David Mattar Merten
Latest News on David Mattar Merten:
Red Bull Theater Extends Run Of RICHARD II Starring Michael Urie (Dec 4, 2025)
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of RICHARD II (Nov 13, 2025)
Photos: Inside Opening Night of RICHARD II With Michael Urie and More (Nov 13, 2025)
Red Bull Theater Extends Run Of RICHARD II Starring Michael Urie (Dec 4, 2025)
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of RICHARD II (Nov 13, 2025)
Photos: Inside Opening Night of RICHARD II With Michael Urie and More (Nov 13, 2025)
BIO
David Mattar Merten (they/he) is elated to be making their Broadway debut in An Enemy of the People. A proud queer Arab-German-Irish artist, David is grateful to be back in New York after just graduating from the MFA Acting program at Brown University/Trinity Rep. Before their time at Brown, they co-starred in the long-running hit show Afterglow Off-Broadway. Regional credits include: Cabaret (Emcee), The Inheritance (Trinity Rep), Angels in America (Prior), Beirut (Blue). Training: MFA Acting Brown/Trinity, BFA Acting Ball State University. Immense gratitude to Sam Gold, Amy Herzog, Taylor Williams and the entire production team. Thank you to the best managers at CLA Partners. Endless love to my family, dear friends, and most of all, Oliver. I got you. Find me on Instagram @david_merten_
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Red Bull Theater Extends Run Of RICHARD II Starring Michael Urie
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025
Red Bull Theater will extend its acclaimed production of RICHARD II for one final week, with performances now running through December 21 at the Astor Place Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025
Red Bull Theater will extend its acclaimed production of RICHARD II for one final week, with performances now running through December 21 at the Astor Place Theatre.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of RICHARD II
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 13, 2025
The Off-Broadway production of Shakespeare's Richard II, starring Michael Urie, recently opened. The engagement will continue through Sunday December 14th at the Astor Place Theatre. Check out photos from the red carpet on opening night here!
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 13, 2025
The Off-Broadway production of Shakespeare's Richard II, starring Michael Urie, recently opened. The engagement will continue through Sunday December 14th at the Astor Place Theatre. Check out photos from the red carpet on opening night here!
Photos: Inside Opening Night of RICHARD II With Michael Urie and More
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 13, 2025
Performances are now underway for the Off-Broadway production of Shakespeare's Richard II, starring Michael Urie. Check out photos from opening night here!
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 13, 2025
Performances are now underway for the Off-Broadway production of Shakespeare's Richard II, starring Michael Urie. Check out photos from opening night here!
Review Roundup: Michael Urie Stars In RICHARD II At Astor Place Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2025
Read reviews for the Off-Broadway production of Shakespeare's Richard II, starring Tony Award nominee Michael Urie. The extended limited Off-Broadway engagement will now continue through Sunday December 14th at the Astor Place Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2025
Read reviews for the Off-Broadway production of Shakespeare's Richard II, starring Tony Award nominee Michael Urie. The extended limited Off-Broadway engagement will now continue through Sunday December 14th at the Astor Place Theatre.
Red Bull Theater's RICHARD II Starring Michael Urie Extends
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2025
The limited Off-Broadway engagement of Richard II has been extended. Ambition and betrayal reign supreme in this electrifying reimagining of Shakespeare's poetic masterpiece.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2025
The limited Off-Broadway engagement of Richard II has been extended. Ambition and betrayal reign supreme in this electrifying reimagining of Shakespeare's poetic masterpiece.
Photos: Michael Urie and More in RICHARD II at Red Bull Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2025
You can now get a first look at production photos of Red Bull Theater's Richard II at the Astor Place Theatre, starring Michael Urie, Lux Pascal and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2025
You can now get a first look at production photos of Red Bull Theater's Richard II at the Astor Place Theatre, starring Michael Urie, Lux Pascal and more.
Red Bull Theater's RICHARD II to Offer $49 Tickets Through Digital Lottery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025
In order to make tickets accessible to the widest possible audience, Red Bull Theater will be partnering with the digital ticket lottery platform Lucky Seat to offer the chance to win lottery tickets to Richard II. Learn more and see how to enter!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025
In order to make tickets accessible to the widest possible audience, Red Bull Theater will be partnering with the digital ticket lottery platform Lucky Seat to offer the chance to win lottery tickets to Richard II. Learn more and see how to enter!
Photos: Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne Documentary THIS PLACE MATTERS! TEN CHIMNEYS Premieres
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 7, 2025
A new documentary entitled This Place Matters! Ten Chimneys premiered on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 7, 2025
A new documentary entitled This Place Matters! Ten Chimneys premiered on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!
