Matthew Morrison
Birth Place: Fort Ord, CA, USA
Latest News on Matthew Morrison:
Kelli O'Hara, Paulo Szot & Morę to Lead SOUTH PACIFIC Reunion Concert at Lincoln Center Theater (Jun 10, 2024)
MCNEAL Starring Robert Downey, Jr., FLOYD COLLINS, and More Set For Lincoln Center's 2024-25 Broadway Season (Jun 10, 2024)
Interview: Matthew Morrison Makes His CHICAGO Debut in Japan (May 1, 2024)
Kelli O'Hara, Paulo Szot & Morę to Lead SOUTH PACIFIC Reunion Concert at Lincoln Center Theater (Jun 10, 2024)
MCNEAL Starring Robert Downey, Jr., FLOYD COLLINS, and More Set For Lincoln Center's 2024-25 Broadway Season (Jun 10, 2024)
Interview: Matthew Morrison Makes His CHICAGO Debut in Japan (May 1, 2024)
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Matthew Morrison is an American actor, dancer, and singer-songwriter. He is best known for his role as Will Schuester on the Fox television show Glee. Morrison was most recently seen in the Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Musical Live! on NBC.
Morrison has appeared on Broadway in Finding Neverland, South Pacific, The Light in the Piazza (Tony/Drama Desk nominations), A Naked Girl on the Appian Way, Hairspray, The Rocky Horror Show, Footloose. Off-Broadway: 10 Million Miles (Drama Desk nomination).
Morrison has been a "dance captain" on BBC One's The Greatest Dancer and portrayed Trevor in the ninth season of the FX horror anthology television series American Horror Story.
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Julie Halston, Reggie Jackson, Danny Burstein, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Whoopi Goldberg, Matthew Morrison, Victoria Clark, Stephen Bogardus, Adrienne Warren, Annie Golden and cast during the Curtain Call for the Roundabout Theatre Company presents a One-Night B
Date:
12/30/2017
From: Photo Coverage: Take a Look Back on 2017's Top Curtain Call Moments!
Reggie Jackson, Danny Burstein, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Whoopi Goldberg, Matthew Morrison, Victoria Clark during the Curtain Call for the Roundabout Theatre Company presents a One-Night Benefit Concert Reading of 'Damn Yankees' at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre
Date:
12/30/2017
From: Photo Coverage: Take a Look Back on 2017's Top Curtain Call Moments!
Michael Urie, Julie Klausner, Skylar Astin, Kevin McHale, William Connell, Samaria Nixon-Fleming, Billy Porter, Samantha Ware, Summer Strallen, Matthew Morrison, Terrence Mann, Marc Kudisch, Jack Griffo, Alexandra Socha, Leslie Kritzer, Carolee Carmello,
Date:
11/15/2016
From: Photo Coverage: The Actors Fund Presents Wesley Taylor's PROUD OF US
New York, NY - - 7/25/16 - Special Screening and Reception in Celebration of Paramount Pictures "Florence Foster Jenkins" held at Paramount Pictures in New York...-Pictured: Matthew Morrison and Renee Puente (wife).-Photo by: Kristina Bumphrey/StarPix
Date:
07/26/2016
From: Photo Coverage: Broadway Comes Out to Celebrate FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS!
New York, NY - - 7/25/16 - Special Screening and Reception in Celebration of Paramount Pictures "Florence Foster Jenkins" held at Paramount Pictures in New York...-Pictured: Simon Helberg and Matthew Morrison.-Photo by: Kristina Bumphrey/StarPix
Date:
07/26/2016
From: Photo Coverage: Broadway Comes Out to Celebrate FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS!
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Harry Shum Jr., Amber Riley, Damian McGinty, Darren Criss, Mark Salling, Naya Rivera, Heather Morris, Cory Monteith, Chris Colfer, Lea Michele, Jenna Ushkowitz, Dianna Agron, Kevin McHale, Vanessa Lengies, Idina Menzel and Matthew Morrison
Date:
10/26/2011
From: Photo Flash: GLEE Celebrates 300 Musical Performances!
GLEE: Finn (Cory Monteith, L) and Will (Matthew Morrison, R) tend to Rachel (Lea Michele, C) in the super-sized 90 minute "Born This Way" episode of GLEE airing Tuesday, April 26 (8:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. ©2011 Fox Broadcasting Co. CR: A
Date:
04/25/2011
From: Photos and Audio: Tonight on GLEE - Lady Gaga, WEST SIDE STORY and More!
