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Matthew James Thomas

Birth Place: Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

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Matthew is best-known in the U.S. for originating the title role in the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Pippin, directed by Diane Paulus, for which he received an Outer Critics Circle Award nomination for Best Actor in a Musical. Earlier this year he was cast as a series regular in a new NBC SONY pilot "Shelter" as Dr. Sam Carnahan, directed by Charles McDougall and written by Warren Leight. The year prior he was cast as series regular Henry Paine in the HBO drama pilot "The Devil You Know" written by Jenji Kohan and directed by Gus Van Sant. He had moved from the U.K. to the U.S. in 2010 to play Peter Parker in the original cast of Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark on Broadway directed by Julie Taymor with music by Bono and Edge. After the success of Pippin, Matthew went on to shoot a recurring lead in NBC-Universal’s "Believe" with executive producers JJ Abrams and Alfonso Cuaron. He then joined the cast of the musical adaption of Barry Levinson's classic film Diner with original music by Sheryl Crow playing the role of Fenwick for the Signature Theatre and was nominated for a Helen Hayes award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical. In his earlier career, Matthew appeared in the hit British, BAFTA award-winning film Billy Elliott and hit film About a Boy starring Hugh Grant. He later starred as Prince John in the Emmy award-winning The Lost Prince for the BBC directed by Stephen Poliakoff. Television series regular credits include: Jez in "Britannia High" for ITV. Joe in "Wonderful You" for ITV. Matthew Davey in "The Blind Date" for ITV. Guest leads credits include: "Midsomer Murders," "Casualty," "Doctors," "Genie in the House," "The Bill," "Hero to Zero" and "Trevor’s World of Sport."

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Matthew James Thomas STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Revival, 2017
Robin

[Regional (US)]
Delaware Theatre Company World Premiere Production, 2015
Fenwick

[US Tour]
US National Tour, 2014
Pippin

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2013
Pippin

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Alternate)

Grim Hunter (Understudy)

Jimmy-6 (Understudy)

Professor Cobwell (Understudy)


Matthew James Thomas Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Lead Actorin a Musical, HAYES Production

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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

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Photos: Inside the Opening Night Party for the Final Sondheim Musical HERE WE ARE at The Shed


Explore the photos from the star-studded opening night party of Sondheim's HERE WE ARE. Featuring Bobby Cannavale, Micaela Diamond, Tracie Bennett, and more, this exclusive collection takes you behind the scenes of this highly anticipated production.

Rebecca Faulkenberry Will Lead Industry Readings of WHO KILLED MARILYN? By Sharleen Cooper Cohen


Broadway Baby Productions,LLC will present additional private industry readings of 'Who Killed Marilyn” a new play by Sharleen Cooper Cohen. Directed by Dick Scanlan (Thoroughly Modern Millie, Evening Rapture), the readings will be held on Friday, March 10 at 11:00am and 2:30pm.

Video: Watch Archival Footage of Patina Miller Performing 'Simple Joys' From PIPPIN at American Repertory Theater


Watch archival footage of “Simple Joys' from the A.R.T.’s production of Pippin, which played at the American Repertory Theater at Harvard University from December 5, 2012 to January 20, 2013.

Charlotte d'Amboise, Rachel Bay Jones, Terrence Mann & More to Take Part in PIPPIN Reunion at A.R.T.


American Repertory Theater has announced that six original cast members from its 2012 production of Pippin will visit The Lunch Room on #GivingTuesday, November 29, at 12PM to celebrate the revival’s 10th anniversary. 

Elizabeth Stanley to Lead Industry Reading of WHO KILLED MARILYN? This Week


Broadway Baby Productions will present private industry readings of -Who Killed Marilyn” a new play by Sharleen Cooper Cohen. Directed by Dick Scanlan (Thoroughly Modern Millie, Evening Rapture_), the readings will be held on Friday, September 16th at 11:00am and 2:30pm.

Festival Of Cinema NYC to Return For Its 6th Year, Showcasing 124 Independent Films


Festival of Cinema NYC will return for its 6th year, as a live in-person 10-day event, August 5 - August 14. Taking place at the Regal UA Midway theater in Forest Hills, Queens, FOC NYC will showcase 124 independent films from more than 25 countries, with over 90 anticipated filmmakers to be in attendance.

VIDEO: On This Day, June 14- SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK Opens On Broadway


On this day in 2011, the Broadway production of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, celebrated its opening night!

Theater Stories: DEAR EVAN HANSEN, PIPPIN and More About The Music Box Theatre


This week's Theater Stories features the Music Box Theatre! Learn about the shows to have graced the theater's stage including August: Osage County, the lauded revival of Pippin, Dear Evan Hansen and much more!

