[2] Other notable teachers were Kenneth Daugherty (acting), Glenda Dickerson (acting), Donal Leace (theater history), Tony Booker (voice), and Quay Barnes Truitt (costumes and make-up) Matthew's early training as a dancer included classes at The School of the Cleveland Ballet.
In New York, he had a short stay at The Ailey School and studied with David Howard, Finis Jhung, and Frank Hatchett.
TV appearances include "Fame," guest starring roles on "A Different World", "Quantum Leap," and several commercials.
[5] Matthew appeared on The Debbie Allen Special in 1989 which was nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys and co-starred in the opening number of the 63rd Academy Awards with Jasmine Guy and Steve LaChance.
Matthew returned to the Broadway company of Miss Saigon directly from the Netherlands production, where he played the role of John entirely in Dutch.