Also newly announced for the two performances are Krystina Alabado (American Psycho, The Mad Ones) as Mary O’Brien McCann, Mia Gerachis (Elf) as Elaine, Annie Golden (Netflix’s Orange Is The New Black) as Clara, Celeste Hudson (Beardo) as Theresa, Taylor Iman Jones (Head Over Heels, Groundhog Day) as Amanda, Joél Pérez (Fun Home, Sweet Charity) as Tad, Margo Seibert (Rocky, In Transit) as Megan, and Natalie Walker (Alice By Heart, Puffs) as Coma Baby with Danté Jeanfelix (Balls), Adam Maggio (Ragtime), Ben Schrager (ms. Estrada, The Flea), and Phil Sloves (SpongeBob SquarePants)
The one-night only concert event will also feature the previously reported Christy Altomare (Anastasia, Mamma Mia!) as Vicky, Julia Murney (Wicked, The Wild Party) as Mom, and Isaac Powell (Once On This Island) as Michael.
Alex Tobey will direct the evening with musical direction by Ben Caplan. Jen Sandler produces.
There is a $30-$80 cover charge and $25 food and beverage minimum. Tickets and additional information are available at 54Below.com.
For Sweeney Todd's Matt Doyle, each day is filled with something new. “I sprint constantly. I never stop. And that’s kind of the only way I know how to function.”
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Before the busy day begins, Doyle spends some family time with his dogs. “Growing up, we always had 2 dogs, 2 cats… and then sometimes something extra!”
A self-described “coffee-addict,” the first stop of the day is to the local coffee shop for some caffeine, breakfast, and to work on his comic book, Dents.
Thursdays are typically when Doyle receives pencil sketches of the upcoming chapter, and he spends his morning reviewing them.
“I’m writing all over the place. I just bring my computer with me and write when I can.”
“The benefit of having a project like Dents is that it’s something I’m completely in control of. It’s my baby, and I get to create this. That’s wonderful and powerful and something that I think every actor needs.”
Following breakfast, Doyle returns home and checks in on social media. As an avid social media user, Doyle frequently uses the medium to engage with his audience.
“I love the interaction with the fans. Being able to communicate with people on that level is fantastic. I owe so much to social media.”
Around 2pm, Doyle prepares to head into Manhattan. Once he has left home, he won’t return home until 11pm or 12am so packing for the day is essential.
Even though Jersey City is just a quick train from Manhattan, for Doyle, the calm, quiet, and open space New Jersey offers is a welcome departure from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Doyle travels into New York City.
Once in Manhattan, Doyle makes his way to physical therapy. After sustaining an injury, his weekly appointments are important way to help the actor recover and remain prepared to perform.
Doyle checks into a physical therapy. Actors are frequent guests at his particular physical therapy location and posters of several of Doyle’s past productions, including Spring Awakening, hang in the office.
Following physical therapy, Doyle walks to the gym.
Matt Doyle
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“I keep up with fitness the way I do because it keeps me mentally fit as well. It keeps me focused. It gives me a routine. And it gives me goals and something to stay motivated about even when I’m going through a hard time.”
After the gym, Doyle makes his way down to the West Village for Sweeney Todd.
“Working Off-Broadway and working in a theater downtown, there is a bit more of a downtown crowd that comes: people that are a little bit more open to an experience like an immersive Sweeney Todd.”
“It’s really wonderful be in a neighborhood as beautiful as the West Village.”
For Doyle, Sweeney Todd is his first time performing in a Sondheim piece professionally. “Favorite part: definitely singing 'Johanna' in front of an audience 8 times a week.”
“It’s such a unique and special score. So many people are so madly in love with it and passionate about it that to deliver it in this capacity has been really exciting.”
Backstage at the Barrow Street Theater
Doyle prepares for the performance.
Doyle prepares for the performance.
The process of getting ready for the show is a quick one so Doyle spends the remaining time before the show relaxing.
Sweeney Todd at the Barrow Street Theater
Following the show, Doyle greets audience members. “You’re not just seeing someone on TV and becoming a fan of them and liking their photos on Instagram. You actually get to talk to the person after the show at the stage door…”
“…And that kind of tends to create a more special connection with fans and the actor.”
“The best way to wind down for me is to go home and rest after the show," Doyle says as he makes his way to the train.
Doyle heads back to New Jersey after a long day.
