Matthew Amira
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BIO
New York City native! Born and raised in Manhattan. Matthew just completed the world premiere run of Gatsby: An American Myth at the American Repertory Theatre, where he originated the role of Wilson (directed by Rachel Chavkin, music by Florence Welch and Thomas Bartlett). Broadway National Tour: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Low Righteous Brother), Dirty Dancing (Robbie Gould). Regional: Rocky, The Musical (Rocky Balboa) and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Brick) at Philadelphia’s historic Walnut Street Theatre. Beautiful as Gerry Goffin (Ogunquit Playhouse, Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Fulton Theatre, Walnut Street Theatre), Jersey Boys as Nick Massi (Sacramento Music Circus, Ogunquit Playhouse, Fulton Theatre, Maine State Music Theatre), White Christmas as Bob Wallace (Lexington Theatre Company), Goodspeed Opera House, Asolo Rep Theatre, Gloucester Stage, Music Theatre Wichita, and more. Lotte Lenya Competition Finalist. TV: The Equalizer, FBI. English Speaking Union's National Shakespeare Competition, NYC winner, NY Winner, 3rd place National. BFA: CCM Musical Theatre. LaGuardia H.S. Drama. Follow him @matthewamira.
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Video: Watch Didi Romero Sing 'Always Get What I Want' in GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-07-27 14:58:50
Video: Jennifer Nettles Sings 'The River' in GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-07-23 14:21:36
Exclusive: Watch Jennifer Nettles & More in GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-07-21 14:00:28
Video: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Fulton Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-09-22 11:51:59
Video: Highlights From BEAUTIFUL – THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL At Walnut Street Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2024-04-02 14:36:14
Video: First Look At BEAUTIFUL – THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL At Walnut Street Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2024-03-28 14:36:18
TV: First Look at Adam Heller, David Perlman, Elizabeth DeRosa & More in Highlights of Goodspeed's 50th Anniversary Production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
by Christina Mancuso - 2014-07-17 18:24:35
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Goodspeed's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
by Christina Mancuso - 2014-06-25 07:40:00
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Bill Nolte, Mamie Parris & More in Highlights of Goodspeed's THE MOST HAPPY FELLA
by Christina Mancuso - 2013-09-27 12:48:31
News
Video: Watch Didi Romero Sing 'Always Get What I Want' in GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 27, 2026
PAC NYC has shared a new performance video featuring Didi Romero and the Giulia ensemble performing 'Always Get What I Want,' a song written by Jennifer Nettles for GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO. Watch the performance here!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 27, 2026
PAC NYC has shared a new performance video featuring Didi Romero and the Giulia ensemble performing 'Always Get What I Want,' a song written by Jennifer Nettles for GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO. Watch the performance here!
Video: Jennifer Nettles Sings 'The River' in GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 23, 2026
The Poison Queen has taken her throne at Perelman Performing Arts Center! The world premiere production of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo is now open off-Broadway, where it will run through Sunday, August 2. Watch a clip of Nettles performing 'The River' in this video.
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 23, 2026
The Poison Queen has taken her throne at Perelman Performing Arts Center! The world premiere production of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo is now open off-Broadway, where it will run through Sunday, August 2. Watch a clip of Nettles performing 'The River' in this video.
Exclusive: Watch Jennifer Nettles & More in GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 21, 2026
The Poison Queen has taken her throne at Perelman Performing Arts Center! The world premiere production of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo is now open off Broadway, where it will run through Sunday, August 2. Watch highlights of the company in action in this video!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 21, 2026
The Poison Queen has taken her throne at Perelman Performing Arts Center! The world premiere production of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo is now open off Broadway, where it will run through Sunday, August 2. Watch highlights of the company in action in this video!
