Matty: An Evening With Christy Mathewson
About the Show
“Pure Virtuosity!” – Clive Barnes, New York Post
The 7th Annual Santa Monica Playhouse BFF Free Festival in association with the Mathewson Foundation presents a two-show in-person/live-streaming home series of Eddie Frierson’s widely acclaimed theatrical show. “One of the Year’s Ten Best Plays!…MATTY hits a home run!” NPR.
“You don’t have to be a baseball fan to be completely engaged by Eddie Frierson’s performance.” Bob Costas, NBC
MATTY is the life story of Christy Mathewson, legendary hall-of-fame pitcher for the New York Giants (1900 to 1916), gentleman, philosopher and first true American hero who inspired a whole generation of fans to make baseball America’s pastime.
The BFF Binge Fringe Free Festival Oct 15 – Nov 6, offers over two dozen events thanks to support from the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission and Playhouse PALS. All seats are free.
Cast
