As If We Never Said Goodbye: Sunset Boulevard's Matt Wall receives Robe for the Fourth Time!

"I love the Robe ceremony so much! It's a fantastic way to kick off opening night. The energy from everyone associated with the show is palpable. I especially love that the first part of the ceremony recognizes the cast members making their Broadway debut which is a huge achievement that only happens once!"

Sunset Boulevard's Matt WallName: Matt Wall

Hometown: Poughkeepsie, NY

First Broadway Credit: I was a replacement in Saturday Night Fever; July 5th, 2000 was my first show.

Professional Training: Mary Pat Berkin was my high school Drama teacher/director. BFA in Musical Theatre from the Boston Conservatory. Andrea Green in NY keeps me in check vocally. 

Year Joined Equity: 1998

How I Got My Equity Card: I did a production of La Cage Aux Folles in Akron, OH. They agreed to give me my card for the last 2 weeks of the contract.

Number of Broadway Chorus Contract Credits: Sunset Boulevard is my 14th Broadway show.

Fun Fact: I've run the NYC marathon 4 times.

Matt Wall does the ceremonial three laps around the stage. Photo by Walter McBride

Matt Wall does the ceremonial three laps around the stage.

Matt Wall with fellow cast members of Sunset Boulevard. Photo by Walter McBride.

Matt Wall with fellow cast members of Sunset Boulevard.

Watch the video of the ceremony.

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