Matthew LaBanca

Matthew was born in Danbury, CT to a family of Italian descent. He graduated summa cum laude from University of CT, where he majored in voice and music education. He continued drama studies in NYC with The Barrow Group and Matthew Corozine Studio. After performing in several national tours, he made his Broadway debut in the original company of Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein. He covered the title role, and during previews stepped into the part for multiple shows, performing the role to acclaim. Most recently, Matthew appeared on Broadway as George in the 2019 production of A Christmas Carol, directed by Matthew Warchus. Matthew also appeared on Broadway in the 2009 company of White Christmas. His self-penned solo show, Good Enough, appeared Off Broadway at the United Solo Festival, winning the Best Musical Award in 2014. His turn as Frank-N-Furter in a 2016 production of The Rocky Horror Show earned him a BroadwayWorld.com Best Actor nomination. Matthew is also a classical choral singer, and has sung with the NY Philharmonic, the extras chorus at the Metropolitan Opera, and at Carnegie Hall. A Grammy Award was given for Best Classical Album in 2002 for John Adams' On The Transmigration of Soul, an album where Matthew participated as a choral artist. Quick television appearances include Broad City, 30 Rock, MTV's Made, and Live from Lincoln Center. Matthew continues to work as an actor, musician, and teacher in New York City.