Matthew Schatz

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Opens Sharon Playhouse's 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2025

This show brings to life the unforgettable night in 1956 when rock ‘n’ roll legends Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins gathered at Sun Records to create musical history!

Sharon Playhouse Reveals Casting For 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2025

The Sharon Playhouse will continue its tradition of pairing extraordinary talent from Broadway, television and film with talented local theater artists from the region and beyond, proudly announces casting for the 2025 season.

Exclusive: 'You're Welcome' From HEATHERS THE MUSICAL Deluxe Edition Cast Recording
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2025

Ahead of the show's off-Broadway return this year, a Deluxe Edition of the World Premiere Cast Recording of Heathers the Musical will be released this week. Listen to the first song here!

Photos: HEARTBREAK HOTEL at The John W. Engeman Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2025

The John W. Engeman Theater is now presenting HEARTBREAK HOTEL. Performances began on Thursday, January 16, 2025, and run through Sunday, March 2, 2025. Check out photos here!

Photos: HEARTBREAK HOTEL Opens at The John W. Engeman Theater
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jan 19, 2025

The John W. Engeman Theater is presenting HEARTBREAK HOTEL, now playing through Sunday, March 2, 2025. Check out photos from opening night and learn more about the show here!

Cast Set for HEARTBREAK HOTEL at The John W. Engeman Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 2, 2025

The John W. Engeman Theater has revealed the cast and creative team of HEARTBREAK HOTEL. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets to the production.

29-Hour Reading of AGATHA CHRISTIE'S THE SECRET ADVERSARY: A MYSTERY MUSICAL To Be Presented In NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2024

Explore the first 29-hour reading of Agatha Christie's THE SECRET ADVERSARY: A MYSTERY MUSICAL. This modern adaptation of Christie's second novel is a romantic musical comedy about two friends solving a mystery, presented in New York City.

Cicily Daniels, Tamar Greene, And Ben Roseberry Tell Brett Macias's TALL TALE OF EL MEXICANO BLANCO, January 30
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2023

Mexican-American composer Brett Macias tells Tall Tales of El Mexicano Blanco at The Green Room 42 on January 30th at 7pm. The event can be attended in-person or online.

Maltz Jupiter Theatre Opens With JERSEY BOYS This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2022

While the Maltz Jupiter Theatre technically opened its doors for two weeks in April 2022 after a two-year renovation, the largest LORT B+ regional theatre in the southeastern United States is thrilled to produce a full season starting this October.

Award-Winning Off-Broadway Musical LOVE QUIRKS Will Stream This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2022

Off-Broadway’s “Love Quirks” will stream on Stellar Tickets on Saturday, August 27th at 8PM and Sunday, August 28th at 3PM.

Review: LOVE QUIRKS at AMT Theater
by Derek McCracken - Jul 13, 2022

You can’t hurry LOVE QUIRKS. After a 27-month hiatus due to the 2020 pandemic, the award-winning musical has returned to off-Broadway with 18 songs and some timely Tinder wisdom: being “single and ready to mingle” means recognizing quirks, ignoring smirks, and rejecting jerks.

LOVE QUIRKS Off-Broadway to Keep Mask Mandate Through Summer Run
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2022

Performances of the off-Broadway musical “Love Quirks” will continue to have a mask mandate for its audience members through its summer run.

LOVE QUIRKS Off-Broadway to Push First Preview Back Two Days
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2022

Performances of the off-Broadway musical “Love Quirks” will now begin on Saturday, June 18th at 3PM due to unforeseen construction delays.  The added Saturday matinee will kick off the show’s first three previews, followed by the previously scheduled Saturday night, June 18th at 8PM and Sunday afternoon, June 19th at 3PM.

Tickets On Sale for LOVE QUIRKS Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2022

“Love Quirks,” winner of four 2021 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards, including Best Production of a Musical, Best New Score of a Musical, Best New Book of a Musical and Best Direction of a Musical, has released tickets for its limited 12-week run.  

Award-Winning Musical LOVE QUIRKS Returns Off-Broadway This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2022

27th months after the shutdown of the original production, the award-winning musical “Love Quirks” returns off-Broadway on Thursday, June 16th.

LOVE QUIRKS To Return Off-Broadway This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2022

27th months after the shutdown of the original production, the award-winning musical 'Love Quirks' will return off-Broadway on Thursday, June 16th.

LOVE QUIRKS Cast Reunites To Sing From The Musicals Of Seth Bisen-Hersh At Don't Tell Mama, October 30
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2021

'The Musicals of Seth Bisen-Hersh' comes to world-renowned cabaret venue Don't Tell Mama on Saturday, October 30th at 4:30PM.

Seth Bisen-Hersh Presents LOVE QUIRKS Virtual Concert Featuring Maggie McDowell, Matthew Schatz and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2020

On Thursday, September 10th, 2020 at 7PM, Seth Bisen-Hersh, composer/lyricist of off-Broadway's Love Quirks will present a virtual concert featuring most of the original off-Broadway cast, some of its production team and a few performers from previous incarnations to raise money for the upcoming off-Broadway Original Cast Recording.

LOVE QUIRKS, A Musical Fable Will Run Off-Broadway At St. Luke's Theater
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2020

Love Quirks, A New Musical Fable will be making its Off-Broadway premiere in an open-ended run at St. Luke's Theatre (307 West 46thSt.) later this month. Based on actual events, Love Quirks spotlights a group of thirty-somethings (gay and straight), as they explore the bizarre tribulations of love, friendship, and all the blurry lines in-between. The production features an original score of quirky, neurotic, and poignant songs by composer/lyricist Seth Bisen-Hersh and a script by Mark Childers filled with laughter, pathos, and an abundance of sexual tension. Previews begin Friday, February 28th and the official opening night is slated for Monday, March 16th. Performances are on Mondays and Fridays at 8:15pm and Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00pm. Tickets range from $39-$69 and are available at Telecharge.com, by calling 212-239-6200, or by visiting the St. Luke's box office. For further information visit www.LoveQuirks.com

Maggie McDowell, Matthew Schatz and More to Star in LOVE QUIRKS; Complete Casting Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2020

Love Quirks, a Musical Fable Based on Actual Events, has announced the complete cast for the premiere Off-Broadway production which will begin previews at St. Luke's on Friday, Feb 28th.