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GLEE: Will (Matthew Morrison, L) and Coach Beiste (guest star Dot-Marie Jones, R) watch the glee club perform in the "Blame It on the Alcohol" episode of GLEE airing Tuesday, Feb. 22 (8:00-9:01 PM ET/PT) on FOX. ©2011 Fox Broadcasting Co. C
Date:
02/21/2011
From: Photos and Audio: Tonight on GLEE- Ke$ha, Foxx and More!
GLEE: Sue (Jane Lynch, L) tries to cooperate with Will (Matthew Morrison, R) in the "Comeback" episode of GLEE airing Tuesday, Feb. 15 (8:00-9:01 PM ET/PT) on FOX. ©2011 Fox Broadcasting Co. CR: Adam Rose/FOX
Date:
02/02/2011
From: Photo Flash: First Look at GLEE's 'Comeback' Episode on February 15
GLEE: Mr. Schuester (Matthew Morrison, C) and members of the glee club watch Mike and Artie perform in the "Silly Love Songs" episode of GLEE airing Tuesday, Feb. 8 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. ©2011 Fox Broadcasting Co. Also pictured top row L-R: Chor
Date:
01/28/2011
From: Photo Flash: First Look at GLEE's February 8 Valentine's Day Episode
Matthew Morrison STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Ensemble [Replacement]
Chuck Cranston (Understudy) [Replacement]
Matthew Morrison Productions
Matthew Morrison Awards and Nominations
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2015 - Best Leading Actor in a Musical
Matthew Morrison, Finding Neverland
Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Matthew Morrison, Finding Neverland
Drama League Awards - 2015 - Distinguished Performance Award
Matthew Morrison, Finding Neverland
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Matthew Morrison, 1 Million Miles
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Matthew Morrison, The Light in the Piazza
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Matthew Morrison, The Light in the Piazza
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Matthew Morrison, Hairspray
Matthew Morrison Videos
Video: Get an Exclusive Sneak Peek at Shoshana Bean in Rehearsal for Her Annual Holiday Concert at The Apollo
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 2, 2023
Broadway Rewind: Marin Mazzie, Douglas Sills & More Take on ON THE 20TH CENTURY for the Actors' Fund in 2005!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 26, 2020
VIDEO: Watch THE GREATEST DANCER's Final Four Dance to Elton John, Coldplay, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2020
BWW Exclusive: Megan Hilty, Cheyenne Jackson & More Tribute Bernadette Peters at THESPIANS GO HOLLYWOOD Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2019
VIDEO: Welcome to Camp Redwood in New AMERICAN HORROR STORY: 1984 Teaser
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 29, 2019
BWW Exclusive Inside Look At Elsie Fest 2018 With Darren Criss, Sutton Foster, The Cast of BE MORE CHILL, Joshua Henry, And More
by Jeffrey Vizcaino - Oct 8, 2018
VIDEO: Matthew Morrison and Laura Michelle Kelly Perform Rodgers and Hammerstein With the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2018
TV: Radio City or Bust! Sara Bareilles, Josh Graban & The Cast of SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Gear Up for the Tonys
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2018
VIDEO: Watch Rare Footage of SOUTH PACIFIC's 'You've Got to Be Taught'
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 15, 2018
VIDEO: On This Day, September 9- GLEE Premieres on Fox with a Cast of Broadway Favorites!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2017
VIDEO: Kristin Chenoweth Performs 'The Sweetheart Tree' for Henry Mancini Tribute at the Wallis
by BWW News Desk - Apr 7, 2017
STAGE TUBE: An Audrey & Seymour for the Ages- Megan Hilty & Matthew Morrison Take on 'Suddenly Seymour'!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 8, 2016
Matthew Morrison News
Kelli O'Hara, Paulo Szot & Morę to Lead SOUTH PACIFIC Reunion Concert at Lincoln Center Theater
Bartlett Sher will direct a one-night-only reunion concert of LCT’s Tony Award-winning 2008 production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacificas part of Lincoln Center Theater's 2024-2025 season. Learn more!
Bartlett Sher will direct a one-night-only reunion concert of LCT’s Tony Award-winning 2008 production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacificas part of Lincoln Center Theater's 2024-2025 season. Learn more!
