If you’re going to be in New York this weekend (say Sunday, August 3rd at 7om at the Broadway Comedy Club) I’d like to invite you to check out a special benefit performance for a comedy group called Chocolate Cake City. It’s a little something funnyman Rob Asaro cooked up back in Boston. The orginal troupe is responsible for “Brokeback to the Future”, one of my favorite viral videos. Chocolate Cake City, New York is just about to begin a new performance season with a new show format (it sounds exciting and I think you get a free slice of chocholate cake). So, to kick it off they’re getting together a bunch of cool people to entertain the masses. I’ll be there and so will an old (not speaking about age) friend of mine, Danielle Fattelson. If you happened to catch Invasion! The Musical in Los Angeles, then you may remember her as Janelle, the somewhat manly… er… masculine… ok, she played a butch lesbian and was funny as hell. She wore this wig and overalls and I remember nobody ever knew who she was out of costume — yeah, she’s that awesome. We’re teaming up to bring you all something sexy, smart and uproarously funny. So uh… you’ll want to be there. Anyway, I think the tickets are $10. Why do you expect me to know these things? Don’t send me emails asking… mom! Ok, well I think that’s all. See you Sunday.

Love and life,

Matt

Those who frequent Eleven nightclub in West Hollywood may have heard him performing alongside other singers during weekly sets. It’s a voice that jazz-pop sensation Jamie Cullum called “so damn good.” Now for the first time in Los Angeles, you’ll be able to enjoy an intimate evening with Matt Falber at Sterling’s the nightclub at Vitello’s Studio City’s favorite Italian restaurant. The cabaret/nightclub has featured such performers as Rachael York and Amick Byram. The venue has been a mainstay in Los Angeles for several years and gained increased notoriety after Robert Blake’s (Beretta) wife was mysteriously murdered in the parking lot. Matt will be accompanied by acclaimed pianist and vocalist, Greg Jasperse. More information including specific dates to follow.

Hey everyone! It’s been a phenominal month for me. Laughs on Demand has been recieved with great enthusiasm, and we’ll soon be moving on to a better venue. But today I’m writing to tell you about my most recent excitement, I’ve been cast as a lead in a new musical called Invasion. This will give you a chance to see me play a really fun character, Father Riley — a real sleezeball of a priest. It will tickle your funny bone plus you’ll get to hear me sing. Check out the info below:

During our current period of political discord and moral uncertainty, audiences crave not just entertainment and escapism, but rather innovative material that is going to challenge contemporary social constructs. Invasion! The Musical doesn’t just make you laugh, it often makes you think. A provocative musical satire reminiscent of Little Shop of Horrors and The Rocky Horror Show, with a dash of “South Park” and a spritz of Mel Brooks, this piece deals with themes of discrimination, social immorality, and political hypocrisy.

Invasion! takes place in the cozy hamlet of Tucker County, New Mexico, during one hot summer night in 1952. The residents of Tucker County are at a moral crossroads, as each preposterous archetype of small town America has desires, doubts, and dirty laundry they are too afraid to air in public.

When suddenly, ALIENS ATTACK. Faced with their impending doom, our characters seize the opportunity to do and say all of the things they’ve bottled up inside. Inevitably, all hell breaks loose, as religion is blasphemed, sexual orientation is ridiculed, gender roles reversed, and racism explodes like a teenager’s oily face. Whether you’re a fan of schlocky science fiction movies of the 1950′s, or simply a fan of cross-dressing, catchy tunes, and sodomy, this kitschy spectacle will have you rolling in the aisles.

Invasion! The Musical, originally workshoped in the Spring of 2006 at USC’s Massman Theatre, is set for its world premiere at the famous Hudson Theatre in Hollywood, CA.

The Hudson has been, for years, Hollywood’s best springboard for upcoming, original, daring new musicals. The theatre was home to Reefer Madness (Best Production Award LADCC) which opened on Broadway in 2001, the multiple award winning The Master and Margarita, and smash hits The Diva is Dismissed (5 major awards including NAACP) and My Big Fat Greek Wedding written and starring Nia Vardolas. With a location specifically designed for black-box musicals, the Hudson is particularly impressed with Invasion’s previous successful workshop period. They are enthusiastic about Invasion’s momentum and potential, and it is the perfect space to compliment the insanity of the show.

Invasion! The Musical will run for six weeks, 3-4 shows per weekend, closing on September 24th, 2007.

Announced today Matt will be recording a demo of a new musical by Craig Nehamen. More details to follow.

Hey everybody! I hope you enjoy the new site. You can still find all the stuff that used to be on here, plus we’ve added some new goodies. Enjoy!

Love and Life,

Matt