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BIO

Tony, Emmy and Drama Desk Award-nominated composer of the Broadway musicals Elf and The Wedding Singer (Tony nomination for Best Original Score, Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Music). He was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Direction for the critically acclaimed NBC stop-motion animated TV special "Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas." Additional TV/film credits include "Sesame Street," "Wonder Pets!" and PBS's "American Masters." Awards include the ASCAP Foundation Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award, the Gilman/Gonzalez-Falla Theatre Award and the Jonathan Larson Performing Arts Foundation.

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Productions

Elf The MusicalElf The Musical
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Music
ELF the MusicalELF the Musical
 
[West End, 2022]
Music
The PromThe Prom
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Music, Vocal Arrangements
Shrek the MusicalShrek the Musical
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Dance Music Arranger
Caroline, or ChangeCaroline, or Change
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Associate Conductor
NineNine
 
[Broadway, 2003] [Replacement]
Associate Conductor[Replacement]
Rehearsal Pianist
Oklahoma!
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Rehearsal Pianist
42nd Street42nd Street
 
[Broadway, 2001] [Replacement]
Associate Conductor[Replacement]
Putting It Together
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Keyboards
Assistant Conductor
Annie Get Your Gun
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Rehearsal Pianist
On the Town
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Rehearsal Pianist
Titanic
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Keyboard
Associate Conductor
Miss Saigon
 
[Broadway, 1991] [Replacement]
Assistant Conductor[Replacement]
Assistant Conductor[Replacement]
Les MiserablesLes Miserables
 
[Broadway, 1987] [Replacement]
Associate Conductor[Replacement]

Writing

Half Time
Composer
Composer

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding New Score

Matthew Sklar, The Prom

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Matthew Sklar, The Prom


winner
Richard Rodgers Award - 2010 - Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award

Matthew Sklar

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Matthew Sklar, The Wedding Singer

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Video: ELF THE MUSICAL Cast Performs 'Sparkle-Jolly-Twinkle-Jingly' on GMA Photo
Video: ELF THE MUSICAL Cast Performs 'Sparkle-Jolly-Twinkle-Jingly' on GMA

Grey Henson, Kayla Davion, and the cast of Elf the Musical joined Good Morning America on Friday to perform the finale number, 'Sparkle-Jolly-Twinkle-Jingly.' Watch the magical performance now!
ELF Star Kayla Davion Takes Over Our Instagram Story Photo
ELF Star Kayla Davion Takes Over Our Instagram Story

Elf the Musical star Kayla Davion will be taking over our Instagram! Davion, who plays Jovie in the beloved holiday musical, will take our followers behind-the-scenes of the production's performance on Good Morning America.
Ateneo blueREP Gets Ready for THE PROM Photo
Ateneo blueREP Gets Ready for THE PROM

Newbies at Ateneo Blue Repertory are raring to deliver the best night of your life with 'the Prom.' With music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, and book by Bob Martin and Beguelin, 'the Prom' was Drama Desk Award’s Outstanding Musical in 2019.
ELF JR. THE MUSICAL Comes to Civic Center Music Hall Photo
ELF JR. THE MUSICAL Comes to Civic Center Music Hall

Spotlight Acting Academies production of Elf Jr; The Musical will come to the Civic Center Music Hall in Oklahoma this holiday season. Performances begin this December.
ELF THE MUSICAL Will Offer a Digital Lottery Photo
ELF THE MUSICAL Will Offer a Digital Lottery

Elf The Musical will offer a digital ticket lottery starting this week ahead of the show's first preview. Find out how to get discount tickets to Elf The Musical here!
Meet the Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

Elf The Musical is returning to Broadway with previews beginning tonight, November 9, ahead of opening night on November 17 at the Marquis Theatre. Meet the cast of Elf The Musical here!
ELF THE MUSICAL Announced At Walnut Street Theatre Photo
ELF THE MUSICAL Announced At Walnut Street Theatre

ELF THE BROADWAY MUSICAL is set to bring holiday cheer to the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia. Follow Buddy the Elf's journey from the North Pole to the big city in this festive production.
Photos: Inside the Dramatists Guild Foundation's 2024 Gala Photo
Photos: Inside the Dramatists Guild Foundation's 2024 Gala

Dramatists Guild Foundation just celebrated its 2024 Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, honoring Tom Kitt and Mindy Rich. Check out photos from inside the big night here!
ELF THE MUSICAL Adds Performances in Indianapolis Photo
ELF THE MUSICAL Adds Performances in Indianapolis

