tag:matthewleerobinson.com,2005:/blogs/latest-news--2LATEST NEWS2023-05-13T04:30:47+10:00Matthew Lee Robinsonfalsetag:matthewleerobinson.com,2005:Post/72077132023-05-13T04:30:47+10:002023-10-17T01:49:01+11:00ATLANTIS RECEIVES NEW YORK CITY INDUSTRY READING<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/64747/98ef324197ae6be29c7a95ff18189f5646c7b014/original/atlantis-2023.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></p><p>ATLANTIS has received an industry reading for invited guests in New York City; the first outing of the new script and score since its out of town production at Virginia Repertory Theatre. Directed by Kristin Hanggi (<i>Rock of Ages, Accidentally Brave</i>), the reading stars Broadway's Gizel Jiménez<span style="color:rgb(33,37,41);"> (<i>Tick, Tick... Boom! film, Wicked</i>), </span>Jay McKenzie<span style="color:rgb(33,37,41);"> (<i>Paradise Square, Beautiful</i>), </span>Gareth Keegan<span style="color:rgb(33,37,41);"> (<i>Diana</i>), </span>Christiane Noll<span style="color:rgb(33,37,41);"> (<i>Ragtime, Dear Evan Hansen</i>), </span>Nicholas Rodriguez<span style="color:rgb(33,37,41);"> (<i>Tarzan, Company</i>), </span>Natalie Joy Johnson <span style="color:rgb(33,37,41);">(<i>Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde</i>), </span>Paolo Montalban<span style="color:rgb(33,37,41);"> (<i>Funny Girl, TV's Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella</i>), and numerous others. Read more about this next step for ATLANTIS at Broadway World </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Christiane-Noll-Paolo-Montalban-More-Will-Take-Part-in-ATLANTIS-Reading-20230508?fbclid=IwAR0zdG-6NCvmS5R9IbZRZ4fpOT3qa4YvfGLlk-E6N9U7d5ZnBnvMwr7Az9s" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:hsl(0, 0%, 60%);">HERE</span></a><span style="color:rgb(33,37,41);">.</span></p>Matthew Lee Robinsontag:matthewleerobinson.com,2005:Post/68374302021-12-12T03:49:09+11:002022-07-21T09:54:16+10:00DREAMWORKS ANIMATION<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64747/290545ab1f07082b8f078a58f2df5a0266f7ae94/original/dreamworks-animation-logo-square.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_thin" alt="" />Matthew has sold an original animated musical feature film to DreamWorks Animation, alongside having been engaged as Creative Consultant.</p>Matthew Lee Robinsontag:matthewleerobinson.com,2005:Post/64852322020-11-25T17:31:05+11:002022-07-21T09:41:48+10:00BIG SERIOUS STUDIOS<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64747/d85e2cc7b5efcac6163cdb47d021dcffdc1044af/original/0.jpeg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpeg" class="size_s justify_left border_" />Matthew is collaborating with the team at Big Serious Studios, led by <i>Happy Feet </i>cinematographer David Peers, to create music and lyrics for an animated TV series in development. More info on Big Serious Studios can be found<span style="color:#999999;"> </span><a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.bigseriousstudios.com" target="_blank"><span style="color:#999999;">HERE</span></a>.</p>Matthew Lee Robinsontag:matthewleerobinson.com,2005:Post/57955482019-06-19T01:56:02+10:002022-07-21T09:39:09+10:00BLACK BOX COMES TO BROADWAY DREAMS<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64747/3adcab2e43e9af884319e38ae46b938a17fc0e6e/original/unnamed.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" />Matthew Lee Robinson and Scott Anderson Morris (<em>Atlantis</em>) have had their new musical <i>Black Box </i>selected to be developed this summer by Broadway Dreams. Commencing in Atlanta, Robinson and Morris will workshop their new material in four separate cities, culminating in a New York City reading presentation for industry representatives in late August. To find out more about Broadway Dreams programs, head <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://broadwaydreams.org/about/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#999999;">HERE</span></a>.