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06/29/2021
Virtuoso Cast Recording Release
The Cast Recording of the Musical Theater of Poznan's Premiere of Virtuoso is now available for purchase at the Musical Theater in Poznan's Online store.
The album was recorded in Polish with 8 bonus tracks recorded in English.
Stay tuned for an announcement when it will be available for purchase and streaming on other platforms.
12/20/2020
Virtuoso Premieres on Polish Television.
Because the COVID19 Pandemic has caused theaters to close all over the world, the Poznan Musical Theater production of Virtuoso has been recorded for television and is airing on 4 different channels this Holiday season. Each Act is airing separately. Below is the schedule with Poland air times. The TVP Polonia airing is for international viewers. I've been told English subtitles won't be added till next years airing.
11/09/2020
Concert of Songs from Virtuoso airs on Youtube
After the opening of Virtuoso at the Musical Theater of Poznan the producer had intended to bring a 1 hour educational concert to schools in Poland. Because the COVID19 Pandemic made touring impossible, they recorded the concert for Youtube instead, so students could watch from home.
Watch the concert on Youtube
09/12/2020
Virtuoso Premiere at the Musical Theater in Poznan!
Virtuoso has it's world premiere! Unfortunately I am unable to attend due to COVID restrictions but I will be there in spirit.
Check out the Press Release on broadwayworld.com
More information and tickets available on the Musical Theater of Poznan website
11/22/2019
Virtuoso Live Demo Recording
We are making a live demo recording of the first act of Virtuoso and a couple songs from the second act at the DiMenna Center Norman S. Benzaquen Hall at 2PM.
For more information about the show and how to get tickets visit the Virtuoso Facebook page.
11/08/2019
Paddymania Music Video
Sifiso Mazibuko who plays Aaron Burr in the UK Cast of Hamilton is featured in a music video of Paddymania the opening song from Virtuoso.
For more information about the show visit the Virtuoso Facebook page.
10/16-10/19/2019
Paderewski Festival in Poznan Poland
Songs from Virtuoso were featured in a concert on 10/16 and the music video of Paddymania was shown for the first time. I also had the opportunity to sit on some panels about musical theater.
For more pictures and information visit the Virtuoso Facebook page.
05/10/2019
Blue Bloods Season 9 Finale
I was thrilled to play New York Times reporter Brent Alston on the final episode of Blue Bloods ninth season.
Click HERE for IMDB page.
11/16/2018 - 01/06/2019
FANCY NANCY SPLENDIFEROUS CHRISTMAS
Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas with book and lyrics by Matthew Hardy will be performed at the following theaters this holiday season.
Adventure Theatre
Artisan Children's Theater
11/28/2018
Act 1 of VIRTUOSO at New Orleans Contemporary Arts Center
The Adam Mickiewicz Institute in conjunction with the University of New Orleans and the Contemporary Arts Center present the first act of my new musical "Virtuoso" about the life of famed Polish pianist, composer and statesmen Ignacy Paderewski.
Book, Music and Lyric by Matthew Hardy
Arrangements and Orchestrations by Andrew Fox and Andy Roninson
Click HERE for more information.
Check out the teaser video HERE
11/03/2018
The S.S. Swenson Screening
The S.S. Swenson will have a screening at The Producer's Club in New York city on Saturday, Nov 3rd at 8 PM.
I play Jim Davies, a man who's husband has died leaving him to raise his partner's teenage son.
Click HERE for IMDB page.
Before you click below, be forewarned that there is strong language in the trailer.
The S.S. Swenson - Official Trailer (2018)from Victor Oliveira on Vimeo.
11/24/2017 - 01/06/2018
FANCY NANCY SPLENDIFEROUS CHRISTMAS
Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas with book and lyrics by Matthew Hardy will be performed at the following theaters this holiday season.
Circa 21Dinner Playhouse
Columbus State University
Electric Moon Theatre Company
Town Hall Theatre
11/16/2017 - 12/30/2017
The Ultimate Christmas Show at Cape May Stage
I am performing in The Ultimate Christmas Show Abridged at Cape May Stage this holiday season. This vaudevillian styled comedy was written by The Reduced Shakespeare Company alum Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor. I am doing the Reed Martin track.
Click HERE for more information.
10/15/2017
7Songwriters: Witchy Women Concert
I performed, "Four Cases on the Docket" a new song from Katya Stanislavskaya's GOING SOUTH at this intimate concert at Whitman and Bloom speakeasy lounge in New York.
Click HERE for more information.
