A graduate of Penn State University with a BFA in musical theater, Matthew currently resides in Lancaster with his beautiful wife Megan and their new baby girl Grace Willow.
SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE MUSICAL PROFESSIONAL
Matthew has had the privilege of working with Emmy, Tony and Academy Award winning playwrights, directors, and composers throughout his two decades of professional theater performance. This is one of the most famous opening sentences in all of English literature, and one of Shakespeares most quoted. Concert appearances include LA Philharmonic, Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, 54 Below, Joe’s Pub NYC, MUNY, Lyric Opera of Chicago, ACT of Connecticut, the Fulton Theatre and many more. Broadway credits include Tony in West Side Story, Gregg Allman in the Cher Show, Buddy in Side Show, Greg in Shoulda Been You, and Kenickie in Grease. Matthew has starred in five Broadway shows, five national tours, dozens of regional theaters, and performed concerts across the world. Play synopsis: Jaime Maseda as Will Shakespeare (front) and cast of SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE Photo by Mark Garvin Taysha Marie Canales and Jaime Maseda as Viola. Matthew Hydzik is a Pittsburgh native who is thrilled to be directing CPA’s Shakespeare In Love. Against a bustling background of mistaken identity, ruthless scheming and backstage theatrics, Will’s love for Viola quickly blossoms, inspiring him to write his greatest romantic masterpiece. This crafty young woman is Will’s greatest admirer and will stop at nothing (including breaking the law) to appear in his next play. That is, until he finds his muse… the feisty, brilliant and beautiful Viola.
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The deadline for his new play is fast approaching, but he’s in desperate need of inspiration. Show: Jan 14th at 7:30 pm, Jan 15th at 2 pm and 7:30 pm, and Jan 16th at 2pm and 7:30 pm at the Trust Performing Arts Centerġ593 London: Young Will Shakespeare has writer’s block.