MARTY THOMAS

Marty Thomas is a Grammy Nominated recording artist and an actor who made his Broadway debut at age 11 as Colin in THE SECRET GARDEN. He also appeared on Broadway in WICKED and XANADU. He was named Mr. Broadway 2008 and was a 1992 Ed McMahons Junior Vocalist Star Search Champion beating a then unknown Britney Spears. He has appeared off Broadway in MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING, PAGEANT and A LOSS OF ROSES. He was featured in the film BIG GAY MUSICAL, plays Damon’ on TWO BROKE GIRLS (CBS) and Charlie on GRACE & FRANKIE (Netflix). He toured internationally with many theatrical productions as well as the famed QUEEN ESTHER MARROW & THE HARLEN GOSPEL SINGERS as their first Caucasian member. He is a vocal arranger, producer and backup vocalist who has sung with the likes of Billy Porter, Grace Jones, Patti Labelle, Jennifer Holliday, Stephanie Mills, Debbie Gibson, Martha Wash, Barry Manilow, Glen Campbell, Johnny Cash and many more.  Marty is a renowned performer, director and producer in the New York cabaret and concert scene. His show MARTY THOMAS PRESENTS DIVA has toured nationally and performed weekly in New York residence for 7 years. He is a licensed cosmetologist and has a thriving NYC salon business and he also does hair for many Broadway musicals including THE LION KING and ALADDIN.  He is a professor of musical theater at the New York Film Academy in New York City, and travels internationally sharing his unique perspectives on musical theater and vocal performance.  Marty is a self proclaimed pageant junkie.  He has coached contestants on the local state and national level in both talent and interview.  Most recently he worked with Nia Imani Franklin, Miss America 2019. Follow at @martythomaslovesyou and read more at www.martythomas.com.