Photos: CAROLINE Celebrates Opening Night at MCC
by Jennifer Broski - Sep 30, 2025
MCC Theater's World Premiere of Caroline by Preston Max Allen and directed by Tony Award-winner David Cromer just celebrated it opening night at MCC Theater’s Susan & Ronald Frankel Theater. Check out photos from the big night here!
by Jennifer Broski - Sep 30, 2025
MCC Theater's World Premiere of Caroline by Preston Max Allen and directed by Tony Award-winner David Cromer just celebrated it opening night at MCC Theater’s Susan & Ronald Frankel Theater. Check out photos from the big night here!
Photos: Michael Urie and the Cast of RICHARD II Meet the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 23, 2025
Red Bull Theater's 2025-26 Season will kick off with Michael Urie starring in Shakespeare's Richard II. The show is adapted and directed by Craig Baldwin. Ahead of the show's first performance, the cast met the press. Check out photos here!
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 23, 2025
Red Bull Theater's 2025-26 Season will kick off with Michael Urie starring in Shakespeare's Richard II. The show is adapted and directed by Craig Baldwin. Ahead of the show's first performance, the cast met the press. Check out photos here!
Nikki Renee Daniels, Santino Fontana and More Join THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2025
RED BULL THEATER has revealed further details of the 2025-’26 season, kicking off with the world premiere of Richard II. Learn more about the season here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2025
RED BULL THEATER has revealed further details of the 2025-’26 season, kicking off with the world premiere of Richard II. Learn more about the season here!
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2025 - A Complete Guide
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025
BroadwayWorld is here with your fall 2025 guide to all the shows lighting up New York’s stages. From world premieres to long-awaited revivals, this season’s Off-Broadway lineup delivers something for every kind of theater fan!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025
BroadwayWorld is here with your fall 2025 guide to all the shows lighting up New York’s stages. From world premieres to long-awaited revivals, this season’s Off-Broadway lineup delivers something for every kind of theater fan!
Complete Cast and Design Team Set for RICHARD II Starring Michael Urie
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2025
RED BULL THEATER has revealed the complete cast to join Emmy nominated actor Michael Urie in a powerful new version of Shakespeare's Richard II. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2025
RED BULL THEATER has revealed the complete cast to join Emmy nominated actor Michael Urie in a powerful new version of Shakespeare's Richard II. Learn more!
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.
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.
Cast Set for MR. LEATHER, 1976 at Fault Line Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025
Fault Line Theatre has revealed the cast for a developmental reading of Mr. Leather, 1976, part of the 2025 Irons in the Fire new play development series. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025
Fault Line Theatre has revealed the cast for a developmental reading of Mr. Leather, 1976, part of the 2025 Irons in the Fire new play development series. Learn more!
Photos: GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Opening Night Brings Out Jennifer Lopez, Rachel Zegler and More
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 5, 2025
George Clooney has officially made his Broadway debut in Good Night, and Good Luck, now playing at the Winter Garden Theatre. Check out photos of opening night!
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 5, 2025
George Clooney has officially made his Broadway debut in Good Night, and Good Luck, now playing at the Winter Garden Theatre. Check out photos of opening night!
THE BEACON Stars Ayana Workman & David Mattar Merten Take Over Our Instagram Today
by Michael Major - Oct 5, 2024
Ayana Workman and David Mattar Merten, stars of The Beacon at Irish Repertory Theatre, are taking over our Instagram today! Follow along here as they take our followers behind-the-scenes of the play, currently running on Irish Rep’s Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage through November 24.
by Michael Major - Oct 5, 2024
Ayana Workman and David Mattar Merten, stars of The Beacon at Irish Repertory Theatre, are taking over our Instagram today! Follow along here as they take our followers behind-the-scenes of the play, currently running on Irish Rep’s Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage through November 24.
THE BEACON Starring Kate Mulgrew Extended at Irish Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2024
Irish Repertory Theatre will present a three-week extension for the North American Premiere of The Beacon, a new play by Nancy Harris, directed by Marc Atkinson Borrull. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2024
Irish Repertory Theatre will present a three-week extension for the North American Premiere of The Beacon, a new play by Nancy Harris, directed by Marc Atkinson Borrull. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE BEACON at Irish Rep
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 23, 2024
Irish Repertory Theatre is now presenting the North American Premiere of The Beacon, a new play by Nancy Harris, directed by Marc Atkinson Borrull. Check out photos from opening night here!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 23, 2024
Irish Repertory Theatre is now presenting the North American Premiere of The Beacon, a new play by Nancy Harris, directed by Marc Atkinson Borrull. Check out photos from opening night here!
Behind THE BEACON with Colm McNally and Orla Long
by Team BWW - Sep 13, 2024
Colm McNally and Orla Long have been working behind the scenes on Nancy Harris’ THE BEACON, running now through November 3, 2024 at Irish Repertory Theatre.
by Team BWW - Sep 13, 2024
Colm McNally and Orla Long have been working behind the scenes on Nancy Harris’ THE BEACON, running now through November 3, 2024 at Irish Repertory Theatre.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has David Mattar Merten been in?
David Mattar Merten has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has David Mattar Merten been in?
David Mattar Merten has not appeared in the West End.
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