He loves Lucky Charms breakfast cereal.
Matthew is allergic to cats.
He knows how to breakdance and considers that one of his special skills.
Matthew's favorite TV show is 24.
His favorite board game is Cranium.
Before Matthew joined the cast of "Footloose" on Broadway, he worked at the Gap in New York City.
Matthew attended dance schools for Ballet, Tap, and Jazz and he used to breakdance.
Matthew enjoys extreme sports such as skydiving and boxing. He also enjoys reading and watching movies.
His nickname is Matty Fresh.
(About being in boyband, LMNT) "When I was in that group, I just knew it wasn't for me. Every time I went out and we performed in front of screaming girls, I felt...I felt kind of embarrassed in a way. And that's the worst feeling to have in the industry. That's no discredit to them or anything!"
(On desired roles) "I've always wanted to be the villain. I usually don't get that opportunity, because I have a certain look that labels me as the "heartthrob" or whatever. I think that would be really cool to play a villain.
(On growing up) "Growing up I always wanted to be a professional soccer player. Broadway came into view when I was a sophomore in high school.
(About Glee) "If I could have written a show for myself, this would have been it. I really enjoy going to work. In New York, I was spoiled by working with so many amazing New York writers, and I really thought they were just artists. I felt like in L.A., people are trying to crank out scripts by Friday. But I really love the words that these guys on Glee use. I don't feel like I'm selling my soul out. It's very special. Ryan Murphy has really kind of created this world that he wants."
(About his mentors) "I've had several in my life. In High School there were two teachers who really paved the way for me and encouraged me to stick with theater. Their names were David Green and Ralph Opacic. As of late, I've been fortunate enough to have mentors in the shows I've done. Dick Latessa, from Hairspray, was and is still a great mentor to me. And while working on the film Once Upon a Mattress, Denis O'Hare was there to offer invaluable advice to me. I think the greatest thing about these mentors is that they wouldn't call themselves mentors. They are just amazing human beings who don't even know that they are inspiring people all around them. I feel lucky to have been in their presence."
(His favorite musicals) "My favorite musical...it used to be when I was growing up, Miss Saigon, but I don’t know, I don’t really like it anymore. You know, my favorite musical is Assassins. I really enjoyed the recent production of it at Studio 54. It was originally produced by Playwrights Horizons. It’s a Stephen [Sondheim] musical, it’s all about a bunch of assassins through history."
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