matt manuel

Matt Manuel has established a career in acting and music, with notable performances across Broadway, national tours, and television. Beginning his professional journey, he was recognized early on, securing a spot in the top 77 of American Idol season 13. This early exposure to a national audience helped lay the groundwork for his subsequent work in musical theater. His stage career includes significant roles in well-known productions.

Manuel has performed on Broadway in “Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations” as David Ruffin. His national tour credits include playing Marvin Gaye in “Motown the Musical” and Joe in “May We All.” He also took on the role of Joe Scott in the national tour of “Girl from the North Country.” In 2023, he portrayed a Clerk in an episode of the television series “Only Murders in the Building.” He has also been involved in “Akoma” (2016) where he played Benjamin Bailey, and appeared as himself in “One Night Only: The Best of Broadway” (2020).

Recently, Manuel joined the Off-Broadway cast of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” as Mitch Mahoney, further demonstrating his versatility in comedic musical theater. He continues to engage with various theatrical and television projects, contributing his vocal and acting abilities to each production. His trajectory reflects consistent work within the entertainment industry, balancing roles in established touring performances with new theatrical engagements.