A native of Westfield, New Jersey, Sklar is the middle child of Dr. Talbot Sklar, a orthodontist, and Susan Sklar. He attended Edison Intermediate School and graduated from Westfield High School in 1991. He was active in the high school's music and drama programs, and also participated in the Westfield Summer Workshop. Sklar credits his start in composing to his Music Teacher, Kristine Smith-Morasso at Edison, who asked him to write a song for his 8th grade graduation. On a whim, he sent the song to Walt Disney Productions, which recorded it for the Mickey Mouse Club.
He graduated with honors in 1991 from the Juilliard School Pre-College Division as a composition major. His piece Symphonics, for full orchestra, was premiered at Lincoln Center by the Juilliard Pre-College Orchestra, conducted by Sklar. He then studied at New York University from 1991-1995.
"Elf" Songwriters Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin Share Tales of Their Jolly Score
Get tickets to "Elf": http://www.broadway.com/shows/elf/
See "Elf" songwriters Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin share their experiences creating the merry musical and its score. It's sparklejollytwinklejingley fun!
published: 20 Dec 2012
The Prom | Nelda & Matthew Sklar: From fan to composing Broadway hits
Matthew Sklar, composer of Broadway’s The Prom, takes Co-Producer Nelda Sue Yaw through his journey in creating the tunes for this hit musical.
Meet Matthew Sklar:
Website: http://matthewsklar.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarbar73/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matthew.sklar.9
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neldasueyaw/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NeldaSueYaw/
More about The Prom…
What happens when four stars leave the bright lights of Broadway and insert themselves into a small-town controversy making national headlines? Big drama. Bigger laughs. And the biggest musical showstoppers in years!
You’ll agree with Variety, THE PROM is “MUSICAL COMEDY HEAVEN!” Starring Tony Award® n...
published: 28 Jan 2019
Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Chad Beguelin and Matthew Sklar of THE PROM
Get tickets to THE PROM: https://www.broadway.com/shows/prom/
THE PROM composing team Chad Beguelin and Matthew Sklar stop by Broadway.com HQ.
published: 29 May 2019
Interview: Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin
From BroadwayWorld's Archive: How did The Prom come to be? Creators Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin tell us about the journey of the Tony-nominated musical!
published: 21 Jul 2024
THE PROM Composer Matthew Sklar and Scribe Bob Martin on Building a PROM Movie for the Masses
Matthew Sklar and Bob Martin, two of the creatives behind both THE PROM Broadway musical and movie adaptation, talked with Beth Stevens about bringing the show to the big screen and truly building a prom for everyone.
published: 11 Dec 2020
Tonys Talk: Meet the Musical Masterminds of THE PROM- Chad Beguelin & Matthew Sklar!
From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Since The Prom opened on Broadway last November, audience members from all over have been struck by its universal message, wrapped in a small town story. The impact the show has already made is thanks to its creators, including composer Matthew Sklar and lyricist and co-bookwriter Chad Beguelin.
published: 18 Aug 2024
THE PROM's Matthew Sklar & Chad Beguelin on Their Longtime Songwriting Partnership
Get Tickets to THE PROM: https://www.broadway.com/shows/prom/
THE PROM's composer Matthew Sklar and lyricist/co-librettist Chad Beguelin discuss their partnership, early career struggles and music-to-their-ears triumphs.
published: 07 Feb 2019
Amy Spanger - "Never Fall In Love With An Elf" (Elf; Matthew Sklar & Chad Beguelin)
A VERY BROADWAY HOLIDAY
December 30, 2014 - 54 Below
Produced by Shoshana Feinstein
Music Directed by Benjamin Rauhala
BAND: Shannon Ford (drums)
Benjamin Rauhula (piano)
Charlie Rosen (bass)
Filmed by Shoshana Feinstein - http://famousinny.com
published: 04 Jan 2015
Sofia Faus - "Never Fall In Love" (Elf the Musical, Matthew Sklar & Chad Beguelin)
QUISISANA AT 54 BELOW
January 27, 2019 - Live at Feinstein's/54 Below
Music Directed by Mory Ortman
Produced by Marshall Taylor, Quisisana
Filmed & Edited by FAMOUS IN NY - http://famousinny.com
published: 08 Feb 2019
Matthew Sklar for DGF this #GivingTuesday
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To celebrate #GivingTuesday we're giving out 2 free tickets to The Prom on Broadway to one lucky person who donates $50 or more in the next 24 hours! To enter, visit dgf.org/donate, or text "DGF" to 41444.
