MATTHEW
SMEDAL
MUSIC DIRECTOR, CONDUCTOR, PIANIST
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Hello! I'm Matthew. I conduct the orchestra for musicals; I play the piano; I work with singers. I grew up listening to Bach organ fugues on cassette tape, Judy Garland on vinyl, and Queen on my walkman. I opted for a music degree over a degree in computer science. I've never looked back.
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"WHEN I'M STUCK WITH A DAY THAT'S GRAY AND LONELY..."
I'm the Music Supervisor of the new tour of Annie directed by the wonderful, lovely, and talented Jenn Thompson. Come check us out in a city near you!
The band, conducted by Matthew Smedal, smokes.
THE RECORD
on THE BODYGUARD at PAPERMILL PLAYHOUSE
The house band rocks.
VARIETY
on CLUELESS THE MUSICAL at THE ALICE GRIFFIN JEWEL BOX THEATRE
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Matthew Smedal
Matthew is a NYC-based music director, conductor, and pianist. He is the music director and conductor of the new adaptation of Anne of Green Gables (Eric Cornell, producer), and recently appeared on Broadway as the music director of Jerry Zaks' 25th Broadway musical Mrs. Doubtfire, which played at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre. Matthew also conducted Mrs. Doubtfire's Original Broadway Cast Recording which was released in the summer of 2022 by Ghostlight Records. In 2018 Matthew music directed the off-Broadway adaptation of Clueless: The Musical at the Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre, starring Dove Cameron. Matthew has conducted orchestras across America as the music director of the touring productions of The Bodgyuard (starring Grammy-nominated Deborah Cox), Matilda, Ghost: The Musical, and Catch Me If You Can. Matthew served as music director and conductor of the 2016 installation of Matilda at the Ed Mirvish Theatre in Toronto, Ontario. Regionally, he has served as music director for Damn Yankees, Big Fish, Man Of La Mancha, and 1776 for Musical Theatre West, Singing In The Rain for the Ogunquit Playhouse, and Jesus Christ Superstar at North Shore Music Theatre. He was the music director of the 20th Annual Los Angeles Alzheimer’s Benefit featuring David Hyde Pierce, Kristen Bell, Marilu Henner, and Joey McIntyre. Matthew served six season as the Associate Music Director for LA’s Reprise Theatre Company where he conducted for Julia Migenes, Brent Spiner, John O’Hurley, Vickie Lewis and Jason Alexander.
Broadway
Mrs. Doubtfire (+ Original Cast Recording) | 2021 - 22
Stephen Sondheim Theatre
Kevin McCollum, producer
Jerry Jaks, director
Ethan Popp, music supervisor
Off-Broadway
Clueless (starring Dove Cameron) | 2018 - 19
Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre
The New Group & Dodger Entertainment
Amy Heckerling, playwright
Kristen Hanggi, director
Ethan Popp, music supervisor
National Tours
The Bodyguard (starring Deborah Cox) 2017 - 18
Nederlander Presentations, Inc.
Thea Sharrock, director
Frank Thompson, associate director
Richard Beadle, music supervisor
Matilda (first national) | 2015 - 16
Dodger Entertainment & Royal Shakespeare Co.
Matthew Warchus, director
Thomas Caruso, associate director
Nik Ashton, associate director
Christopher Nightingale, music supervisor
David Holcenberg, associate music supervisor
Ghost: The Musical | 2013 - 14
Troika Entertainment
Thomas Caruso, associate director
David Holcenberg, music supervisor
Catch Me If You Can | 2012 - 13
Troika Entertainment
Matt Lenz, associate director
Larry Blank, music supervisor
Everywhere Else
Anne Of Green Gables | 2022
World Premiere
Goodspeed Opera House
Eric Cornell & Justin Nichols, commercial producers
Jenn Thompson, director
Damn Yankees | 2022
Musical Theatre West
Cynthia Ferrar, director
Matilda: Toronto Company | 2016
Ed Mirvish Theatre
Mirvish Entertainment & Royal Shakespeare Co.
Nik Ashton, associate director
David Holcenberg, assoc. music super.
Big Fish | 2014
Musical Theatre West
Larry Carpenter, director
Peggy Hickey, choreographer
Backstage West, Critic’s Choice
Man Of La Mancha | 2011
Musical Theatre West
starring Davis Gaines & Lesli Margherita
Nick DeGruccio, director
LA Times, Critic’s Choice
Backstage West, Critic’s Choice
1776 | 2011
Musical Theatre West
starring Davis Gaines
Nick DeGruccio, director
LA Times, Critic’s Choice
Backstage West, Critic’s Choice
North Shore Music Theatre
Robert Johanson, director
IRNE Nomination, Best Music Director
IRNE Nomination, Best Musical
Jesus Christ Superstar | 2006
As A Pianist
with Deborah Cox
opening ceremony for the closing match
between Serene Williams & Naomi Osaka
US Open Women's Singles Final | 2018
L’Opéra de Rennes, Renes France
Larry Blank, conductor
La revue des Ambassadeurs | 2014
Deborah Cox and Matthew Smedal performing "America The Beautiful" at the US Open Women's Singles Final between Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka.
This was a great day. Also... that dress.
Matthew Smedal leads one of the finest-sounding orchestras to play at North Shore Music Theatre in recent memory.
THE BOSTON GLOBE
on JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE
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Smedal = SMAY-dahl.
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Matthew Smedal
Matthew is a NYC-based music director, conductor, and pianist. He is the music director and conductor of the new adaptation of Anne of Green Gables (Eric Cornell, producer), and recently appeared on Broadway as the music director of Jerry Zaks' 25th Broadway musical Mrs. Doubtfire, which played at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre. Matthew also conducted Mrs. Doubtfire's Original Broadway Cast Recording which was released in the summer of 2022 by Ghostlight Records. In 2018 Matthew music directed the off-Broadway adaptation of Clueless: The Musical at the Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre, starring Dove Cameron. Matthew has conducted orchestras across America as the music director of the touring productions of The Bodgyuard (starring Grammy-nominated Deborah Cox), Matilda, Ghost: The Musical, and Catch Me If You Can. Matthew served as music director and conductor of the 2016 installation of Matilda at the Ed Mirvish Theatre in Toronto, Ontario. Regionally, he has served as music director for Big Fish, Man Of La Mancha, and 1776 for Musical Theatre West, Singing In The Rain for the Ogunquit Playhouse, and Jesus Christ Superstar at North Shore Music Theatre. He was the music director of the 20th Annual Los Angeles Alzheimer’s Benefit featuring David Hyde Pierce, Kristen Bell, Marilu Henner, and Joey McIntyre. Matthew served six season as the Associate Music Director for LA’s Reprise Theatre Company where he conducted for Julia Migenes, Brent Spiner, John O’Hurley, Vickie Lewis and Jason Alexander.
Matthew Smedal conducting
"Big Fish" @ Musical Theatre West