“Matt is one of the sweetest people I've ever worked with. He's inquisitive and funny and always knows the right questions to ask. He's a great energy and always supports every artist he works with. Grateful to know him and call him my friend.”
Analise Scarpaci, Lydia Hillard, Mrs. Doubtfire OBC

​“In a time when most reviews are reduced to a paragraph, Matt’s expansive, nuanced writing—articulated with precision, insight, and understanding—gives a full, well-rounded sense of an evening. I will continue to read him forever.”
Robbie Rozelle, Center Stage Records

“Matt has always been incredibly supportive of me and my work. His writing is well-researched, and his interviews are always fun!”
Isabella Russo, Summer Hathaway, School of Rock OBC
Joy Yoshino, Netflix's We Have a Ghost

​“A true fan of theatre whose enthusiasm is always reflected in his work,  Matt is professional, thoughtful, detail-oriented and thorough. He’s the best!”
Kristi Tomooka-Russo, Mother and Manager of Isabella Russo 
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“There are reviewers, and then there is Matt Smith....He delves into the human condition, as it relates to music, through both the spoken and the unspoken word. If you are fortunate enough to be reviewed by [him], be prepared for an in-depth perspective that unequivocally matches the effort you’ve put into your show.”
​Renee Katz, MAC Award-Nominated Cabaret Performer