As Seen On National TV And In Theaters And Arenas Around The World: Matthew Furtado  Versatile Professional Performer Reviews  Contact   Matthew Furtado is a versatile puppeteer, actor, singer and entertainer who leaves a lasting impression on his audience no matter what the venue or media.  From Broadway-Style Theatrical Productions to National Television Appearances and Hosting Duties, Matt specializes in giving 110% and delivering memorable, professional performances that audiences talk about.  Put Matt In Front Of Your Audience And Make Your Next Project an Unforgettable Success: Matt@MatthewFurtado.com    Some of Matt's favorite work...

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas Matt is excited to announce that he is part of the original cast of the world-premiere production of Jim Henson's Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas at Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Connecticut. Working with the The Jim Henson Company at one of the country's top regional theaters under the direction of Tony-nominee Christopher Gattelli is a true thrill.  The production, combining people and puppets, is one you don't want to miss.  Tickets are now on sale for performances from December 7th to January 4th.  Click here for the Playbill.com announcement!

Now On National Television:   Ribert and Robert's Wonderworld  - The First Show A Kid Can Ride -  Currently on American Public Television in over 120 U.S. markets including New York City and Los Angeles and on the American Forces Network in 170 countries!  Matt is a regular cast member on this new television series that kids and parents can enjoy together.  The show was created by Deos Animation Studios and is being distributed by MarVista Entertainment and American Public Television.  Matt strongly believes in quality, family programming and is very excited to have been a part of this unique project since its inception.     To Visit The Official Ribert and Robert's Wonderworld Website Click Here

Sesame Street LIVE! -Elmo's Coloring Book-  Matt recently wrapped a 12-month world tour with VEE Corporation's Sesame Street LIVE: Elmo's Coloring Book!  Matt starred alongside Elmo as Professor Art, the live-mic "human amongst the Muppets," acting, singing and dancing his way through large arenas and theaters around the world for more than 350 performances.  Matt and the rest of the cast entertained audiences across North, South and Central America as well as Asia.  The $3 Million Broadway-style production was the most successful in Sesame Street LIVE's 27-year history.    Highlights of the tour included time in the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Korea, Singapore, Thailand, the Philipines, a two-week run at MADISON SQUARE GARDEN and national appearances on FOX's Morning Show with Mike and Juliet and on THE TODAY SHOW on NBC!   Press

Dragon Tales LIVE!   -Missing Music Mystery- In 2006 Matt wrapped up a 9-month, 45-city engagement as a puppeteer/actor/singer on the national tour of Sesame Workshop's Dragon Tales LIVE!: Missing Music Mystery produced by VEE Corporation.   The show featured state-of-the-art, Broadway-style production values, original music and all of the beloved characters in giant puppet-form from the PBS series, Dragon Tales!  Matt was the puppeteer for conjoined dragon twins, Zak and Wheezie and he also opened the show as himself by welcoming the audience and singing the Dragon Tales theme song.  Highlights of the tour included appearances at The Pantages Theater in Hollywood, The FOX Theater in Detroit and performing for Sharon Stone and her family in Riverside, California.

Design Squad Appearance Catch Matt's appearance on an upcoming episode of Design Squad on PBS Kids Go!  Design Squad is a competition show where teens between the ages 15 and 19 design whimsical machines in order to win a college scholarship.  Matt announces the winner of the 'T-Shirt Launcher' challenge, center court in front of 10,000 fans of the WNBA's Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena.  The air-date of this season three episode is TBA.

Upcoming TV/DVD Project: Alphabet Road - A program that helps toddlers go places- "Picks Up Where Baby Einstein Leaves Off."

Matt will be the puppeteer and voice of 'Simon,' the leader of The GoBabies, in 'B is for Beach, Let's Build A Sandcastle,' the second installment of the Parents' Choice Award-Winning series, Alphabet Road produced by Burkewood Films.  Release dates and other details are to be announced.  The Alphabet Road videos and DVDs can be found at  Amazon.com and in 55 specialty stores nationwide.  For more information about the GoBabies, visit GoBabies.com

One-Man Show & Corporate Hosting In addition to working in theater and television, Matthew Robert Furtado also performs his own one-man show and serves as a corporate host/MC for banquets, sales meetings and fundraisers.  A sole proprietor doing business as "Matt Roberts," he performs his entertaining Magic, Comedy and Audience Participation Shows for audiences throughout the country and is the official on-court M.C. for the WNBA's Connecticut Sun at the 10,000 seat Mohegan Sun Arena. "Matt Roberts is not only truly gifted at his craft; he is also a wonderful person. Matt performed at our corporate dinner and he was a huge hit with all our guests. He was like a perfect drink or dessert at the end of a big dinner...just enough, not too heavy, easy to digest. And he was FUNNY! Matt worked with me from day one to personalize the show and he arrived at the venue early and was extremely professional, personable and patient. He put a smile on even the most stern face and he was the perfect partner in my facilitation of the night's events. I will most definitely use him in the future and recommend him to everyone I know! Thanks Matt!" - Jennifer Ceolinski, National Associated Equipment Distributers Conference   For information and more testimonials about how Matt makes corporate events, banquets and fundraisers amazingly successful, click here:  www.CorporateEntertainmentExpert.com

"I just want to do good stuff." - Jim Henson "I am interested in entertaining people, in bringing pleasure, particularly laughter, to others, rather than being concerned with 'expressing' myself with obscure creative impressions." - Walt Disney  "You rarely have time for everything you want in this life, so you have to make choices. And hopefully your choices can come from a deep sense of who you are." - Fred Rogers For Questions, Booking Information & Other Inquiries Click Here: Matt@MatthewFurtado.com or call 508.965.3489 Headshot & Resume Available by request. Ribert and Robert's Wonderworld images are copyrights of Ribert and Robert LLC.  Sesame Street/Dragon Tales images are copyrights of Sesame Workshop.  Emmet Otter, Jim Henson, Goodspeed Musicals, Design Squad, Parents' Choice, Alphabet Road, Connecticut Sun and Mohegan Sun logos are copyright of their respective owners.  All other content copyright Matthew Furtado, 2007.