06/03 & 06/04/2017
Concert of Songs from "The C-Word"
Based on interviews with 22 survivors of breast cancer, The C-Word examines the challenges, heartbreak and exultation of fighting and surviving cancer.
Click HERE for more information.
05/22/2017
New York Theatre Barn's New Works Series
I'm performing in the "pre-premiere" of Katya Stanislavskaya's new musical theater piece about going through a divorce in the deep south.
Click HERE for more information.
Click HERE and HERE for videos..
05/09/2017
Trailer for Nobody's Son
I play a hard nosed middle school Spanish teacher in this short drama. Release date of film TBA.
Click HERE for the trailer.
Click HERE for IMDB page.
01/21/2017 - 02/26/2017
TWINKLE TAMES A DRAGON returns to Off-Broadway and goes on TOUR!
From Katharine Holabird, the author of the classic book series Angelina Ballerina, comes a brand new show for all those who love fairies, friendship, dragons and fun! Twinkle has always wanted a pet and is thrilled when Fairy Godmother grants her wish. While her friends get cute little pets, a naughty pet dragon named Scruffy is NOT what Twinkle had in mind! Can Twinkle tame her dragon in time for Fairy Pet Day?
Click HERE for more information and to purchase tickets.
11/19/2016 - 12/31/2016
FANCY NANCY: SPLENDIFEROUS CHRISTMAS returns to New York
for the third year and goes on tour again!
What could be fancier than Christmas? Presents with elegant wrapping paper, festive decorations, Christmas cookies with sprinkles - and who could forget the tree? After all, there is no such thing as too much tinsel. Ooh la la! This year, Nancy is especially excited. After selling some of her old gowns and accessories, Nancy has enough money to buy a brand-new sparkly tree topper. She can't wait to decorate the Christmas tree. But when things don't turn out the way Nancy planned, will Christmas still be splendiferous?
Click HERE for more information and to purchase tickets.
There is also a list of all the venues the tour will be playing.
Read the NYTimes review!
08/15/2016
Joey Variations Opens @ New York Fringe festival
I play the title role of Joey, a contemporary dancer dealing with drug addiction in this three hander by Jon Spano with Choreography by Tom Gold.
To read the reviews visit the Showscore Page.
08/09/2016
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Commercials begin airing
The commercials I shot last month for the Broadway bound Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Musical began airing. (Yes, I play Mr. Willy Wonka himself...but only in the commercials.)
To see the ad campaign visit The Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Facebook Page.
07/28/2016
The Commercially Unviable Queer Trash Theatre Cycle @ Dixon Place (NYC)
I had a great time working on this collection of short plays by the inimitable Kev Berry, directed by my friend the ever-inventive Charles Quittner and performed by a cast of hilarious New York actors.
For more information visit the Dixon Place Website.
04/30 & 05/01/2016
Ever Happily After @ Maltz Jupiter Theater in Florida
Everyone in Fairy Tale Land is having a happy ending. Everyone except Cinderella, whose fairy godmother is a no-show...
For more information visit the Maltz Jupiter Theater website.
And to hear some songs from the show visit my sound cloud page.
04/08/2016 - 04/10/2016
Bonnets & Bling premieres at West Chester University!
Three Texas beauties compete to win their town’s annual Easter bonnet competition and a fresh dressed New York City thug tries to go straight to impress the girl on his block. Northeast meets Southwest in two tales about vanity and the sacrifices we make for love. Lies are told, prayers are uttered, punches are thrown and bullets fly in this new musical based on the short stories of O. Henry.
Performances are April 8, 9 & 10th at the Madeleine Wing Adler Theater
School of Music West Chester University 817 South High Street West Chester, PA
to purchase tickets call 610-436-2266.
01/16/2016 - 05/22/2016
TWINKLE TAMES A DRAGON premieres Off-Broadway!
From Katharine Holabird, the author of the classic book series Angelina Ballerina, comes a brand new show for all those who love fairies, friendship, dragons and fun! Twinkle has always wanted a pet and is thrilled when Fairy Godmother grants her wish. While her friends get cute little pets, a naughty pet dragon named Scruffy is NOT what Twinkle had in mind! Can Twinkle tame her dragon in time for Fairy Pet Day?
Twinkle has been extended thru May 22nd!
Click HERE for more information and to purchase tickets.
11/28/2015 - 12/27/2015
FANCY NANCY: SPLENDIFEROUS CHRISTMAS returns to New York
and goes on tour!
