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Matt Doyle won a Tony Award on the back of one of the most tongue-twisting songs in the Broadway repertoire. He makes his Center Cabaret Series debut with three performances in May, and perhaps he might demonstrate his patter skills.  

Doyle is a man of many talents. On Broadway he has acted in The Book of Mormon, War Horse and Spring Awakening, among others. As a songwriter, he has released two EPs and a full-length album. He created a web comic. And he’s also a frequent guest at cabaret venues including 54 Below and Joe’s Pub, often with one of his Broadway buddies and his band, The Whiskey 5. He loves to include stories about his family and friends in his shows. "Doyle is a master of storytelling, he is just so relaxed and personable," says thefrontrowcenter.com. "It’s as if we are all in his home, sitting with him at his table enjoying his company." 

Doyle was cast in the recent revival of Sondheim’s Company – the acclaimed production that included several gender-swapped roles – where he won his Tony in the role of Jaime (Amy in the original production). In the show, Jaime is engaged to be married and sings the very speedy “(Not) Getting Married Today” in which his character panics about his upcoming nuptials. Although directed by Marrianne Elliot, the late Stephen Sondheim was very involved and gave his blessing to the show. “He was able to come to the first preview [before he passed away],” says Doyle. “He was so generous, so kind and supportive.” 

Last fall, Doyle premiered in a limited run of a new musical in Birmingham, England: Sinatra the Musical, starring Doyle as music legend Frank Sinatra. The reviews were raving. “Matt Doyle takes on the iconic role of Frank Sinatra and immediately wins the audience with his smoldering looks and incredible voice,” says the Birmingham Mail.