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[Arlington, VA (Regional), 2020]
Choreographer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2018]
Director
 
[Arlington, VA (Regional), 2017]
Director
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2015]
Director
 
[Arlington, VA (Regional), 2014]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Assistant Director

Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Choreography in a Play, HAYES Production

Matthew GardinerTender Napalm


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Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Musical, HAYES Production

Matthew GardinerSunday in the Park With George

Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Musical, HAYES Production

Matthew GardinerThe Threepenny Opera

Helen Hayes Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Director, Resident Play

Matthew GardinerThe Laramie Project

Helen Hayes Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Outstanding Movement, Resident Play

Matthew GardinerNever the Sinner

Helen Hayes Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Director, Resident Musical

Matthew GardinerDreamgirls

Helen Hayes Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Choreography, Resident Production

Matthew GardinerReefer Madness: The Musical


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Director, Resident Musical

Matthew GardinerReefer Madness: The Musical

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News


Photos: Jonathan Groff in Benefit Concert of Broadway-Bound JUST IN TIME

Last night, Signature Theatre held a sold-out benefit concert of the upcoming new Broadway-bound musical Just In Time starring Tony Award-winning actor Jonathan Groff as legendary singer Bobby Darin. Check out photos from the performance here!
Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre

Shenanigans and Sondheim are a great combination in Signature Theatre’s production of the beloved musical farce A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
Exclusive Photos: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre

Get an exclusive first look at photos of Signature Theatre's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. Check out the photos here!
Exclusive Video: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre

Get an exclusive first look at Signature Theatre's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart.
Exclusive: 'Comedy Tonight' from Signature Theatre's A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM

Go inside rehearsals for Signature Theatre's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. Watch the cast perform 'Comedy Tonight' in this exclusive video!
Cast and Creative Team Set for A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre

Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the classic musical comedy A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. See who is starring in the production and learn how to purchase tickets.
Cast and Creative Team Set for PRIMARY TRUST at Signature Theatre

Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the DC premiere of Primary Trust, the 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Eboni Booth. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
IN THE HEIGHTS, SOFT POWER & More Set for Signature Theatre 2024-25 Season

Signature Theatre has unveiled its 2024-2025 Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Nathan Lane Receives the Stephen Sondheim Award from Signature Theatre

On April 29, 2024, Virginia’s Signature Theatre honored star of stage and screen Nathan Lane with the company’s thirteenth Stephen Sondheim Award. Some of Nathan's fondest friends and colleagues turned out for the event, including former co-stars Faith Prince and Krysta Rodriguez, along with Tony-winning director and choreographer Susan Stroman and more! See photos from inside the event here!
Exclusive: Olivia Puckett Sings 'Easy To Be Hard' from Signature Theatre's HAIR

Watch Olivia Puckett sing 'Easy to Be Hard' Signature Theatre's production of the rock musical HAIR in action in this all-new video. Hair has music by Galt MacDermot and book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado.
BWW Feature: Signature Theatre Honors Nathan Lane At Sondheim Award Gala 2024

The versatile and mega-talented performer Nathan Lane was awarded the Signature Theatre's Sondheim Award on Monday, April 29th and the unique sardonic humor and sophisticated sensibility was evident throughout the performances of those who paid tribute to his remarkable career. Lane’s authenticity and natural charisma bounced off the walls of the Anthem building ---where the Gala was held.
Interview: Theatre Life with Nora Palka

Today’s subject Nora Palka is currently living her theatre life at Signature Theatre playing Jeanie in their current production of Hair. The production runs through July seventh in the MAX. Hair is a homecoming for Nora to be sure. She grew up in the DC area and as you will read, credits Signature with her wanting to become a professional performer.
Laura Benanti and Jordan Fisher Will Headline BROADWAY IN THE PARK

Signature Theatre and Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts have announced the headliners for the fourth annual musical theater collaboration, Broadway In The Park.
Review: HAIR at Signature Theatre

Signature Theatre’s revival of the groovy Vietnam-era musical HAIR is wildly energetic, colorful, and full of spirit. The cast’s gorgeous voices and exuberance uplift songs that we know as the soundtrack of the times, from the opening “Aquarius” to the final “Let the Sunshine In.”
Cast & Creative Team Set for WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE SEA at Signature Theatre

Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the DC premiere of Where the Mountain Meets the Sea. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Get a First Look at HAIR at Signature Theatre

Get a first look at Hair at Signature Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Exclusive Video: Get A First Look at Signature Theatre's HAIR

Get a first look at the cast of Signature Theatre's production of the rock musical HAIR in action in this all-new video. Hair has music by Galt MacDermot and book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado.
Exclusive Video: Cast of Signature Theatre's HAIR Sings 'Let The Sun Shine In'

Get a first look at the cast of Signature Theatre's production of the rock musical HAIR singing 'Let The Sun Shine In.' Hair has music by Galt MacDermot and book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado.
Jordan Dobson, Olivia Puckett & More to Star in HAIR at Signature Theatre

Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the rock musical HAIR. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Jessica Phillips to Star in PENELOPE DC Premiere at Signature Theatre

Signature Theatre has unveiled the cast and creative team for the DC premiere musical Penelope. Learn more about the musical, and see how to purchase tickets.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Matthew Gardiner been nominated for?

Outstanding Choreography in a Play, HAYES Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Tender Napalm, Outstanding Director of a Musical, HAYES Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Sunday in the Park With George, Outstanding Director of a Musical, HAYES Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Threepenny Opera, Outstanding Director, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Laramie Project, Outstanding Outstanding Movement, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Never the Sinner, Outstanding Director, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Dreamgirls , Outstanding Choreography, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Reefer Madness: The Musical and Outstanding Director, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Reefer Madness: The Musical.

What awards has Matthew Gardiner won?

Matthew Gardiner has won the following awards: Outstanding Director of a Musical at the HAYES Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Sunday in the Park With George, and Outstanding Director, Resident Musical at the Helen Hayes Awards for Reefer Madness: The Musical.

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