</p>Matthew Lee Robinsontag:matthewleerobinson.com,2005:Post/55365012018-12-03T13:20:20+11:002022-07-21T09:41:59+10:00ATLANTIS PREMIERE PRODUCTION<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64747/aac5277e238b75fc07b5087918ad60794d76e280/original/atlantis-social-600x600-fin.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.png" class="size_s justify_left border_" />The first production of ATLANTIS hits the U.S. in April 2019, presented by Virginia Repertory Theatre in collaboration with Greg Schaffert Productions and Glass Half Full Productions. With direction by Tony nominee Kristin Hanggi (Rock of Ages), scenic design by Jason Sherwood (FOX's live television adaptation of Rent) and costumes by Amy Clark (Heathers: The Musical), Matthew's score will come to life on stage for the first time set to a story created by Disney Theatrical's Dramaturg and Literary Manager Ken Cerniglia, Australian performer and writer Scott Anderson Morris, and Matthew himself.</p>Matthew Lee Robinsontag:matthewleerobinson.com,2005:Post/52808912018-06-07T21:01:50+10:002022-07-21T09:39:37+10:00THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://twusa.org/on-tour/the-magic-school-bus/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64747/6e18957dc98a31f631742e7f8c56358664de8cc5/original/image-607.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a></p>
<p>With music and lyrics by Matthew Lee Robinson, book by Marshall Pailet (Off Broadway's <em>Triassic Parq </em>and <em>Baghdadd</em>y), and direction & choreography by Connor Gallagher (<em>Elf The Musical, Beetlejuice The Musical), </em>the brand new musical adaptation of The Magic School Bus will tour throughout the U.S. commencing October 2018. Produced by Theatreworks USA, and based on the beloved original book series published by Scholastic, head<span style="color:#999999;"> </span><a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://twusa.org/on-tour/the-magic-school-bus/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#999999;">HERE</span></a> to find out if the tour will be coming to a city near you.</p>Matthew Lee Robinsontag:matthewleerobinson.com,2005:Post/51797862018-04-13T22:56:32+10:002022-07-21T09:45:27+10:00PRINCESS PREMIERE SYMPHONIC RECORDING<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://spoti.fi/2v9Uy6J" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64747/f0c8f3347bff0c3d55a83087129472fe5af16be5/small/img-8309.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a>April 13th marks the release of the symphonic recording of Princess, originally from the musical revue Sing On Through Tomorrow, sung by star of <em>Wicked </em>and <em>L</em><i>egally Blonde - The Musical, </i>Lucy Durack. Inspired by a concert that premiered in July 2016 at the Sydney Opera House, the album Witches brings together four of Australia and Britain's most acclaimed leading ladies, united by their iconic portrayals of the most famous pair of witches in musical theatre, Glinda and Elphaba, from Stephen Schwartz’s <em>Wicked.</em> The album also features songs from <em>Wicked</em>, <em>Into the Woods</em> and <em>The Witches of Eastwick</em> as well as favourites from <em>Frozen</em>, <em>The Wizard of Oz</em> and <em>Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory</em>. You can now listen to the symphonic recording of Princess on Spotify <a contents="HERE." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://spoti.fi/2v9Uy6J" target="_blank"><span style="color:#999999;">HERE</span></a><span style="color:#999999;">.</span> The Princess piano/vocal sheet music is also available now in the Sheet Music Store <a contents="HERE." data-link-label="Sheet Music " data-link-type="page" href="/sheet-music" target="_self"><span style="color:#999999;">HERE</span></a><span style="color:#999999;">.</span></p>Matthew Lee Robinsontag:matthewleerobinson.com,2005:Post/49395552017-11-20T04:02:33+11:002022-07-21T09:42:39+10:00BROADWAY DREAMS NEW YORK CITY SHOWCASE<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64747/426fa6d8c946dfc566c00e80b8ae01f137ed5959/small/img-6758.