"Solo shows of this nature are truly only successful if it is lead by a perfectly rounded performer...OH BOY!, embodied by the exceptional performance of Matthew Brown. Brown's emotional journey was performed with immense bravery and exuberance... Matthew Brown will make you laugh, cry, and love with all your heart. This is bound to be an iconic performance." - OH BOY! - Michael Block, Theater in the Now

WELCOME! A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME -

Matthew Eaton Brown is an actor whose passion for storytelling has led to a range of acclaimed performances on Off-Broadway, downtown NYC and international stages.

He has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival twice and graced stages in France, Japan, and Antwerp.

Matthew had a co-star role on CBS’s Tommy opposite Edie Falco, showcasing his ability to captivate audiences on screen. His collaboration with The Wooster Group reflects his dedication to pushing the boundaries of theatrical performance and exploring new creative frontiers.

Matthew Brown originally hails from his hometown of Dallas, Texas. Matthew attended Chapman University and received his undergraduate degree BFA in Theater Performance. 

Performance work includes collaborations with The Wooster Group, 8PLAYERS, Olivier Letellier, 3LD, 600 HIGHWAYMEN, The Metropolitan Opera, Punchdrunk, Target Margin Theater and The Public Theater.

CURRENT WORK

“..standout performance from Matt Brown.” - Jean Hanff Korelitz

Matthew just appeared at The Edinburgh Fringe in Dough, a new Play written by David Lescot, where he plays 20+ characters.

4 Star reviews for Dough at 2023 The Edinburgh Fringe
- https://www.thestage.co.uk/reviews/dough-review-at-pleasance-dome-edinburgh-david-lescot-zach-lusk
- https://www.thereviewshub.com/dough-pleasance-dome-edinburgh/

The Gaurdian interview

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Matthew last appeared as a Co-Star in CBS’s new show Tommy, starring Edie Falco.

In October 2019 Matthew performed the Molière award winning one man show Oh Boy!, directed by Olivier Letellier, at Théâtre de la Ville in Paris, France!

The film Prom King 2010, played Out Fest 2017, SIFF Fest 2017, TLV Fest 2017, Out Toronto Fest 2017. 

Matthew is best known for his work with The Wooster Group and Théâtre du Phare.

Matthew made his Off Broadway debut in 2017 with Olivier Letellier's one man show, OH BOY!, at The Duke on 42nd Street as a part of The New Victory Theater's new season. In 2016 Matthew completed two successful workshop of OH BOY! in Paris and New York. 

NY1 interview on OH BOY! can be found here : NY1

Le Monde, The French Newspaper, wrote about OH BOY! here

In 2015 Matthew reprised his role in The Wooster Group's Early Shaker Spirituals. Directed by founding member Kate Valk, Early Shaker Spirituals is a record album interpretation including many of the group's members as well as academy award winner Frances McDormand.

From 2014 - 2016 Early Shaker Spirituals toured to RedCat in Los Angeles, San Fransisco, St. Anns Warehouse in Brooklyn, DeSingel in Antwerp, Pompidou Center in Paris, and Tokyo.

Visit www.thewoostergroup.org for more information. The New York Times review can be found here www.nytimes.com. A write up about the production can be found here www.nytimes.com.