What could be fancier than Christmas? Presents with elegant wrapping paper, festive decorations, Christmas cookies with sprinkles - and who could forget the tree? After all, there is no such thing as too much tinsel. Ooh la la! This year, Nancy is especially excited. After selling some of her old gowns and accessories, Nancy has enough money to buy a brand-new sparkly tree topper. She can't wait to decorate the Christmas tree. But when things don't turn out the way Nancy planned, will Christmas still be splendiferous?
Click HERE for more information and to purchase tickets.
There is also a list of all the venues the tour will be playing.
Read the NYTimes review!
11/20/2015
A CRIME TO REMEMBER AIRS on DISCOVERY ID
I play Henry Transou in Season 3 Episode 1 "Lock Up Your Daughters". Here's a link to the show on Daily Motion. I make my entrance smoking a cigarette and driving a big ol' car at about the 25 minute mark.
11/14/2015
"THE DING DONGS"
I'm playing Joe in a reading of Brenda Withers' dark comedy for HRC Showcase at
Time and Space Limited in Hudson New York.
11/06/2015
Brian Charles Rooney performs An Evening in the Theater (Patti LuPone just stole my fu@#king cell phone) in his upcoming concert at 54 below Nov 6 @ 9:30 PM. Click HERE for more information.
I wrote this song in response to the incident involving Broadway legend Patti LuPone and a texting audience member. The song was conceived, composed, recorded and uploaded to YouTube in under 48 hours.
WATCH THE YOUTUBE VIDEO
10/30/2015-10/31/2015
THE RUBBERERS featured in
CONCERT - From Root to Maggio
TWO PERFORMANCES ONLY
at West Chester University.
For more information click HERE.
Click here to watch a live stream of the show on Oct 30th at 7:30 PM EDT.
* The piece is 16 minutes in length and will probably be the last piece in the 60 min concert - around 8:15 PM.
10/28/2015
NEW RELEASE
Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas Original off-Broadway Cast Recording.
Available now on Amazon.
02/12/2015
THE RUBBERERS featured in
NEW MUSIC CONCERT - West Chester University
I wrote the book and lyrics for this short musical in 2006. Great to see it on the stage again!
West Chester Arts Events Calendar
12/02 - 12/21/2014
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF - Maltz Jupiter Theatre
I play Avram the Bookseller in this musical theater classic.
Maltz Jupiter Theatre
10/9 -10/26/2014
Mark Dendy's LABYRINTH - Abrons Arts Center. Underground Theater
I play several roles (including the minotaur) in this four person, Movement theatre piece that explores the Theseus Myth via a mid-life crisis.
Abrons Arts Center Website
11/30 -12/21/2013
THE EIGHT: REINDEER MONOLOGUES
by JOE GOODE
I'll be playing Hollywood or Donner depending on the night.
Directed by Anthony Wills
Produced by Artistic Pride Productions
JORIA Productions
260 W 36th Street 3rd Flr., NYC
SATURDAY, NOV 30 - 8PM
MONDAY, DEC 16 - 7PM & 9PM
SATURDAY, DEC 21- 8PM
12/3/2013
A CRIME TO REMEMBER - UA Flight 629
airs on DISCOVERY ID
I play an FBI Agent investigating the bombing of a commercial airliner in 1955.
Check your local listing for air times.
A Crime To Remember Website
11/9/2013
I'D KILL FOR YOU - Murder in Stereo
airs on DISCOVERY ID
I play Werner Hartman a Chicago Millionaire who is gunned down in his home.
Check your local listing for air times.
I'd Kill for You Website
10/05/2013
"GOOD" by James McLindon
I'm playing Perry in a reading of this new play for HRC Showcase at
Time and Space Limited in Hudson New York.
7/31 -9/13/2013
BOEING BOEING
by MARC CAMOLETTI
I'll be playing Robert Lambert in this hilarious french farce.
Directed by Roy Steinberg
Cape May Stage
7/21/2013
EVER HAPPILY AFTER!
at the NEW YORK MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL
Book by JILL JAYSEN Music by RANDY KLEIN Lyrics by MATTHEW HARDY
My new children's musical that turns the Cinderella fairytale on it's head.
The Pershing Square Signature Center
The Allice Griffin Jewel Box Theater
480 West 42nd Street, New York, NY
Sunday, July 21st @ 1 PM & 5 PM
Click here for more information!
6/03/2013
THE PIANO HAS BEEN DRINKING (not me)
at DON'T TELL MAMA
DON'T TELL MAMA
343 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036
June 3rd @ 8:30 PM
I'll be joining some friends to sing a variety of songs about artists and their vices. Gimme That Wine, Straighten Up and Fly Right, Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk... and more!
