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Matthew has been cast as Fred Astaire in the new multi- regional theatre production of Backwards in High Heels, the Ginger Rogers Musical. Performances continue this September with the Arizona Theatre Company in Tucson and Phoenix.

Matthew LaBanca received a standing ovation at Saturday night's performance. [Bart] was wonderfully represented. - Army Archerd, Variety 10/28/2007, reviewing Matthew's star turn in the title role of Young Frankenstein on Broadway.

Matthew currently understudies the lead role of Dr. Frederick Frankenstein in Broadway's Young Frankenstein.

I was lucky enough to see your performance as Frederick. It was a pleasure; you were fantastic. I am not exaggerating when I say it ranks with the best performances I have ever seen in New York -- or anywhere for that matter. Congratulations! - Bob Wood

Dear Matthew - We saw you perform last Saturday and I just wanted to tell you that it was a superb, funny, brilliant performance. Your physical comedy and facial expressions were absolutely superb. This is the first letter I've written since as a schoolgirl I wrote to Richard Burton! Congratulations - Joan Collins

I flew to NYC for one night and for one reason only...to see Young Frankenstein! Throughout the whole show, I kept saying, "Who is this Matthew LaBanca?" Now I know. You are an extremely gifted actor with great comic timing! You have an amazing voice and truly made the show an absolute joy to watch. Thanks for making my trip so worth it! I will be looking for your name on future marquees! -Tom L. from Niagra Falls

You did a superlative job! Andria Martin mentioned that you had not had the opportunity to practice with the cast before you got the call to go on. We so liked your performance, we want to see the show again!

You were perfect in the role! A performance you can be proud of. If I could whistle, I would have been! Your star is brilliant!