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BIO

April Matthis is an Obie Award-winning actor. Broadway: THE PIANO LESSON. Selected Off-Broadway: PRIMARY TRUST (Roundabout); HELP (The Shed); TONI STONE (Roundabout); FAIRVIEW, LEAR (Soho Rep). With Elevator Repair Service: Baldwin/Buckley at Cambridge (Festival d’Avignon); The Sound & the Fury; Fondly, Collette Richland (NYTW); Measure for Measure (The Public); GATZ (Perth Festival).TV: The Blacklist, New Amsterdam (NBC), EVIL, The Good Fight (Paramount Plus); Life & Beth (Hulu). Film: Black Card (HBO, Showtime), Fugitive Dreams (FantasiaFest, Cinequest), Ramona at Midlife (Woodstock Film Festival).

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STAGE CREDITS

The Dinosaurs
[Off-Broadway]
2026
Jane ()
Mary Jane Mary Jane
[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Original Broadway Production, 2024
Dr. Toros
Sherry
Dr. Toros
Sherry
The Apiary The Apiary
[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2024
Performer
Primary Trust Primary Trust
[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Bank Customers
Corrina
Wally’s Waiter
Bank Customers
Corrina
Wally’s Waiter
The Piano Lesson The Piano Lesson
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Grace
Help Help
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2022
Narrator
Toni Stone Toni Stone
[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company World Premiere Production, 2019
Toni Stone
Measure for Measure Measure for Measure
[Off-Broadway]
The Public Theater & Elevator Repair Service World Premiere Production, 2017
Mariana
Francisca
Mariana
Francisca
Signature Plays Signature Plays
[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre 25th Anniversary Production, 2016
Performer
The Sound and the Fury (April Seventh, 1928)
[Off-Broadway]
2008
Jason Compson IV / Dilsey Gibson / Versh Gibson / T.P. Gibson / Another Girl

Productions

SeagullSeagull
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Collaborator

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Play

April Matthis, Primary Trust

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Play

April Matthis, Primary Trust

Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

April Matthis, Toni Stone

Drama League Awards - 2020 - Distinguished Performance Award

April Matthis, Toni Stone


winner
Obie Awards - 2020 - Performance Award

April Matthis, Toni Stone


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

April Matthis, Toni Stone


winner
Obie Awards - 2015 - Sustained Excellence of Performance

April Matthis

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Student Blog: Playbills, Selfies and Genuine Kindness Photo
Student Blog: Playbills, Selfies and Genuine Kindness
by Student Blogger: Olivia Clark - Apr 21, 2026

As a 13-year-old musical theater fanatic on her first trip to New York City, I stood at the Winter Garden Theatre stage door on a hot August afternoon in 2019.
Brian d'Arcy James, Susannah Flood, Among Broadway Alums Joining RABBIT, RABBIT Serie Photo
Brian d'Arcy James, Susannah Flood, Among Broadway Alums Joining RABBIT, RABBIT Series
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 23, 2026

Broadway alums Brian d'Arcy James, Alison Pill, Jason Schmidt, Mac Brandt, and Susannah Flood are among the new cast members joining the Netflix hostage thriller series Rabbit, Rabbit, led by Adam Driver.
Review Roundup: THE DINOSAURS at Playwrights Horizons Photo
Review Roundup: THE DINOSAURS at Playwrights Horizons
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2026

The critics have stopped by for The Dinosaurs at Playwrights Horizons read their reviews of the new play by Jacob Perkins below!. The production was directed by Les Waters.
Photos: MARJORIE PRIME Cast Celebrates Opening Night Photo
Photos: MARJORIE PRIME Cast Celebrates Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 17, 2025

Marjorie Prime celebrated its opening night on Broadway at the Hayes Theater. Check out photos from inside the after party festivities here and check out more from the red carpet. 
Cast Set For THE DINOSAURS at Playwrights Horizons Photo
Cast Set For THE DINOSAURS at Playwrights Horizons
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025

Casting has been announced for The Dinosaurs at Playwrights Horizons. The production was written by Jacob Perkins and directed by Les Waters. Performances will run February 4 - March 1, 2026 at the The Judith O. Rubin Theater.
Williamstown Theatre Festival Kicks Off 71st Season with CAMINO REAL, NOT ABOUT NIGHT Photo
Williamstown Theatre Festival Kicks Off 71st Season with CAMINO REAL, NOT ABOUT NIGHTINGALES, and More
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2025

Williamstown Theatre Festival returns July 17–August 3 for its 71st season, featuring Pamela Anderson in Camino Real, new work by Jeremy O. Harris, a world premiere on ice, and late-night comedy from Julio Torres and Sydnee Washington.
Amber Heard, Brandon Flynn, Lío Mehiel and More Set for Williamstown Theatre Festiva Photo
Amber Heard, Brandon Flynn, Lío Mehiel and More Set for Williamstown Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2025