*Offer lasts from 24 hours at time of posting. Winner to be announced Monday, December 3.
Get tickets to "Elf": http://www.broadway.com/shows/elf/
See "Elf" songwriters Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin share their experiences creating the merry music...
Get tickets to "Elf": http://www.broadway.com/shows/elf/
See "Elf" songwriters Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin share their experiences creating the merry musical and its score. It's sparklejollytwinklejingley fun!
Get tickets to "Elf": http://www.broadway.com/shows/elf/
See "Elf" songwriters Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin share their experiences creating the merry musical and its score. It's sparklejollytwinklejingley fun!
Matthew Sklar, composer of Broadway’s The Prom, takes Co-Producer Nelda Sue Yaw through his journey in creating the tunes for this hit musical.
Meet Matthew Sk...
Matthew Sklar, composer of Broadway’s The Prom, takes Co-Producer Nelda Sue Yaw through his journey in creating the tunes for this hit musical.
Meet Matthew Sklar:
Website: http://matthewsklar.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarbar73/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matthew.sklar.9
Check out more content on:
Nelda’s Media Platform: www.nelda.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neldasueyaw/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NeldaSueYaw/
More about The Prom…
What happens when four stars leave the bright lights of Broadway and insert themselves into a small-town controversy making national headlines? Big drama. Bigger laughs. And the biggest musical showstoppers in years!
You’ll agree with Variety, THE PROM is “MUSICAL COMEDY HEAVEN!” Starring Tony Award® nominee Brooks Ashmanskas (Something Rotten!), Tony Award winner Beth Leavel (The Drowsy Chaperone) and two-time Tony Award nominee Christopher Sieber (Shrek) leading a cast of 27.
For Tickets and More Information: https://theprommusical.com/
Go Behind the Curtain: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePromMusical/
Twitter:https://twitter.com/theprommusical
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprommusical/
Matthew Sklar, composer of Broadway’s The Prom, takes Co-Producer Nelda Sue Yaw through his journey in creating the tunes for this hit musical.
Meet Matthew Sklar:
Website: http://matthewsklar.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarbar73/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matthew.sklar.9
Check out more content on:
Nelda’s Media Platform: www.nelda.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neldasueyaw/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NeldaSueYaw/
More about The Prom…
What happens when four stars leave the bright lights of Broadway and insert themselves into a small-town controversy making national headlines? Big drama. Bigger laughs. And the biggest musical showstoppers in years!
You’ll agree with Variety, THE PROM is “MUSICAL COMEDY HEAVEN!” Starring Tony Award® nominee Brooks Ashmanskas (Something Rotten!), Tony Award winner Beth Leavel (The Drowsy Chaperone) and two-time Tony Award nominee Christopher Sieber (Shrek) leading a cast of 27.
For Tickets and More Information: https://theprommusical.com/
Go Behind the Curtain: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePromMusical/
Twitter:https://twitter.com/theprommusical
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprommusical/
From BroadwayWorld's Archive: How did The Prom come to be? Creators Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin tell us about the journey of the Tony-nominated musical!
From BroadwayWorld's Archive: How did The Prom come to be? Creators Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin tell us about the journey of the Tony-nominated musical!
From BroadwayWorld's Archive: How did The Prom come to be? Creators Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin tell us about the journey of the Tony-nominated musical!
Matthew Sklar and Bob Martin, two of the creatives behind both THE PROM Broadway musical and movie adaptation, talked with Beth Stevens about bringing the show ...
Matthew Sklar and Bob Martin, two of the creatives behind both THE PROM Broadway musical and movie adaptation, talked with Beth Stevens about bringing the show to the big screen and truly building a prom for everyone.
Matthew Sklar and Bob Martin, two of the creatives behind both THE PROM Broadway musical and movie adaptation, talked with Beth Stevens about bringing the show to the big screen and truly building a prom for everyone.
From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Since The Prom opened on Broadway last November, audience members from all over have been struck by its universal message, wrapped...
