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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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HALF TIME Begins At World Stage Theatre Company In June Photo
HALF TIME Begins At World Stage Theatre Company In June
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 19, 2025

World Stage Theatre Company's Seventh Season will continue with Half Time. Book by Bob Martin and Chad Beguelin, music by Matthew Sklar, and lyrics by Nell Benjamin, with additional music by Marvin Hamlisch.
Stephen Schwartz to Host 2025 ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre Fest Photo
Stephen Schwartz to Host 2025 ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre Fest
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 17, 2025

The ASCAP Foundation has revealed programming for the 2025 ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre Fest, hosted by legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz.
HELLO, DOLLY! And More Set for Cortland Repertory Theatre 54th Summer Season Photo
HELLO, DOLLY! And More Set for Cortland Repertory Theatre 54th Summer Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2025

Cortland Repertory Theatre has unveiled its 54th annual summer season, running June 4 – August 15 at the Little York Pavilion in Preble, NY. The lineup features five productions, four of which are CRT premiers.
TITANTIC, THE PROM and More Set for Temple Theater's 2025-26 Season Photo
TITANTIC, THE PROM and More Set for Temple Theater's 2025-26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2025

Temple Theater has revealed an exciting new lineup of shows for the 2025-26 Season. Temple Theaters has upcoming productions for everyone, from madcap comedy to dramatic musical theater.
SUFFS Tour and More Set for 5th Avenue Theatre Company and STG 2025/26 Season Photo
SUFFS Tour and More Set for 5th Avenue Theatre Company and STG 2025/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2025

The 5th Avenue Theatre Company and Seattle Theatre Group are launching a new strategic alliance that will strengthen and preserve the musical company’s role in staging award-winning locally produced live theater. Learn more about the 25/26 season!
Stages Theatre Company Announces 2025-2026 Season Photo
Stages Theatre Company Announces 2025-2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2025

Stages Theatre Company has announced their 2025-2026 season. 'A Season That Brings Us Together' features a diverse blend of plays, musicals, and world premieres, each highlighting the importance of friendships and being brave, as well as the joy found in connecting and supporting each other and the community.
Music On Stage Brings THE WEDDING SINGER to Cutting Hall Photo
Music On Stage Brings THE WEDDING SINGER to Cutting Hall
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2025

Join in for this nostalgic, campy romp down memory lane, even if you weren't alive in the eighties to remember it! 'The Wedding Singer' runs this May at Cutting Hall.
THE PROM Will Open at Four County Players in March Photo
THE PROM Will Open at Four County Players in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025

As the next production of their 52nd Season in Barboursville, Four County Players will present THE PROM, opening in March on the Mainstage. Learn more here!
THE PROM to be Presented at Pacifica Spindrift Players in February Photo
THE PROM to be Presented at Pacifica Spindrift Players in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2025

THE PROM will be presented at Pacifica Spindrift Players in February. The Prom is a joyful, high-energy musical about a group of Broadway has-beens who are on a mission to help a small-town teen bring her girlfriend to prom. Learn more.
SHE LOVES ME, ELF & More Set for Bucks County Playhouse 2025 Mainstage Season Photo
SHE LOVES ME, ELF & More Set for Bucks County Playhouse 2025 Mainstage Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025

Bucks County Playhouse has revealed plans for its 2025 season, which includes six productions, and features the expansion of its mainstage programming. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
3 Broadway Shows Close This Weekend Photo
3 Broadway Shows Close This Weekend
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 4, 2025

Broadway says goodbye to three productions. Suffs takes its final bow at the Music Box Theatre following 24 previews and 301 regular performances; Back to the Future will conclude its run at the Winter Garden Theatre following 35 previews and 597 regular performances; and Elf ends its limited engagement at the Marquis Theatre after 8 previews and 57 regular performances.
REVIEW: Ready For Christmas, ELF: THE MUSICAL Is A Whimsical Seasonal Treat For The W Photo
REVIEW: Ready For Christmas, ELF: THE MUSICAL Is A Whimsical Seasonal Treat For The Whole Family
by Jade Kops - Dec 22, 2024

ELF: THE MUSICAL brings David Berenbaum’s(writer) 2003 comedy film to the musical theatre stage to the delight of families looking for some festive magic. 
Video: ELF THE MUSICAL at Broadway at Music Circus Photo
Video: ELF THE MUSICAL at Broadway at Music Circus
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 8, 2024

Watch highlights from the production of Elf the Musical at Broadway at Music Circus, starring Aaron Kaurick as Buddy the Elf, and more, in the video here!
Video: ELF THE MUSICAL Cast Performs Musical Medley on THE VIEW Photo
Video: ELF THE MUSICAL Cast Performs Musical Medley on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 5, 2024

Get in the holiday spirit with a performance from Elf the Musical! Grey Henson, Ashley Brown, Kayla Davion, and Kai Edgar joined The View on Thursday to perform a medley from the show, which is now running on Broadway.
ELF THE MUSICAL Cast to Perform on THE VIEW Tomorrow Photo
ELF THE MUSICAL Cast to Perform on THE VIEW Tomorrow
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 4, 2024

The cast of Broadway's Elf will appear on The View tomorrow, December 5 to perform from the holiday musical, currently playing a limited engagement at the Marquis Theatre.
Christmas Films Adapted For the Stage Photo
Christmas Films Adapted For the Stage
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2024

Whether you're into a more serious story like It's a Wonderful Life or A Christmas Carol, or something more silly and fun like Elf or How the Grinch Stole Christmas, there is a Christmas movie-turned-musical for everyone who celebrates!
Video: ELF THE MUSICAL At Walnut Street Theatre Photo
Video: ELF THE MUSICAL At Walnut Street Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2024

Walnut Street Theatre (WST) continues their 216th Season with the charming story of Buddy the Elf. Travel with Buddy from the North Pole all the way to New York City in ELF  The Broadway Musical. The show opens on November 27, and runs through December 29. Check out video highlights of the production.
ELF JR to be Presented at Greasepaint Theatre This Holiday Season Photo
ELF JR to be Presented at Greasepaint Theatre This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 26, 2024

Greasepaint Theatre will present the family favorite, ELF JR in December. Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole.
Photos: ELF THE MUSICAL 2024 National Tour First Look Photo
Photos: ELF THE MUSICAL 2024 National Tour First Look
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2024

You can now get a first look at photos of the 2024 National Tour of ELF THE MUSICAL. The National Tour officially launched on November 2nd and will continue to spread holiday cheer. See the photos here!
Photos: ELF Cast Takes Opening Night Bows on Broadway Photo
Photos: ELF Cast Takes Opening Night Bows on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 18, 2024

Elf the Musical officially opened on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
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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?

Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award (Richard Rodgers Award).

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