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Broadway Does Punk

October 2–3, 2026

Matt Copley is taking his viral online sensation Broadway Does Punk to the stage for the first time ever. The songs you know. New teeth. Broadway Does Punk takes the songs people already love from Phantom, Wicked, The Greatest Showman and many more - and turns them into a full rock show. Featuring Broadway guest stars: Constantine Maroulis, Samantha Pauly, Tamika Lawrence, TROY (EPIC: The Musical), Jasmine Forsberg, & Keaton Whittaker.

NOTE: Samantha Pauly will ONLY be performing Oct 3rd at 4:30pm & 8:00pm, Jasmine Forsberg will ONLY be performing Oct 2nd at 8pm.

WAITLIST: A waitlist will begin one hour prior to showtime. You must be physically present at the Abrons Arts Center to add your name to the waitlist and can request up to two tickets per person.

Showtimes

  • Oct 2 October 2

  • Oct 3 October 3

About Matt Copley

Matt Copley is a Michigan-based recording artist, content creator, and theatrical producer whose work exists at the intersection of musical theatre and rock. With more than 370,000 followers on TikTok, over 20 million Spotify streams, and a growing audience across Instagram and YouTube, Matt has built a reputation for bringing theatrical storytelling and emotional depth into the contemporary music space.

Rooted in a background spanning both musical theatre and rock, Matt’s artistry is defined by its emotional precision, dynamic performance style, and commitment to storytelling. His original work draws on the full range of that dual influence, blending the craft and character-driven narrative of musical theatre with the raw energy and urgency of rock music.

A seasoned performer, Matt has toured nationally and internationally as a member of the post-hardcore band UNWELL, bringing his voice to stages around the world while expanding his reach as both an artist and creator. He offers audiences a theatrically immersive and musically bold live experience that bridges the worlds of Broadway and alternative music.

Matt is the creator and producer of Broadway Does Punk (BDP), an original, theatrical rock concert experience that transforms iconic Broadway songs into high-energy punk and rock anthems.

In addition to his work as a performer, Matt has navigated the entertainment industry through record label partnerships, brand collaborations, television production, and live event development, establishing himself as both a creative force and entrepreneurial voice within the evolving landscape of music, theater, and digital media.

Find him online everywhere @mattisunwell

About Martian Entertainent

Martian Entertainment (General Manager/Executive Producer) is a Tony Award-winning production and management firm founded in 1997 and owned by Carl D. White and Gregory Rae. New York and touring credits include: A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical; The Play That Goes Wrong; The Normal Heart (Tony Award); Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Tony Award); The Cottage by Sandy Rustin and directed by Jason Alexander; Immediate Family by Paul Stovall and directed by Phylicia Rashad; The Temperamentals; BARE; Peter Pan Goes Wrong; and The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, among many others. They are beyond thrilled to support Matt Copley and BDP! MartianEntertainment.com

Broadway Does Punk is presented as part of Abrons Arts Center's Rentals program.

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