From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Since The Prom opened on Broadway last November, audience members from all over have been struck by its universal message, wrapped in a small town story. The impact the show has already made is thanks to its creators, including composer Matthew Sklar and lyricist and co-bookwriter Chad Beguelin.
From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Since The Prom opened on Broadway last November, audience members from all over have been struck by its universal message, wrapped in a small town story. The impact the show has already made is thanks to its creators, including composer Matthew Sklar and lyricist and co-bookwriter Chad Beguelin.
Get Tickets to THE PROM: https://www.broadway.com/shows/prom/
THE PROM's composer Matthew Sklar and lyricist/co-librettist Chad Beguelin discuss their partners...
Get Tickets to THE PROM: https://www.broadway.com/shows/prom/
THE PROM's composer Matthew Sklar and lyricist/co-librettist Chad Beguelin discuss their partnership, early career struggles and music-to-their-ears triumphs.
Get Tickets to THE PROM: https://www.broadway.com/shows/prom/
THE PROM's composer Matthew Sklar and lyricist/co-librettist Chad Beguelin discuss their partnership, early career struggles and music-to-their-ears triumphs.
A VERY BROADWAY HOLIDAY
December 30, 2014 - 54 Below
Produced by Shoshana Feinstein
Music Directed by Benjamin Rauhala
BAND: Shannon Ford (drums)
Benjamin Rau...
A VERY BROADWAY HOLIDAY
December 30, 2014 - 54 Below
Produced by Shoshana Feinstein
Music Directed by Benjamin Rauhala
BAND: Shannon Ford (drums)
Benjamin Rauhula (piano)
Charlie Rosen (bass)
Filmed by Shoshana Feinstein - http://famousinny.com
A VERY BROADWAY HOLIDAY
December 30, 2014 - 54 Below
Produced by Shoshana Feinstein
Music Directed by Benjamin Rauhala
BAND: Shannon Ford (drums)
Benjamin Rauhula (piano)
Charlie Rosen (bass)
Filmed by Shoshana Feinstein - http://famousinny.com
QUISISANA AT 54 BELOW
January 27, 2019 - Live at Feinstein's/54 Below
Music Directed by Mory Ortman
Produced by Marshall Taylor, Quisisana
Filmed & Edited b...
QUISISANA AT 54 BELOW
January 27, 2019 - Live at Feinstein's/54 Below
Music Directed by Mory Ortman
Produced by Marshall Taylor, Quisisana
Filmed & Edited by FAMOUS IN NY - http://famousinny.com
QUISISANA AT 54 BELOW
January 27, 2019 - Live at Feinstein's/54 Below
Music Directed by Mory Ortman
Produced by Marshall Taylor, Quisisana
Filmed & Edited by FAMOUS IN NY - http://famousinny.com
Be sure to subscribe to see exclusive interviews with writers, learn more about DGF programs, and more!
To celebrate #GivingTuesday we're giving out 2 free tic...
Be sure to subscribe to see exclusive interviews with writers, learn more about DGF programs, and more!
To celebrate #GivingTuesday we're giving out 2 free tickets to The Prom on Broadway to one lucky person who donates $50 or more in the next 24 hours! To enter, visit dgf.org/donate, or text "DGF" to 41444.
*Offer lasts from 24 hours at time of posting. Winner to be announced Monday, December 3.
Be sure to subscribe to see exclusive interviews with writers, learn more about DGF programs, and more!
To celebrate #GivingTuesday we're giving out 2 free tickets to The Prom on Broadway to one lucky person who donates $50 or more in the next 24 hours! To enter, visit dgf.org/donate, or text "DGF" to 41444.
*Offer lasts from 24 hours at time of posting. Winner to be announced Monday, December 3.
Get tickets to "Elf": http://www.broadway.com/shows/elf/
See "Elf" songwriters Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin share their experiences creating the merry musical and its score. It's sparklejollytwinklejingley fun!
Matthew Sklar, composer of Broadway’s The Prom, takes Co-Producer Nelda Sue Yaw through his journey in creating the tunes for this hit musical.
Meet Matthew Sklar:
Website: http://matthewsklar.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarbar73/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matthew.sklar.9
Check out more content on:
Nelda’s Media Platform: www.nelda.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neldasueyaw/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NeldaSueYaw/
More about The Prom…
What happens when four stars leave the bright lights of Broadway and insert themselves into a small-town controversy making national headlines? Big drama. Bigger laughs. And the biggest musical showstoppers in years!
