ABOUT MATTHEW

Matthew Couvillon is a South Louisiana native who graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a B.F.A. in dance and furthered his training at The School at Jacob’s Pillow under the direction of jazz master and Broadway veteran Chet Walker. As a performer, he has graced both national and international stages in productions such as West Side Story, A Chorus Line, Cats, and many others.

For over a decade, he worked as the Associate Choreographer to Tony Award-winning legends Bob Avian, co-choreographer of A Chorus Line, and Baayork Lee, an original cast member of the same iconic production. His contributions span productions from Málaga, Spain, alongside Antonio Banderas, to New York City Center, the Hollywood Bowl, and beyond. Additional associate credits include ShowStoppers at Wynn Las Vegas, One Singular Sensation at The Public Theater, and A Broadway Musical Celebration at PCLO.

His independent choreography has been showcased in original productions in New York, large-scale musicals for regional theaters, and major European opera houses such as Austria’s Das Land des Lächelns. His dynamic body of work blends classic jazz with a contemporary theatrical aesthetic, combining pedestrian movements with classical dance forms to create accessible and impactful performances. His reimaginings of classic shows, including Gypsy and The Wizard of Oz, along with productions like Newsies, Legally Blonde, La Cage Aux Folles, and Cinderella, have delighted audiences across Europe and North America.

Recently, he co-directed and designed Love Affair at The Legacy Theater.

Matthew is based in New York, NY. For business inquiries, feel free to contact him.

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