Wake the Dead, both earning him Golden Ticket Award nominations. He holds a BFA in musical theatre (dance concentration) form Otterbein University.
Now, as he takes on the role of artistic director, Tony is thrilled to continue his artistic journey, grateful for the chance to create memorable experiences that resonate with the Transcendence community.