Additional cast members have been revealed for Williamstown Theatre Festival's 71st season. See who is staring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Williamstown Theatre Festival Reveals Additional Casting, Creatives, and Programming Photo
Williamstown Theatre Festival Reveals Additional Casting, Creatives, and Programming for 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2025

Williamstown Theatre Festival has announced additional casting, creative team members, and programming for its 71st season (W71), running Thursday, July 17 through Sunday, August 3. Weekend passes and single tickets are available now.
Tony Danza and More Join Williamstown Theatre Festival Summer Season Photo
Tony Danza and More Join Williamstown Theatre Festival Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2025

Additional cast members have been unveiled for the Williamstown Theatre Festival's 71st season. The season will feature Tony Danza and more. See the lineup here!
Photos: AUGUST WILSON NEW VOICES Competition Winners Announced Photo
Photos: AUGUST WILSON NEW VOICES Competition Winners Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2025

TDF and MTC recently cohosted the 2024-2025 New York City August Wilson New Voices regional competition. Check out photos from the event.
Comprehensive Guide to Broadway Actors in CBS's Hit Series ELSBETH Photo
Comprehensive Guide to Broadway Actors in CBS's Hit Series ELSBETH
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 24, 2025

With more than twenty episodes having aired so far across its two seasons, BroadwayWorld has put together an exhaustive list of all the Broadway stars we could find who have appeared in CBS' Elsbeth.
Photos: ENGLISH on Broadway Opening Night Red Carpet Photo
Photos: ENGLISH on Broadway Opening Night Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 24, 2025

Sanaz Toossi's Pulitzer Prize-winning play English, directed by Knud Adams, is officially open on Broadway at The Todd Haimes Theatre. Check out photos from the red carpet here! 
Soho Rep Will Pay Tribute to Walkerspace With SOHO REP IS NOT A BUILDING. SOHO REP HA Photo
Soho Rep Will Pay Tribute to Walkerspace With SOHO REP IS NOT A BUILDING. SOHO REP HAD A BUILDING…
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2025

Walkerspace (1991-2024), Soho Rep’s 65-seat venue at 46 Walker Street, will be laid to rest this January 2025. Celebrate the space with an special tribute event this week.
Plays From John Patrick Shanley, Kirsten Greenidge, and More Join PLAYING ON AIR New Photo
Plays From John Patrick Shanley, Kirsten Greenidge, and More Join PLAYING ON AIR New Season
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 27, 2024

Playing on Air is back, celebrating its current season launch with a collection of short plays featuring world premieres, plus an audio premieres, by some of the most exciting voices in theatre.
MARY JANE Recording Featuring Rachel McAdams Available on Audible Photo
MARY JANE Recording Featuring Rachel McAdams Available on Audible
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 23, 2024

The recording of Manhattan Theatre Project's Broadway production of Mary Jane is now available to listen to on Audible. Learn more about the production, which starred Rachel McAdams.
Playing on Air Launches New Collection of Short Plays Photo
Playing on Air Launches New Collection of Short Plays
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2024

Playing on Air is celebrating its relaunch with a collection of short plays featuring world premieres, audience favorites, and audio premieres by some of the most exciting voices in theatre today.
April Matthis, Crystal Finn & More Join THE MEMBER OF THE WEDDING at CSC Photo
April Matthis, Crystal Finn & More Join THE MEMBER OF THE WEDDING at CSC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2024

Classic Stage Company has revealed the cas for the next play in The Rediscovery Readings series, The Member of the Wedding, by Carson McCullers. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Alysia Reiner & More to Star in Reading Of THE TURNAWAY PLAY At Soho Playhouse Photo
Alysia Reiner & More to Star in Reading Of THE TURNAWAY PLAY At Soho Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2024

A star-studded reading of THE TURNAWAY PLAY will take place at Soho Playhouse, featuring Alysia Reiner and others, aims to raise awareness and support for abortion access groups. Learn how to attend.
Video: Check Out New Footage of Rachel McAdams & More in MARY JANE Photo
Video: Check Out New Footage of Rachel McAdams & More in MARY JANE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2024

Check out new footage of MARY JANE on Broadway! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
MARY JANE Starring Rachel McAdams Extends For a Final Time Photo
MARY JANE Starring Rachel McAdams Extends For a Final Time
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2024

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced a final extension for the Broadway premiere of Mary Jane, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog, starring Rachel McAdams, and directed by Anne Kauffman.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has April Matthis been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Primary Trust, Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Primary Trust, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Toni Stone, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Toni Stone, Performance Award (Obie Awards) for Toni Stone, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Toni Stone and Sustained Excellence of Performance (Obie Awards).

What awards has April Matthis won?

April Matthis has won the Performance Award (Obie Awards) for her role in Toni Stone, the Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Toni Stone, and the Sustained Excellence of Performance (Obie Awards).

How many Broadway shows has April Matthis been in?

April Matthis has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has April Matthis been in?

April Matthis has not appeared in the West End.

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