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" />Sun from the musical ATLANTIS will be the opening number at the 2017 Broadway Dreams New York City Showcase, directed and choreographed by two-time Emmy nominee Spencer Liff (<em>So You Think You Can Dance</em>). The showcase will also feature pieces conceived by Broadway artists including Nick Adams (<em>Priscilla: Queen of the Desert</em>), Christopher J. Hanke (<em>How To Succeed...</em>), Tyler Hanes (<em>Cats</em>) and Lynne Shankel (<em>Allegiance</em>).</p>Matthew Lee Robinsontag:matthewleerobinson.com,2005:Post/48321862017-08-31T08:59:18+10:002017-08-31T09:00:27+10:00ATLANTIS - NEW YORK CITY READING<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64747/c1e77e6722eb59146ede9eaa42087470ef22266b/small/img-5919.jpg?1504132773" class="size_s justify_left border_" />In August, ATLANTIS underwent a table read in New York City for invited guests, produced by Greg Schaffert Productions and Glass Half Full Productions. The cast comprised Ciara Renée (Disney's <em>The </em><em>Hunchback of Notre Dame</em>), Oak Onaodowan (<em>Hamilton, The Great Comet</em>), Julian R. Decker (<em>The </em><em>Hunchback of Notre Dame</em>), Tony nominee Christiane Noll (<em>Ragtime), </em>Aaron Ramey (<em>The Bridges of Madison County</em>), Beth Leavel (<em>Bandstand</em>), Erin Davie (<em>Sideshow</em>), Angelina Boris (<em>Broadway Workshop</em>), Beth Kirkpatrick (<em>Les Misérables</em>), Heather Brorsen (<em>Avenue Q</em>), Amelia Cormack (<i>Kinky Boots U.S. tour)</i>, Jennifer Lorae (<em>Lisa & Leonardo</em>), Jason Forbach (<em>Les Misérables</em>), Gareth Keegan (<em>We Will Rock You</em>), Toren Nakamura (<em>Sweeney Todd</em>).</p>Matthew Lee Robinsontag:matthewleerobinson.com,2005:Post/47713342017-07-08T08:45:01+10:002017-07-08T08:45:02+10:00GRANDSTREET THEATRE, MONTANA<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64747/c23f5e99da0147f8cc8f9794092c321ee9b79fe2/small/img-5338.jpg?1499466846" class="size_s justify_left border_" />Matthew heads to Montana this weekend to be the Guest Artist for Grandstreet Theatre's summer program, performing songs from ATLANTIS and Happy People, and leading workshops for the school's burgeoning performers. He then returns to New York to prepare for the August development of ATLANTIS with Broadway creatives.</p>Matthew Lee Robinsontag:matthewleerobinson.com,2005:Post/46552072017-04-03T03:23:38+10:002022-07-21T09:43:10+10:00NEW VOICES 2017 SHOWCASE<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://chapeloffchapel.com.au/melbourne-comedy-theatre-art/melbourne-events/melbourne-theatre/matthew-lee-robinson-presents-new-voices-29-may/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64747/0cadec043ddf550b3a116b5bafe660bbbc77fa78/small/img-4121.jpg?1491153297" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a>The New Voices Showcase exhibits the talents of 12 exceptional new musical theatre artists from around Australia as they perform songs from across Matthew's musicals including ATLANTIS, Happy People, Metro Street and Sing On Through Tomorrow. The showcase will present the talents of Georgia Burley, Claudia Chayna, Jaime Hadwen, Bram Harris, Mitchell Lagos, Eloise Martyn, Tayla Muir, Sarah Murr, Louise Roupas, Joseph Spanti, Erin Waller and Sam Ward.</p>
<p> </p>Matthew Lee Robinsontag:matthewleerobinson.com,2005:Post/46121642017-03-02T06:42:19+11:002022-07-21T09:43:32+10:00ATLANTIS EP LAUNCH AND LET'S START A WAR<p><a contents="" data-link-label="ATLANTIS EP" data-link-type="page" href="/atlantis-ep"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64747/5564deb6d36c15bee119baca73702d6d8e35e372/small/atlantis-ep-cover-whitagram.jpg?1488396756" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a></p>