Click here for more information!
2/21 -3/03/2013
Agatha Christie's
A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED
I play young cad Patrick Simmons in this suspenseful Agatha Christie murder mystery.
Directed by A.M. Raychel
Produced by Linda Ferm
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church - Jones Theatre
7 West 55th Street, NYC
Tickets $18.00
smarttix.com
212 868 4444
EVENINGS
THURSDAY, FEB 21 - 7PM
FRIDAY, FEB 22 - 7PM
SATURDAY, FEB 23- 7PM
THURSDAY, FEB 28 - 7PM
FRIDAY, MARCH 1 - 7PM
SATURDAY, MARCH 2 - 7PM
MATINEES
SUNDAY, FEB 24 - 2PM
SUNDAY, MARCH 3 - 2PM
Click here to order!
2/9 -2/10/2013
EVER HAPPILY AFTER!
A Musial Fairytale
Book by JILL JAYSEN Music by RANDY KLEIN Lyrics by MATTHEW HARDY
What happens when Cinderella's Fairy Godmother is nowhere to be found… Who can possibly save her? Join us as we take a whimsical journey into Fairytale Land where Cinderella discovers that real magic can be found in the most unexpected places.
Seating is Limited.
Seabury Center 45 Church Lane Wetport, CT
To make reservations, email Jill at: [email protected]
and write Ticket Reservations in the subject line.
All tickets are $15.00, general seating, cash or check only.
12/08/2012
SEXY CYBER WINTER CABARET
at UNCLE CHARLIES
UNCLE CHARLIES
139 Eastst 45th Street, New York, NY 10017
Dec 8th @ 7 PM
I'll be singing The title song from BLING! with additional christmas lyrics and never before heard reprises!
Click here for more information!
7/9 -7/17/2012
FLAMBÉ DREAMS
at the NEW YORK MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL
All performances will take place at
The 45th Street Theatre
354 West 45th Street, New York, NY 10036
Mon July 9th @ 8 PM
Thursday July 12th @ 8PM
Saturday July 14th @ 4:30 & 8PM
Tuesday July 17th @ 4:30 & 8PM
Friday July 20h @ 11PM
Click here for more information!
6/14 -6/17/2012
FLAMBÉ DREAMS
at the FINGERLAKESMUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL
Music by RANDY KLEIN Book & Lyrics by MATTHEW HARDY
Randy Klein, Jillian Louis and I will be doing a 45 min "PITCH" of Flambé Dreams at the Theater Mack at the Cayuga Museum.
Thursday June 14th @7:30 PM
Friday June 15th @8PM
Saturday June 16th @5 & 8PM
Click here for more information!
06/09/2012
"SEEKING FLIGHT" by Joan Broadman
I'm playing Monty the parrot in a reading of this new play for HRC Showcase at
Time and Space Limited in Hudson New York.
03/16/2012
THE GRIFTERS
A New Jazz Musical
I'm doing a reading of a new musical based on the book by Jim Thompson.
Book and Lyrics by Joe Giuffre
Music by Daniel Weidlein
Friday March 16th 7 PM
The Directors Guild
110 W 57th St # 6
New York, NY 10019
02/21/2012
FLAMBÉ DREAMS
is a Next Link selection for the 2012 New York Musical Theatre Festival!
Read the Press Release on the NYMF website.
02/02/2012
BLING!
Musical Mondays Theatre Lab (aka Theatrical Thursdays) Presents the the first reading of Bling! at the Snapple Theare Center.
About the Show
A mad shoe game is everything when you are a young man living in the city. But when Kid, the most fly member of his crew, decides to make an honest life with his new girlfriend, he discovers that shoes aren't the only thing he's going to have to give up. Based on the short stories of O. Henry, Bling! is an urban tale about materialism and vanity.
Thursday Feb 2nd 6:30-7:30 PM
Snapple Theater Center 210 W 50th St.
Directed by Mark Schneider
Musical Direction by Beth Falcone
Book and Lyrics by Matthew Hardy
Music by Robert Maggio
STARRING
Brandon Contreras (In the Heights 1st Nat)
Scott Cote (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 1st Nat)
Rodrick Covington (The Lion King, Pippin at Mark Taper)
Preston Dyar
Courtney Reed (In the Heights, Mama Mia)
Teddy Toye (Lysistrata Jones, Highschool Musical 1st Nat.)
Aurelia Williams (Madagascar Live! Tour, All Shook Up 1st Nat.)
