Matthew Schechter
Latest News on Matthew Schechter:
Where Are They Now? Catch Up on the Careers of the Original Cast of NEWSIES (Jul 18, 2021)
UN DÍA COMO HOY: NEWSIES se estrenaba en Broadway (Mar 29, 2021)
VIDEO: On This Day, March 29- NEWSIES Opens On Broadway! (Mar 29, 2021)
Where Are They Now? Catch Up on the Careers of the Original Cast of NEWSIES (Jul 18, 2021)
UN DÍA COMO HOY: NEWSIES se estrenaba en Broadway (Mar 29, 2021)
VIDEO: On This Day, March 29- NEWSIES Opens On Broadway! (Mar 29, 2021)
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.
Photos
The cast of tonight's performance-Patrick Boll, Christopher Burns, John Bolton, Michael Markham, James Joseph O'Neill, Tony Yazbeck, Robert Cambeiro, David Drake, Nikki M, James Daniel Davis, Sharon Washington, Donna Karger and Matthew Schechter and jo
Date:
02/26/2013
From: Photo Coverage: Behind the Scenes of Project Shaw's CAESAR AND CLEOPATRA
Patrick Boll, Christopher Burns, John Bolton, Michael Markham, James Joseph O'Neill, Tony Yazbeck, Robert Cambeiro, David Drake, Nikki M, James Daniel Davis, Sharon Washington, Donna Karger and Matthew Schechter
Date:
02/26/2013
From: Photo Coverage: Behind the Scenes of Project Shaw's CAESAR AND CLEOPATRA
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The Cast of Newsies-Brendon Stimson, Caitlyn Caughell, Michael Fatica, Andy Richardson, Mark Hummel, Garett Hawe, Stuart Jasperson, Matthew Schechter, Mark Aldrick, Evan Kasprzak, Laurie Veldheer, Vanessa Brown, Emily Powell, Stuart Marland Ben Frankhause
Date:
09/10/2012
From: BWW Photo Exclusive: NEWSIES Cast Sings for 'Carols For A Cure'
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Michael (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
(St. Louis, MO (Regional))
(Standby)
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Michael Banks (Albania) [Replacement]
(Alternate) [Replacement]
Videos
TBT: A Look Back at Newsies' Opening Night to Celebrate Andrew Keenan-Bolger's Birthday!
by Linnae Medeiros - 2019-05-16 14:52:17
VIDEO: On This Day, March 29- NEWSIES Makes Headlines On Opening Night
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-03-29 17:32:15
VIDEO: On This Day, March 29- NEWSIES Seizes the Day on Opening Night!
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-03-29 16:36:32
TV Exclusive: Meet the 2014 Tony Nominees- ACT ONE's Beowulf Boritt and Dan Moses Schreier
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-05-12 14:00:01
TV: Sneak Peek of Tony Shalhoub, Santino Fontana, Andrea Martin & More in ACT ONE
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-04-15 12:09:02
STAGE TUBE: Watch Tony Shalhoub, Santino Fontana & Andrea Martin in ACT ONE TV Spot!
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-03-12 16:53:17
MEGA STAGE TUBE: Highlights From WHEN I GROW UP: BROADWAY'S NEXT GENERATION at 54 Below!
by Stage Tube - 2013-08-05 17:33:16
STAGE TUBE: THE ADDAMS FAMILY Tour Performs 'Bein' Part of NEWSIES' Spoof!
by Stage Tube - 2012-08-17 21:56:38
STAGE TUBE: Andrew Keenan-Bolger and Kara Lindsay Backstage at NEWSIES
by Stage Tube - 2012-06-27 16:45:26
STAGE TUBE: NEWSIES Cast Reacts Backstage to Christopher Gattelli's Tony Win
by Stage Tube - 2012-06-13 21:20:22
TV: Alan Menken on His Tony Win - 'All the Oscars are Going to Move to the Side to Make Room For This!'
by Jessica Lewis - 2012-06-13 09:53:09
TV: Christopher Gattelli on His Tony Win for NEWSIES - 'I Now Feel Like I've Given Back'
by Jessica Lewis - 2012-06-13 13:02:42
News
Where Are They Now? Catch Up on the Careers of the Original Cast of NEWSIES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2021
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!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2021
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
by Cristina Martinez - Mar 29, 2021
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.
by Cristina Martinez - Mar 29, 2021
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!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2021
On this day in 2012, Newsies seized the day on opening night at the Nederlander Theater!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2021
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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2020
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!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2020
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!
by Linnae Medeiros - May 16, 2019
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!
by Linnae Medeiros - May 16, 2019
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
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2019
On this day in 2012, Newsies seized the day on opening night at the Nederlander Theater!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2019
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!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2018
On this day in 2012, Newsies seized the day on opening night at the Nederlander Theater!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2018
On this day in 2012, Newsies seized the day on opening night at the Nederlander Theater!
MONOTONY! Opens 11/17 At Caveat
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 1, 2017
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.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 1, 2017
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
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 19, 2015
'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!
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 19, 2015
'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
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2015
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.
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2015
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.
WAKE UP with BWW 10/9/2015 - NY Pops, COMEDY OF ERRORS, KING CHARLES III and More!
by Jessica Khan - Oct 9, 2015
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!
by Jessica Khan - Oct 9, 2015
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!
Broadway's ACT ONE with Tony Shalhoub & Santino Fontana to Air Next Month on LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER
by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2015
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.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2015
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
by Reilly Hickey - Oct 8, 2015
'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.
by Reilly Hickey - Oct 8, 2015
'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 1/15/2015 - HONEYMOON IN VEGAS, Oscar Nominees and More!
by Jessica Showers - Jan 15, 2015
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!
by Jessica Showers - Jan 15, 2015
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
by BWW Special Coverage - Aug 19, 2014
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.
by BWW Special Coverage - Aug 19, 2014
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
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2014
Tonight, August 14th, cast members from Newsies will take part in Stop the Presses: Newsboys of New York Rally at 54 Below.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2014
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
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 11, 2014
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.
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 11, 2014
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
by Sally Henry Fuller - Aug 7, 2014
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.
by Sally Henry Fuller - Aug 7, 2014
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
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 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.
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 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
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 24, 2014
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.
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 24, 2014
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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