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Matthew Johnson was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and recently completed his freshman year as a dance major at The Juilliard School. Johnson is making his Broadway debut with West Side Story. Prior to Juilliard, Johnson attended Edward R. Murrow High School as a theater major. In 2013, he performed at the Broadway Beacon Awards, and during this time he performed with the Boys & Girls Choir of Harlem. He has had the privilege to perform with them at events such as Superbowl XLVIII’s Superbowl Boulevard. Johnson also attended the Alvin Ailey School Professional Division Summer Intensives and the Hubbard Street Pre- Professional Repertoire Intensive.


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Mike McGowan and Sierra Boggess To Lead THE FIELDS OF AMBROSIA Industry Readings

THE FIELDS OF AMBROSIA will have industry readings in NYC on October 17 and 18, featuring a cast led by Mike McGowan and Sierra Boggess.
Cast Set For JOSEPH... at the Algonquin

Algonquin Arts Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its October musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The show will run at Algonquin Arts Theatre from October 11 through October 20.
All-Female Cast Announced For THE CRUCIBLE At Hanover Theatre

The Hanover Theatre Repertory has unveiled the dynamic creative team behind its take on Arthur Miller's The Crucible directed by Livy Scanlon.
HIPPEST TRIP- THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL Producer Wendell Pierce Says Show Is Coming to Broadway

Tony Award- winner Wendell Pierce has announced that he has joined the producing team of the Broadway-aimed Hippest Trip- the Soul Train Musical!
Review: Alliance Theatre Present's The Hit World Premiere of THE PREACHER'S WIFE

Every detail of design and it's execution is the epitome of Broadway bold and gold. The Alliance's fly space seems to have reached a new level and the lights pour like honey onto every soloist descending the into floor. From the heavenly choir lofts to the devilish boiler room, each characters' personalities flow effortlessly through the complicated beauty and ugly that it is to be human. There's a lot to take in and worth teasing out into another intermission and third act with Sunday dinner.
Review Roundup: Tituss Burgess' THE PREACHER'S WIFE World Premiere

The reviews are starting to roll in for The Alliance Theatre's world premiere musical, THE PREACHER’S WIFE, inspired by the 1996 film of the same name
Photos: First Look at Amber Riley & More in THE PREACHER'S WIFE World Premiere

Get a first look at photos of The Preacher's Wife at Alliance Theatre! Learn how to purchase tickets.
Princeton Festival Opens With Superstar Soprano Angel Blue In June

The Princeton Festival, running from June 7-22, opens with GRAMMY-winning soprano Angel Blue performing her favorite arias.
Video: Amber Riley and Akron Lanier Watson Perform 'It Ain't That Serious' From THE PREACHER'S WIFE

Get a first look at Amber Riley and Akron Lanier Watson performing the song 'It Ain't That Serious' from the new musical THE PREACHER'S WIFE during the sneak-peek, preview event 'Behind the Musical' that took place on April 17. Check out the video here!
Video: Loretta Devine Sings 'That's What She Said' from THE PREACHER'S WIFE

Get a first listen to That's What She Said' from the new musical The Preacher's Wife performed by Loretta Devine in an all-new video from Alliance Theatre. Inspired by the 1996 film, The Preacher's Wife is a celebration of community, family, and the power of faith.
12th Annual NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS to Take Place at Joe's Pub in June

The 12th annual “Night of a Thousand Judys” – the Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre – will be performed at Joe’s Pub. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.
54 SINGS JONI MITCHELL Takes The Stage At 54 Below This May

54 BELOW will present Ayanna Charity, Brooke Emmerich and more in 54 Sings Joni Mitchell on May 14, 2024. 
Full Cast Set For The Hanover Theatre Repertory's Rotating Productions of Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT and New Solo Show JUDITH

The Hanover Theatre Repertory has announced the creative team delivering the new play Judith, by Katie Bender, and iconic comedy Twelfth Night, by William Shakespeare.
Cast and Creative Team Set For Algonquin's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

Algonquin Arts Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its April musical, Fiddler on the Roof. The show will run at Algonquin Arts Theatre from April 6 through April 21.
Loretta Devine, Amber Riley & More to Star in THE PREACHER'S WIFE World Premiere

The Alliance Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team of its world premiere musical, THE PREACHER’S WIFE. See who is starring and on the creative team along with ticketing information and more.
Mike Zito to Release New Album 'Life Is Hard' in February

Zito recorded the new album in September at Sunset Sound Studios in Hollywood, California, with Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith producing. Both Bonamassa and Smith were involved in the production of Blood Brothers, the critically-acclaimed album Zito recorded with fellow label guitarist Albert Castiglia.
Photos: First Look At HIPPEST TRIP " THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL At American Conservatory Theater

Get a first look at the world premiere of Hippest Trip – The Soul Train Musical, now performing at San Francisco's American Conservatory Theater through Sunday, October 8, 2023. See photos of the production!
HIPPEST TRIP " THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL Extends At American Conservatory Theater

Due to extremely strong ticket demand, American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) announced the extension of Hippest Trip — The Soul Train Musical, the Broadway-bound musical based on the iconic TV show that brought Black music, dance, and style into every living room in America, performing at A.C.T.'s Toni Rembe Theater (415 Geary St., San Francisco).
Photos: HIPPEST TRIP- THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL Prepares For Its World Premiere!

See first look photos from rehearsals for the world premiere of Hippest Trip – The Soul Train Musical at San Francisco's American Conservatory Theater.
Quentin Earl Darrington, Amber Iman & More to Star in HIPPEST TRIP " THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL at A.C.T.

Get all the details about the world premiere of HIPPEST TRIP — THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL at A.C.T., featuring Quentin Earl Darrington and an incredible cast. Experience the magic of Soul Train as this musical takes you on a journey through its legendary music and cultural impact.

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How many Broadway shows has Matthew Johnson been in?

Matthew Johnson has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

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Matthew Johnson has not appeared in the West End.

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