Matt Schatz
Matt Schatz is a theatre professional with credits tracked on BroadwayWorld.
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- 2012 - Most promising musical theatre librettist
Matt Schatz
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- 2012 - Most promising musical theatre librettist
Matt Schatz
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Interview: Matt Schatz Explores AI and Human Connection in BOBBY ROBOTOWITZ
by Melissa Heckscher - Oct 8, 2026
What happens when an overwhelmed novelist finds an unlikely confidant in an AI chatbot? Playwright Matt Schatz explores the increasingly blurry line between human connection and artificial intelligence in Bobby Robotowitz, a new comedy receiving its Rolling World Premiere with IAMA Theatre Company. Schatz discusses the inspiration behind the play, its intimate staging inside private homes,
by Melissa Heckscher - Oct 8, 2026
What happens when an overwhelmed novelist finds an unlikely confidant in an AI chatbot? Playwright Matt Schatz explores the increasingly blurry line between human connection and artificial intelligence in Bobby Robotowitz, a new comedy receiving its Rolling World Premiere with IAMA Theatre Company. Schatz discusses the inspiration behind the play, its intimate staging inside private homes,
AZ Espinoza Wins 2026 Terrence McNally Award
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2026
Philadelphia Theatre Company announced AZ Espinoza as the recipient of the Terrence McNally Award for the play CARIBBEAN KING, selected from a record 100 submissions. The award provides a $10,000 prize and career development support.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2026
Philadelphia Theatre Company announced AZ Espinoza as the recipient of the Terrence McNally Award for the play CARIBBEAN KING, selected from a record 100 submissions. The award provides a $10,000 prize and career development support.
Cast Set For BOBBY ROBOTOWITZ at IAMA Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2026
IAMA Theatre Company will present the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of BOBBY ROBOTOWITZ by Matt Schatz, directed by Casey Stangl. The play explores AI and identity through the story of a novelist who forms an unlikely connection with an AI chatbot.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2026
IAMA Theatre Company will present the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of BOBBY ROBOTOWITZ by Matt Schatz, directed by Casey Stangl. The play explores AI and identity through the story of a novelist who forms an unlikely connection with an AI chatbot.
THE WRITERS' ROOM at Geffen Playhouse to Welcome Six Playwrights
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2026
Geffen Playhouse has selected six Los Angeles-based playwrights to participate in the newest cycle of The Writers' Room, its program supporting the development of new plays and musicals.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2026
Geffen Playhouse has selected six Los Angeles-based playwrights to participate in the newest cycle of The Writers' Room, its program supporting the development of new plays and musicals.
Tickets on Sale for City Theatre 2026/2027 Season Featuring IN CLAY, THE PUNCHLINE and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2026
Tickets are now on sale for City Theatre in Pittsburgh's 2026/2027 subscription season, featuring five plays including two world premieres and the return of Second City.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2026
Tickets are now on sale for City Theatre in Pittsburgh's 2026/2027 subscription season, featuring five plays including two world premieres and the return of Second City.
IAMA Theatre Company to Launch 2026-2027 Season With Three World Premieres
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2026
IAMA Theatre Company has unveiled its 2026-2027 season, which includes three world premiere productions and its 9th New Works Festival, introducing new plays into the American theatre canon.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2026
IAMA Theatre Company has unveiled its 2026-2027 season, which includes three world premiere productions and its 9th New Works Festival, introducing new plays into the American theatre canon.
ON A SMALL STRIP OF LAND ON THE GREAT SOUTH BAY To Receive Reading At Hunter College
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 10, 2026
Hunter College will present a reading of Kev Berry's ON A SMALL STRIP OF LAND ON THE GREAT SOUTH BAY, an experimental work exploring the Long Island Serial Killer case, directed by Mike Donahue at the Loewe Theater.
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 10, 2026
Hunter College will present a reading of Kev Berry's ON A SMALL STRIP OF LAND ON THE GREAT SOUTH BAY, an experimental work exploring the Long Island Serial Killer case, directed by Mike Donahue at the Loewe Theater.
Five World Premieres Set For Woolly Mammoth Theatre 2026–2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2026
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company announced its 2026–2027 season, the first curated by incoming Artistic Director Reggie D. White, featuring five world-premiere plays by five playwrights making their Woolly Mammoth debuts.
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2026
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company announced its 2026–2027 season, the first curated by incoming Artistic Director Reggie D. White, featuring five world-premiere plays by five playwrights making their Woolly Mammoth debuts.
City Theatre Announces 2026-27 Season Lineup; 'OUR NEXT ACT'
by Gillian Blum - Mar 7, 2026
City Theatre Company, Pittsburgh’s home for contemporary plays based on the South Side, has announced the details of the theatre’s 52nd season of bold, new works, beginning in September 2026.
by Gillian Blum - Mar 7, 2026
City Theatre Company, Pittsburgh’s home for contemporary plays based on the South Side, has announced the details of the theatre’s 52nd season of bold, new works, beginning in September 2026.
Previews: THE PAST, A PRESENT YET TO COME at ICT Rep At Turnverein Hall In The Old Cowtown Museum.
by Paula Makar - Oct 27, 2025
ICTRep (Wichita Repertory Theater) continues its 2025-26 season with THE PAST, A PRESENT YET TO COME by Matt Schatz, opening Thursday, November 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Turnverein Hall in the Old Cowtown Museum.
by Paula Makar - Oct 27, 2025
ICTRep (Wichita Repertory Theater) continues its 2025-26 season with THE PAST, A PRESENT YET TO COME by Matt Schatz, opening Thursday, November 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Turnverein Hall in the Old Cowtown Museum.
