

HEY, THERE!
Hello! I'm Matt. I conduct the orchestra for musicals; I play the piano; I work with singers; I write songs. 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.

The house band rocks.
VARIETY
on CLUELESS THE MUSICAL at THE ALICE GRIFFIN JEWEL BOX THEATRE
"WHEN I'M STUCK WITH A DAY THAT'S GRAY AND LONELY..."
I'm the Music Supervisor of the new production of Annie directed by the wonderful, lovely, and talented Jenn Thompson. We played Madison Square Garden this Christmas with Whoopi Goldberg as Miss Hannigan, and we were a New York Times Critic's Pick!
And even though we've left New York City now you can still catch us on the road. :-)
The band, conducted by Matthew Smedal, smokes.
THE RECORD
on THE BODYGUARD at PAPERMILL PLAYHOUSE
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The Goose Girl
A sweeping, theatrical coming-of-age story about courage, identity, and finding your voice.
The Goose Girl is a new musical I’m writing with Liz Rossi, based on Shannon Hale’s gorgeous novel. It’s directed by Denis Jones. We had an incredible 29-hour reading this past fall and just played a sold-out concert at The Green Room 42 this winter. This project means the world to me — I’ve never been prouder or more excited about anything.
👋 In case you were wondering, 🤔
Smedal = SMAY-dahl.
🌈 And now you know! ✨

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.

Misery
My original theatrical score (incidental music for piano, string quartet, and children’s choir) exploring tension, isolation, and beauty in the bleak.
Take a listen to a sample on the left.
And [the] full... musical ensemble directed by Matthew Smedal delivers the incomparable Gershwin legacy.
THE CAPE COD TIMES
on AN AMERICAN IN PARIS at
THE CAPE PLAYHOUSE

Matthew Smedal conducting
"Big Fish" @ Musical Theatre West
Matthew Smedal
Matthew is the music supervisor of Annie at Madison Square Garden starring Whoopi Goldberg (New York Times Critic's Pick). He is also the music supervisor of the subsequent National Tour of Annie and the associate music supervisor of the First National Tour of Mrs. Doubtfire. He was the music director of the out-of-town production of Anne of Green Gables at Goodspeed Opera House (Eric Cornell, producer), and appeared on Broadway as the music director of Jerry Zaks' 25th Broadway musical Mrs. Doubtfire, which played at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre (Kevin McCollum, producer). Matthew also conducted Mrs. Doubtfire's Original Broadway Cast Recording which was released by Ghostlight Records. 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 Bodyguard (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 music directed Mary Poppins (dir. Denis Jones) at The 5th Avenue Theatre, An American In Paris (dir. Al Blackstone) at The Cape Playhouse, Oliver! (dir. Denis Jones) at Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Damn Yankees, Big Fish, Man Of La Mancha, and 1776 for Musical Theatre West, Singing In The Rain (two times!) for Ogunquit Playhouse, and Jesus Christ Superstar at North Shore Music Theatre. He was the music director of the 21st Annual Say Gala with Kelli O'Hara, and the 20th Annual Los Angeles Alzheimer’s Benefit featuring David Hyde Pierce, Kristen Bell, Marilu Henner, and Joey McIntyre. Matthew served six seasons 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.
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Matthew Smedal
Matthew is the music supervisor of Annie at Madison Square Garden starring Whoopi Goldberg (New York Times Critic's Pick). He is also the music supervisor of the subsequent National Tour of Annie and the associate music supervisor of the First National Tour of Mrs. Doubtfire. He was the music director of the out-of-town production of Anne of Green Gables at Goodspeed Opera House (Eric Cornell, producer), and appeared on Broadway as the music director of Jerry Zaks' 25th Broadway musical Mrs. Doubtfire, which played at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre (Kevin McCollum, producer). Matthew also conducted Mrs. Doubtfire's Original Broadway Cast Recording which was released by Ghostlight Records. 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 Bodyguard (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 music directed Mary Poppins (dir. Denis Jones) at The 5th Avenue Theatre, An American In Paris (dir. Al Blackstone) at The Cape Playhouse, Oliver! (dir. Denis Jones) at Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Damn Yankees, Big Fish, Man Of La Mancha, and 1776 for Musical Theatre West, Singing In The Rain (two times!) for Ogunquit Playhouse, and Jesus Christ Superstar at North Shore Music Theatre. He was the music director of the 21st Annual Say Gala with Kelli O'Hara, and the 20th Annual Los Angeles Alzheimer’s Benefit featuring David Hyde Pierce, Kristen Bell, Marilu Henner, and Joey McIntyre. Matthew served six seasons 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.
Music Supervision
Annie at Madison Square Garden + National Tour | 2022-24
starring Whoopi Golberg (MSG)
New York Times' Critic's Pick
Crossroads Live! North America
Jenn Thompson, director
Patti Wilcox, choreographer
Broadway MD
Mrs. Doubtfire (+ OBC Recording) | 2021 - 22
Stephen Sondheim Theatre
Kevin McCollum, producer
Jerry Zaks, director
Ethan Popp, music supervisor
Assoc. Music Supervision
Mrs. Doubtfire (First National Tour) | 2023-24
Work Light Productions
Jerry Zaks, director
Off-Broadway MD
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 MD
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 MD
Mary Poppins | 2024
The 5th Avenue Theatre
Denis Jones, director/choreographer
An American In Paris | 2023
The Cape Playhouse
Al Blackstone, director/choreographer
Singin’ In The rain | 2023
Ogunquit Playhouse
Jayme McDaniel, director
Oliver! | 2023
Maltz Jupiter Theatre
Denis Jones, director/choreographer
Damn Yankees | 2022
Musical Theatre West
Starring Lesli Margherita
Cynthia Ferrar, director
Anne Of Green Gables | 2022
World Premiere
Goodspeed Opera House
Eric Cornell & Justin Nichols, commercial producers
Jenn Thompson, 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
Jesus Christ Superstar | 2006
North Shore Music Theatre
Robert Johanson, director
IRNE Nomination, Best Music Director
IRNE Nomination, Best Musical
As A Pianist
US Open Women's Singles Final | 2018
with Deborah Cox
opening ceremony for the closing match
between Serene Williams & Naomi Osaka
La revue des Ambassadeurs | 2014
L’Opéra de Rennes, Renes France
Larry Blank, conductor
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
