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Run Time:
2 hours and 40 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 6+
Opened: April 11, 2013
Closing: January 01, 2017

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"Welcome to the deliriously amusing, malevolent, heartwarming, head-spinning world of Matilda The Musical. You won't want to leave." - Bloomberg News

The Tony Award-winning 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 own destiny. Rolling Stone calls the show "hands down the best musical of the season." Based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl, Matilda has won 47 international awards, and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages on Broadway and in London's West End. The Wall Street Journal says, "The makers of Matilda have done the impossible - triumphantly! It is smart, sweet, zany and stupendous fun."

"Once in a blue moon, a show comes out blazing and restores your faith in Broadway. Matilda The Musical is that show." - New York Post

"Matilda is the best musical since the Lion King!" - Time Magazine

"The best family musical in years." Chicago Tribune

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MATILDA's Lesli Margherita Talks Social Media, Miss Piggy and More on WAMC Radio
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2014


Lesli Margherita, who stars in Broadway's MATILDA THE MUSICAL as Mrs. Wormwood, was interviewed recently on WAMC Radio's program 'The Roundtable.' Listen to her conversation with host Sarah LaDuke about her social media following, Mrs. Wormwood's similarities to Miss Piggy, and the beauty of performing with four different Matildas each week.

MATILDA's Bailey Ryon Performs at Gettysburg Community Theatre's CINDERELLA BALL Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 7, 2014


A South Central PA native and Tony Award-Winning child actress, Bailey Ryon, recently seen on Broadway as one of the original actresses in the title role in Broadway's Matilda the musical, will perform at The Cinderella Ball tonight, March 7th at 6:30pm at The Gettysburg Hotel Ballroom located at One Lincoln Square in downtown historic Gettysburg. The Cinderella Ball is the 2014 Gala Benefit Concert for the non-profit organization the Gettysburg Community Theatre.

Matt Harrington Joins Cast of MATILDA as 'Mr. Wormwood' Tonight!
by Courtnie Mele - March 4, 2014


Today, March 4, Matt Harrington joins the cast of Matilda. He will be playing the role of Mr. Wormwood, Matilda's father, and replacing Gabriel Ebert. Harrington recently appeared in Broadway's Twelfth Night and Richard III, which transferred from the Shakespeare's Globe in 2013.

MATILDA's Bailey Ryon to Perform at Gettysburg Community Theatre's CINDERELLA BALL, 3/7
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2014


A South Central PA native and Tony Award-Winning child actress, Bailey Ryon, recently seen on Broadway as one of the original actresses in the title role in Broadway's Matilda the musical, will perform at The Cinderella Ball on Friday, March 7th at 6:30pm at The Gettysburg Hotel Ballroom located at One Lincoln Square in downtown historic Gettysburg. The Cinderella Ball is the 2014 Gala Benefit Concert for the non-profit organization the Gettysburg Community Theatre.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL to Make Australian Premiere at the Sydney Lyric, August 2015
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2014


Barry O'Farrell announced today that the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Matilda The Musical will make its Australian Premiere at Sydney Lyric Theatre in August 2015.

MATILDA to Make Australian Premiere at Sydney Lyric Theatre in August 2015
by Nicole Rosky - February 26, 2014


According to published reports, MATILDA, which is currently playing on Broadway at the Shubert Theatre, will make its Australian premiere at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in August 2015.

STAGE TUBE: Kids' Night on Broadway Spotlight- MATILDA's Lesli Margherita & Jack Broderick
by Nicole Rosky - February 11, 2014


The Broadway League will soon launch KIDS' NIGHT ON BROADWAY, Monday, February 24, 2014 to Sunday, March 2, 2014. KIDS' NIGHT ON BROADWAY is an audience development program created by The Broadway League to make theatre accessible, encourage theatre as a form of family entertainment, and build larger audiences for the future. In the weeks leading up to the festivities, cast members from some of this years' will share their favorite Broadway memories and why they love Broadway! Below, meet Matilda's Lesli Margherita & Jack Broderick!

MATILDA's Revolting Children to Rise Up Nationwide: North American Tour Opens May 2015 in Los Angeles
by Tyler Peterson - February 6, 2014


MATILDA THE MUSICAL, produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Dodgers, announced today that a North American Tour will commence in May 2015. After technical rehearsals and performances in New Haven at the Shubert Theater, the tour officially opens at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles and includes the SHN Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco, Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre and Dallas' AT&T Performing Arts Center among others in the first season. Full touring schedule and casting will be announced at a later date.

Matilda the Musical FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Matilda the Musical have there been?
Matilda the Musical has had 4 productions including West End which opened in 2010, West End which opened in 2011, Broadway which opened in 2013 and West End which opened in 2021.
What Tony Awards has Matilda the Musical been nominated for?
Matilda the Musical has been nominated for several Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Dennis Kelly, Best Choreography for Peter Darling, Best Costume Design of a Musical for Rob Howell, Best Direction of a Musical for Matthew Warchus, Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Hugh Vanstone, Best Orchestrations for Chris Nightingale, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Tim Minchin, Best Scenic Design of a Musical for Rob Howell, and Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre for Sophia Gennusa, Oona Laurence, Bailey Ryon, and Milly Shapiro.
What Tony Awards has Matilda the Musical won?
Matilda the Musical has won several Tony Awards including Best Book of a Musical for Dennis Kelly, Best Choreography for Peter Darling, Best Costume Design of a Musical for Rob Howell, Best Direction of a Musical for Matthew Warchus, Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Hugh Vanstone, Best Orchestrations for Chris Nightingale, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Tim Minchin, Best Scenic Design of a Musical for Rob Howell, and Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre for Sophia Gennusa, Oona Laurence, Bailey Ryon, and Milly Shapiro.
What awards has Matilda the Musical been nominated for?
Matilda the Musical has been nominated for several prestigious awards, including Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Dennis Kelly, Outstanding Choreography for Peter Darling, Outstanding Director of a Musical for Matthew Warchus, Outstanding Lyrics for Tim Minchin, Outstanding Musical, and Outstanding Set Design for Rob Howell. The show also received nominations for Distinguished Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Choreographer for Peter Darling, Outstanding New Broadway Musical, and Outstanding Set Design for Rob Howell at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, Bertie Carvel received a Theatre World Award for their performance in the show.
What awards has Matilda the Musical won?
Matilda the Musical has won several awards, including Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Dennis Kelly, Outstanding Choreography for Peter Darling, Outstanding Director of a Musical for Matthew Warchus, Outstanding Lyrics for Tim Minchin, Outstanding Musical, and Outstanding Set Design for Rob Howell. The show also received the Distinguished Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical award at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Choreographer for Peter Darling at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding New Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Set Design for Rob Howell at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and a Theatre World Award for Bertie Carvel at the Theatre World Awards.
What are the songs in Matilda the Musical and what's the order?
Miracle (Part 1)
Miracle (Part 2)
Matilda (Part 3)
Naughty
School Song
Pathetic
The Hammer
Chokey Chant
Loud
This Little Girl
Bruce
All I Know
When I Grow Up
The Smell of Rebellion
Quiet
My House
Revolting Children
When I Grow Up/Naughty (Reprise)

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