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Matt McGrath

Also Credited As: Matthew McGrath

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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Broadway: Girl From The North Country, Cabaret, A Streetcar Named Desire. Robert Wilson’s The Black Rider in LA, SD, London and Sydney. Recent Off-Broadway: Jerry Springer, Lonely Planet, The Legend of Georgia McBride, Steve, Verite, Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Film: The Chaperone, Full Grown Men, Boy's Don't Cry, The Notorious Bettie Page, The Anniversary Party, The Broken Hearts Club, The Impostors. TV: “The Undoing,” “Pose,” “Modern Family,” “Law & Order: Criminal Intent,” “Cruel Doubt.” Award: Lucille Lortel.

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STAGE CREDITS

Girl from the North Country Girl from the North Country
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Reverend Marlowe
Jerry Springer: The Opera Jerry Springer: The Opera
[Off-Broadway]
The New Group Off-Broadway Premiere, 2018
Jerry Springer [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
[Off-Broadway]
Keen Company Production, 2017
Performer
Steve Steve
[Off-Broadway]
New Group Off-Broadway Production, 2015
The Legend of Georgia McBride The Legend of Georgia McBride
[Off-Broadway]
MCC Off-Broadway Production, 2015
Tracey
Verite Verite
[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere LCT Production, 2015
Andreas Venler
The Collection & A Kind of Alaska: Two Plays by Harold Pinter The Collection & A Kind of Alaska: Two Plays by Harold Pinter
[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company Production, 2010
Performer
The Black Rider
[Regional (US)]
West Coast Revival, 2004
Wilhelm
The 24 Hour Plays 2003
[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2003
Cliff
What Didn't Happen
[Off-Broadway]
2002
Scott
Babes in Arms
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1999
Rene Flambeau
Cabaret Cabaret
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1998
Master of Ceremonies [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1998
Hedwig [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Minutes from the Blue Route
[Off-Broadway]
1997
Performer
A Fair Country
[Off-Broadway]
1996
Gil Burgess
Nothing Sacred
[Off-Broadway]
1992
Arkady
A Streetcar Named Desire
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1992
Young Collector
Life During Wartime
[Off-Broadway]
1991
Howard/Waiter/Richie/Delivery Boy
Amulets Against the Dragon Forces
[Off-Broadway]
1989
Chris
Dalton's Back
[Off-Broadway]
1989
Dalty

Movies

Ironweed
[ 1987 ] Goblin
Pump Up the Volume
[ 1990 ] Chris
Desperate Hours
[ 1990 ] Kyle
Bob Roberts
[ 1992 ] Burt
The Substance of Fire
[ 1996 ] Young Book Clerk
1999
[ 1997 ] Andrew Goldman
Colin Fitz Lives!
[ 1997 ] Paul
Lifebreath
[ 1997 ] Todd Rusk
The Impostors
[ 1998 ] Detective Marco
Story of a Bad Boy
[ 1999 ] Guy
Boys Don't Cry
[ 1999 ] Lonny
The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy
[ 2000 ] Howie
The Notorious Bettie Page
[ 2005 ] Nervous Man
Full Grown Men
[ 2006 ] Alby Cutrera
Ex-Girlfriends
[ 2012 ] Professor O Donnelly
The Chaperone
[ 2018 ] Raymond
Girl from the North Country
[ 2024 ] Reverend Marlowe

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Matt McGrath, The Legend of Georgia McBride

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Matt McGrath, The Legend of Georgia McBride


winner
The Lortels - 2016 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Matt McGrath, The Legend of Georgia McBride

Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Play

Matt McGrath, Dalton's Back

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Industry Readings of A MAN A PLAN A CANAL PANAMA Set for February 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2026

Andrew Stein's new play, A MAN A PLAN A CANAL PANAMA, will undergo two industry readings in February 2026, offering a glimpse into this anticipated theatrical work.
Interview: John Cameron Mitchell of HEDWIG AND OH,MARY! at NUMBERS NIGHTCLUB Photo
Interview: John Cameron Mitchell of HEDWIG AND OH,MARY! at NUMBERS NIGHTCLUB
by Brett Cullum - Dec 19, 2025

But before that OH, MARY! run, John is coming to NUMBERS HOUSTON to do a special all-day event for HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH. It's gonna happen on December 28th! It's all brought to us by ARTHOUSE HOUSTON, who were the folks who fought to save the River Oaks Movie Theater.
Interview: Charles Busch Rings in the New Year at 54 Below Photo
Interview: Charles Busch Rings in the New Year at 54 Below
by Gregory Fletcher - Dec 16, 2025

Actor and beloved drag icon Charles Busch reflects on his long career in cabaret as he prepares for his upcoming New Year’s Eve cabaret on 12/31, 7 pm at 54 Below.
Jenn Colella and Beth Malone to Star in CASA CUSHMAN Industry Reading Photo
Jenn Colella and Beth Malone to Star in CASA CUSHMAN Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025

