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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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Photo Flash: Tim Minchin and Barrett Foa Talk MATILDA, Coming to CTG in 2015
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2014


Last night, Monday, October 20, MATILDA THE MUSICAL composer/lyricist and renowned comedian Tim Minchin appeared at Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre to answer questions about the musical's 2015 run in Los Angeles, opposite special event host Barrett Foa ("NCIS: Los Angeles"). Scroll down for photos from the discussion!

Photo Flash: Tim Minchin Attends MATILDA's Australian Launch
by Tyler Peterson - October 14, 2014


Matilda the Musical's composer and lyricist Tim Minchin recently attended the launch of the Sydney Premiere Season of the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Matilda The Musical - check out photos below!

TV Exclusive: Watch the Newtildas Preview WHEN CHILDREN RULE THE WORLD at 54 Below
by Nicole Rosky - October 6, 2014


Following their triumphant performances as 'Matilda' in the Broadway smash Matilda The Musical, 11 year old Paige Brady, 11 year old Gabriella Pizzolo, 11 year old Ripley Sobo and 9 year old Ava Ulloa (aka the 'Newtildas') perform some of their favorite songs from Broadway and beyond in their upcoming concert, 'When Children Rule The World' at 54 BELOW on Friday, October 10, 2014. BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you an exclusive sneak peek of the ladies in rehearsal below!

Exclusive Photo Coverage: MATILDA Cast Gets Christmassy for Carols For A Cure!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - December 14, 2014


BroadwayWorld is excited to continue our exclusive photo coverage of the recording sessions for this year's album with the cast of Matilda, who sing 'One Good Thing.' Check out photos of cast members Ava DeMary, Eliza Holland Madore, Grace Capeless, Brooklyn Shuck, Beatrice Tulchin, Alexa Shae Niziak, Sofia Roma Rubino and more below!

Alison Luff to Join Cast of Broadway's MATILDA Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - September 5, 2014


Producers of the Tony Award-winning MATILDA THE MUSICAL announced today that Alison Luff will join the company as Miss Honey beginning tomorrow, Saturday, September 6.

Four Adorable Little Ladies Join Cast of Broadway's MATILDA!
by Nicole Rosky - August 21, 2014


The Royal Shakespeare Company and The Dodgers today announced that Tori Feinstein, Eliza Holland Madore, Brooklyn Shuck, and Fina Strazza have joined the Broadway company of Matilda the Musical and will begin performances in the title role over the course of the next few weeks.

TV: MATILDA Cast Gets Naughty at BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK!
by Nicole Rosky - August 16, 2014


This week's event featured performances from the cast of MATILDA, featuring: Paige Brady, Gabby Pizzolo, Ripley Sobo, Ava Ulloa and Marisa Kennedy, Jennifer Bowles, Heather Tepe, Sean Montgomery, Alex Brightman, Geoff Packard, JohnArthur Greene, Timothy Cao, Grace Capeless, Ava DeMary, Jonah Halperin, Alexa Shae Niziak, Sofia Roma Rubino,Analise Scarpaci, Mitchell Sink, Chris Sumpter, Beatrice Tulchin and TEd Wilson. Check out clips from 'When I Grow Up,' 'Naughty,' and 'Revolting Children' below!

Meet the Current Casts of Broadway's Long Running Hits - MATILDA!
by BWW Special Coverage - August 18, 2014


A great, big Broadway season is on its way, with fourteen productions already slated to open in the next few months. With several weeks until the craziness begins, there is still plenty of time to catch up on what's been going on at Broadway's already occupied theaters . BroadwayWorld will be profiling the hits of the Great White Way that continue to draw crowds after months, years, and (in some cases) decades. Meet the current cast of Broadway's MATILDA below!

MATILDA's Oona Laurence Joins Indie Drama LAMB
by Movies News Desk - July 29, 2014


Deadline writes that MATILDA THE MUSICAL star and Tony winner Oona Laurence has joined the cast of Ross Partridge's upcoming indie drama film LAMB. Partridge wrote and will direct and star in the feature.

Theater People Podcast Welcomes MATILDA's 'Queen' Lesli Margherita
by Theater People Podcast - June 29, 2014


On Monday, June 30th the Theater People Podcast welcomes 'Matilda' star Lesli Margherita. Topics discussed include her Olivier award winning turn as Inez in 'Zorro The Musical' in London's West End, the day her friend Eden Espinosa called her to insist that Lesli be seen for the role of Mrs. Wormwood in 'Matilda', and her emotional Broadway debut in the show. The episode is available now to iTunes subscribers.