MCNEAL Starring Robert Downey, Jr., FLOYD COLLINS, and More Set For Lincoln Center's 2024-25 Broadway Season
Lincoln Center Theater has announced its 2024-2025 season of productions, including Robert Downey, Jr.'s Broadway debut, the Broadway premiere of Adam Guettel and Tina Landau's Floyd Collins, and more.
Lincoln Center Theater has announced its 2024-2025 season of productions, including Robert Downey, Jr.'s Broadway debut, the Broadway premiere of Adam Guettel and Tina Landau's Floyd Collins, and more.
Interview: Matthew Morrison Makes His CHICAGO Debut in Japan
Matthew Morrison : Originally from California. Studied theater, singing, and dancing at New York University, making his Broadway debut in 'Footloose'. He gained recognition with 'Hairspray' and received a Tony Award nomination for 'The Light in the Piazza'. He starred in the Tony Award-winning 'South Pacific'. His portrayal of Will in the popular TV series 'Glee' earned him a Golden Globe Award. He played the role of James in the Broadway musical 'Finding Neverland' and has appeared in films such as 'What to Expect When You're Expecting', as well as guest appearances on TV shows like 'The Good Wife' and 'Grey's Anatomy'. He has showcased his talent across stage, film, and television.
Matthew Morrison : Originally from California. Studied theater, singing, and dancing at New York University, making his Broadway debut in 'Footloose'. He gained recognition with 'Hairspray' and received a Tony Award nomination for 'The Light in the Piazza'. He starred in the Tony Award-winning 'South Pacific'. His portrayal of Will in the popular TV series 'Glee' earned him a Golden Globe Award. He played the role of James in the Broadway musical 'Finding Neverland' and has appeared in films such as 'What to Expect When You're Expecting', as well as guest appearances on TV shows like 'The Good Wife' and 'Grey's Anatomy'. He has showcased his talent across stage, film, and television.
Review: All-Star Cast Shines in A BROADWAY BIRTHDAY Celebrating Sondheim and Lloyd Webber
A talented collection of Broadway vets led by Tony winner Betty Buckley gathered together for a one-night-only concert 'A BROADWAY BIRTHDAY: SONDHEIM, LLOYD WEBBER, AND FRIENDS' at Segerstrom Concert Hall on March 28, 2024 to celebrate the legacy—and coincidental same birthdate—of musical theater royalty Andrew Lloyd Webber and Stephen Sondheim.
A talented collection of Broadway vets led by Tony winner Betty Buckley gathered together for a one-night-only concert 'A BROADWAY BIRTHDAY: SONDHEIM, LLOYD WEBBER, AND FRIENDS' at Segerstrom Concert Hall on March 28, 2024 to celebrate the legacy—and coincidental same birthdate—of musical theater royalty Andrew Lloyd Webber and Stephen Sondheim.
Spotlight: A BROADWAY BIRTHDAY: SONDHEIM, LLOYD WEBBER & FRIENDS at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
A Broadway Birthday: Sondheim, Lloyd Webber & Friends
A Broadway Birthday: Sondheim, Lloyd Webber & Friends
A BROADWAY BIRTHDAY: SONDHEIM, LLOYD WEBBER, AND FRIENDS! at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Celebrate the birthdays of Sondheim and ALW with us!
Celebrate the birthdays of Sondheim and ALW with us!
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY & More Lead Los Angeles's Spring 2024 Top Theatre Shows
Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Spring 2024 include Girl From the North Country and more!
Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Spring 2024 include Girl From the North Country and more!
Video: Broadway's Biggest Stars Sing the National Anthem
BroadwayWorld is celebrating all of the Broadway performers who have sang the National Anthem at major sporting events in the past, including Idina Menzel's performance at Super Bowl XLIX. Which version is your favorite? Watch all the videos here!
BroadwayWorld is celebrating all of the Broadway performers who have sang the National Anthem at major sporting events in the past, including Idina Menzel's performance at Super Bowl XLIX. Which version is your favorite? Watch all the videos here!
Alex Newell Will Perform a Solo Concert at Cadogan Hall in September 2024
Star of stage and screen Alex Newell will perform live at Cadogan Hall on Sunday 1 September 2024 at 2:30pm and 6.30pm.
Star of stage and screen Alex Newell will perform live at Cadogan Hall on Sunday 1 September 2024 at 2:30pm and 6.30pm.
Matthew Morrison, Norm Lewis, Christian Borle and More Will Join American Pops Orchestra for BROADWAY'S LEADING MEN Concert
On Saturday, February 3, the American Pops Orchestra will present some of Broadway’s most celebrated leading men performing hits from an array of Broadway musicals. Check out the full lineup!
