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Broadway Debut! Regional: The Karate Kid (Stages St. Louis), Hair (Asolo Rep). BFAfrom Montclair State University. Thanks to Marc, Dustin, and her friends and family. (read complete bio)

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World Premiere Original Broadway Production, 2022
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Abby Matsusaka Biography

Broadway Debut! Regional: The Karate Kid (Stages St. Louis), Hair (Asolo Rep). BFAfrom Montclair State University. Thanks to Marc, Dustin, and her friends and family.





Abby Matsusaka News

Photo: Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Visit SOME LIKE IT HOT on Broadway! Photo Photo: Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Visit SOME LIKE IT HOT on Broadway!
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 15, 2023

Check out a photo of Hillary and Chelsea Clinton visiting Some Like It Hot on Broadway!

Photos: Glenn Close Visits SOME LIKE IT HOT Photo Photos: Glenn Close Visits SOME LIKE IT HOT
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 11, 2023

See photos of Glenn Close visiting Some Like It Hot on Broadway!

Photos: SOME LIKE IT HOT Celebrates 100 Performances! Photo Photos: SOME LIKE IT HOT Celebrates 100 Performances!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2023

See photos of the company of Some Like It Hot celebrating 100 performances on Broadway!

Photos: Sam Smith, Samara Joy, Goldie Hawn & Kurt Russell Visit SOME LIKE IT HOT Photo Photos: Sam Smith, Samara Joy, Goldie Hawn & Kurt Russell Visit SOME LIKE IT HOT
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 2, 2023

See photos of stars Sam Smith, Samara Joy, Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell visiting Some Like It Hot on Broadway!

VIDEO: SOME LIKE IT HOT Performs 'Let's Be Bad' on THE VIEW Photo VIDEO: SOME LIKE IT HOT Performs 'Let's Be Bad' on THE VIEW
by Michael Major - Feb 20, 2023

J. Harrison Ghee, Kevin Del Aguila, and the cast of Some Like It Hot appeared on The View this morning to perform 'Let's Be Bad.' Written by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, audiences may recognize 'Let's Be Bad' as it previously appeared in the popular television series SMASH, written for the fictional musical 'Bombshell.' Watch the video now!

Photos: Mariah Carey Surprises the Cast On Stage at SOME LIKE IT HOT Photo Photos: Mariah Carey Surprises the Cast On Stage at SOME LIKE IT HOT
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 13, 2023

Mariah Carey made a surprise appearance following a performance of Some Like It Hot on Friday, February 10. Carey serves on the producing team of the new musical. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!

VIDEO: Mariah Carey Surprises Audience at SOME LIKE IT HOT Curtain Call Photo VIDEO: Mariah Carey Surprises Audience at SOME LIKE IT HOT Curtain Call
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 11, 2023

Watch as music superstar and Some Like it Hot co-producer Mariah Carey makes a surprise appearance at curtain call!

VIDEO: Watch SOME LIKE IT HOT Perform 'You Can't Have Me (If You Don't Have Him)' on  Photo VIDEO: Watch SOME LIKE IT HOT Perform 'You Can't Have Me (If You Don't Have Him)' on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Michael Major - Jan 18, 2023

J. Harrison Ghee, Christian Borle, and the cast of Some Like It Hot appeared on Late Night With Seth Meyers to perform 'You Can’t Have Me (If You Don’t Have Him).' The performance was introduced by the show's co-writer and resident Late Night comedian Amber Ruffin. Watch a video of the performance now!

SOME LIKE IT HOT Will Release Original Broadway Cast Recording in March Photo SOME LIKE IT HOT Will Release Original Broadway Cast Recording in March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2023

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of SOME LIKE IT HOT will be recorded this month and released March 24 on streaming and digital platforms worldwide, with physical release to follow.

VIDEO: Listen to Mariah Carey Make Pre-Show Announcement at SOME LIKE IT HOT Photo VIDEO: Listen to Mariah Carey Make Pre-Show Announcement at SOME LIKE IT HOT
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2022

Mariah Carey has a special cameo in the new Broadway musical, Some Like It Hot! The popstar, who was revealed to be a producer on the musical, also recorded the pre-show announcement, which plays for the audience before every show. Check out a video here!

