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Stand-up · singer · illustratorMatteo Lane
The New York comic who can also sing opera, and who played Billy Flynn in Chicago on Broadway.
- Born
- June 28, 1986
- Based
- New York City
- Broadway
- Chicago (Billy Flynn)
- TV
- Colbert, Seth Meyers

Who is Matteo Lane?
Matthew “Matteo” Lane is an American comedian, actor, singer and illustrator based in New York City.
He has done stand-up on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Late Night with Seth Meyers, appeared on HBO’s Crashing, and played Billy Flynn in the Broadway musical Chicago.
The Advocate named him one of its “LGBT Icons, Innovators, and Disruptors” for his stand-up.
On the podcasts
Full episodes where Matteo is a guest or comes up, newest first.
On My Show Notes
Live My Show Notes episode pages that mention Matteo Lane.
- MyShowNotes ✓ Bad Friends Ep 344 – Smoke Signal Breakup w/ Sam Morril
Matteo Lane FAQ
Is Matteo Lane on Broadway?
He played Billy Flynn in the Broadway musical Chicago.
Where has Matteo Lane done stand-up on TV?
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Late Night with Seth Meyers, and he appeared on HBO’s Crashing.
If you like Matteo
More comics on the list who share stages and mics with Matteo.
Photo: Neal Brennan, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Facts checked Oct 26, 2026.
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