Matthew is currently developing a musical work about surviving breast cancer called The C-Word and Virtuoso a new musical based on the life of Polish concert pianist, composer and statesman Ignacy Jan Paderewski.. He has also written the book and lyrics for the new musical comedies Flambé Dreams (NYMF 2012) and Bonnets & Bling! (West Chester University). Musical shorts include The Rubberers (WCU, Byrdcliffe Arts, Delaware Arts Festival, Off Broadway) and Unleashed (York Theater Co 4@15). Work for family audiences includes Ever Happily After (NYMF 2013, Center Stage, Maltz Jupiter), Fancy Nancy's Splendiferous Christmas (Off Broadway and National Tour) and Twinkle Tames a Dragon (Off Broadway and Tour). Cabaret acts include Songs for the Dysfunctional. Matthew received a grant from the Adam Mickiewicz Institute (2017), a grant New Music USA (2017), an Honorable Mention for Excellence in Lyric Writing at The New York Musical Theatre Festival (2012), is an Anna Sosenko Trust Recipient (2012), and a Jerry Boch Award finalist (2011). Matthew an alumnus of The BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theater Workshop and a member of the Dramatist Guild.
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