The Story Jennifer Nettles Couldn't Shake Is Finally on Stage
by Luka Vonier - Jul 26, 2026
'She just kept haunting me and haunting me, this story... ' The woman doing the haunting is none other than Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo, brought to life onstage by the one and only Jennifer Nettles. Her world premiere musical is now running at Perelman Performing Arts Center, where it continues through Sunday August 2. The new musical features book, music and lyrics by Nettles, direction by Mary Zimmerman, and choreography by Austin Mccormick. Watch in this video as Nettles discusses the evolution of her new musical.
by Luka Vonier - Jul 26, 2026
'She just kept haunting me and haunting me, this story... ' The woman doing the haunting is none other than Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo, brought to life onstage by the one and only Jennifer Nettles. Her world premiere musical is now running at Perelman Performing Arts Center, where it continues through Sunday August 2. The new musical features book, music and lyrics by Nettles, direction by Mary Zimmerman, and choreography by Austin Mccormick. Watch in this video as Nettles discusses the evolution of her new musical.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of Jennifer Nettles' GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 13, 2026
Now running at Perelman Performing Arts Center is the world premiere production of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo, which will now conclude performances on Sunday August 2. The new musical features book, music and lyrics by Jennifer Nettles, direction by Mary Zimmerman, and choreography by Austin Mccormick. Check out photos from opening night here!
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 13, 2026
Now running at Perelman Performing Arts Center is the world premiere production of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo, which will now conclude performances on Sunday August 2. The new musical features book, music and lyrics by Jennifer Nettles, direction by Mary Zimmerman, and choreography by Austin Mccormick. Check out photos from opening night here!
Review Roundup: GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO, Written by and Starring Jennifer Nettles
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 10, 2026
Perelman Performing Arts Center's world premiere production of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo just opened! The production, which will now conclude performances on Sunday August 2, features book, music and lyrics by Jennifer Nettles, direction by Mary Zimmerman, and choreography by Austin Mccormick. Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo is produced by special arrangement with Adam Zotovich. Let's see what the critics have to say...
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 10, 2026
Perelman Performing Arts Center's world premiere production of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo just opened! The production, which will now conclude performances on Sunday August 2, features book, music and lyrics by Jennifer Nettles, direction by Mary Zimmerman, and choreography by Austin Mccormick. Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo is produced by special arrangement with Adam Zotovich. Let's see what the critics have to say...
GIULIA Starring Jennifer Nettles Extends at PAC NYC Through Early August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2026
Perelman Performing Arts Center's world premiere production of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo has extended. The musical features book, music and lyrics by Jennifer Nettles, and direction by Mary Zimmerman.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2026
Perelman Performing Arts Center's world premiere production of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo has extended. The musical features book, music and lyrics by Jennifer Nettles, and direction by Mary Zimmerman.
Photos: Jennifer Nettles' GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2026
You can now get a first look at production photos of the world premiere of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo, written by and starring Grammy Award winner Jennifer Nettles.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2026
You can now get a first look at production photos of the world premiere of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo, written by and starring Grammy Award winner Jennifer Nettles.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 27, 2026- BEACHES Gears Up for Broadway and More
by - Mar 27, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 27, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Mar 27, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 27, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Jennifer Nettles' Musical GIULIA Reveals Full Cast - Quentin Earl Darrington, Matthew Amira and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2026
The complete cast and creative team has been revealed for Perelman Performing Arts Center's upcoming world premiere production of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo with book, music and lyrics by Jennifer Nettles.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2026
The complete cast and creative team has been revealed for Perelman Performing Arts Center's upcoming world premiere production of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo with book, music and lyrics by Jennifer Nettles.
L'CHAIM: A TOAST TO THE JEWISH LEGACY OF BROADWAY Comes To Kean University
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2025
Kean Stage will present L'Chaim: A Toast to the Jewish Legacy of Broadway on Saturday, December 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Enlow Recital Hall (215 North Avenue, Hillside, New Jersey 07205).
