MATILDA Added to 2015-16 Bushnell Broadway Series

The award-winning crowd-pleaser MATILDA THE MUSICAL has been announced as the seventh title in the 2015-2016 Bushnell Broadway Series season. MATILDA will play The Bushnell April 26 - May 1, 2016. Other titles in the Series are THE ILLUSIONISTS, a mind-blowing showcase of magic and illusion; family friendly smash hits Disney's NEWSIES and Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA; LOVE LETTERS, starring Ali MacGraw and Ryan O'Neal; and crowd-pleasing sensations MOTOWN THE MUSICAL and DIRTY DANCING. The 2015-2016 Bushnell Broadway Series is co-sponsored by Farmington Bank and Travelers.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL is based on the beloved novel by best-selling author Roald Dahl. It 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.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL is directed by Tony Award winner Matthew Warchus, who helms this production with a book by Tony Award-winning playwright Dennis Kelly and music and lyrics by Australian comedian, musician, and composer Tim Minchin. The production has sets and costumes by Tony winner Rob Howell, with choreography by Peter Darling, orchestrations, additional music, and musical supervision by Christopher Nightingale, lighting by Tony winner Hugh Vanstone, and sound by Simon Baker.

Current season ticket holders have received their renewal packages, and new subscription packages will be available in early summer; new patrons interested in season tickets may call the box office now to have their name placed on a waiting list. Single tickets will go on sale this summer and fall (schedule below). All dates, titles, and artists are subject to change.

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