Matthew Liu
Birth Place: Queens, NY
Latest News on Matthew Liu:
AMT Theater to Present New Opening Of UPSIDE DOWN, A New Musical in March (Feb 26, 2025)
AMT Theater Moves UPSIDE DOWN Opening Night Date (Feb 18, 2025)
Full Cast Set for Musical UPSIDE DOWN at AMT Theater (Jan 30, 2025)
AMT Theater to Present New Opening Of UPSIDE DOWN, A New Musical in March (Feb 26, 2025)
AMT Theater Moves UPSIDE DOWN Opening Night Date (Feb 18, 2025)
Full Cast Set for Musical UPSIDE DOWN at AMT Theater (Jan 30, 2025)
BIO
An NYC-based actor, singer, dancer, music director and writer with two degrees from The Juilliard School, Matthew has had musical and theatrical premieres at such venues as Isaac Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall and National Sawdust. He currently plays 10 instruments and is a proud member of the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theater Writing Advanced Workshop. Acting: Song Liling in M. Butterfly (Woodstock Playhouse), Nightclub Cantata (the cell theatre), Stephen Sondheim’s You’re Gonna Love Tomorrow (Theater 2020). Music Directing/Arranging: Sound of the Silk Road (Nederlander), Bastard Jones (the cell theatre), Candlelight Concerts, Nickelodeon and others. YouTube: youtube.com/c/MatthewLiu Insta/TikTok: @mattliuthings
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Productions
Sound of the Silk Road [China, 2021] - Music Director
Nightclub Cantata [Off-Broadway, 2022] - Swing
You're Gonna Love Tomorrow [Off-Broadway, 2022] - Various
M. Butterfly [Regional, 2022] - Song Liling
Titanic [Regional, 2023] - Bandleader Wallace Hartley/Third Officer Herbert Pitman
Fiddler on the Roof [Regional, 2024] - The Fiddler
Upside Down [Off-Broadway, 2025] - Robert Lyons
News
AMT Theater to Present New Opening Of UPSIDE DOWN, A New Musical in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2025
AMT Theater will present the new opening of UPSIDE DOWN, a new musical in March and April. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2025
AMT Theater will present the new opening of UPSIDE DOWN, a new musical in March and April. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
AMT Theater Moves UPSIDE DOWN Opening Night Date
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2025
AMT Theater will be moving its opening night of the new musical Upside Down. The move is to accommodate the complex technical needs of the show. Learn more about the new dates and the production.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2025
AMT Theater will be moving its opening night of the new musical Upside Down. The move is to accommodate the complex technical needs of the show. Learn more about the new dates and the production.
Full Cast Set for Musical UPSIDE DOWN at AMT Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2025
The full cast has been revealed for the upcoming Off-Broadway bow of the new musical Upside Down, written by Al Tapper and Tony Sportiello, with an official opening March 7th at AMT Theater. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2025
The full cast has been revealed for the upcoming Off-Broadway bow of the new musical Upside Down, written by Al Tapper and Tony Sportiello, with an official opening March 7th at AMT Theater. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
SONGS OF TRAUMA AND HEALING Fundraiser to be Presented at Don't Tell Mama in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 26, 2023
Join Don't Tell Mama for 'Songs of Trauma and Healing' fundraiser on Jan 15th. Support the production of 'Aftershocks' and enjoy performances from various shows.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 26, 2023
Join Don't Tell Mama for 'Songs of Trauma and Healing' fundraiser on Jan 15th. Support the production of 'Aftershocks' and enjoy performances from various shows.
Bern Tan And EJ Zimmerman To Lead Industry Reading Of RAILROAD!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2023
On Friday, June 9th, a private industry presentation will be held in New York City for the new musical Railroad! with book by James Racheff and Tony Stimac, Lyrics by James Racheff, and Music by Louis St. Louis. This new musical brings the story of how early Chinese immigrants were an integral part of building America.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2023
On Friday, June 9th, a private industry presentation will be held in New York City for the new musical Railroad! with book by James Racheff and Tony Stimac, Lyrics by James Racheff, and Music by Louis St. Louis. This new musical brings the story of how early Chinese immigrants were an integral part of building America.
Photos: Inside Matthew Liu's 5th Annual Valentine's Day Fling at Rockwood Music Hall
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2023
Matthew Liu's annual Valentine's Day show celebrated its 5 year anniversary at the beautiful Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2 on Tuesday February 14th. Check out photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2023
Matthew Liu's annual Valentine's Day show celebrated its 5 year anniversary at the beautiful Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2 on Tuesday February 14th. Check out photos here!
Celebrate Five Years Of Valentine's Day Shows With Matthew Liu at Rockwood Music Hall
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2023
For a 5th year in a row, singer-storyteller and bona-fide sweetheart Matthew Liu puts it all out there in a Valentine's Day show made up of your favorite pop songs, Broadway numbers, RnB tunes as well as his original music - and oh so many stories.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2023
For a 5th year in a row, singer-storyteller and bona-fide sweetheart Matthew Liu puts it all out there in a Valentine's Day show made up of your favorite pop songs, Broadway numbers, RnB tunes as well as his original music - and oh so many stories.
