Matthew Johnson

vocalist
Pops

The multi-talented Matthew Johnson is an actor, singer, dancer, and musician who has performed with the likes of Pharrell, John Legend, Jennifer Lopez, Childish Gambino, and Stevie Wonder. His musical theater roots were cultivated at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center, and through his mentor, Debbie Allen, who helped mold him into the triple threat performer he is today. Matthew has done vocal arrangements for the GRAMMY Awards® as well as performed at the Emmy Awards and the Billboard Awards. He honed his skills as a vocal chameleon on some of the world's most watched television shows such as American Idol, The Voice, The X Factor, and Late Night with James Corden. He’s shared the stage and studio with some of Hollywood’s biggest names including Kelly Clarkson, Sam Smith, Demi Lovato, and Jennifer Hudson. On the big screen, Matthew stars as Mack in Warner Bros.’ Christmas on the Square, starring Dolly Parton and Christine Baranski, which won an Emmy Award in 2021.  
 

Photo by Hannibal Matthews

Artist headshot: Matthew Johnson
Stay Up to Date: Sign up for email updates from the Princeton Symphony Orchestra and its flagship summer program the Princeton Festival.