ELF THE MUSICAL will present an additional performance in Indianapolis due to high demand. The show, based on the beloved holiday film, will now offer more opportunities for audiences to enjoy. Learn how to purchase tickets.
ELF THE MUSICAL Comes to Walnut Street Theatre Photo
ELF THE MUSICAL Comes to Walnut Street Theatre

Walnut Street Theatre will continue their 216th Season with the story of Buddy the elf. Travel with Buddy from the North Pole all the way to New York City in ELF The Broadway Musical. Meet the creative team and learn who's who in the cast and how to get tickets.
Photos: ELF THE MUSICAL Heads Into Rehearsal for Its Holiday Return Photo
Photos: ELF THE MUSICAL Heads Into Rehearsal for Its Holiday Return

Elf The Musical returns to Broadway this November at The Marquis Theatre. The show's company came together for the first time this week for a meet & greet as they prepare to head into rehearsals! Check out photos from the jolly afternoon!
Apple TV+ to Release WONDER PETS: IN THE CITY Musical Series Photo
Apple TV+ to Release WONDER PETS: IN THE CITY Musical Series

Apple TV+ has announced the all-new animated preschool original series “Wonder Pets: In The City” to premiere globally on Friday, December 13. “Wonder Pets: In The City” invites kids and families to meet charming new characters and go on exciting adventures that spark curiosity and celebrate our unique differences. Learn more about the voice cast.
ELF The Musical Tour Sets Full Cast Photo
ELF The Musical Tour Sets Full Cast

The full cast has been announced for the 2024 National Tour of ELF THE MUSICAL. The National Tour will officially launch on November 2nd, heading to 9 cities this holiday season, including Detroit, New Orleans, Milwaukee and Charlotte. Get the full schedule including the tour route and ticket information.
THE PROM Will Be Performed by The Cal State Fullerton Department of Theatre and Dance Photo
THE PROM Will Be Performed by The Cal State Fullerton Department of Theatre and Dance

The Cal State Fullerton Department of Theatre and Dance will open their fall performance season with “The Prom,” showing October 10 through 19 in the Little Theatre on the campus of Cal State Fullerton.
Kayla Davion, Michael Hayden, and More Join ELF THE MUSICAL Photo
Kayla Davion, Michael Hayden, and More Join ELF THE MUSICAL

A cast of Broadway and TV stars have been announced to join the limited holiday engagement of Elf The Musical, coming to Broadway this November at The Marquis Theatre. Find out who's who in the cast of this special holiday show.
Sean Astin to Make Broadway Debut as Santa in ELF This Holiday Season Photo
Sean Astin to Make Broadway Debut as Santa in ELF This Holiday Season

Academy Award nominee and Screen Actors Guild Award-winning actor Sean Astin will make his Broadway debut this holiday season as Santa, in Elf The Musical. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets!
Exclusive: Chad Beguelin on His Queer, Musical Theatre Rom-Com Novel SHOWMANCE Photo
Exclusive: Chad Beguelin on His Queer, Musical Theatre Rom-Com Novel SHOWMANCE

Ahead of the publication of Showmance, BroadwayWorld sat down with playwright and author Chad Beguelin to discuss his writing process, his connection to the subject material, and whether the novel could ever be musicalized.
Tickets to ELF at Clowes Memorial Hall on Sale Now Photo
Tickets to ELF at Clowes Memorial Hall on Sale Now

ELF is coming to Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
How Often Do Writers Play in the Orchestra for Their Own Musicals Photo
How Often Do Writers Play in the Orchestra for Their Own Musicals

This time, the reader question was: I know sometimes writers perform in their own shows… but how often do writers play in the orchestra for their own musicals on Broadway?
Review: THE PROM Pulses with Heart at Ridgefield Theater Barn Photo
Review: THE PROM Pulses with Heart at Ridgefield Theater Barn

It is on the wings of wit and pleasantly wacky characterizations that the operative message of tolerance is delivered, in one case with the revival meeting fervor of “Love Thy Neighbor,” led by the fun and funny antics of Michael Valinoti as genially goofy Trent Oliver. 
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Matthew Sklar written?

Matthew Sklar has written 6 shows including Half Time (Composer), The Rhythm Club (Composer), The Wedding Singer (Composer), Elf - The Musical (Composer), Gotta Dance (Music), The Prom (Music).

What awards has Matthew Sklar been nominated for?

Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Prom, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Prom, Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award (Richard Rodgers Award) and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Wedding Singer.

What awards has Matthew Sklar won?

Matthew Sklar has won the Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award (Richard Rodgers Award).

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