On Saturday, February 3, the American Pops Orchestra will present some of Broadway’s most celebrated leading men performing hits from an array of Broadway musicals. Check out the full lineup!
Broadway's Laurissa Romain Will Star In BET+ Film ONE NIGHT STAY
Broadway's Laurissa Romain will star in the BET+ film, 'One Night Stay', alongside Stephen Bishop, LeToya Luckett, and more.
Broadway's Laurissa Romain will star in the BET+ film, 'One Night Stay', alongside Stephen Bishop, LeToya Luckett, and more.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 28th, 2023
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 28, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 28, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Matthew Morrison to Star as Billy Flynn in CHICAGO in Japan
Matthew Morrison will be starring as Billy Flynn in Chicago in Japan! See details and learn how to purchase tickets.
Matthew Morrison will be starring as Billy Flynn in Chicago in Japan! See details and learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: The Best of Broadway at the Kennedy Center Honors
The 46th Annual Kennedy Center Honors are coming up and we are celebrating the special occasion with some of our favorite videos of past Broadway performances. Check out the full list!
The 46th Annual Kennedy Center Honors are coming up and we are celebrating the special occasion with some of our favorite videos of past Broadway performances. Check out the full list!
SOME LIKE IT HOT Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances on Broadway
There are only two more weeks left to see SOME LIKE IT HOT at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets!
There are only two more weeks left to see SOME LIKE IT HOT at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Matthew Morrison, Alex Joseph Grayson, Liz Callaway & More Will Celebrate Sondheim & Webber On Their Shared Birthday
One of the strangest coincidences of modern musical theatre is the fact that its two foremost composers, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Stephen Sondheim, share a birthday, March 22. To honor these men and their unparalleled contributions to the Great White Way, an array of Broadway’s brightest stars will come together to perform songs by both composers at the Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa, California on March 28th.
One of the strangest coincidences of modern musical theatre is the fact that its two foremost composers, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Stephen Sondheim, share a birthday, March 22. To honor these men and their unparalleled contributions to the Great White Way, an array of Broadway’s brightest stars will come together to perform songs by both composers at the Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa, California on March 28th.
Matinee Performance Added For Lucie Jones Live At Cadogan Hall
An additional 2.30pm matinee performance has been added for West End star Lucie Jones live at Cadogan Hall on Sunday 12 May 2024.
An additional 2.30pm matinee performance has been added for West End star Lucie Jones live at Cadogan Hall on Sunday 12 May 2024.
SOME LIKE IT HOT Enters Final Four Weeks on Broadway
There are only four more weeks left to see SOME LIKE IT HOT at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
There are only four more weeks left to see SOME LIKE IT HOT at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Get an Exclusive Sneak Peek at Shoshana Bean in Rehearsal for Her Annual Holiday Concert at The Apollo
Watch Shoshana Bean in rehearsal for her Apollo Theater holiday concert on Monday, December 4!
Watch Shoshana Bean in rehearsal for her Apollo Theater holiday concert on Monday, December 4!
Listen: Hear GLEE Stars Reunite to Honor Naya Rivera With Unreleased Single
The stars of Glee reunited to honor Naya Rivera with a previously unreleased single this year. “Prayer for the Broken,” which was initially recorded by Rivera in 2012, will now include background vocals from Kevin McHale, Jenna Ushkowitz, Amber Riley, Heather Morris, Vanessa Lengies and Ashley Fink.
The stars of Glee reunited to honor Naya Rivera with a previously unreleased single this year. “Prayer for the Broken,” which was initially recorded by Rivera in 2012, will now include background vocals from Kevin McHale, Jenna Ushkowitz, Amber Riley, Heather Morris, Vanessa Lengies and Ashley Fink.
Matthew Morrison FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Matthew Morrison been in?
Matthew Morrison has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.
How many West End shows has Matthew Morrison been in?
Matthew Morrison has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Matthew Morrison been nominated for?
Matthew Morrison has been nominated for several awards throughout his Broadway career, including Best Leading Actor in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Finding Neverland, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Finding Neverland, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Finding Neverland, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for 10 Million Miles, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Light in the Piazza, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Light in the Piazza, and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hairspray.
What awards has Matthew Morrison won?
Matthew Morrison has won the Best Leading Actor in a Musical award at the BroadwayWorld Awards for his performance in Finding Neverland.
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