Maestro Andy Anderson has emerged as a prominent conductor in the world of opera and musical theater, highly praised for his "solid musical support from the podium" (The Sondheim Review) and his "fluidity, control, musicality, and palpable sympathy with the singers" (Kansas City Star). Based in New York, Anderson's expertise in a vast repertoire ranging from Sondheim to Wagner has garnered critical acclaim. Anderson “wields his baton like a magic wand” (The Tennessean), bringing a “subtlety and care that allows beautiful melodies to flow in a totally idiomatic fashion without overpowering the singers”, as noted by Opera News.

Anderson's exceptional talent and experience have recently earned him the appointment as the Principal Conductor for Opera Idaho. Anderson conducted Opera in the Park for Opera Idaho in July 2023 and Gounod's ROMÉO ET JULIET for the same company in February 2024. As a guest conductor, Anderson is highly sought after and has made significant contributions to the artistic output of many companies, including Rimrock Opera, Amarillo Opera, Opera Idaho, Raylynmor Opera, Charlottesville Opera, and Anchorage Opera. Anderson conducted his highly anticipated international debut in 2017, conducting DON GIOVANNI with the Stara Zagora State Opera in Bulgaria.

Anderson's “youthful vitality” (Kansas City Star) has brought him into many senior leadership roles, including Artistic and Music Director of Mobile Opera and Assistant Conductor of the Lyric Opera of Kansas City. As Artistic Director of the Civic Opera Theatre of Kansas City, Anderson conducted a diverse range of productions, including OUR TOWN, EVERLASTING UNIVERSE, THE MEDIUM, THE MIKADO, STREET SCENE, EDGAR, PASSION, FALSTAFF, and LE NOZZE DI FIGARO.

In Anderson, “there is no shortage of talent on display” (Kansas City Star). He has an affinity for “skillfully eliciting a lush sound from his pit orchestra and shaping the songs with the actors, rather than merely accompanying them”, as observed by The Sondheim Review. Anderson's recent company debut with Opera Ithaca in 2022 with LE NOZZE DI FIGARO and his conducting of Marble City Opera's production of Floyd's SUSANNAH have only reinforced his standing as a passionate and talented conductor.

In addition, Anderson conducted the 150th Birthday celebration for Holland America Cruise Lines in September 2022, and recently conducted a workshop for a new musical DEAR EDVARD.

Recent and upcoming performance highlights include Gounod’s ROMÉO ET JULIETTE with Opera Idaho, COSÌ FAN TUTTE with WTAMU Opera Theater, PIRATES OF PENZANCE with Raylynmor Opera, Puccini’s IL TABARRO with Marble City Opera, Opera Idaho’s 4th annual OPERA IN THE PARK, Puccini’s double bill SUOR ANGELICA/GIANNI SCHICCHI and LA TRAVIATA with Opera Idaho and a return to Marble City Opera leading Leoncavallo’s PAGLIACCI.