Matthew Warchus News

Matilda The Musical is now booking through to 13 February 2022. Learn more about the cast, the production, and how to book tickets here!

BroadwayWorld put together a guide to MATILDA on screen. Get the scoop on the upcoming film including when to see it on TV, how to stream, who is in the cast and more!

Michael Ritchie announced that he will retire as Artistic Director of Center Theatre Group on December 31, 2021. Having taken over the position from Founding Artistic Director Gordon Davidson in January, 2005, for more than 16 years, Ritchie has led one of the country’s largest nonprofit regional theatres, producing and presenting 266 productions.

La película también se proyectará en los cines de Irlanda y Reino Unido 

Matilda, which features a huge cast of talented young actors, tells of a super-powered girl who uses her new skills to help those around her, all the while trying to deal with the atrocious Miss Trunchbull.

The Old Vic today announces the writers and performers for HOME?, the next in the One Voice series of monologues presented for free as part of Your Old Vic. Curated by actor and refugee-child Noma Dumezweni, HOME? brings together global voices, stories and experiences to mark Refugee Week 2021 across three new commissions, created in collaboration with refugee artists.

As the theatre works to rebuild and reopen after more than a year of closure, it is hoped that this match funding initiative will incentivise those passionate about theatre's ability to educate and inspire to play a vital part in our recovery through buying a Membership.

Today, on Bob Dylan's birthday, it was announced that Girl From The North Country will resume performances on Broadway on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Conor McPherson reimagines the songs of the legendary Bob Dylan in Girl From The North Country - the new musical about the dreams we keep close, the people we hold dear, and the place we call home.  

The Duluth Playhouse Board of Directors announces that Wes Drummond has been hired as Executive Director, effective May 11, 2021. He joins Phillip Fazio, who was recently hired as Producing Artistic Director.

Today, on The Old Vic's 203rd birthday, THE OLD VIC: BACK TOGETHER Season. This Season has been announced. The seventh from Artistic Director Matthew Warchus will run from July 2021 to July 2022, and will be an uplifting and thought-provoking combination of both streamed and live shows.

The Royal Shakespeare Company's West End production of Matilda The Musical has announced that it will return to the Cambridge Theatre from 16 September 2021. Seen by more than 10 million people across more than 90 cities worldwide, this autumn marks 10 years since the multi-award-winning show opened in the West End.

Center Theatre Group announced today that the 54th season at the Ahmanson Theatre will begin November 30, 2021, three months later than it was most recently scheduled and 20 months after the theatre closed in March of 2020.

On this day in 2013, the acclaimed musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's Matilda opened at Broadway's Shubert Theatre.

May 17 has long held near-sacrosanct status in and around London theatreland. That's the date earmarked for a return to live performance, albeit to limited audiences, with a further diary entry worth marking of June 21 (the summer solstice no less) when all restrictions on social contacts will be removed and playhouses may - one stresses the word may - be allowed to return to something resembling pre-pandemic capacity.

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts will raise the curtain once again and welcome patrons back for the 2021-2022 season of its highly popular Broadway Las Vegas Series. Get the full information on the season which features six Broadway stage productions.

Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough have been announced to play the roles of Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood in the upcoming Matilda musical film adaptation. Additionally, Indian comedian Sindhu Vee has been cast as Mrs. Phelps, the librarian. 

Today, Tuesday 16th March, is the one-year anniversary of theatres being forced to close across the U.K. To mark the date, The Old Vic have released a special video showcasing the work they have created in the last year despite their doors being closed. 

This morning, Punxsutawney Phil did indeed see his shadow, which means there will be six more weeks of winter! While we endure those six more frigid weeks, take a look back on some of our favorite memories from Groundhog Day The Musical, starring Andy Karl and Barrett Doss!

Today (January 29) in live streaming: Jeremy Jordan and Ashley Spencer visit Backstage Live, a Pedi Party on Stars in the House, and more!

Today (January 28) in live streaming: LCT looks back at The Light in the Piazza, Jack Plotnick and friends take over Stars in the House, and more!