<p>We're proud to announce the first EP studio recording release of ATLANTIS. Thanks to the Canadian Music Theatre Project, the 7 track album is now available for free download <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="ATLANTIS EP" data-link-type="page" href="/atlantis-ep"><span style="color:#999999;">HERE</span></a>. To coincide with this release, the long awaited sheet music to Let's Start A War is also now available in our sheet music store <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="Sheet Music " data-link-type="page" href="/sheet-music"><span style="color:#999999;">HERE</span></a>.</p>Matthew Lee Robinsontag:matthewleerobinson.com,2005:Post/45508722017-01-16T02:29:14+11:002022-07-21T09:46:24+10:00DEAR FUTURE ME (LIFE AFTER GLEE) SHEET MUSIC AVAILABLE NOW<p><a contents="" data-link-label="Sheet Music " data-link-type="page" href="/sheet-music"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64747/ca459ab0b2291b049a2a0d641b25f083ba249b58/small/jtf-logo-whitagram.jpg?1488396270" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a>The brand new song Dear Future Me (Life After Glee) is now available in male and female keys <a contents="HERE." data-link-label="Sheet Music " data-link-type="page" href="/sheet-music"><span style="color:#999999;">HERE</span></a><span style="color:#999999;">.</span></p>Matthew Lee Robinsontag:matthewleerobinson.com,2005:Post/45507202017-01-15T17:23:49+11:002022-07-21T09:46:50+10:00GOODSPEED MUSICALS - 2017 ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64747/620cf070576f754f27355e6a961739f3c28f99ed/small/goodspeed-logo-square.jpg?1455080364" class="size_s justify_left border_" />Matthew has just completed a week in Connecticut with the Goodspeed Musicals family writing some new songs and sharing a special performance with their Annual Festival of New Musicals audience. Head <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7spGi54Isk&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank"><span style="color:#999999;">HERE</span></a> to check out a performance of his new song Dear Future Me (Life After Glee).</p>Matthew Lee Robinsontag:matthewleerobinson.com,2005:Post/43537062016-09-02T12:56:48+10:002022-07-21T09:47:19+10:00CARNEGIE HALL DEBUT<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2016/9/24/0800/PM/Frederica-von-Stade-Mezzo-Soprano-Sing-The-World-Choir/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64747/3fab03a4d51575fb9bcc4e1ce9629e8747896cf0/small/img-1256.jpg?1472783260" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a>On September 24th, Matthew makes his Carnegie Hall debut performing his own original works alongside the New York premiere of the Australian choral work Street Requiem, co-written by founder of the Choir of Hard Knocks, Dr Jonathon Welch AM. The evening also stars operatic mezzo soprano Frederica Von Stade, Liz Callaway, Daniel Rodriguez, The Highland Divas, Dr Kathleen McGuire and the Sing The World massed choir from across Australia and the United States. The evening will raise funds for New York organisations providing essential funds for the homeless and disadvantaged including West End Residences, the Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen, the Ali Forney Center, Picture the Homeless, Safe Horizon and Midnight Run.</p>Matthew Lee Robinsontag:matthewleerobinson.com,2005:Post/43536822016-09-02T12:18:50+10:002022-07-21T09:48:07+10:00BROADWAY DREAMS PHILADELPHIA<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://broadwaydreams.org/programs/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64747/9c7714dcb845ce9ff96ad24f155f11038cb85a5b/small/img-1254.jpg?1472782001" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a>During the U.S. summer, Matthew joined Broadway Dreams Foundation for the first time as a faculty member for their week long intensive in Philadelphia. A hand picked cast of students developed an excerpt from Matthew's musical <em>Happy People </em>while additional students attended a series of his masterclasses, culminating in a Kimmel Center showcase with numbers directed and choreographed by Broadway alumni including Stafford Arima, Nick Adams, Christopher J. Hanke, Charlie Williams, Craig D'Amico, Otis Sallid, Mark Myars, Deidre Goodwin, Laurie Kanyok and Alex Newell. Matthew was also asked to sing from West Side Story opposite Postmodern Jukebox songstress Morgan James. For rehearsal footage, head <a contents="HERE." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BJCCCo3D5nT/?taken-by=matthewleerobinson" target="_blank"><span style="color:#999999;">HERE</span></a><span style="color:#999999;">.