Matthew Rosenstein to Perform MAKE ME FRENCH in New York
The singer brings his MAKE ME FRENCH cabaret act to New York audiences in an upcoming intimate performance.
After a sold-out debut run in 2025, cabaret artist and major Francophile Matthew Rosenstein will bring his BroadwayWorld-nominated show “Make Me French!” back to the stage for a limited July 2026 run. The show returns to New York City for a Bastille Day performance at The Laurie Beechman Theatre on Tuesday July 14 at 7pm, followed by a performance at Clear Space Theatre in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware on Sunday July 26 at 5pm. Additional dates are currently in development.
Directed and co-authored by cabaret icon Robbie Rozelle, “Make Me French!” features music direction and arrangements by Michael Cuschieri. A bagel who dreamed of being a croissant, young Matt Rosenstein longed for a life that was far more sophisticated and interesting than his own. After seeing Les Mis on Broadway, he had one prayer: “Make Me French!” Matt was determined to not just LEARN French but to BE as French as possible and move to Paris - which he did - but not without learning some hilarious lessons along the way. Now, this singer and storyteller extraordinaire wants to share what he's learned about our most misunderstood ally, through stories and songs - from Broadway showtunes to French disco. Featuring a four-piece band and backup singers, come discover the answers to burning questions such as “Why do French people not get fat? Are they rude? Do they hate Americans?”
DATES AND TIMES
- Tuesday, July 14 at 7 pm at The Laurie Beechman Theatre (407 West 42nd St at 9th Ave) Tickets and livestream for NYC show available here.
- Sunday July 26 at 5pm at Clear Space Theatre (20 Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE) Tickets for Rehoboth Beach show available here.
This show is currently booking additional dates, which will be announced at www.showtunesmatt.com.
BEHIND THE ACT
Matthew Rosenstein is a New York City–based cabaret performer, actor and singer who brings music to life with humor, heart, and a storyteller's instinct. His last two one-man shows both sold out and earned multiple BroadwayWorld nominations, including “A Pleasure to Have in Class” (The Green Room 42; Chelsea Table + Stage), which recounts his adventures as a gay divorcé, and “Make Me French!”, which played to a sold-out Bastille Day audience at the Laurie Beechman Theatre and is scheduled for an encore presentation and tour in summer 2026. In addition to his solo projects, he continues to hone his craft at open mic nights throughout NYC, including Jim Caruso's Cast Party at Birdland and The Lineup with Susie Mosher, among others. www.showtunesmatt.com or @showtunesmatt on Instagram.
Co-author and director Robbie Rozelle has sold out rooms across Manhattan, including 54 Below, Birdland and The Green Room 42, as well as London's Crazy Coqs. He has also directed and written or co-written sold-out shows for countless luminaries, including two-time Tony nominee Kate Baldwin, Emmy Award winner Mauricio Martínez, Tony Award nominee Melissa Errico, Nikka Graff Lanzarone, Nathan Salstone, RuPaul's Drag Race contestants Alexis Michelle and Mrs. Kasha Davis, YouTube sensation Robert Bannon, popular podcast The Bowery Boys and many more. He also had a five-year collaboration with Jessica Vosk that resulted in her acclaimed debut album “Wild and Free”. @divarobbie www.robbierozelle.com
Michael Cuschieri is an NYC music director, arranger, director, and cabaret singer. He is no stranger to the cabaret scene and has music directed and arranged at The Green Room 42 for Revolt, We Said, A Night of Jazz, Alyssa Click: Get Wrecked, and If Lost, Return to Michigan. In June 2024, he was a part of the music team of Follies at Carnegie Hall as a rehearsal accompanist and will be returning for Hello, Dolly! this month. Other credits include Mame (The Florida Theatre), Elegies (the immersive production at Dive 106), Ordinary Days, and Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play. In addition, he performed two well-received solo cabarets at Chelsea Table + Stage. @michael.cuschieri www.michaelcuschieri.com
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