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BIO

Broadway: Mary Poppins (Michael Banks), Waiting for Godot (Boy), Elf (Little Boy). Television: "30 Rock," "Law and Order," "A Gifted Man," "Important Things with Demetri Martin," "Z Rock" (recurring), PBS Kids, Sesame Street. Matthew has performed in the Children's Chorus of the New York City Opera's productions of Tosca and Cavalleria Rusticana. His CDs include the first complete recording of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Allegro, Ronan Tynan (for Smile Train) and Poetic License.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Production, 2014
Mossy

Bernie

Ensemble

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2013
Edward, Prince of Wales

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
Les (Alternate)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Michael (Standby)

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2009
Boy

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Michael Banks (Alternate) [Replacement]


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Where Are They Now? Catch Up on the Careers of the Original Cast of NEWSIES

In our new series, 'Where Are They Now?' we're taking a look back at some of our favorite original Broadway casts, and catching up with their careers! Next up, the original cast of Newsies!
UN DÍA COMO HOY: NEWSIES se estrenaba en Broadway

Un 29 de marzo de 2012, NEWSIES subía el telón por primera vez en Broadway. El musical con la música de Alan Menken, basado en la película homónima dirigida por Kenny Ortega, contaba con el libreto de Harvey Fierstein.
VIDEO: On This Day, March 29- NEWSIES Opens On Broadway!

On this day in 2012, Newsies seized the day on opening night at the Nederlander Theater!
VIDEO: EVERYBODY DANCE NOW! A Look Back at 'Seize The Day' From NEWSIES

In this time of social distancing and remaining responsibly indoors, we are all looking for ways to brighten our days and get moving any way we can!
TBT: A Look Back at Newsies' Opening Night to Celebrate Andrew Keenan-Bolger's Birthday!

It's time to seize the day because we're celebrating the birthday of Broadway's original Crutchie from Newsies, Andrew Keenan-Bolger! In honor of the occasion, we're throwing it back to the hit show's opening night with Andrew alongside his co-stars Jeremy Jordan, Ben Fankhauser, Kara Lindsay, and more! Check out all the footage below to watch what happens!
VIDEO: On This Day, March 29- NEWSIES Makes Headlines On Opening Night

On this day in 2012, Newsies seized the day on opening night at the Nederlander Theater!
VIDEO: On This Day, March 29- NEWSIES Seizes the Day on Opening Night!

On this day in 2012, Newsies seized the day on opening night at the Nederlander Theater!
MONOTONY! Opens 11/17 At Caveat

Monotony! is the only show that dares let your favorite comedians and storytellers go deep on their weird obsessions with seemingly boring things. Their passion and (lets face it) disturbing breadth of knowledge on topics like The Science of Urinal Cakes and The History of the Rubber Duck will leave you laughing -- and possibly leaving with a brand new obsession of your own.
Photo Flash: Inside A SIMPLE SONG FOR A SIMPLE WISH Benefit at The Beechman

'A Simple Song for A Simple Wish' was a one night only benefit featuring Broadway kids singing to raise funds for One Simple Wish www.onesimplewish.org. The show was held on Monday November 16 at 7pm at the Laurie BeechmanTheatre, 407 W. 42nd Street, NYC. Check out photos below!
DVR Alert - Broadway's ACT ONE with Tony Shalhoub & Santino Fontana Airs Tonight on LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER

ACT ONE, Lincoln Center Theater's Tony Award-nominated production from last year, written and directed by James Lapine from the autobiography by Moss Hart, will air on PBS's LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER tonight, November 13, 2015 from 9 to 11:30 p.m. ET.
Broadway's ACT ONE with Tony Shalhoub & Santino Fontana to Air Next Month on LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER

ACT ONE, Lincoln Center Theater's Tony Award-nominated production from last year, written and directed by James Lapine from the autobiography by Moss Hart, will air on PBS's LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER on Friday, November 13, 2015 from 9 to 11:30 p.m. ET.
A Simple Song For a Simple Wish Benefit to be Held 11/16

'A Simple Song for A Simple Wish' is a one night only benefit featuring Broadway kids singing to raise funds for One Simple Wish www.onesimplewish.org. The show will be held on Monday November 16 at 7pm at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 W. 42nd Street, NYC.
WAKE UP with BWW 10/9/2015 - NY Pops, COMEDY OF ERRORS, KING CHARLES III and More!

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This weekend's big news: The NY Pops launches its 2015-16 season with two stage greats, COMEDY OF ERRORS goes on tour and KING CHARLES III arrives in New York!
WAKE UP with BWW 1/15/2015 - HONEYMOON IN VEGAS, Oscar Nominees and More!

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: HONEYMOON IN VEGAS opens on Broadway, the 2015 OSCAR nominations are revealed and more!
'Seize the Day!' A Look Back at NEWSIES' Opening Night on Broadway

NEWSIES plays its final performance on Broadway this coming Sunday, August 24, but BroadwayWorld (and the rest of New York, we hope) isn't ready to let the musical leave just yet! All this week we're bringing you snapshots from the NEWSIES 'paper route' -- from the movie to how the show got to the Great White Way, to the show's still-burgeoning fandom, and its award-winning cast and creative team.
NEWSIES' Corey Cott, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Ryan Steele & More 'STOP THE PRESSES' at 54 Below Tonight

Tonight, August 14th, cast members from Newsies will take part in Stop the Presses: Newsboys of New York Rally at 54 Below.
Matt Doyle, Tony Yazbeck & More Set for 54 Below this Week

Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.
NEWSIES Cast's 54 Below Show, STOP THE PRESSES, Featuring Andrew Keenan-Bolger and More, Adds Extra Performance, 8/14

A second show has been added for Stop the Presses: Newsboys of New York Rally at 54 Below on August 14th. The 11:30pm show was added after the original 7pm show sold out in a matter of hours.
Patti LuPone, The Skivvies, Ben Platt and More Will Play 54 Below, Aug-Sept 2014

This August and September 54 BELOW presents an exciting lineup of the brightest talent from Broadway and beyond. Located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street.
NEWSIES' Corey Cott, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Ryan Steele & More to 'STOP THE PRESSES' at 54 Below, 8/14

The concert is billed as 'an evening of song, dance, backstage anecdotes, and special surprises from everyone's favorite newsboys (and girls).' Directed by Yvette Kojic, music directed by Benjamin Rauhala, and produced by Shoshana Feinstein.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Matthew Schechter been in?

Matthew Schechter has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Matthew Schechter been in?

Matthew Schechter has not appeared in the West End.

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