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Matt Bennett

Date of Death: March 21, 1991 (57)

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BIO

Matt Bennett is an American stage actor, known for originating the role of Hank the 1976 Broadway production of the Night of the Iguana.

STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1976
Hank

[Broadway]
1960
Soldier


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War Tapes Announce New EP, Share New Video

Los Angeles-based four-piece War Tapes share their lead single and video 'City Girls.'
PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA

During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history.This week we will be focusing on the plays of Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Tennessee Williams. Today's play, The Night of the Iguana!
Rialto Chatter: Is a Revival of FLOYD COLLINS in the Works?

Is a revival of Floyd Collins in the works? We sure hope so! In response to a fan question on Twitter today, writer and director Tina Landau said that she is working on it.
Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean, Kid Rock to Headline Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam

Producers of the 7thannual Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam took to social media today to reveal the full lineup for this year's Country On The Coast festival, simultaneously announcing some of the biggest names in music on the Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam and Visit Panama City Beach Facebook pages. Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean and Kid Rock have already been named as this year's headliners, and they will be followed by Midland, LANCO, LOCASH, The Cadillac Three, Big & Rich and Gretchen Wilson. 
BWW Review: Secret Cinema Presents William Shakespeare's ROMEO + JULIET

It's that time of year again. Commuters watch and wonder, as waves of people cram onto their rush hour trains. You can spot them a mile off, thanks to their lightsabers, corsets, and this year blindingly bright Hawaiian shirts. It can only mean one thing: Secret Cinema is taking over London. Just a few weeks after Blade Runner - The Final Cut wowed audiences, Secret Cinema presents William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet. A night of music, mischief and Queen Mab, come seek happy nights and celebrate a summer of (brawling) love.
OTHELLO Leads August's Top 10 New London Shows

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From starry Shakespeare and a new musical to family entertainment, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld reviews, interviews and features!
BWW Interview: Matt Bennett on Secret Cinema presents ROMEO + JULIET

Last week, Secret Cinema Founder Fabien Riggall spoke to us about ten years of SC. Looking back on his past learnings, he also shared his excitement for what the future holds, including Secret Cinema Presents Romeo + Juliet. In the run up to this event, we caught up with Matt Bennett, the Creative Director. Hearing about his journey from audience member to artistic control, Matt let us in on some secrets ahead for this summer's show including an exclusive...
BWW Interview: Fabien Riggall on 10 Years of Secret Cinema & ROMEO + JULIET

For over a decade, Secret Cinema has been creating imaginative and immersive worlds for audiences to explore and experience. Combining music, theatre, art and (of course) film, it's an artform and night out unlike any other. The next world awaits this summer and it's one which 'has been on the cards for a long time': Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet. Founder Fabien Riggall takes us back to the early roots of Secret Cinema, explains why they've chosen this world this year, and looks ahead to the future.
2014 Nickelodeon HALO AWARDS Scores Biggest Audience Ever

The 2014 Nickelodeon HALO AWARDS capped off the Thanksgiving weekend on a high note, scoring the show's biggest audience ever.
FIFTH HARMONY Set to Perform at Nickelodeon's HALO Awards, 11/30

According to The Hollywood Reporter, five-member girl music group Fifth Harmony will take the stage to perform as part of Nickelodeon's sixth annual HALO Awards, which is set to air on Sunday, November 30th at 7pm.
Jennifer Lawrence, One Direction, Ariana Grande Among Top Winners at Nickelodeon's 27th Annual KID'S CHOICE AWARDS

Superstars including Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Downey Jr., One Direction, Sam & Cat, Selena Gomez, Kevin Hart, Patrick Star, Dwight Howard and more, won top honors at this year's ultimate kid experience
History's HISTORY MADE NOW: WHEELS OF FORTUNE to Premiere 9/28

Car collectors from around the world are flocking to a small town in the heart of the Midwest for the chance of a lifetime. In a closed down family car dealership in Nebraska, the mother lode of classic cars - many having less than 10 miles on the odometer - are going up on the auction block. In the special presentation, HISTORY MADE NOW: WHEELS OF FORTUNE, premiering Saturday, September 28 from 8PM - 11PM ET/PT, HISTORY will have exclusive access to the collection and the auction. The special will be hosted by Brian Unger and feature TOP GEAR's Rutledge Wood and Tanner Foust
Nickelodeon Goes Off-Air and Offline for 9th Annual Worldwide DAY OF PLAY Today, 10/6

For the ninth consecutive year, Nickelodeon is empowering kids to get up and get active when its TV channels and websites go off-air and offline for its annual Worldwide Day of Play (WWDoP) today, Oct. 6, from 12 to 3 p.m. (all times ET/PT). The network's channels - Nicktoons, Nick Jr. and TeenNick - and their companion sites - Nick.com, NickJr.com, Nicktoons.com and TeenNick.com will also participate in the network's commemoration of play.
Nickelodeon's TV Channels & Websites to Go Dark for Worldwide Day of Play, 10/6

For the ninth consecutive year, Nickelodeon is empowering kids to get up and get active when its TV channels and websites go off-air and offline for its annual Worldwide Day of Play (WWDoP) on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 12 to 3 p.m.
Nickelodeon Goes Off-Air and Offline for 9th Annual Worldwide DAY OF PLAY, 10/6

For the ninth consecutive year, Nickelodeon is empowering kids to get up and get active when its TV channels and websites go off-air and offline for its annual Worldwide Day of Play (WWDoP) on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 12 to 3 p.m. (all times ET/PT). The network's channels - Nicktoons, Nick Jr. and TeenNick - and their companion sites - Nick.com, NickJr.com, Nicktoons.com and TeenNick.com will also participate in the network's commemoration of play.
Nickelodeon Celebrates Largest Ever Worldwide Day Of Play In Washington

On Saturday, Sept. 24, Nickelodeon will bring for the first time its flagship Worldwide Day of Play (WWDOP) event to the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., for the biggest celebration of active play in the eight-year history of the initiative.
Bravo Presents Kathy Griffin: Pants Off Tonight

Bravo's Kathy Griffin storms the stage in her latest one-hour special, 'Kathy Griffin: Pants Off' airing Tuesday, September 20 at 9pm et/pt.
Bravo Presents Kathy Griffin: Pants Off 9/20

Bravo's Kathy Griffin storms the stage in her latest one-hour special, 'Kathy Griffin: Pants Off' airing Tuesday, September 20 at 9pm et/pt.
Nickelodeon Celebrates Largest Ever Worldwide Day Of Play In Washington

On Saturday, Sept. 24, Nickelodeon will bring for the first time its flagship Worldwide Day of Play (WWDOP) event to the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., for the biggest celebration of active play in the eight-year history of the initiative.
Rodriguez Stars in 'The Virginity Hit' Flick; Screens in NYC This Weekend

Will Ferrell and Adam McKay, founders of the online site Funny or Die and the guys behind some of the most raucous comedies are the masterminds behind the new The Virginity Hit film. The movie features four guys, one camera, and their hilarious experience chronicling the exhilarating and terrifying rite of passage: losing your virginity. As these guys help their buddy get laid, they'll have to survive friends with benefits, internet hookups, even porn stars during an adventure that proves why you will always remember your first. The film is distributed by Columbia Pictures and features The Addams Family's Krysta Rodriguez, alongside Matt Bennett and Zach Pearlman.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Matt Bennett been in?

Matt Bennett has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Matt Bennett been in?

Matt Bennett has not appeared in the West End

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