Virtuoso Cast Recording Release
The Cast Recording of the Musical Theater of Poznan's Premiere of Virtuoso is now available for purchase at the Musical Theater in Poznan's Online store.
The album was recorded in Polish with 8 bonus tracks recorded in English.
Stay tuned for an announcement when it will be available for purchase and streaming on other platforms.
12/20/2020
Virtuoso Premieres on Polish Television.
Because the COVID19 Pandemic has caused theaters to close all over the world, the Poznan Musical Theater production of Virtuoso has been recorded for television and is airing on 4 different channels this Holiday season. Each Act is airing separately. Below is the schedule with Poland air times. The TVP Polonia airing is for international viewers. I've been told English subtitles won't be added till next years airing.
11/09/2020
Concert of Songs from Virtuoso airs on Youtube
After the opening of Virtuoso at the Musical Theater of Poznan the producer had intended to bring a 1 hour educational concert to schools in Poland. Because the COVID19 Pandemic made touring impossible, they recorded the concert for Youtube instead, so students could watch from home.
Watch the concert on Youtube
09/12/2020
Virtuoso Premiere at the Musical Theater in Poznan!
Virtuoso has it's world premiere! Unfortunately I am unable to attend due to COVID restrictions but I will be there in spirit.
Check out the Press Release on broadwayworld.com
More information and tickets available on the Musical Theater of Poznan website
11/22/2019
Virtuoso Live Demo Recording
We are making a live demo recording of the first act of Virtuoso and a couple songs from the second act at the DiMenna Center Norman S. Benzaquen Hall at 2PM.
For more information about the show and how to get tickets visit the Virtuoso Facebook page.
11/08/2019
Paddymania Music Video
Sifiso Mazibuko who plays Aaron Burr in the UK Cast of Hamilton is featured in a music video of Paddymania the opening song from Virtuoso.
For more information about the show visit the Virtuoso Facebook page.
10/16-10/19/2019
Paderewski Festival in Poznan Poland
Songs from Virtuoso were featured in a concert on 10/16 and the music video of Paddymania was shown for the first time. I also had the opportunity to sit on some panels about musical theater.
For more pictures and information visit the Virtuoso Facebook page.
05/10/2019
Blue Bloods Season 9 Finale
I was thrilled to play New York Times reporter Brent Alston on the final episode of Blue Bloods ninth season.
Click HERE for IMDB page.
11/16/2018 - 01/06/2019
FANCY NANCY SPLENDIFEROUS CHRISTMAS
Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas with book and lyrics by Matthew Hardy will be performed at the following theaters this holiday season.
Adventure Theatre
Artisan Children's Theater
11/28/2018
Act 1 of VIRTUOSO at New Orleans Contemporary Arts Center
The Adam Mickiewicz Institute in conjunction with the University of New Orleans and the Contemporary Arts Center present the first act of my new musical "Virtuoso" about the life of famed Polish pianist, composer and statesmen Ignacy Paderewski.
Book, Music and Lyric by Matthew Hardy
Arrangements and Orchestrations by Andrew Fox and Andy Roninson
Click HERE for more information.
Check out the teaser video HERE
11/03/2018
The S.S. Swenson Screening
The S.S. Swenson will have a screening at The Producer's Club in New York city on Saturday, Nov 3rd at 8 PM.
I play Jim Davies, a man who's husband has died leaving him to raise his partner's teenage son.
Click HERE for IMDB page.
Before you click below, be forewarned that there is strong language in the trailer.
The S.S. Swenson - Official Trailer (2018)from Victor Oliveira on Vimeo.
11/24/2017 - 01/06/2018
FANCY NANCY SPLENDIFEROUS CHRISTMAS
Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas with book and lyrics by Matthew Hardy will be performed at the following theaters this holiday season.
Circa 21Dinner Playhouse
Columbus State University
Electric Moon Theatre Company
Town Hall Theatre
11/16/2017 - 12/30/2017
The Ultimate Christmas Show at Cape May Stage
I am performing in The Ultimate Christmas Show Abridged at Cape May Stage this holiday season. This vaudevillian styled comedy was written by The Reduced Shakespeare Company alum Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor. I am doing the Reed Martin track.
Click HERE for more information.
10/15/2017
7Songwriters: Witchy Women Concert
I performed, "Four Cases on the Docket" a new song from Katya Stanislavskaya's GOING SOUTH at this intimate concert at Whitman and Bloom speakeasy lounge in New York.
Click HERE for more information.