STAGE TUBE: MATILDA's Alex Gaumond Scolds Paul O'Grady on ITV
by Stage Tube - May 23, 2014


The cast of Matilda the Musical appeared on the Paul O'Grady show yesterday, May 22, with Alex Gaumond as Miss Trunchbull punishing the host for taking something that didn't belong to him. Watch the hilarious clip below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Christopher Sieber as 'Miss Trunchbull' in Broadway's MATILDA!
by Tyler Peterson - May 8, 2014


Christopher Sieber officially made his debut as the tyranical headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, in Broadway's Matilda the Musical earlier last month on April 18. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at Sieber in action!

MATILDA'S Leading Ladies Take EW's Pop Culture Personality Quiz
by Tyler Peterson - April 28, 2014


Watch the four girls who share the title role in Broadway's Matilda the Musical take EW.COM's Pop Culture Personality Quiz and find out which one of them is allowed to watch Grimm, who's keeping your love of Saved by the Bell and Full House alive, and who can tell you all about Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge and Face Off. Paige Brady, Gabriella Pizzolo, Ripley Sobo and Ava Ulloa show us their jazz hands here.

Christopher Sieber Joins Cast of MATILDA Tonight After Delays from Injury
by Nicole Rosky - April 18, 2014


Christopher Sieber will officially make his debut as the tyrant Miss Trunchbull in Broadway's Matilda the Musical tonight, April 18. Sieber was previously scheduled to begin performances in March, but had to delay after he fractured a bone in his hand during rehearsals.

STAGE TUBE: MATILDA Stars Get Crafty with Easter Eggs
by Stage Tube - April 17, 2014


See the four girls sharing the title role in Broadway's MATILDA THE MUSICAL get crafty with Easter eggs on People.com. Click below ot see Ava Ulloa, Gabriella Pizzolo, Paige Brady and Ripley Sobo have fun with a damaged book, sparkles and paste!

Christopher Sieber Delays MATILDA Debut Again Following Injury; Will Join Cast 'Later This Month'
by Tyler Peterson - April 4, 2014


In February, Sieber fractured a bone in his hand during rehearsals, and was believed to begin performances next week, on Tuesday, April 8. Representatives for MATILDA have now confirmed to BroadwayWorld that Sieber will need additional time for his hand to fully heal.

VIDEO: MATILDA's Leading Ladies on Constructing Their March Madness Brackets
by Tyler Peterson - March 18, 2014


The four girls sharing the title role in Broadway's MATILDA THE MUSICAL are featured in today's New York Times. In light of Warren Buffet and Quicken Loans' recent announcement of a billion dollar prize for correctly picking the winners of all 63 NCAA men's basketball tournament games, the Times consulted three pundits: a mathematician and his students who are using a linear algebra program to make their picks, a sportswriter with a coin to flip, and the four 'Matildas.' Follow the link for the video feature, where you can watch Ava Ulloa, Gabriella Pizzolo, Paige Brady and Ripley Sobo explain their bracket-picking methodology. Check out the video below!

MATILDA, ACT ONE & VIOLET Awarded Education and Community Engagement Grants by The Broadway League
by Tyler Peterson - March 17, 2014


The Broadway League has awarded coveted New York Education Grants to the Broadway productions of Act One, Matilda the Musical, and Violet. Each production receives a $5,000 grant towards its 2014 educational and community engagement initiatives. The grants aid the growth and development of theatre education in the city as they encourage Broadway productions to create more opportunities for young people. This is the first year that the Broadway League has awarded three grants instead of two, due to the increased number of proposals of quality programs.

STAGE TUBE: Meet the New Leading Ladies of Broadway's MATILDA!
by Tyler Peterson - March 14, 2014


Meet Broadway's newest MATILDAS in today's Wall Street Journal where Ava Ulloa, Gabriella Pizzolo, Paige Brady and Ripley Sobo talk to reporter Sophia Hollander about their experience joining the Broadway smash, MATILDA THE MUSICAL. Check out their interview below!

Christopher Sieber's MATILDA Debut Delayed Due to Hand Injury
by Nicole Rosky - March 14, 2014


Christopher Sieber, who will be Broadway's newest Miss Trunchbull in Matilda, will have to wait to play the tyrant headmistress on stage .During rehearsals for his debut as Miss Trunchbull in MATILDA THE MUSICAL last month, Sieber fractured a bone in his hand. He is now expected to begin performances on Tuesday April 8 if his hand is fully healed. Cast member Ben Thompson will perform the role beginning this Tuesday March 18 when Mr. Sieber had hoped to begin performances in the show.

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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