</span></p>Matthew Lee Robinsontag:matthewleerobinson.com,2005:Post/42878622016-07-21T11:03:36+10:002022-07-21T09:48:51+10:00PRINCESS SYMPHONIC PREMIERE<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64747/27324311f310f21f8e09b78e3f639d8066ec8e95/small/img-0963.jpg?1469060589" class="size_s justify_left border_" />Princess, from the musical revue Sing On Through Tomorrow, has made its symphonic debut performed by Lucy Durack in Witches, a world premiere concert featuring the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House. Four leading ladies of the Australian stage, Lucy Durack, Amanda Harrison, Helen Dallimore and Jemma Rix have played the roles of Elphaba and Glinda to critical acclaim in Australia, New Zealand, London and Asia and now join together in an evening featuring the songs of magic, persuasion and power, including songs from Wicked, Frozen, The Witches of Eastwick, Into the Woods, Jekyll & Hyde and Love Never Dies. Click on these links for reviews from <a contents="Broadway World" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwclassical/article/BWW-Reviews-WITCHES-WITH-YOUR-SSO-ENCHANTS-IN-SYMPHONIC-SPELLCRAFT-at-Sydney-Opera-House-20160718" target="_blank"><span style="color:#999999;">Broadway World</span></a>, <a contents="Australian Stage" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.australianstage.com.au/201607167883/reviews/sydney/witches-of-wicked-%7C-sydney-symphony-orchestra.html" target="_blank"><span style="color:#999999;">Australian Stage</span></a> and <a contents="Theatrepeople" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.theatrepeople.com.au/witches/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#999999;">Theatrepeople</span></a>.<br> </p>Matthew Lee Robinsontag:matthewleerobinson.com,2005:Post/41614392016-05-02T04:07:24+10:002022-07-21T09:49:25+10:00IN GOOD COMPANY<p>On May 1st, <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64747/7dadd2b9d5eb095602f08f6b212f7133179e09fe/small/img-9938.jpg?1462125244" class="size_s justify_left border_" />Adelaide played host to Matthew Lee Robinson - In Good Company. A line up of Robinson's nearest and dearest sang from across his musicals for a one night only sold out audience. Local and interstate favourites included Emma Bargery, Baylie Carson, Amity Dry, Nick Hedger, Rosanne Hosking, Ben Nicholson, Kirsty Roberts, Mark Stefanoff and Zac Tyler.</p>Matthew Lee Robinsontag:matthewleerobinson.com,2005:Post/41114882016-03-30T10:06:20+11:002022-07-21T09:50:16+10:00NEW VOICES WORKSHOP & SHOWCASE RETURNS TO MELBOURNE AND ADELAIDE<p><a contents="" data-link-label="New Voices" data-link-type="page" href="/new-voices"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64747/dfe51f477ea10fb33c960448d3a1685481b61489/small/fb-profile-photo.jpg?0" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a>Matthew returns from New York City for a limited time to lead his New Voices workshop and showcase series in Adelaide in April and Melbourne in June. Each participant will personally be assigned a song from Robinson's catalogue of award-winning musicals including World Premiere material recently developed in New York City directed by Tony-winning Newsies creative Christopher Gattelli. Participants will receive a private coaching session, participate in a two-day group workshop and feature in an exclusive showcase concert.</p>Matthew Lee Robinsontag:matthewleerobinson.com,2005:Post/41081982016-03-28T12:29:24+11:002022-07-21T09:50:44+10:00NYC READING OF ATLANTIS DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER GATTELLI<div style="text-align: center;"> </div>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.playbill.com/article/christopher-gattelli-puts-on-his-directing-shoes-for-new-mythological-musical" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64747/2224ebeb8fe4c6baac2fe1c4692aff289226ebf3/small/gattelli-atlantis-insta.jpg?0" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a>Tony-winning Newsies creative Christopher Gattelli has just completed directing a New York City reading of ATLANTIS for an invited audience of Robinson's dramaturgical