Roald Dahl

Latest News on Roald Dahl
![]() Date of Birth:
September 13, 1916
Date of Death:
November 23, 1990 (74)
Birth Place: Llandaff, WALES
|
Latest News on Roald Dahl
Stage Credits
Productions
Writing
Photos

Best Leading Actor: Eric Jensen from Friendswood High School as “Miss Trunchbull” in Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical

China Brickey as Miss Honey, Emily Gunyou Halaas as Miss Trunchbull, and Ensemble in Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical

The ensemble of 5-Star Theatricals regional theatre premiere of â€"ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA THE MUSICAL
Stage
Productions
Roald Dahl News

by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2022
As it did for most arts organizations, March of 2020 marked the beginning of a difficult chapter for performing arts school Theatre 360. With COVID regulations constantly changing over the next months and years, the company was able to remain fluid, pivoting from in-person lessons to virtual classes and then to masked in-person workshops for small groups.

by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2022
The 5th Avenue Theatre has announced the recipients for the 20th Anniversary of The 5th Avenue Theatre Awards: Honoring High School Musicals, the highly anticipated award show sponsored by Wells Fargo, that streamed LIVE online at 7:00 PM on Sunday, June 26, 2022.

by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2022
Further touring dates have been announced for the new production of the West End and Broadway smash hit Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - The Musical.

by Adrienne Proctor - Jun 22, 2022
MATILDA is a funny, irreverent story about a special young girl. Gifted with imagination and the ability to teach herself complex subjects, Matilda appeals to anyone who has the fighting spirit. Roald Dahl's beloved children's novel was adapted for the stage by Dennis Kelly, with songs by Tim Minchin. Lyric presents Matilda at the Civic Center. See what our critic thought.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2022
Ogunquit Playhouse, the crown jewel of the Maine Southern Seacoast, has announced the regional premiere of Beautiful – The Carole King Musical, which will join the 2022 season, playing September 15 – October 30.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2022
New Albany Youth Theatre will present Roald Dahl's Matilda JR. July 8-10, 2022 at the McCoy Center.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2022
Season of Concern, the emergency fund for Chicago theater artists, will present a one-night-only benefit performance of Jerry’s Girls, with music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, concepts by Larry Alford, Wayne Cilento, and Jerry Herman, direction by Ken-Matt Martin, and musical direction by Nigel D. Robinson.

by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2022
Gretna Theatre presents the Tony Award-Winning Broadway hit, Matilda, the Musical. From the marvelous mind of Roald Dahl comes the inspiring story of Matilda, a little girl with unbelievable wit and intelligence.

by - Jun 16, 2022
Today's top stories include a first look at the upcoming film adaptation of Matilda The Musical, with all new photos and a teaser trailer! Plus, Beanie Feldstein and Jane Lynch will depart Funny Girl this September, full casting announced for The Devil Wears Prada, and more!

by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jun 16, 2022
La versión cinematográfica del musical se estrenará en la plataforma estas Navidades.
Roald Dahl Videos

by Michael Major - Jun 15, 2022
Learn about this brand new take on the Tony and Olivier award-winning musical. Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical film stars Emma Thompson, Alisha Weir, Lashana Lynch, and more. Get the scoop on the film, and watch the first teaser trailer.

by BroadwayWorld TV - Mar 29, 2022
On April 9 (7pm), join Tony Award Nominee Josh Young and his wife, Broadway Star Emily Padgett at the Green Room 42, as they celebrate the decade that gave us Les Miserables, Phantom of The Opera and Cats - the decade where Stephen Sondheim and Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber reached the pinnacle of their creative mastery: the 1980’s.

by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2021
A new behind-the-scenes video from the 10th birthday press day was released, featuring interviews with Tim Minchin (music and lyrics), Dennis Kelly (writer), Catherine Mallyon (Executive Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company), Elliot Harper (Miss Trunchbull) and Landi Oshinowo (Mrs Phelps).

by BroadwayWorld TV - Sep 17, 2021
To celebrate the reopening of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Matilda The Musical last night at the Cambridge Theatre, the show has released a photograph from the curtain call as well as a new video which gives audiences an exclusive look behind-the-scenes at the preparations in the lead up to reopening the multi-award winning musical in the West End.

by BroadwayWorld TV - Aug 18, 2021
In the video, Imogen Cole, Alyssa D’Souza, Alex Munden and Zoe Simon can be seen getting to grips with their gymnastic ribbon skills under the watchful eye of Elliot Harper (Miss Trunchbull).

by Stage Tube - Oct 28, 2020
Anne talks about having a baby boy, the weird stuff she has been doing to cope with the pandemic, what her 4-year-old thinks she does for a living, her Halloween plans, her accent and makeup in the new movie Roald Dahl's The Witches, terrible costumes she has worn (with Guillermo dressing up as one of her characters), and she reveals that she gets nervous around Jimmy.

by Stage Tube - Oct 23, 2020
Octavia talks about her interest in politics, sneaking into Ted Kennedy’s office, getting back to work, celebrating her 50th birthday in quarantine, surprises from her celebrity friends, working on her new movie Roald Dahl’s The Witches, and loving Chris Evans as Captain America.

by Stage Tube - May 23, 2020
The Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Matilda The Musical has released a video of some of the current young performers along with Miss Honey (Gina Beck) singing 'When I Grow Up' from their homes during theatreland shutdown.

by Stage Tube - May 22, 2020
The original cast of Matilda has reunited, virtually, for a performance of When I Grow Up!

by Stage Tube - May 20, 2020
Taika Waititi leads an all-star cast in episode 3 of 'James and the Giant Peach with Taika and Friends', with Cate Blanchett playing Centipede, Eddie Redmayne voicing Miss Ladybird, Kumail Nanjiani as Miss Spider, Ruth Wilson playing the Earthworm and Sarah Paulson as Old-Green-Grasshopper.