Matthew Davies - Not Standard (2023)

Matthew Davies (he/they) is an artist whose work is driven by bringing more love into the world. Matthew draws inspiration and influence from artists by the likes of Lawrence, Laufey, Jamie Cullum and more. As a performer, Matthew has toured the country on the Broadway national tours of R&H Cinderella and Finding Neverland. In addition, his work has been seen at esteemed regional houses such as Music Theatre Wichita, The MUNY, and Arena Stage. Matthew’s connection to storytelling shines brightest through music. Not Standard will mark Matthew’s debut solo album and act as a love letter to the LGBTQ community.

Patrick O’Neill (he/him) is a director/choreographer whose work has been seen on Broadway, film, television, and stages around the world. His dedication to his work has led him to create with legends such as Jerry Lewis, Barry Manilow, Marvin Hamlisch, and Tony Award winner Kelli O’Hara. As a teacher, he has served on staff for Britney Spears’ and Ushers’ performing arts intensives. Using different artistic languages, Patrick honors the past, while thinking toward the future with a contemporary aesthetic that transforms classical ideas into work that is fresh and new.

Matthew Lowy (he/him) is an NYC-based composer, music director, arranger, and pianist. He spent years touring with musicals nationally and internationally, including A Chorus Line and 42nd Street. Since 2010, he has worked on New Voices at the Paper Mill Playhouse, as a music director, conductor, arranger, and pianist, variously. Matt is currently a sub pianist at The Music Man starring Sutton Foster and Hugh Jackman, and Beetlejuice on Broadway. Matt holds a B.M. in Music Composition from The Boston Conservatory.