Joe Serafini (he/him)

Joe can currently be seen making his Cape Playhouse debut as Jack in Into the Woods. Best known for playing Seb Matthew-Smith on Disney+'s High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Joe's theatre credits include Into the Woods (Pittsburgh CLO), The Music Man, Oliver!, A Musical Christmas Carol, and numerous productions with Pittsburgh CLO. A singer-songwriter, Joe has released original music on all streaming platforms and performs in solo concerts across the country. He is a proud graduate of the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance.

July 6, 2026

Ep. 189 Joe Serafini on Into the Woods, Cape Playhouse & His Theatre Journey

We’re diving into Into the Woods at Cape Playhouse, where Joe shares what it's been like revisiting Jack a decade after first playing the role, how his perspective on the beloved Stephen Sondheim musical has evolved, and why this production has been such a meaningful experience. We also talk about growing up in Pittsburgh, finding his love for performing, his journey from the University of Michigan to High School Musical: The Musical: The Series , the impact Seb had on fans, and his advice for y...

Guest: Joe Serafini (he/him)

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