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2025
Kean Stage will present L'Chaim: A Toast to the Jewish Legacy of Broadway on Saturday, December 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Enlow Recital Hall (215 North Avenue, Hillside, New Jersey 07205).
Matthew Amira, Cleavant Derricks and More Complete WHITE CHRISTMAS Cast at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025
Ogunquit Playhouse has revealed the full cast for Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical, with music and lyrics by Irving Berlin and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025
Ogunquit Playhouse has revealed the full cast for Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical, with music and lyrics by Irving Berlin and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake.
GLORY RIDE to Have Two Industry Readings This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2025
The new musical, Glory Ride, which tells the true story about Tour de France champion Gino Bartali, who secretly saved hundreds of innocent lives during Mussolini’s Fascist reign in World War II, will have two NYC industry readings this month.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2025
The new musical, Glory Ride, which tells the true story about Tour de France champion Gino Bartali, who secretly saved hundreds of innocent lives during Mussolini’s Fascist reign in World War II, will have two NYC industry readings this month.
Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROL KING MUSICAL at Fulton Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - Sep 22, 2024
Beautiful is just that, a beautiful show. It is a great way to start the new season, and highlights Lancaster’s strong, continuing dedication to the fine arts.
by Rich Mehrenberg - Sep 22, 2024
Beautiful is just that, a beautiful show. It is a great way to start the new season, and highlights Lancaster’s strong, continuing dedication to the fine arts.
Video: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Fulton Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 22, 2024
The Fulton Theatre is currently presenting Beautiful: The Carole King Musical through October 20th, 2024, bringing Carole King's inspiring story and timeless music to life on the Fulton Theatre stage. Check out footage from the production in the video here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 22, 2024
The Fulton Theatre is currently presenting Beautiful: The Carole King Musical through October 20th, 2024, bringing Carole King's inspiring story and timeless music to life on the Fulton Theatre stage. Check out footage from the production in the video here!
Broadway's Sara Sheperd Leads BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL At Fulton Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2024
Sara Sheperd from Broadway will star in BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at the Fulton Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2024
Sara Sheperd from Broadway will star in BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at the Fulton Theatre.
Review: Working Our Way Back to See JERSEY BOYS at Broadway At Music Circus
by Courtney Symes - Aug 21, 2024
Oh, what a night at Broadway at Music Circus! Their final show of the season is the Tony Award-winning Jersey Boys, The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, which tells the rags to riches story of the original New Jersey boy band, The Four Seasons. Director Glenn Casale has helmed another must-see show this summer, and it’s fitting to close this exciting season with such an iconic title.
by Courtney Symes - Aug 21, 2024
Oh, what a night at Broadway at Music Circus! Their final show of the season is the Tony Award-winning Jersey Boys, The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, which tells the rags to riches story of the original New Jersey boy band, The Four Seasons. Director Glenn Casale has helmed another must-see show this summer, and it’s fitting to close this exciting season with such an iconic title.
Review: American Repertory Theater's GATSBY is Great
by R. Scott Reedy - Jun 26, 2024
The new musical Gatsby, being given its world premiere by the American Repertory Theater at the Loeb Drama Center in Cambridge through August 3, isn’t just great, it’s spectacular.
by R. Scott Reedy - Jun 26, 2024
The new musical Gatsby, being given its world premiere by the American Repertory Theater at the Loeb Drama Center in Cambridge through August 3, isn’t just great, it’s spectacular.
Review Roundup: GATSBY Makes its World Premiere at A.R.T.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2024
The world premiere of Gatsby at A.R.T., with a score by Florence Welch, is now open! Read the reviews for Gatsby here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2024
The world premiere of Gatsby at A.R.T., with a score by Florence Welch, is now open! Read the reviews for Gatsby here!
Photos: Get a First Look at GATSBY World Premiere at A.R.T.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2024
Get a first look at photos of the world premiere of Gatsby at American Repertory Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2024
Get a first look at photos of the world premiere of Gatsby at American Repertory Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.
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