Matilda the Musical JR. at Coralville Center for the Performing Arts

Rebellion is nigh in Matilda JR., a gleefully witty ode to the the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the “revolting children” who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson.

Matilda has astonishing wit, intelligence… and special powers! She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace!

Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Matilda JR. is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.

Mainstage performances at CAP are live theatre for families of all ages, with familiar stories condensed into 90-minute performances that appeal to audiences with shorter attention spans. Performances of Matilda The Musical JR. are June 2 through June 11, Fridays at 7pm, and Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm. Tickets are available through the CAP Theatre website at captheatre.org and just $10 for youth ages 3-18, $13 for seniors and $16 for adults.