06/03 & 06/04/2017
Concert of Songs from "The C-Word"
Based on interviews with 22 survivors of breast cancer, The C-Word examines the challenges, heartbreak and exultation of fighting and surviving cancer.
Click HERE for more information.
05/22/2017
New York Theatre Barn's New Works Series
I'm performing in the "pre-premiere" of Katya Stanislavskaya's new musical theater piece about going through a divorce in the deep south.
Click HERE for more information.
Click HERE and HERE for videos..
05/09/2017
Trailer for Nobody's Son
I play a hard nosed middle school Spanish teacher in this short drama. Release date of film TBA.
Click HERE for the trailer.
Click HERE for IMDB page.
01/21/2017 - 02/26/2017
TWINKLE TAMES A DRAGON returns to Off-Broadway and goes on TOUR!
From Katharine Holabird, the author of the classic book series Angelina Ballerina, comes a brand new show for all those who love fairies, friendship, dragons and fun! Twinkle has always wanted a pet and is thrilled when Fairy Godmother grants her wish. While her friends get cute little pets, a naughty pet dragon named Scruffy is NOT what Twinkle had in mind! Can Twinkle tame her dragon in time for Fairy Pet Day?
Click HERE for more information and to purchase tickets.
11/19/2016 - 12/31/2016
FANCY NANCY: SPLENDIFEROUS CHRISTMAS returns to New York
for the third year and goes on tour again!
What could be fancier than Christmas? Presents with elegant wrapping paper, festive decorations, Christmas cookies with sprinkles - and who could forget the tree? After all, there is no such thing as too much tinsel. Ooh la la! This year, Nancy is especially excited. After selling some of her old gowns and accessories, Nancy has enough money to buy a brand-new sparkly tree topper. She can't wait to decorate the Christmas tree. But when things don't turn out the way Nancy planned, will Christmas still be splendiferous?
Click HERE for more information and to purchase tickets.
There is also a list of all the venues the tour will be playing.
Read the NYTimes review!
08/15/2016
Joey Variations Opens @ New York Fringe festival
I play the title role of Joey, a contemporary dancer dealing with drug addiction in this three hander by Jon Spano with Choreography by Tom Gold.
To read the reviews visit the Showscore Page.
08/09/2016
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Commercials begin airing
The commercials I shot last month for the Broadway bound Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Musical began airing. (Yes, I play Mr. Willy Wonka himself...but only in the commercials.)
To see the ad campaign visit The Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Facebook Page.
07/28/2016
The Commercially Unviable Queer Trash Theatre Cycle @ Dixon Place (NYC)
I had a great time working on this collection of short plays by the inimitable Kev Berry, directed by my friend the ever-inventive Charles Quittner and performed by a cast of hilarious New York actors.
For more information visit the Dixon Place Website.
04/30 & 05/01/2016
Ever Happily After @ Maltz Jupiter Theater in Florida
Everyone in Fairy Tale Land is having a happy ending. Everyone except Cinderella, whose fairy godmother is a no-show...
For more information visit the Maltz Jupiter Theater website.
And to hear some songs from the show visit my sound cloud page.
04/08/2016 - 04/10/2016
Bonnets & Bling premieres at West Chester University!
Three Texas beauties compete to win their town’s annual Easter bonnet competition and a fresh dressed New York City thug tries to go straight to impress the girl on his block. Northeast meets Southwest in two tales about vanity and the sacrifices we make for love. Lies are told, prayers are uttered, punches are thrown and bullets fly in this new musical based on the short stories of O. Henry.
Performances are April 8, 9 & 10th at the Madeleine Wing Adler Theater
School of Music West Chester University 817 South High Street West Chester, PA
to purchase tickets call 610-436-2266.
01/16/2016 - 05/22/2016
TWINKLE TAMES A DRAGON premieres Off-Broadway!
From Katharine Holabird, the author of the classic book series Angelina Ballerina, comes a brand new show for all those who love fairies, friendship, dragons and fun! Twinkle has always wanted a pet and is thrilled when Fairy Godmother grants her wish. While her friends get cute little pets, a naughty pet dragon named Scruffy is NOT what Twinkle had in mind! Can Twinkle tame her dragon in time for Fairy Pet Day?
Twinkle has been extended thru May 22nd!
Click HERE for more information and to purchase tickets.
11/28/2015 - 12/27/2015
FANCY NANCY: SPLENDIFEROUS CHRISTMAS returns to New York
and goes on tour!
