appearances
a partial list
June 23, 2022
Gold! or How to Make it to the Top in America
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An adaptation for the stage by Endre M.Holéczy of Blaise Cendrar‘s novel GOLD, had its world première at the Residence of the Swiss Ambassador, Consul General Markus Börlin in New York City.
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Starring: Linda Geiser, Sue Mathys, Géraldine Dulex & Sarah Bosch
Directed by: Sarah Bellin
Design concept by: Michaela Müller
May 3, 2020
Corona Hotspot
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Film maker Jean-Cosme Delaloye made a documentary for National Swiss Television SRF about this surreal moment in time, and how New Yorkers – some of them originally from Switzerland – are struggling to survive this crisis. It has been an honor for me to be a part of this project, that tells the story of the pain New Yorkers are going through and also about the resilience and love we share for this city!
With: Dadi Nkusi​, Oliver Stumm, Jason Shatkin, Eliane Brechbühl,
Fortina Reyes, John Sambo, and Sue Mathys​
See the film here.
July 16, 2020
CONNECT
A Spotlight on Swiss Artists in New York
I was honored by the invitation of THE SWISS SOCIETY OF NEW YORK to be featured in their series: “CONNECT – A Spotlight on Swiss Artists in New York.”​ I told anecdotes of my 41 years performing career on International Theatre and Concert Stages. Host: Elena Baenninger, Senior Project Manager, Cultural Affairs, Consulate General of Switzerland in New York.
February 3, 2020
Broadway Radio Hour
WESU 88.1
Billy Johnstone, Radio Host at WESU 88.1 FM featured my CD in his
Broadway Radio Hour.
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This album was recorded LIVE at the sold out 1,900 seat concert hall of the KKL Lucerne, Switzerland, with the 60 piece Luzerner Sinfonieorchester, music directed and conducted by Jay Dias.
February 12, 2019
Songs with Steve Ross
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As part of the series Songs With Steve Ross, long-time Francophile singer/pianist Steve Ross celebrated the beautiful city of Paris, at the 92Y in New York City: If We Only Have Love: French Songs from Piaf to Brel.
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It’s was a pleasure to be one of the guest singers Steve invited to this event and joining Steve, Jean Brassard and Frans Bloem in singing French Chansons.
October 20, 2015
Ayn Sister
Fall reading series at Urban Stages
By Jenny Franks, directed by Alex Dmitriev,
Sue Mathys as Ayn Rand
May 24, 2019
Irresistible - Edith Piaf and Her Music
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The ritual, the secret and the charisma of Edith Piaf and her chansons. By and with Sue Mathys.
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Original English production directed by David Hilder and Music directed by John Bell.
August 2015
La Cage aux Folles
Goodspeed Opera House
Book: Harvey Fierstein, Music & Lyrics: Jerry Herman
Directed by: Rob Ruggiero
Music Director: Michael O’Flaherty
Choreography: Ralph Perkins​
Sue Mathys as Jacqueline
February 7, 2015
Swiss Ball
The Plaza Hotel
I performed at the annual Swiss Ball of the Swiss Society of New York, at the Plaza Hotel in New York City where I sang the Swiss and US anthems, as well as the THEME FROM NEW YORK, NEW YORK and NON, JE NE REGRETTE RIEN, accompanied by the Paul Errico Orchestra.
July, 2014
Deathtrap
John W. Engeman Theater
I played Helga Ten Dorp in Ira Levin’s thriller – holding the record of the longest running thriller comedy in Broadway history! –DEATHTRAP.
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Also featuring: James Lloyd Reynolds, Loren Dunn, Mary Mossberg and Patrick Husted.​
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January 19, 2014
Pumped
Baruch Performing Arts Center
A heartwarming tale of love, family . . . and killer heels.
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Music and Lyrics by: Kyle Ewalt & Michael Ian Walker
Book by: JD Jacobson & Nicole Jacobson
Directed by: Katherine Pettit
Music Direction by: Ian Weinberger​
May 13, 2014
Irresistable: Edith Piaf and Her Music
York Theatre Company
Edith Piaf's life and her chansons - both weel-known hits and hidden treasures interwoven with fictional letters and prayers inspired by Piaf's dramatic life story.
​Written and performed by: Sue Mathys
Directed by: David Hilder
Music Direction and piano: John Bell
Accordion: Bill Schimmel
June 2013
Chicago
​Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
Directed and choreographed by Russell Garrett
Music Direction: Bradley Vieth
November 8, 2012
Neurosis, The Musical
Jerry Orbach Theatre
A Reading presented by Musical Mondays Theatre Lab.
