Photo Coverage: NASA Helps MATILDA Cast Chat with Astronauts in Space!

Earlier today, the cast of Matilda The Musical got the chance to speak live with an astronaut on the International Space Station via satellite hook-up provided by NASA. During the event, Astronaut Tom Marshburn (brother-in-law of cast member John Sanders) got to chat with some of the kids and adults from the Tony nominated show. BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities and you can check out full coverage below!

MATILDA THE MUSICAL opened to rapturous reviews last month and has received 12 Tony Award nominations, including one for Best Musical. Winner of a record-breaking seven Olivier Awards including Best Musical, Matilda The Musical is more than a show, it's a phenomenon. Based on the beloved novel by best-selling author Roald Dahl (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fantastic Mr. Fox), Matilda The Musical is the story of an extraordinary girl who dreams of a better life. Armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, Matilda dares to take a stand and change her destiny.

Produced by The Royal Shakespeare Company and The Dodgers, Matilda The Musical is directed by Tony Award winner Matthew Warchus (God of Carnage), who helms this exhilarating and ingenious production with a book by playwright Dennis Kelly and music and lyrics by Australian comedian, musician and composer Tim Minchin.

The production has sets and costumes by Rob Howell, with choreography by Peter Darling, orchestrations, additional music and musical supervision by Christopher Nightingale, lighting by Hugh Vanstone, and sound by Simon Baker. Tickets are available at www.telecharge.com.

Photo Credit: Jennifer Broski

John Sanders, Tom Marshburn

Tim Minchin

Tim Minchin, John Sanders, and cast members from Matilda The Musical with astronaut Tom Marshburn

John Sanders, Tom Marshburn

John Sanders, Tom Marshburn