What could be fancier than Christmas? Presents with elegant wrapping paper, festive decorations, Christmas cookies with sprinkles - and who could forget the tree? After all, there is no such thing as too much tinsel. Ooh la la! This year, Nancy is especially excited. After selling some of her old gowns and accessories, Nancy has enough money to buy a brand-new sparkly tree topper. She can't wait to decorate the Christmas tree. But when things don't turn out the way Nancy planned, will Christmas still be splendiferous?
Click HERE for more information and to purchase tickets.
There is also a list of all the venues the tour will be playing.
Read the NYTimes review!
11/20/2015
A CRIME TO REMEMBER AIRS on DISCOVERY ID
I play Henry Transou in Season 3 Episode 1 "Lock Up Your Daughters". Here's a link to the show on Daily Motion. I make my entrance smoking a cigarette and driving a big ol' car at about the 25 minute mark.
11/14/2015
"THE DING DONGS"
I'm playing Joe in a reading of Brenda Withers' dark comedy for HRC Showcase at
Time and Space Limited in Hudson New York.
11/06/2015
Brian Charles Rooney performs An Evening in the Theater (Patti LuPone just stole my fu@#king cell phone) in his upcoming concert at 54 below Nov 6 @ 9:30 PM. Click HERE for more information.
I wrote this song in response to the incident involving Broadway legend Patti LuPone and a texting audience member. The song was conceived, composed, recorded and uploaded to YouTube in under 48 hours.
WATCH THE YOUTUBE VIDEO
10/30/2015-10/31/2015
THE RUBBERERS featured in
CONCERT - From Root to Maggio
TWO PERFORMANCES ONLY
at West Chester University.
For more information click HERE.
Click here to watch a live stream of the show on Oct 30th at 7:30 PM EDT.
* The piece is 16 minutes in length and will probably be the last piece in the 60 min concert - around 8:15 PM.
10/28/2015
NEW RELEASE
Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas Original off-Broadway Cast Recording.
Available now on Amazon.
02/12/2015
THE RUBBERERS featured in
NEW MUSIC CONCERT - West Chester University
I wrote the book and lyrics for this short musical in 2006. Great to see it on the stage again!
West Chester Arts Events Calendar
12/02 - 12/21/2014
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF - Maltz Jupiter Theatre
I play Avram the Bookseller in this musical theater classic.
Maltz Jupiter Theatre
10/9 -10/26/2014
Mark Dendy's LABYRINTH - Abrons Arts Center. Underground Theater
I play several roles (including the minotaur) in this four person, Movement theatre piece that explores the Theseus Myth via a mid-life crisis.
Abrons Arts Center Website
11/30 -12/21/2013
THE EIGHT: REINDEER MONOLOGUES
by JOE GOODE
I'll be playing Hollywood or Donner depending on the night.
Directed by Anthony Wills
Produced by Artistic Pride Productions
JORIA Productions
260 W 36th Street 3rd Flr., NYC
SATURDAY, NOV 30 - 8PM
MONDAY, DEC 16 - 7PM & 9PM
SATURDAY, DEC 21- 8PM
12/3/2013
A CRIME TO REMEMBER - UA Flight 629
airs on DISCOVERY ID
I play an FBI Agent investigating the bombing of a commercial airliner in 1955.
Check your local listing for air times.
A Crime To Remember Website
11/9/2013
I'D KILL FOR YOU - Murder in Stereo
airs on DISCOVERY ID
I play Werner Hartman a Chicago Millionaire who is gunned down in his home.
Check your local listing for air times.
I'd Kill for You Website
10/05/2013
"GOOD" by James McLindon
I'm playing Perry in a reading of this new play for HRC Showcase at
Time and Space Limited in Hudson New York.
7/31 -9/13/2013
BOEING BOEING
by MARC CAMOLETTI
I'll be playing Robert Lambert in this hilarious french farce.
Directed by Roy Steinberg
Cape May Stage
7/21/2013
EVER HAPPILY AFTER!
at the NEW YORK MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL
Book by JILL JAYSEN Music by RANDY KLEIN Lyrics by MATTHEW HARDY
My new children's musical that turns the Cinderella fairytale on it's head.
The Pershing Square Signature Center
The Allice Griffin Jewel Box Theater
480 West 42nd Street, New York, NY
Sunday, July 21st @ 1 PM & 5 PM
Click here for more information!
6/03/2013
THE PIANO HAS BEEN DRINKING (not me)
at DON'T TELL MAMA
DON'T TELL MAMA
343 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036
June 3rd @ 8:30 PM
I'll be joining some friends to sing a variety of songs about artists and their vices. Gimme That Wine, Straighten Up and Fly Right, Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk... and more!