Abby Matsusaka Videos

VIDEO: SOME LIKE IT HOT Performs 'Let's Be Bad' on THE VIEW Videoplay
VIDEO: SOME LIKE IT HOT Performs 'Let's Be Bad' on THE VIEW

by Michael Major - Feb 20, 2023

J. Harrison Ghee, Kevin Del Aguila, and the cast of Some Like It Hot appeared on The View this morning to perform 'Let's Be Bad.' Written by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, audiences may recognize 'Let's Be Bad' as it previously appeared in the popular television series SMASH, written for the fictional musical 'Bombshell.' Watch the video now!

VIDEO: Mariah Carey Surprises Audience at SOME LIKE IT HOT Curtain Call Videoplay
VIDEO: Mariah Carey Surprises Audience at SOME LIKE IT HOT Curtain Call

by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 11, 2023

Watch as music superstar and Some Like it Hot co-producer Mariah Carey makes a surprise appearance at curtain call!

VIDEO: Watch SOME LIKE IT HOT Perform 'You Can't Have Me (If You Don't Have Him)' on  Videoplay
VIDEO: Watch SOME LIKE IT HOT Perform 'You Can't Have Me (If You Don't Have Him)' on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS

by Michael Major - Jan 18, 2023

J. Harrison Ghee, Christian Borle, and the cast of Some Like It Hot appeared on Late Night With Seth Meyers to perform 'You Can’t Have Me (If You Don’t Have Him).' The performance was introduced by the show's co-writer and resident Late Night comedian Amber Ruffin. Watch a video of the performance now!

VIDEO: Amber Ruffin Discusses Rewriting SOME LIKE IT HOT on THE VIEW Videoplay
VIDEO: Amber Ruffin Discusses Rewriting SOME LIKE IT HOT on THE VIEW

by Michael Major - Dec 14, 2022

Amber Ruffin appeared on The View this morning to discuss making her Broadway debut co-writing the book of Some Like It Hot. Ruffin discuss what it was like to update the original film's story for modern audiences. Ruffin also discussed the rave reviews that the production received and more. Watch the new video interview now!

Video: SOME LIKE IT HOT Company Celebrates Opening Night Videoplay
Video: SOME LIKE IT HOT Company Celebrates Opening Night

by Opening Night - Dec 12, 2022

Broadway's new musical comedy Some Like It Hot just opened at the Shubert Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can go behind the scenes of the big night in this video.

Video: Get a First Look at Christian Borle, J. Harrison Ghee, Adrianna Hicks & More i Videoplay
Video: Get a First Look at Christian Borle, J. Harrison Ghee, Adrianna Hicks & More in SOME LIKE IT HOT

by Show Highlights - Dec 2, 2022

Get a first look at footage from Broadway's new musical comedy Some Like It Hot, now playing at the Shubert Theatre!

Video: SOME LIKE IT HOT Company Gets Ready to Heat Up Broadway Videoplay
Video: SOME LIKE IT HOT Company Gets Ready to Heat Up Broadway

by Sneak Peek - Oct 19, 2022

Rehearsals are underway for Broadway's highly anticipated new musical comedy, Some Like It Hot! Some Like It Hot will begin performances on Broadway this fall on Tuesday, November 1 and officially open Sunday, December 11 at the Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street). Meet the company in this video!

Photos & Video: Original Movie Cast Member William Zabka Visits THE KARATE KID - THE  Videoplay
Photos & Video: Original Movie Cast Member William Zabka Visits THE KARATE KID - THE MUSICAL

by BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 8, 2022

William Zabka (Johnny Lawrence in the original 1984 The Karate Kid movie and star of COBRA KAI) stopped by the production. Check out photos and video! The world premiere, pre-Broadway engagement of THE KARATE KID - The Musical is now playing at STAGES St. Louis' Kirkwood Performing Arts Center.

VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals of the Pre-Broadway Run of THE KARATE KID Videoplay
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals of the Pre-Broadway Run of THE KARATE KID

by Stage Tube - May 25, 2022

In an all new video, go behind-the-scenes of The Karate Kid - The Musical ahead of its pre-Broadway, world premiere engagement with STAGES St. Louis at the Ross Family Theatre at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center which begins previews tonight, Wednesday, May 25 with an opening night set for Wednesday, June 1.


Abby Matsusaka Frequently Asked Questions

What is Abby Matsusaka next theatre project?
Abby Matsusaka's next show will be Some Like It Hot which opens on 12/11/2022 on Broadway.

How many Broadway shows has Abby Matsusaka been in?
Abby Matsusaka has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Abby Matsusaka been in?
Abby Matsusaka has not appeared in the West End