

Matt's new musical CLIFFORD: THE BIG RED DOG set for mini-tour!
ROBOGOBO - Disney Junior Original Series (Chris Gilligan, creator) - developed by Matt Hoverman I'm thrilled to be writing the book for the upcoming TheaterWorksUSA & Scholastic's national tour of CLIFFORD, THE BIG RED DOG: The Musical! - with songs by fabulous composers Casey Breves & Sam Tsui! After a hit workshop this past January, we're next embarking on a mini-tour of theatres in the NYC and CT area - to try out the out in different size venues - all in preparation for
Mar 19


Matt's 10-minute comedy BY THE SEA this weekend!
As a member of the Playwrights Union , I participated in a super-fun 48-hour Play Bake Off in which 6 playwrights all wrote 10-minute plays inspired by 5 prompts provided by the esteemed PU founder Jen Haley. Come see our efforts - and eat some pie - this Saturday, March 14th at the Outside In Theatre! BY THE SEA will be directed by the great Neel Keller, and will feature the hilarious talents of Craig Carlisle, Melissa Greenspan and Catia Ojeda - with stage directions read b
Mar 10


Ana Gasteyer wins 1st Emmy for part Matt created on ROBOGOBO!
Congratulations to Ana Gasteyer, who won her first Emmy last night for playing "Crabitha" a crabulous - er, fabulous! - crab on ROBOGOBO, the animated series I developed for Disney Junior - with Chris Gilligan (creator). I am proud to have created Crabitha - and thrilled that Ana is being recognized for her hilarious work in the role! PRESS COVERAGE https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/2026-childrens-and-family-emmy-awards-winners-1236520187/
Mar 3


ROBOGOBO - the original series Matt developed for Disney Junior - premieres today!
ROBOGOBO - Disney Junior Original Series (Chris Gilligan, creator) - developed by Matt Hoverman I'm proud to report that the Disney...
Jan 17, 2025


Tony Winner John Rando directs all-star cast in industry presentations of PUCK'D - Matt's new sequel to ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
I'm still riding high from this week's three wonderful NYC industry readings of my Midsummer sequel PUCK'D: A Middle-Aged Summer Night's...
Nov 15, 2024


Road Theatre reading of COMPOST: An UNEARTHLY Comedy Oct. 21st!
This October... The Road Theatre Presents a suitably spooky stage reading of COMPOST by Matt Hoverman Directed by Neel Keller An...
Oct 15, 2024


Tony Winner John Rando directs off-B'way Acting Company reading of PUCK'D!
Last night, Tony Winner John Rando (BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical, URIINETOWN) directed an all-star cast of Broadway funny folk in a...
Dec 12, 2023


Holy Hot Rods! Matt's writing for BATWHEELS!
When I was a kid, I tied my mother's old purple sweater around my neck and tried to jump out the window, shouting, "Na na na na na na,...
Sep 26, 2023


FIREBUDS nominated for a 2023 GLAAD Award! (Matt's 3rd in a row!)
Today, GLAAD revealed nominations for the 34th annual GLAAD Media Awards, and I'm thrilled to announce that FIREBUDS (the Disney Junior...
Jan 18, 2023


FIREBUDS on Colbert!
We made it on Colbert! Tonight on... the Tonight Show, Stephen Colbert dedicated a bit to the Disney Jr. series FIREBUDS (on which I was...
Jan 18, 2023







































