Matthew Morrison

Birth Place: Fort Ord, CA, USA

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Matthew Morrison BIO

Matthew Morrison is an American actor, dancer, and singer-songwriter. He is best known for his role as Will Schuester on the Fox television show Glee. Morrison was most recently seen in the Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Musical Live! on NBC.
Morrison has appeared on Broadway in Finding Neverland, South Pacific, The Light in the Piazza (Tony/Drama Desk nominations), A Naked Girl on the Appian Way, Hairspray, The Rocky Horror Show, Footloose. Off-Broadway: 10 Million Miles (Drama Desk nomination).
Morrison has been a "dance captain" on BBC One's The Greatest Dancer and portrayed Trevor in the ninth season of the FX horror anthology television series American Horror Story.

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Matthew Morrison STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Concert Production, 2017
Joe Hardy

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
J.M. Barrie

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2008
Lt. Joseph Cable, U.S.M.C.

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Duane

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Thad Lapin

[New York]
Reading, 2005
Frank Abagnale, Jr.

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Fabrizio Naccarelli

[New York]
Workshop, 2004
Tarzan

[New York]
Workshop, 2003
Tarzan

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Link Larkin

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2000
Phantom [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Ensemble [Replacement]

Chuck Cranston (Understudy) [Replacement]

[New York]
Workshop, 2001
Ensemble

Matthew Morrison Productions

 
[Broadway, 2002]
Guitar

Matthew Morrison Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2015 - Best Leading Actor in a Musical

Matthew Morrison, Finding Neverland

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Matthew Morrison, Finding Neverland

Drama League Awards - 2015 - Distinguished Performance Award

Matthew Morrison, Finding Neverland

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Matthew Morrison, 1 Million Miles

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Matthew Morrison, The Light in the Piazza

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Matthew Morrison, The Light in the Piazza

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Matthew Morrison, Hairspray

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Matthew Morrison News


GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY & More Lead Los Angeles's Spring 2024 Top Theatre Shows

Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Spring 2024 include Girl From the North Country​​​​​​​ and more!

Video: Broadway's Biggest Stars Sing the National Anthem

BroadwayWorld is celebrating all of the Broadway performers who have sang the National Anthem at major sporting events in the past, including Idina Menzel's performance at Super Bowl XLIX. Which version is your favorite? Watch all the videos here!

Alex Newell Will Perform a Solo Concert at Cadogan Hall in September 2024

Star of stage and screen Alex Newell will perform live at Cadogan Hall on Sunday 1 September 2024 at 2:30pm and 6.30pm.

Matthew Morrison, Norm Lewis, Christian Borle and More Will Join American Pops Orchestra for BROADWAY'S LEADING MEN Concert

On Saturday, February 3, the American Pops Orchestra will present some of Broadway’s most celebrated leading men performing hits from an array of Broadway musicals. Check out the full lineup!

Broadway's Laurissa Romain Will Star In BET+ Film ONE NIGHT STAY

Broadway's Laurissa Romain will star in the BET+ film, 'One Night Stay', alongside Stephen Bishop, LeToya Luckett, and more.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 28th, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 28, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Matthew Morrison to Star as Billy Flynn in CHICAGO in Japan

Matthew Morrison will be starring as Billy Flynn in Chicago in Japan! See details and learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: The Best of Broadway at the Kennedy Center Honors

The 46th Annual Kennedy Center Honors are coming up and we are celebrating the special occasion with some of our favorite videos of past Broadway performances. Check out the full list!

SOME LIKE IT HOT Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances on Broadway

There are only two more weeks left to see SOME LIKE IT HOT at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Matthew Morrison, Alex Joseph Grayson, Liz Callaway & More Will Celebrate Sondheim & Webber On Their Shared Birthday

One of the strangest coincidences of modern musical theatre is the fact that its two foremost composers, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Stephen Sondheim, share a birthday, March 22.  To honor these men and their unparalleled contributions to the Great White Way, an array of Broadway’s brightest stars will come together to perform songs by both composers at the Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa, California on March 28th.

Matinee Performance Added For Lucie Jones Live At Cadogan Hall

An additional 2.30pm matinee performance has been added for West End star Lucie Jones live at Cadogan Hall on Sunday 12 May 2024.

SOME LIKE IT HOT Enters Final Four Weeks on Broadway

There are only four more weeks left to see SOME LIKE IT HOT at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Get an Exclusive Sneak Peek at Shoshana Bean in Rehearsal for Her Annual Holiday Concert at The Apollo

Watch Shoshana Bean in rehearsal for her Apollo Theater holiday concert on Monday, December 4!

Listen: Hear GLEE Stars Reunite to Honor Naya Rivera With Unreleased Single

The stars of Glee reunited to honor Naya Rivera with a previously unreleased single this year. “Prayer for the Broken,” which was initially recorded by Rivera in 2012, will now include background vocals from Kevin McHale, Jenna Ushkowitz, Amber Riley, Heather Morris, Vanessa Lengies and Ashley Fink.

Lucie Jones Will Perform a Concert at London's Cadogan Hall in May 2024

West End star Lucie Jones comes to Cadogan Hall on Sunday 12 May 2024 at 6.30pm. Tickets go on sale on Monday 4 December at 10am.

Musical Theatre Guild's Stephen Sondheim Tribute Returns To Southern California

This year's production, a fundraiser supporting Musical Theatre Guild and its' Student Outreach programs, will perform twice; in Rancho Mirage, at the Galen Performing Arts Center on Thursday, January 18th, 2024, and in Los Angeles, at the Colony Theatre in Burbank on Sunday, January 21st. Both performances take place at 7:00PM.

Matinee Performance Added to Jamie Muscato's Solo Concert at Cadogan Hall

De to popular demand, West End star JAMIE MUSCATO has added another performance to his live concert at Cadogan Hall on Sunday 21 July 2024 at 2:30pm. This matinee will be in addition to the sold out 6:30pm performance.

Broadway Jukebox: A Broadway Christmas

Check out our playlist of holiday songs from Broadway shows like White Christmas, Elf, Rent, She Loves Me and more, as well as classics sung by some of Broadway's biggest stars, such as Billy Porter, Julie Andrews, Kristin Chenoweth, Barbra Streisand, Josh Groban, Leslie Odom, Jr., Norm Lewis, Idina Menzel, Angela Lansbury, Linda Eder, Matthew Morrison and many more.

Broadway Streaming Guide: Holidays 2023 - Where to Watch WHITE CHRISTMAS, THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL & More

From Hannah Waddingham's new Christmas special to classics like The Muppet Christmas Carol, see which holiday streaming titles are sure to bring any Broadway fan some extra merriment this year. Check out our complete guide to what Broadway fans should be streaming this holiday season on Netflix, Peacock, Disney+, and more now!

Matthew Morrison FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Matthew Morrison been in?

Matthew Morrison has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Matthew Morrison been in?

Matthew Morrison has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Matthew Morrison been nominated for?

Matthew Morrison has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including Best Leading Actor in a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Finding Neverland," Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Finding Neverland," Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "Finding Neverland," Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "10 Million Miles," Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The Light in the Piazza," Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "The Light in the Piazza," and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Hairspray."

What awards has Matthew Morrison won?

Matthew Morrison has won the Best Leading Actor in a Musical award at the BroadwayWorld Awards for his performance in Finding Neverland.

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