mentors. The reading was produced by Greg Schaffert (Peter and the Starcatcher) and the creative team was completed by Musical Director Lily Ling (Off Broadway's John & Jen), Associate Director Mark Schneider (Beautiful), with Additional Story by Scott Morris and Percussion care of Jamie Drake. The cast included a swag of Broadway and National Touring artists including Adam J. Rennie, Arielle Jacobs, Shannon O'Byrne, Aaron Ramey, Anika Larsen, Stacia Fernandez, Ixchel Cuellar, Jenn Gambatese, Heather Brorsen, Andi Alhadeff, Mike Longo, Ben McHugh, Mike Evariste and Cornelius Davis. To read the full Playbill announcement, head <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.playbill.com/article/christopher-gattelli-puts-on-his-directing-shoes-for-new-mythological-musical" target="_blank"><span style="color:#999999;">HERE</span></a>.</p>Matthew Lee Robinsontag:matthewleerobinson.com,2005:Post/40508632016-02-20T12:01:21+11:002022-07-21T09:51:05+10:00JUNIOR THESPIAN FESTIVAL 2016<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64747/002f88b14ec81b1584ebe8342fe15b5a123d77fc/small/img-9054.jpg?0" class="size_s justify_left border_" />On February 12th, Matthew headed to Texas to be the Keynote Speaker and Concert Guest at the 2016 Junior Thespian Festival. Middle school students from across the U.S. gathered in Denison to participate in workshops and perform excerpts from plays and musicals, all while celebrating how theatre changes the lives of students throughout their school years. Matthew was interviewed by Educational Theatre Association's Deputy Executive Director Doug Berlon, and performed songs from across his current musicals in development, including the world premiere of a brand new song.</p>Matthew Lee Robinsontag:matthewleerobinson.com,2005:Post/40338222016-02-10T16:13:14+11:002022-07-21T09:51:22+10:00GOODSPEED MUSICALS WRITERS COLONY<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.playbill.com/news/article/writers-announced-for-4th-annual-johnny-mercer-foundation-writers-colony-at-goodspeed-musicals-372936" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64747/620cf070576f754f27355e6a961739f3c28f99ed/small/goodspeed-logo-square.jpg?0" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a>Matthew has headed north to Goodspeed Musicals in Connecticut to conceive a new original musical with co-book writer Scott Morris as part of the 2016 Johnny Mercer Writers Colony. With the working title REWRITE, the show will have new songs premiered twice a week as part of in-house writer salons at the Goodspeed residences. For more info on the Colony check out Playbill's update <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.playbill.com/news/article/writers-announced-for-4th-annual-johnny-mercer-foundation-writers-colony-at-goodspeed-musicals-372936" target="_blank"><span style="color:#999999;">HERE</span></a>.</p>Matthew Lee Robinsontag:matthewleerobinson.com,2005:Post/39917562016-01-16T15:55:22+11:002022-07-21T09:51:53+10:00JUNIOR THEATER FESTIVAL 2016<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64747/b83e6aa077e04506a849819186d2b243d232e49d/small/img-8738.jpg?1452920054" class="size_s justify_left border_" />Broadway's Corey Cott (Newsies, Gigi) and Ryann Redmond (Bring It On: The Musical, If/Then) join Matthew for the 2016 iTheatrics Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta tomorrow night to perform songs from ATLANTIS and Happy People for over 5,000 young performers and their teachers from across the United States. Robinson and Redmond will also appear alongside Tony-nominated songwriting team Pasek and Paul, award-winning novelist Jodi Picoult and Broadway artist Cory Lingner in the Junior Theater Festival Pathways performance on Sunday.