Photos: Inside Woodstock Playhouse's Production Of David Henry Hwang's M. BUTTERFLY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 23, 2022
See photos of the historic Woodstock Playhouse’s sumptuous production of David Henry Hwang's M. Butterfly, which dazzled from November 18-20 under direction of Randy Conti with choreography by Nina Zoie Lam, costumes by Diane Stein and lighting by Tony Michael Clayton.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 23, 2022
See photos of the historic Woodstock Playhouse’s sumptuous production of David Henry Hwang's M. Butterfly, which dazzled from November 18-20 under direction of Randy Conti with choreography by Nina Zoie Lam, costumes by Diane Stein and lighting by Tony Michael Clayton.
Woodstock Playhouse's Production Of David Henry Hwang's M. BUTTERFLY Completes Successful Run
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 23, 2022
The Woodstock Playhouse presented its full-scale production of David Henry Hwang's M. Butterfly with music by Lucia Hwong, for one weekend only at 7:30 p.m. Friday, November 18 and Saturday, November 19 with a Sunday, November 20 matinee at 2 p.m. at the Playhouse.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 23, 2022
The Woodstock Playhouse presented its full-scale production of David Henry Hwang's M. Butterfly with music by Lucia Hwong, for one weekend only at 7:30 p.m. Friday, November 18 and Saturday, November 19 with a Sunday, November 20 matinee at 2 p.m. at the Playhouse.
Review: YOU'RE GONNA LOVE TOMORROW! at Theater2020
by Kristen Morale - Oct 21, 2022
You're gonna truly love tomorrow, and it starts with what you're doing tonight!
by Kristen Morale - Oct 21, 2022
You're gonna truly love tomorrow, and it starts with what you're doing tonight!
Theater 2020 Presents A Rare Sondheim Revue
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2022
THEATER 2020, Brooklyn Heights' NY award winning professional theater company has announced its Autumn 2022 run of the rarely seen Stephen Sondheim musical revue “You're Gonna Love Tomorrow,” in a limited run of 16 performances, Thursday, October 13th - Sunday, November 6th, 2022. Press/Industry is invited beginning Friday, October 14th.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2022
THEATER 2020, Brooklyn Heights' NY award winning professional theater company has announced its Autumn 2022 run of the rarely seen Stephen Sondheim musical revue “You're Gonna Love Tomorrow,” in a limited run of 16 performances, Thursday, October 13th - Sunday, November 6th, 2022. Press/Industry is invited beginning Friday, October 14th.
Photos: Take a Look at the Cast Of the 45th Anniversary Production of NIGHTCLUB CANTATA
by Marissa Tomeo - May 7, 2022
Bill Castellino directs and choreographs. Cast members include Almeria Campbell, Victoria Casillo, Daniela Delahuerta, Matthew Liu, Jesse Manocherian, Sarah Nandola, Pearl Rhein, Noah Ruebeck, Hansel Tan, and Miles Whittaker. Twenty-five performances will be staged from April 23 – May 22, 2022, at Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre, 338 West 23rd Street, New York, NY 11201.
by Marissa Tomeo - May 7, 2022
Bill Castellino directs and choreographs. Cast members include Almeria Campbell, Victoria Casillo, Daniela Delahuerta, Matthew Liu, Jesse Manocherian, Sarah Nandola, Pearl Rhein, Noah Ruebeck, Hansel Tan, and Miles Whittaker. Twenty-five performances will be staged from April 23 – May 22, 2022, at Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre, 338 West 23rd Street, New York, NY 11201.
New Cast Members Join 45th Anniversary Production of NIGHTCLUB CANTATA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2022
With performances beginning April 23rd, Nancy Manocherian’s the cell theatre and Nightclub Cantata LLC, by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals, will present Elizabeth Swados’ 1977 breakout sensation Nightclub Cantata, a provocative, eclectic and heralded theatrical creation rarely seen since its inception decades ago.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2022
With performances beginning April 23rd, Nancy Manocherian’s the cell theatre and Nightclub Cantata LLC, by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals, will present Elizabeth Swados’ 1977 breakout sensation Nightclub Cantata, a provocative, eclectic and heralded theatrical creation rarely seen since its inception decades ago.
Photos: Matthew Liu Returns With His Fourth Annual Valentine's Day Show I WILL BE HERE At The Duplex Cabaret Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2022
For Valentine's Day this year, Matthew Liu continued his tradition of putting on a show for all to enjoy at The Duplex Cabaret Theatre, this year's all-new show titled 'I Will Be Here'.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2022
For Valentine's Day this year, Matthew Liu continued his tradition of putting on a show for all to enjoy at The Duplex Cabaret Theatre, this year's all-new show titled 'I Will Be Here'.