PODCAST: THE BROADWAY GINGER Team Dissects How to be a Classy Fangirl on This Week's Episode


Last week, Sally and Ashley concluded their first season with a deep dive into CAMELOT, and now they are kicking off a mini series of bonus episodes in advance of January’s Season 2 launch. Beginning with “How to be a Classy Fangirl,” today’s episode breaks their usual mold of focusing on a single musical and instead sees the hosts sharing stories from their stage door experiences.

VIDEO: Stephen S. Miller's THE MAMA ROSE SHOW Talks With Actor Aaron Latta-Morisette


Actor Aaron Latta-Morisette is is this week's special guest on Forest Hills, Queens, NYC-based actor and cabaret star Stephen S. Miller's 'The Mama Rose Show.'

Signature Theatre Releases Fifth Episode Of THE SIGNATURE SHOW


Signature Theatre releases the fifth episode of The Signature Show, featuring a Diner cast reunion, a wig making extravaganza with Anne Nesmith and performances by Inés Nassara, Brent Barrett and Cedric Neal with Kayla Pecchioni, Nova Y. Payton and Shayla Simmons.

BWW Video: Watch Episode Five of Signature Theatre's THE SIGNATURE SHOW


Signature Theatre releases the fifth episode of The Signature Show, featuring a Diner cast reunion, a wig making extravaganza with Anne Nesmith and performances by Inés Nassara, Brent Barrett and Cedric Neal with Kayla Pecchioni, Nova Y. Payton and Shayla Simmons. The Signature Show is a free biweekly half-hour digital experience featuring performances by acclaimed artists, interviews, celebration of new musical voices and memories of Signature's past and a glimpse into its future.

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: August 22-23- with Terrence Mann, Andrea Martin and More!


Today (August 22-23) in live streaming: Rachel Bay Jones sings with Seth Rudetsky, the Pippin cast reunites on Stars in the House, and so much more!

VIDEO: Watch a PIPPIN Reunion on STARS IN THE HOUSE


Stars in the House continues today (8pm) for a PIPPIN Reunion with Charlotte d'Amboise, Rachel Bay Jones, Terrence Mann, Andrea Martin and Matthew James Thomas!

Broadway Rewind: PIPPIN Has Magic to Do on Broadway in 2013!


Today we rewind to 2013, for the first Broadway revival of Pippin, which played at the the Music Box Theatre for 709 performances. The beloved coming-of-age musical features a book by Roger O. Hirson, and music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.

Staff Picks: BroadwayWorld Selects Cast Recordings That Will Make You Want to Sing!


As theatre fans everywhere prepare for a while longer without Broadway, BroadwayWorld wants to make sure that you stay sane while social distancing. What better time to brush up on some of the movie musicals you always wanted to see, but never had the time to; or to listen to that cast recording that always eluded you; or watch that Youtube performance that everyone's been talking about?

BWW Flashback: From the A.R.T. to Broadway- The Shows of Diane Paulus


Later today, Broadway welcomes a brand new musical, JAGGED LITTLE PILL- an exhilarating new musical inspired by the themes and raw emotions laid bare in Alanis Morissette's seminal album of the same name. The show marks the return of Tony Award-winning director Diane Paulus, who brings it straight from its record-breaking, sold-out world premiere at American Repertory Theater last summer, where she has served as Artistic Director since 2008. Since then, five of Paulus' show have transferred to Broadway. Today, we're looking back at the other four!

Photo Coverage: On The Opening Night Red Carpet Of BETRAYAL


The cast of Betrayal celebrated their opening night last night! Check out photos from the opening night red carpet!

VIDEO: On This Day, June 14- SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK Opens On Broadway!


On this day in 2011, the Broadway production of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, celebrated its opening night!

Photo Coverage: Laura Osnes, Bonnie Milligan, Deborah Cox and More Kick Off Dinelaris and Wildhorn Stage-to-Screen Collaboration


Lexicon produced an exclusive insiders' evening hosted by Alexander Dinelaris (Birdman, The Revenant) and composer Frank Wildhorn launching their new stage-to-screen Broadway collaboration, on Thursday, March 21 at The Players in New York City. 

Matthew James Thomas FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Matthew James Thomas been in?

Matthew James Thomas has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Matthew James Thomas been in?

Matthew James Thomas has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Matthew James Thomas been nominated for?

Matthew James Thomas has been nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical at the HAYES Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for "Diner" and Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Pippin."

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