Roald Dahl News

The Tony Award-winning Broadway hit MATILDA THE MUSICAL celebrated its 100th performance on Sunday, July 7, closing out another record-breaking week at the Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street). The production broke a Shubert house record for the fourth week in a row, grossing $1,307,167 over eight performances for the week ending July 7, 2013.

After an autumn devoted to work for adults, Little Angel Theatre returns its focus to its young audience with three fantastic shows for Christmas/New Year 2013/2014. Tickets go on public sale 22nd July 2013 for all productions.

Upper Darby Summer Stage, one of the country's most successful youth theater programs and a Philadelphia-area summer tradition, opens its 38 season July 10. Since 1976, the Delaware County institution has nurtured young people, encouraging them to learn more than theater skills, but life-long skills to embrace their responsibility in the community. Click below to watch a trailer for the season, plus a sneak peek at THE MUSICAL ADVENTURES OF FLAT STANLEY!

Upper Darby Summer Stage, one of the country's most successful youth theater programs and a Philadelphia-area summer tradition, opens its 38 season July 10. Since 1976, the Delaware County institution has nurtured young people, encouraging them to learn more than theater skills, but life-long skills to embrace their responsibility in the community.

From the makers of Peppa Pig and the producers of two hugely successful Peppa Pig theatre tours comes the first ever stage version of the BAFTA award-winning kids TV animation, Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom at the Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield from Friday 2 - Saturday 3 August 2013.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL's performance on “The Late Show with David Letterman” will be rebroadcast on Thursday, July 4. Led by Bertie Carvel as Miss Trunchbull, the cast initially appeared on June 11. “The Late Show” airs on CBS at 11:35 PM (Channel 2 in New York). Check local listings.

In the video below, the West End cast of the Matilda The Musical takes part in the celebrations for the 25th anniversary of Roald Dahl's creation, Matilda, featuring Pass the Parcel and a surprise finale for the cast on stage. Puffin have published a large format colour edition of Matilda earlier this year to join the celebrations. Watch to the end to find out what happens!

When it comes to sky-high expectations, this production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has it harder than most, the challenge being how to satisfy an audience likely to have read and loved Roald Dahl's book and seen the story already realised - twice.

Theater at Monmouth's summer Family Show opens tonight, June 22 at 7 p.m. with a world premiere production of Margery Williams' The Velveteen Rabbit. Adapted by Dawn McAndrews, Velveteen Rabbit tells the story of a toy Rabbit, given as a gift to a young Boy, who yearns for the day the Boy will choose her so that she can become real.

Soon after Instagram Video launched yesterday, Broadway jumped on the bandwagon, with many shows uploading their very first videos. MATILDA posted its own promo video, featuring the pint-sized title character's anthem- 'Naughty'. Watch it HERE!

The Hangar Theatre's 2013 KIDDSTUFF Season, a series of sparkling live theatre based on favorite children's books and stories, returns with another exciting lineup of plays and musicals for young audiences.

Main Street Theater Announces its 39th MainStage Season and 34th Theater for Youth Season. Founded in 1975, Main Street Theater is a fully professional theater which operates out of 2 spaces: its Times Blvd. location in Rice Village and our Chelsea Market space on Montrose.

The Jim Henson Company and Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group, are reaching out to fans and fantasy writers to enter The Dark Crystal Author Quest, an online contest that will award one winner with a $10,000 contract to write the first book in a new young adult series based on the world of the classic fantasy film.

Kids today face a different world-and a different set of challenges-than did the children of even 15 years ago. Young actors need a highly diversified selection of monologues to choose from when studying, practicing, or auditioning for theatre.

Theater at Monmouth's summer Family Show opens June 22 at 7 p.m. with a world premiere production of Margery Williams' The Velveteen Rabbit. Adapted by Dawn McAndrews, Velveteen Rabbit tells the story of a toy Rabbit, given as a gift to a young Boy, who yearns for the day the Boy will choose her so that she can become real.

Versatile Academy Award- and Tony Award-winning director Sam Mendes compares film to theatre and discusses many aspects of both mediums in a wide-ranging new interview in promotion of the upcoming West End bow of the highly anticipated adaptation of Roald Dahl's children's classic CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY.

Kobo, a global leader in eReading, today announced exclusive North American Kobo Arc tablet promotions in honour of Father's Day along with great book recommendations from its own Dads - who truly love to read. From inspirational stories about living life to the fullest, to thought-provoking fiction, to great books to read as a family, Kobo offers book suggestions to suit any father's interests. In addition to a comprehensive library, whether it's a bestsellers or full-colour illustrated books for the kids, the Kobo Arc offers the best possible reading experience.

The Oldest Established, Permanent Floating Monologue Night in New York is returning to the place where it all began-the Arthur Seelen Theatre at the Drama Bookshop--and you're invited to celebrate youth theatre and young actors, as they perform monologues from the new Applause Theatre and Cinema Book release: ONE ON ONE: PLAYING WITH A PURPOSE, MONOLOGUES FOR KIDS 7-15.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL's 'revolting children' took over THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN last night, June 11. Check out their performance below!

As it does every year, ticket sales are up all around on Broadway as a result of the Sunday night's Tony Awards, with advance ticket sales for Best Musical winner Kinky Boots up to $10 million and up to $21 million for fellow nominee Matilda. According to the New York Times, Kinky Boots will launch a national tour from Las Vegas in September 2014, while Matilda producers have yet to decide whether the British import will tour the US.