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BIO

Matthew Lombardo is a New York-based playwright whose work has been critically acclaimed and has earned him international recognition.





Mr. Lombardo’s Broadway credits include High starring Kathleen Turner at the Booth Theatre, and Looped which featured Valerie Harper as Tallulah Bankhead in a Tony-nominated performance at The Lyceum Theatre.



Off-Broadway he has penned Who's Holiday, the irreverent comedy showcasing the talent of Lesli Margherita as an adult Cindy Lou Who at the Westside Theatre (Lucille Award Nomination for Outstanding Solo Show); Tea At Five which starred Kate Mulgrew as Katharine Hepburn at the Promenade Theatre (IRNE Award winner for Best Solo Play); Mother and Child featuring Tony Award-winning actress Ann Wedgeworth at Second Stage; and Guilty Innocence at The Actors’ Playhouse.



His plays have received three National Tours including High, again with Ms. Turner; Looped, which starred Stefanie Powers; and Tea at Five which featured the talents of Faye Dunaway, Stephanie Zimbalist and Tovah Feldshuh.



Regionally, his work has been performed at Hartford Stage, American Repertory Theatre, Seattle Rep, Arena Stage, Pasadena Playhouse, Huntington Theatre Company, Cleveland Playhouse, Repertory Theatre of Saint Louis, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park and others.



Internationally, his plays have been translated into several languages and have been performed all over the world.



Upcoming plays include: Conversations With Mother, When Playwrights Kill, and House of Atreus.

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Review: WHO'S HOLIDAY at Open Stage
by Becky Winter - Dec 7, 2025

This production is directed by Chris Gibson and stars Rachel Landon. Who’s Holiday was written by Matthew Lombardo and follows Cindy Lou Who after the events of How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
Veronica Garza to Bring R-rated Cindy-Lou Who Back To Theater Wit in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025

Remember little Cindy-Lou Who, who was not more than two? What became of that tot, after that Grinch and what-not? Find out when Cindy-Lou Who returns to Chicago's Theater Wit for her fifth season of bawdy holiday hilarity in Who's Holiday!
Hartford Stage Company Youth Theatre Alumni Will Host Reunion
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2025

Hartford Stage Company Youth Theatre (HSCYT), a little-known endeavor in the 1970s and 1980s, propelled hundreds of Hartford at-risk youth to pursue professional careers in the performing and visual arts and to achieve local, national, and international fame.
INITMATE APPAREL, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE and More Set for Carpenter Square Theatre 2025"2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2025

Carpenter Square Theatre will present a wide-ranging 42nd season, running September 12, 2025 to July 26, 2026 at 1009 W. Reno in downtown Oklahoma City.
Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival Reveals 2025 Winners
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2025

The Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival (PSYPF) has announced the two winning playwrights for its 2025 season. Learn more about the winners and their productions here!
CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER Joins Dramatists Play Service Catalog
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2025

Dramatists Play Service, the play imprint of Broadway Licensing Global, has acquired Conversations with Mother, the new play by Matthew Lombardo. The title is now available for licensing worldwide.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 24, 2025
by - Apr 24, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 24, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Chris Perfetti, Beth Leavel and More to Star in WHEN PLAYWRIGHTS KILL Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2025

Matthew Lombardo’s new backstage comedy, When Playwrights Kill, will have two private industry readings starring SAG Award winner Chris Perfetti and more. Learn more about the show!
CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER To Play Final Performance In April; National Tour To Begin Later This Year
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2025

Conversations with Mother, the new comedy by Matthew Lombardo starring Caroline Aaron and Matt Doyle will play its final performance on Monday, April 21.
Top Off-Broadway Shows for March 2025
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 1, 2025

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre in the month of March, including world premiere plays, starry revivals, and more.
Review Roundup: CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER, Starring Matt Doyle and Caroline Aaron
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 24, 2025

Conversations with Mother, a new comedy by Matthew Lombardo starring Caroline Aaron and Matt Doyle, just celebrated its opening night at Theater 555. Check out what the New York theater critics are saying about the new play...
Photos: Inside Opening Night of CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 24, 2025

Conversations with Mother, a new comedy by Matthew Lombardo starring Caroline Aaron and Matt Doyle just celebrated its opening night at Theater 555 for a limited run through May 11. Checko ut photos from the special occasion here!
Photos: CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER Starring Caroline Aaron and Matt Doyle
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2025

Conversations with Mother, a new comedy by Matthew Lombardo starring Caroline Aaron and Matt Doyle will officially open this weekend. Check out all new photos here!
Videos You Missed This Week: URINETOWN, JUST IN TIME and More
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 7, 2025

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season has officially begun. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending February 7, 2025 with videos from Urinetown, Just In Time, and more!
CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER to Launch $39 Rush Tickets
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

Conversations with Mother, a new comedy by Matthew Lombardo starring Caroline Aaron and Matt Doyle is launching a rush ticket policy. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 1, 2025
by - Feb 3, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 3, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed pver the weekend.
Videos You Missed This Week: PURPOSE, CABARET, and More
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 31, 2025

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season is about to begin. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending January 31, 2025 with videos from Purpose, Cabaret, and more!
Video: Caroline Aaron & Matt Doyle Are Getting Ready for CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER
by Joey Mervis - Jan 31, 2025

Caroline Aaron and Matt Doyle return to the stage this winter in Matthew Lombardo’s Conversations with Mother, directed by Noah Himmelstein. Watch in this video as the whole company explains what the play is all about.
Photos: CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER's Matt Doyle & Caroline Aaron Meet the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 30, 2025

Matthew Lombardo’s Conversations with Mother will star Caroline Aaron and Matt Doyle. The production will play a limited engagement at Theatre 555. See photos of Doyle and Aaron meeting the press here! 
CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER Reveals Full Creative Team
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025

Rehearsals for Matthew Lombardo’s new off-Broadway comedy, Conversations with Mother, starring Caroline Aaron and Matt Doyle, will begin next week. Find out who has joined the creative team here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Matthew Lombardo written?

Matthew Lombardo has written 3 shows including Tea at Five (Playwright), Looped (Playwright), High (Playwright).

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