You’ll agree with Variety, THE PROM is “MUSICAL COMEDY HEAVEN!” Starring Tony Award® nominee Brooks Ashmanskas (Something Rotten!), Tony Award winner Beth Leavel (The Drowsy Chaperone) and two-time Tony Award nominee Christopher Sieber (Shrek) leading a cast of 27.
For Tickets and More Information: https://theprommusical.com/
Go Behind the Curtain: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePromMusical/
Twitter:https://twitter.com/theprommusical
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprommusical/
From BroadwayWorld's Archive: How did The Prom come to be? Creators Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin tell us about the journey of the Tony-nominated musical!
Matthew Sklar and Bob Martin, two of the creatives behind both THE PROM Broadway musical and movie adaptation, talked with Beth Stevens about bringing the show to the big screen and truly building a prom for everyone.
From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Since The Prom opened on Broadway last November, audience members from all over have been struck by its universal message, wrapped in a small town story. The impact the show has already made is thanks to its creators, including composer Matthew Sklar and lyricist and co-bookwriter Chad Beguelin.
Get Tickets to THE PROM: https://www.broadway.com/shows/prom/
THE PROM's composer Matthew Sklar and lyricist/co-librettist Chad Beguelin discuss their partnership, early career struggles and music-to-their-ears triumphs.
A VERY BROADWAY HOLIDAY
December 30, 2014 - 54 Below
Produced by Shoshana Feinstein
Music Directed by Benjamin Rauhala
BAND: Shannon Ford (drums)
Benjamin Rauhula (piano)
Charlie Rosen (bass)
Filmed by Shoshana Feinstein - http://famousinny.com
QUISISANA AT 54 BELOW
January 27, 2019 - Live at Feinstein's/54 Below
Music Directed by Mory Ortman
Produced by Marshall Taylor, Quisisana
Filmed & Edited by FAMOUS IN NY - http://famousinny.com
Be sure to subscribe to see exclusive interviews with writers, learn more about DGF programs, and more!
To celebrate #GivingTuesday we're giving out 2 free tickets to The Prom on Broadway to one lucky person who donates $50 or more in the next 24 hours! To enter, visit dgf.org/donate, or text "DGF" to 41444.
*Offer lasts from 24 hours at time of posting. Winner to be announced Monday, December 3.
A native of Westfield, New Jersey, Sklar is the middle child of Dr. Talbot Sklar, a orthodontist, and Susan Sklar. He attended Edison Intermediate School and graduated from Westfield High School in 1991. He was active in the high school's music and drama programs, and also participated in the Westfield Summer Workshop. Sklar credits his start in composing to his Music Teacher, Kristine Smith-Morasso at Edison, who asked him to write a song for his 8th grade graduation. On a whim, he sent the song to Walt Disney Productions, which recorded it for the Mickey Mouse Club.
He graduated with honors in 1991 from the Juilliard School Pre-College Division as a composition major. His piece Symphonics, for full orchestra, was premiered at Lincoln Center by the Juilliard Pre-College Orchestra, conducted by Sklar. He then studied at New York University from 1991-1995.
I know i kinda went out with a bang When I dumped you out of the blue But my hearts just like a boomarang It came right back to you Now I'm confessin' I've learned my lesson Give me a blessin' To come back home to stay Here's what I'm trying to say Let me come home to ya baby Let me come home Let me come home to ya baby let me come home Robbie: I don't wanna be alone anymore Linda: You don't have to be baby Now I can try to meet Some glamourous guy And things might turn out cool But as I learned when I Applied to Devry You gotta have a safety school Now you're my back up Don't make me pack up And have to pack up Down by the interstate Yeah, I'll reiterate Let me come home to ya baby Let me come home Let me come home to ya baby Let me come home And tomorrow when wake up You'll no longer have an ex 'cause the best part of the breakup Is the makeup sex Let me come home to ya baby Let me come home Let me come home to ya baby Let me come home Let me come home to ya baby Let me come home Let me come, let me come Let me come home!
Matthew Sklar’s music and Chad Beguelin’s lyrics are awash in wit and variety, with the book by Beguelin and Bob Martin capturing both the profound laughs and confounding pain of epic societal failure ...