Writers Set For 2025/2026 The Writers' Room at Geffen Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2025
Geffen Playhouse has announced its selection of LA-based writers to participate in the 2025/2026 cycle of The Writers' Room, a forum for engagement and collaboration between Los Angeles playwrights.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2025
Geffen Playhouse has announced its selection of LA-based writers to participate in the 2025/2026 cycle of The Writers' Room, a forum for engagement and collaboration between Los Angeles playwrights.
Cast & Creative Teams Announced For South Carolina New Play Festival
by Emmy Rice - Jul 12, 2025
SCNPF is a festival like no other, presenting a multi-day lineup of developmental readings of new plays and musicals, outdoor variety shows and street fairs, cabarets, workshops and masterclasses, and a musical theater scholarship contest that transforms Greenville into a hub of theatrical innovation from Thursday, August 7, to Sunday, August 10.
by Emmy Rice - Jul 12, 2025
SCNPF is a festival like no other, presenting a multi-day lineup of developmental readings of new plays and musicals, outdoor variety shows and street fairs, cabarets, workshops and masterclasses, and a musical theater scholarship contest that transforms Greenville into a hub of theatrical innovation from Thursday, August 7, to Sunday, August 10.
Center Theatre Group Will Host WALK WITH ME CTG Audio Experience
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2025
Center Theatre Group will host Walk With Me CTG: An Interactive Audio Experience beginning this month outside of the Mark Taper Forum and Ahmanson Theatre on the Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2025
Center Theatre Group will host Walk With Me CTG: An Interactive Audio Experience beginning this month outside of the Mark Taper Forum and Ahmanson Theatre on the Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center.
The South Carolina New Play Festival Sets 2025 Season with New Works by Aurin Squire & More
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 14, 2025
The South Carolina New Play Festival has unveiled its season lineup for 2025. The 4th annual festival will take place over four days, transforming Greenville, South Carolina into a hub of theatrical innovation from Thursday, August 7- Sunday, August 10.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 14, 2025
The South Carolina New Play Festival has unveiled its season lineup for 2025. The 4th annual festival will take place over four days, transforming Greenville, South Carolina into a hub of theatrical innovation from Thursday, August 7- Sunday, August 10.
IAMA Theatre Company’s 7TH ANNUAL NEW WORKS FESTIVAL to Feature 8 New Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2024
IAMA Theatre Company will host its 7th Annual New Works Festival this December, featuring eight new plays presented as staged readings. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2024
IAMA Theatre Company will host its 7th Annual New Works Festival this December, featuring eight new plays presented as staged readings. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
Writers Revealed for 2024/2025 The Writers' Room at Geffen Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2024
Geffen Playhouse revealed its selection of LA-based writers to participate in the 2024/2025 cycle of The Writers’ Room. Learn more about the writers and the program!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2024
Geffen Playhouse revealed its selection of LA-based writers to participate in the 2024/2025 cycle of The Writers’ Room. Learn more about the writers and the program!
SC New Play Festival to Present Works From Gwon, Grays, Cabaret from Boykin, and More
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 6, 2024
The South Carolina New Play Festival has announced the 3rd annual festival. It will take place over four days, starting on Thursday, August 8, and will feature a wide range of musicals, plays, town halls, an outdoor variety stage, and will culminate in a Cabaret featuring Tony-nominee Phillip Boykin (Hadestown) on August 11.
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 6, 2024
The South Carolina New Play Festival has announced the 3rd annual festival. It will take place over four days, starting on Thursday, August 8, and will feature a wide range of musicals, plays, town halls, an outdoor variety stage, and will culminate in a Cabaret featuring Tony-nominee Phillip Boykin (Hadestown) on August 11.
Photos: THE 24 HOUR PLAYS Takes The Stage In LA With Rachel Bloom, Sasheer Zamata, And More!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2024
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS presented The 24 Hour Plays: Los Angeles on Monday March 18, 2024 at The Hudson Theaters. The event featured distinguished artists from the Los Angeles entertainment community coming together for one night only to create, rehearse, and perform six new plays. See photos from the show!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2024
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS presented The 24 Hour Plays: Los Angeles on Monday March 18, 2024 at The Hudson Theaters. The event featured distinguished artists from the Los Angeles entertainment community coming together for one night only to create, rehearse, and perform six new plays. See photos from the show!
Lindsey Kraft, Mark Feuerstein & More Join THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: LOS ANGELES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2024
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS has revealed additional artists for The 24 Hour Plays: Los Angeles, which will return on Monday March 18, 2024 at The Hudson Theaters. Learn more bout The 24 Hour Plays!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2024
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS has revealed additional artists for The 24 Hour Plays: Los Angeles, which will return on Monday March 18, 2024 at The Hudson Theaters. Learn more bout The 24 Hour Plays!
Rachel Bloom, Mark Wilding & More Join THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: LOS ANGELES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2024
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS has revealed additional artists for The 24 Hour Plays: Los Angeles. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2024
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS has revealed additional artists for The 24 Hour Plays: Los Angeles. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Matt Schatz been nominated for?
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What awards has Matt Schatz won?
Most Promising Musical Theatre Librettist for The Last Goodbye and Most Promising Musical Theatre Librettist for the 2019 New York Musical Festival.
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