</p>Matthew Lee Robinsontag:matthewleerobinson.com,2005:Post/39864352016-01-13T14:03:40+11:002022-07-21T09:52:13+10:00LINCOLN CENTER VIDEO RELEASE<p><a contents="" data-link-label="Lincoln Center Concert" data-link-type="page" href="/lincoln-center-concert"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64747/4170c3cd212740af426b4b2f2f37293daefc4763/small/screen-shot-2016-01-12-at-9-49-29-pm.png?1452653430" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a>The entire Lincoln Center Broadway's Future Songbook Series concert featuring the music of Matthew Lee Robinson has now been officially released. Head to <a contents="LINCOLN CENTER CONCERT" data-link-label="Lincoln Center Concert" data-link-type="page" href="/lincoln-center-concert"><span style="color:#999999;">LINCOLN CENTER CONCERT</span></a> to watch performances by Broadway and Australian artists including Ciara Renée, Ellen Harvey, Tim Young, Russell Fischer, Lindsay K. Northen, Heather Brorsen, David Harris, Kaye Tuckerman, Amelia Cormack, Ryah Nixon, Anne Fraser Thomas and Adam J. Rennie.</p>Matthew Lee Robinsontag:matthewleerobinson.com,2005:Post/39564892015-12-09T16:08:10+11:002022-07-21T09:52:34+10:00LINCOLN CENTER DEBUT<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://bit.ly/1QuMoY9" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64747/e3fb9c6192905959337a93c3d52640f0ff297b97/small/screen-shot-2015-11-25-at-9-58-04-pm.png?1449636585" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a>As announced by Playbill, an all-star cast gathered on November 30th to perform the songs of Matthew Lee Robinson at his Lincoln Center debut as part of Broadway's Future Songbook Series, produced and hosted by John Znidarsic. A mixture of interviews and performances, the evening gave an extended insight into the musicals in development ATLANTIS and HAPPY PEOPLE, including the U.S. premiere of new songs. Stars of Broadway and Australian theatre featured on the night were Ciara Renée (<em>Pippin, The Hunchback of Notre Dame</em>, TV’s <em>The Flash</em>), Ellen Harvey (<em>How To Succeed, The Phantom of the Opera</em>), Tim Young (<em>Next To Normal</em>), Russell Fischer (<em>Jersey Boys</em>), Lindsay K. Northen (<em>Wicked</em>), Heather Brorsen (<em>Avenue Q</em>), David Harris (<em>Miss Saigon</em>), Kaye Tuckerman <em>(MAMMA MIA! </em>National Tour), Amelia Cormack (<em>Kinky Boots</em> National Tour), Ryah Nixon (<em>Moonshine: That Hee Haw Musical</em>), Anne Fraser Thomas (<em>How The Grinch Stole Christmas</em>), Adam J. Rennie (<em>Flashdance</em> National Tour). To read the full Playbill article head <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://bit.ly/1QuMoY9" target="_blank"><span style="color:#999999;">HERE</span></a><span style="color:#999999;"> </span>and keep an eye out for YouTube videos from the night appearing soon at <a contents="www.youtube.com/matthewleerobinson" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/matthewleerobinson" target="_blank"><span style="color:#999999;">www.youtube.com/matthewleerobinson</span></a></p>Matthew Lee Robinsontag:matthewleerobinson.com,2005:Post/39304492015-11-23T18:29:34+11:002017-01-16T15:22:22+11:00BROADWAY DREAMS NYC SHOWCASE FEATURES SING ON THROUGH TOMORROW<a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.mybroadwaydreams.com" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64747/330dbd79ae26decf1a6919eeeef5733616ffa287/small/img-8034.jpg?1448263458" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a>Tonight marks the U.S. premiere of the closing number from Sing On Through Tomorrow, to be performed by Broadway Dreams Foundation alumni from around the country at their New York City showcase at Lincoln Center. The show will also feature work and performances of BDF faculty including Glee's Alex Newell, Nick Adams (Priscilla: Queen of the Desert)<em> </em>and Mark Myars (If/Then, Wicked), plus new works written by Rupert Holmes, Tim Acito, Michael Patrick Walker and more. Matthew Lee Robinsontag:matthewleerobinson.com,2005:Post/39262042015-11-20T16:43:08+11:002022-07-21T09:53:04+10:00AMEB MUSICAL THEATRE SYLLABUS INCLUDES AUSTRALIAN COLLECTION<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ameb.edu.au/syllabus-in-focus-musical-theatre-2016" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64747/558d5d9e0bd92335f0b6645e816450dcc84f9118/small/insta-ameb-mt-books.jpg?1447995495" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a>The Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) have