Matthew Everingham is a New York City-based music director, pianist, arranger and composer. As a composer his music has been heard across the United States and the world including London, Prague, Malta and around New Zealand. As a music director and pianist, Matthew works regularly in New York City theatre and cabaret venues and has worked in theatres across the United States. He is a proud member of the American Federation of Musician's Local 802 Union (New York City).
Recent United States highlights include 'Billy Elliot' and 'Cabaret' at Hangar Theatre, 'Bring My Crown: Miss America Sings Broadway' at Feinstein's/54 Below, Teaching Artist Residencies with Broadway's Roundabout Theatre Company, 'Hairspray', and 'Grease' with Royal Caribbean Productions, 'A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder' and 'The Baker's Wife' at the Flea Theatre, 'Little Shop of Horrors' with Weathervane Theatre (as featured by the New York Times), 'The Sound of Music' at Northern Stage, 'Next to Normal' and 'Man of La Mancha at Tibbits Opera House (BroadwayWorld Nominee, Best Music Direction) and appearances at Green Room 42, Triad Theatre, Don't Tell Mama and Pangea in New York City.
New Zealand highlights include 'Wicked', 'Les Misérables', 'Phantom of the Opera', 'Chicago', 'Mary Poppins', 'Legally Blonde', 'Jesus Christ Superstar', 'Mamma Mia!', 'We Will Rock You', 'Evita', 'Ragtime', 'Little Women', 'Catch Me If You Can' and The Vocal Collective USA tour which included Carnegie Hall.
Matthew holds Bachelors of Music and Laws with Honors (University of Canterbury) and is an alumni of NYU’s Steinhardt Summer Film Scoring program. Matthew is admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor in the High Court of New Zealand.