Roald Dahl News

The Company Theatre will bring Roald Dahl's beloved novel Matilda to life in its upcoming production of Matilda the Musical. This magical story of a courageous little girl with an unbounded imagination proves that despite the odds, you can do anything you put your mind to - and change your destiny.

Drew Cohen, president and Chief Executive Officer of Music Theatre International has announced that Sarasota and Bradenton streets will be filled by the smell of rebellion when Spotlight Kids presents Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical JR.

This year, the Northwestern Dolphin Show will be presenting Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical, a musical about a young child gifted with telekinesis, a love of reading, and the strength to overcome obstacles thrown at her and her peers. Produced by Arella Flur, Daniel Maton, and Rachel Schmaier, directed by Lucy Harrington, choreographed by Kristen Waagner, and music directed by Kevin Park.

The Cumberland County Playhouse has announced its 2023 season. Learn more about the lineup here and shows in the season!

Give the gift with memories that will last forever with season tickets to Tuacahn's spectacular 2023 lineup featuring Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Tarzan, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Beautiful: The Carole King Story and Irving Berlin's White Christmas.

Berkeley Playhouse is continuing its 22/23 Season with Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical, performing now through December 23, 2022. Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical is directed and choreographed by Dane Paul Andres, vocal directed by Camden Daly, and conducted by Jessica Igarashi. Get a first look at photos here!

From highly-anticipated new movie musicals like Disenchanted and Spirited, to the soundtrack for Netflix's upcoming Matilda the Musical movie soundtrack, November's new streaming releases will give Broadway fans entertained throughout the month. 

'Revolting Children” arrives as the lead single to the full soundtrack, which features GRAMMY and Tony Award-nominated songs from the original West End production written by Tim Minchin as performed by the film’s cast, as well as an original score by composer and orchestrator Christopher Nightingale. Plus, check out the album's track list now!

Step into Roald Dahl's magical world this Friday as Theatre Arlington presents their all-youth musical James and the Giant Peach, JR. Based on Dahl's book James and the Giant Peach, this beloved tale about courage and self-discovery with book by Timothy Allen McDonald comes alive with music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, best known for their work on Dear Evan Hansen.

Boston is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. This month's offerings include The Bridges of Madison County, Disney's Aladdin and more!

The historic Hillside High School's award-winning drama and performing arts departments will celebrate the season with an annual fan fest Night Out with Hillside Drama. Night Out with Hillside Drama will offer current students, alumni, fans, and the community the first opportunity to experience the Hillside drama and performing arts departments for the 2022-2023 season of productions and marks the official beginning of the season.

Berkeley Playhouse continues its 22/23 Season with Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical, performing November 4 to December 23, 2022.

There is just one month to go until the opening of the sensational new production of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY – THE MUSICAL presented by Leeds Playhouse in association with Neal Street Productions & Playful Productions. Check out rehearsal photos!

The Young Players has announced their 2022-23 upcoming season to play at the historic Royal Theatre in downtown Benton, AR.

The CM Performing Arts Center has just opened their penultimate show of their 49th Season: ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA THE MUSICAL. The production runs until November 6. See photos here!

Olney Theatre Center’s remount of its 2021 hit Disney’s Beauty and the Beast runs November 9, 2022 - January 1, 2023, on the Mainstage. Jade Jones and Evan Ruggiero, who attracted national attention last year for their stereotype-busting performances in the lead roles, also return to star as Belle and the Beast.

Netflix has shared a new trailer and key art for the film adaptation of ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA THE MUSICAL. The new movie musical stars Oscar winner Emma Thompson, Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough, Sindhu Vee, Alisha Weir and Lashana Lynch. Watch the new video trailer and check out the new film poster photo now!

Featured Artist Sheku Kanneh-Mason plays Ernest Bloch's Schelomo  (26 Feb) under Finnish conductor Jukka-Pekka Saraste in a programme that also includes excerpts from Berlioz Roméo et Juliette and Sibelius's First Symphony.

The Southbank Centre, its six Resident Orchestras and wider orchestral partners have today announced Classical Music Spring/Summer 2023, an exciting, varied programme of over a hundred events featuring a wealth of established and emerging artists from the UK and internationally. 

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