I played Samantha, the therapist, in this new musical comedy about the biggest obstacle in finding your one true love: yourself! Book: Allan Raice, Music: Ben Green, Lyrics: Greg Edwards.​
Directed by: Andy Sandberg
2014
Judment of Quintus
greGames
A new video game by Greg Edwards.
A madcap romp through ancient Rome, The Judgment of Quintus unites classical literature, drama, myth and history into an adventure of epic proportions without being remotely educational or, for that matter, accurate.
June 14, 2012
Cocktail Francais
​National Arts Club of New York
I was the musical guest entertainer for this event.
Accompanied by John Bell at the piano, I performed the intriguing chansons made famous by Edith Piaf and reads poetry by Antoine de Saint Exupéry.
November 20, 2011
Actor's Temple Benefit
Actor's Temple, NYC
A musical celebration to benefit a historical landmark - The Actor's Temple, 339 W 47th St, New York City.
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Presented and hosted by Randie Levine Miller.
Musical Directions: Michael Lavine
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September 9-18, 2011
Gypsy
Lyric Stage, Irving, TX
For this production at the Lyric Stage the original score and orchestration of GYPSY, not heard since the closing of the original Broadway run, was restored and played by a 39 piece orchestra!
Sue Mathys as Mama Rose.​
Direction: Len Pfluger
Musical Direction: Jay Dias​
October/November 2011
Two Worlds, One Voice
Metropolitan Room, NYC
TWO WORLDS, ONE VOICE unites my European roots with the Broadway Tradition: French chansons made famous by Edith Piaf, German Chansons by Brecht/Weill with her signature songs. Musical Director/Pianist: John Bell
July 23-24, 2011
Taking the Plunge​
Lion Theatre, New York City
A short musical by Greg Edwards and Amanda Louise Miller, originally created for 8 Minute Musicals in October 2010 at the New York Musical Theatre Festival.
April 11-12, 2011
Gala Benefit​
Crest Theatre, Delray Beach, FL
I gave my Florida debut in a gala performance for C.R.O.S. Ministries (Christians Reach Out To Society, The Caring Kitchen) at their annual fundraiser “Magical Evening of Music."
September 13, 2010
Diva Showstoppers
Friar's Club, New York City
An extraordinary musical event with the best of Broadway and Cabaret. Produced and hosted by Randie Levine-Miller.
Musical Director: Paul Chamlin
December 2009
Two Worlds, One Voice​
Urban Stages, New York City
I won the Gay City News' Agnes Moorhead Award for one of the ten best live performances of 2009.
June 22, 2009
Sue Mathys Sings Broadway and Piaf
Arts Center, Irving, TX
This concert was in such demand, that it had to be moved from the small theatre to the larger, 707-seat Carpenter Performance Hall.
Music Director: Jay Dias
Flute: Paul Dutka
Directed by Len Pfluger
May 7, 2011
Two Worlds, One Voice​
Atlas Performing Arts Center Washington DC
​Presented by the Library of Congress, I was honored to perform my solo concert for this prestigious institution. ​
Music Director/Piano: John Bell
October 7, 2010
21st New York Cabaret Convention​
Frederick P. Rose Hall at Lincoln Center, New York City
The Mabel Mercer Foundation‘s annual showcase salutes the best in Manhattan cabaret presenting the finest of both classic entertainers and newcomers who revel in past and present melodies and lyrics from the great popular songbook.
Summer 2010
Gypsy
New Bedford Theatre Festival, MA
Reffered to as “the greatest American musical” by critics and writers.
Mama Rose played by Sue Mathys.
Director/Choreographer: Michael Susko
Music Director: Juan Rodriguez
Artistic Direction by George Charbonneau
Produced by Armand Marchand.
Sept. / Oct. 2009
Cabaret
Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Hilton Head Island
I played Fräulein Schneider in this production of John Kander and Fred Ebb’s Cabaret.
Director/Choreographer: Russel Garrett
Music Diretor: John Bell
September 22, 2008
Carnegie Hall​
New York City
I made my Carnegie Hall debut, presented by The Swiss Society of New York, by Robert R. Blume and Les Schecter.
Music Director/Piano: Jay Dias
Flute: Patrick Dillery
Directed by Len Pfluger