Matthew Risch, One Of The Hottest Guys In Theater
The website “afterelton” posted its picks for the 37 hottest guys in theater. Among the Broadway cuties is Pal Joey’s own Matthew Risch.
by Michael Portantiere
January 27, 2009
Matthew Risch was an ensemble member and understudy in the Broadway casts of Chicago and Legally Blonde, but he stepped up to the plate and took on the title role in the current revival of Pal Joey when original star Christian Hoff dropped out of that production shortly before opening. The lyrics to one of the show’s most famous songs describe Joey Evans as a “half-pint imitation,” but as far as we’re concerned, Matthew is the real thing.
To see the entire list of 37, click here to open the article in a new window.
Moira | Feb 20, 2009 | Reply
Christian Hoff is #1 on my list. Why isn’t he one of the 37? TOM WOPAT?? PU-LEEZ.
sallybrand | Feb 20, 2009 | Reply
Bobby Spencer for me. Put him on the list! (and he’s coming back to broadway–yeah!)
Liz | Feb 20, 2009 | Reply
Moira, you took the words right out of my mouth! It’s an outrage ;~)
But Matt is pretty darn cute, too!
Bill | Feb 24, 2009 | Reply
Catherine–
With the closing of Pal Joey just a few days away, what will happen to the Blog?
Catherine | Feb 25, 2009 | Reply
Thanks for asking, Bill. I will keep the blog up for a couple of months, and as I get news of cast members, I’ll post it here.