officially launched their first ever syllabus of Musical Theatre and Australian composers are a big feature, including 10 songs from the Robinson catalogue, alongside numbers from Tim Minchin, Frank and Bryant, Rutherford and Millar, Hedger and Nicholson, Forrester and Swan and more. From Metro Street, The Girl Next Door appears in the Grade 3 Ladies' Edition printed book, Just Say from Sing On Through Tomorrow appears in the Grade 4 Gentlemen's Edition printed book, with eight other numbers from Metro Street, Sing On Through Tomorrow and ATLANTIS included from Grade 5 to Licentiate level. Head to <a contents="www.matthewleerobinson.com/sheet-music" data-link-label="Sheet Music" data-link-type="page" href="/sheet-music"><span style="color:#999999;">www.matthewleerobinson.com/sheet-music</span></a> for all the most recent sheet music releases.</p>Matthew Lee Robinsontag:matthewleerobinson.com,2005:Post/39151542015-11-06T04:45:01+11:002017-01-16T15:22:22+11:002015 CANADIAN MUSIC THEATRE PROJECT<a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sheridancollege.ca/news-and-events/news/the-cmtp-festival-of-new-musicals-takes-place-this-weekend.aspx" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64747/eddaa6dbd12a7c20a9be2460b8cbe5080c3c45c9/small/insta-cmtp-live-streaming.jpg?1446745576" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a>ATLANTIS the musical entered its latest draft in October, workshopped for five weeks at the Canadian Music Theatre Project at Sheridan College, Toronto. Two new songs joined the line up, with over half the script and lyrics being updated. The cast and creative team hit the recording studio to lay down seven of the tracks which will become available January 2016. Stay tuned!Matthew Lee Robinsontag:matthewleerobinson.com,2005:Post/44619522015-07-23T21:10:00+10:002016-11-11T21:09:18+11:00NEW VOICES SOLD OUT PERFORMANCES <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64747/924475a53673cc46fb08a25fabb067f90e7fd554/small/11231739-915890481800503-811847387283685661-n.jpg?1438292693" class="size_s justify_left border_" />Matthew's New Voices workshop and showcase series developed 16 new talents both in Sydney and Melbourne during a U.S. summer break, with sold out showcase concerts in both cities. Join the mailing list below to find out when Matthew's workshops are coming to a city near you.</p>Matthew Lee Robinsontag:matthewleerobinson.com,2005:Post/44619352015-05-14T20:55:00+10:002022-07-21T09:54:00+10:00NEW G'DAY BROADWAY VIDEOS <p><a contents="" data-link-label="Video" data-link-type="page" href="/video"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64747/b60481d742612a047bafa5639c26bc7e2bd96e2f/small/11791841-10153588140657340-925686648-n.jpg?1438284096" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a>First look clips from Matthew's New York City launch concert are now available to check out <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="Video" data-link-type="page" href="/video"><span style="color:#999999;">HERE</span></a>, featuring Broadway favourites TONY Nominee Tony Sheldon, Emily Padgett (Side Show, Rock of Ages), Ryann Redmond (If/Then, Bring It On), Tracy McDowell (Motown, Rent) and plenty more. </p>Matthew Lee Robinsontag:matthewleerobinson.com,2005:Post/44619512015-03-04T21:05:00+11:002022-07-21T09:54:16+10:00NEW SHEET MUSIC NOW AVAILABLE <p><a contents="" data-link-label="Sheet Music " data-link-type="page" href="/sheet-music"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/64747/856fc969ba72766f06d4c069d2456f13f4c6024c/small/screen-shot-2015-07-30-at-4-14-19-pm.png?1438287351" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a>Need new repertoire for auditions and concerts? New male and female sheet music now available <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="Sheet Music " data-link-type="page" href="/sheet-music"><span style="color:#999999;">HERE</span></a>, including No One Will Bruise from ATLANTIS as sung by Australia's Patrice Tipoki (Fantine, Les Miserables), Boyband from the musical Happy People, plus many more.</p>Matthew Lee Robinson