Photos: Matthew Liu Makes Solo Cabaret Debut With WHO'S MATTHEW LIU At The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2022
Earlier last month, Matthew Liu made a splashy Broadway Solo Cabaret Debut at The Green Room 42 in his show 'Who's Matthew Liu???' on Friday, January 7. Fighting both a drop in temperatures and a rise in Omicron numbers, Matthew nevertheless (safely) filled the house to entertain all with his uplifting and be-there-to-believe-it stories and songs.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2022
Earlier last month, Matthew Liu made a splashy Broadway Solo Cabaret Debut at The Green Room 42 in his show 'Who's Matthew Liu???' on Friday, January 7. Fighting both a drop in temperatures and a rise in Omicron numbers, Matthew nevertheless (safely) filled the house to entertain all with his uplifting and be-there-to-believe-it stories and songs.
Matthew Liu Returns With His Signature Valentine's Day Show I WILL BE HERE at the Duplex Cabaret Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2022
After a packed-house solo debut at The Green Room 42, singer-storyteller and all-around sweetheart Matthew Liu brings his fourth annual Valentine's Day Show to the beautiful Duplex Cabaret Theatre! Whatever Cupid has brought-perhaps passion, perhaps sharp gut pains-Matthew knows just the right tale or tune for you. So singles, couples, throuples and more, let's toast to Love together!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2022
After a packed-house solo debut at The Green Room 42, singer-storyteller and all-around sweetheart Matthew Liu brings his fourth annual Valentine's Day Show to the beautiful Duplex Cabaret Theatre! Whatever Cupid has brought-perhaps passion, perhaps sharp gut pains-Matthew knows just the right tale or tune for you. So singles, couples, throuples and more, let's toast to Love together!
The Green Room 42 Announces January Line-Up
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2022
he Green Room 42 has announced their January line-up for in-person performances in addition to launching reWINEd, a new streaming series where you can rewatch some favorite recent shows paired with at-home drink recommendations from each artist.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2022
he Green Room 42 has announced their January line-up for in-person performances in addition to launching reWINEd, a new streaming series where you can rewatch some favorite recent shows paired with at-home drink recommendations from each artist.
WHO'S MATTHEW LIU??? Comes to The Green Room 42 Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 27, 2021
Fresh from music directing in Mandarin for Nederlander Worldwide in China, Juilliard grad Matthew Liu makes the leap from orchestra pit to the spotlight with a concert of original songs, hot takes on pop music and stories about being a bit too Chinese for America, a bit too 'colorful' for China, too cabaret for conservatory and just enough of all of them to be a lot of fun.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 27, 2021
Fresh from music directing in Mandarin for Nederlander Worldwide in China, Juilliard grad Matthew Liu makes the leap from orchestra pit to the spotlight with a concert of original songs, hot takes on pop music and stories about being a bit too Chinese for America, a bit too 'colorful' for China, too cabaret for conservatory and just enough of all of them to be a lot of fun.
SOUND OF THE SILK ROAD to Premiere at Xi'an China's Shaanxi Grand Theater This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2021
Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment partners with Shaanxi Tourism Group'sLegend Performances to present Sound of the Silk Road. The original Mandarin-language musical, helmed by award-winning Broadway director Gabriel Barre (Amazing Grace, The Wild Party), features a book by Marc Acito, music by Peter Kam and lyrics by Liang Man.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2021
Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment partners with Shaanxi Tourism Group'sLegend Performances to present Sound of the Silk Road. The original Mandarin-language musical, helmed by award-winning Broadway director Gabriel Barre (Amazing Grace, The Wild Party), features a book by Marc Acito, music by Peter Kam and lyrics by Liang Man.
Photo Flash: The Broadway at Birdland Concert Series Presents Dancer/Singer Evan Ruggiero
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2018
The Broadway at Birdland concert series presented dancer/singer Evan Ruggiero (Drama Desk Award Nominee, Bastard Jones) and his band The S'Evan Legs in concert on Monday, August 27. Evan and the band (Justin Garcia, Brendan Daily, Will Dougherty, Max Adler, Joe Gullace, Rich Cush and Dave Berrios) performed their ultimate show at Birdland. Nicole Loewenstein and Michael Taylor Robinson were special guest vocalists. The high-energy performance included classic rock n' roll fused with Broadway and current chart topping hits.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2018
The Broadway at Birdland concert series presented dancer/singer Evan Ruggiero (Drama Desk Award Nominee, Bastard Jones) and his band The S'Evan Legs in concert on Monday, August 27. Evan and the band (Justin Garcia, Brendan Daily, Will Dougherty, Max Adler, Joe Gullace, Rich Cush and Dave Berrios) performed their ultimate show at Birdland. Nicole Loewenstein and Michael Taylor Robinson were special guest vocalists. The high-energy performance included classic rock n' roll fused with Broadway and current chart topping hits.
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