Click here for more information!
2/21 -3/03/2013
Agatha Christie's
A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED
I play young cad Patrick Simmons in this suspenseful Agatha Christie murder mystery.
Directed by A.M. Raychel
Produced by Linda Ferm
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church - Jones Theatre
7 West 55th Street, NYC
Tickets $18.00
smarttix.com
212 868 4444
EVENINGS
THURSDAY, FEB 21 - 7PM
FRIDAY, FEB 22 - 7PM
SATURDAY, FEB 23- 7PM
THURSDAY, FEB 28 - 7PM
FRIDAY, MARCH 1 - 7PM
SATURDAY, MARCH 2 - 7PM
MATINEES
SUNDAY, FEB 24 - 2PM
SUNDAY, MARCH 3 - 2PM
Click here to order!
2/9 -2/10/2013
EVER HAPPILY AFTER!
A Musial Fairytale
Book by JILL JAYSEN Music by RANDY KLEIN Lyrics by MATTHEW HARDY
What happens when Cinderella's Fairy Godmother is nowhere to be found… Who can possibly save her? Join us as we take a whimsical journey into Fairytale Land where Cinderella discovers that real magic can be found in the most unexpected places.
Seating is Limited.
Seabury Center 45 Church Lane Wetport, CT
To make reservations, email Jill at: [email protected]
and write Ticket Reservations in the subject line.
All tickets are $15.00, general seating, cash or check only.
12/08/2012
SEXY CYBER WINTER CABARET
at UNCLE CHARLIES
UNCLE CHARLIES
139 Eastst 45th Street, New York, NY 10017
Dec 8th @ 7 PM
I'll be singing The title song from BLING! with additional christmas lyrics and never before heard reprises!
Click here for more information!
7/9 -7/17/2012
FLAMBÉ DREAMS
at the NEW YORK MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL
All performances will take place at
The 45th Street Theatre
354 West 45th Street, New York, NY 10036
Mon July 9th @ 8 PM
Thursday July 12th @ 8PM
Saturday July 14th @ 4:30 & 8PM
Tuesday July 17th @ 4:30 & 8PM
Friday July 20h @ 11PM
Click here for more information!
6/14 -6/17/2012
FLAMBÉ DREAMS
at the FINGERLAKESMUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL
Music by RANDY KLEIN Book & Lyrics by MATTHEW HARDY
Randy Klein, Jillian Louis and I will be doing a 45 min "PITCH" of Flambé Dreams at the Theater Mack at the Cayuga Museum.
Thursday June 14th @7:30 PM
Friday June 15th @8PM
Saturday June 16th @5 & 8PM
Click here for more information!
06/09/2012
"SEEKING FLIGHT" by Joan Broadman
I'm playing Monty the parrot in a reading of this new play for HRC Showcase at
Time and Space Limited in Hudson New York.
03/16/2012
THE GRIFTERS
A New Jazz Musical
I'm doing a reading of a new musical based on the book by Jim Thompson.
Book and Lyrics by Joe Giuffre
Music by Daniel Weidlein
Friday March 16th 7 PM
The Directors Guild
110 W 57th St # 6
New York, NY 10019
02/21/2012
FLAMBÉ DREAMS
is a Next Link selection for the 2012 New York Musical Theatre Festival!
Read the Press Release on the NYMF website.
02/02/2012
BLING!
Musical Mondays Theatre Lab (aka Theatrical Thursdays) Presents the the first reading of Bling! at the Snapple Theare Center.
About the Show
A mad shoe game is everything when you are a young man living in the city. But when Kid, the most fly member of his crew, decides to make an honest life with his new girlfriend, he discovers that shoes aren't the only thing he's going to have to give up. Based on the short stories of O. Henry, Bling! is an urban tale about materialism and vanity.
Thursday Feb 2nd 6:30-7:30 PM
Snapple Theater Center 210 W 50th St.
Directed by Mark Schneider
Musical Direction by Beth Falcone
Book and Lyrics by Matthew Hardy
Music by Robert Maggio
STARRING
Brandon Contreras (In the Heights 1st Nat)
Scott Cote (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 1st Nat)
Rodrick Covington (The Lion King, Pippin at Mark Taper)
Preston Dyar
Courtney Reed (In the Heights, Mama Mia)
Teddy Toye (Lysistrata Jones, Highschool Musical 1st Nat.)
Aurelia Williams (Madagascar Live! Tour, All Shook Up 1st Nat.)