A private industry reading of Casa Cushman, the new play written and directed by Tectonic founding member Leigh Fondakowski, will star Drama Desk award and Tony Award nominee Jenn Colella and Tony Award nominee Beth Malone.
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Coming to Blu-ray and DVD in the UK Photo
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Coming to Blu-ray and DVD in the UK
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 20, 2025

Following its debut on PBS's Great Performances in May, the official proshot of Broadway's Girl From the North Country will be making its way to physical media in the UK.
Video: Behind the Scenes of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Ahead of PBS Premiere Photo
Video: Behind the Scenes of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Ahead of PBS Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2025

PBS Great Performances has released a new video highlighting the new proshot of the Tony Award-winning musical Girl From the North Country. In the video, director and playwright Conor McPherson, orchestrator Simon Hale, and movement director Lucy Hind all discuss the production and the challenge of bringing Bob Dylan's songs into 1930s Minnesota. Watch the video!
Video: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Cast Performs 'Hurricane' Photo
Video: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Cast Performs 'Hurricane'
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2025

PBS Great Performances has just shared a clip from the live capture of the Tony Award-winning musical Girl From the North Country. In the video, Joe Scott (Austin Scott) and the cast of the show perform Bob Dylan's 'Hurricane.' Watch it now!
Video: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Cast Performs 'Like A Rolling Stone' Photo
Video: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Cast Performs 'Like A Rolling Stone'
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2025

PBS Great Performances has just shared a clip from the live capture of the Tony Award-winning musical Girl From the North Country. In the video, Elizabeth (Mare Winningham) and the cast of the show perform Bob Dylan's 'Like A Rolling Stone.' Watch it now!
Cast Set For ANGELS IN AMERICA: PERESTROIKA in Provincetown Photo
Cast Set For ANGELS IN AMERICA: PERESTROIKA in Provincetown
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2025

The Provincetown Theater at 238 Bradford Street in Provincetown, MA will open their 2025 season with the continuation of Kushner’s epic “Gay Fantasia on National Themes” with Angels in America, Part II: Perestroika.
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Recording Sets PBS Premiere Photo
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Recording Sets PBS Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 3, 2025

Girl From the North Country, the Tony-award winning musical featuring the songs of Bob Dylan, will be coming to PBS this May. The live capture of the Broadway musical will premiere as part of Great Performances on Friday, May 23 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS.
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL to Come to The Buddy Holly Hall Photo
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL to Come to The Buddy Holly Hall
by Emmy Rice - Mar 1, 2025

This production is part of the 24–25 BROADWAY AT THE BUDDY HOLLY HALL Series and will take The Buddy Holly Hall stage March 14–16, 2025. Click here for more details.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Denver Awards; YOUNG FRANFENSTEIN at Creede Repertory Theatre Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Denver Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Denver Awards; Creede Repertory Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Denver Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Denver Awards; CHICAGO at Merely Players Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Denver Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Takes The Century II Concert Hall Stage In January Photo
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Takes The Century II Concert Hall Stage In January
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2024

The American Theatre Guild will present the dazzling production based on one of Hollywood's most beloved romantic stories, PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL.
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Denver Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Denver Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
PRETTY WOMAN Announces Eva Gary, Jack Rasmussen and More for Final Leg of North Ameri Photo
PRETTY WOMAN Announces Eva Gary, Jack Rasmussen and More for Final Leg of North American Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2024

The producers of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL have announced the full route and cast for the North American Tour, which will launch its final leg this January after 4+ years on the road.
BABBITT's Nehal Joshi Takes Over Our Instagram Story Today Photo
BABBITT's Nehal Joshi Takes Over Our Instagram Story Today
by Michael Major - Oct 26, 2024

Tune in to our Instagram today as Nehal Joshi takes you behind the scenes of Babbitt at Shakespeare Theatre Company! Follow along on our Instagram Story today to learn more about Joshi and Shakespeare Theatre Company's Babbitt.
Interview: Theatre Life with Judy Kaye Photo
Interview: Theatre Life with Judy Kaye
by Elliot Lanes - Oct 18, 2024

Judy Kaye has been living her theatre life for over half a century. The Tony Award winning performer has been seen on Broadway, on tour, in regional theatres and has been heard on many recordings. Currently Ms. Kaye can be seen onstage at Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) in Babbitt where she plays a plethora of roles. The show runs through November 3rd at Harman Hall.
Review: BABBITT at Shakespeare Theatre Company Photo
Review: BABBITT at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Itai Yasur - Oct 5, 2024

Matthew Broderick stars in the Babbitt of BABBITTs at Shakespeare Theatre Company. See what our critic had to say.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Matt McGrath been in?

Matt McGrath has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Matt McGrath been in?

Matt McGrath has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Matt McGrath been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Legend of Georgia McBride, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Legend of Georgia McBride, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (The Lortels) for The Legend of Georgia McBride and Outstanding Featured Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Dalton's Back.

What awards has Matt McGrath won?

Matt McGrath won the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play award from The Lortels for his performance in The Legend of Georgia McBride.

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