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CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY to Play the Fabulous Fox Theatre This March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2021

The Fabulous Fox Theatre has announced that Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY will play St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre March 8 – 10.

MATILDA Begins Performances At Theatre Tulsa Tomorrow
by Alan Henry - Aug 12, 2021

Theatre Tulsa's production stars Gigi Jenkins as Matilda Wormwood, Sean Rooney as Miss Agatha Trunchbull, Tatum Nelson as Miss Honey, Travis Guillory as Mr. Wormwood, Claire Schroepfer as Mrs. Wormwood, Spencer Loeffler as Michael Wormwood, and Kara Staiger as Mrs. Phelps.

STC Announces Performance Updates For A RAISIN IN THE SUN and FANTASTIC MR. FOX
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2021

Shake & Stir Theatre Co's adaptation of Roald Dahl classic Fantastic Mr Fox will not be going ahead in 2021 and the upcoming season of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun, directed by STC Resident Director Shari Sebbens, will be rescheduled into the 2022 season.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL Kommer til Danmark Nanuar 2022
by BWW Staff - Jul 29, 2021

Vi glæder os til at invitere til Matilda the Musical, hvor børnene tager magten over deres egen historie og vælter scenen med forrygende sang- og dansenumre.

Chicago Theatres Plan For Venue Reopenings
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2021

The League of Chicago Theatres announces the long-awaited reopening of the robust Chicago theatre industry.

BWW Review: MATILDA THE MUSICAL is not for the faint of heart
by Adrienne Proctor - Jul 27, 2021

Matilda: The Musical is the stage production based on Roald Dahl's beloved children's classic. Matilda Wormwood is growing up with parents who don't pay attention to her and only think of themselves. She rises above, using her extraordinary mind and capturing the heart of her teacher along the way. This show is not for the faint of heart.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL Will Be Performed by Highland Park Players This Fall
by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2021

The story of an extraordinary girl who dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, this Tony Award-winning musical is the captivating masterpiece that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination, and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life.

BWW Review: MATILDA at EPAC
by Rich Mehrenberg - Jul 23, 2021

Roald Dahl's children's classic, Matilda makes its way to the EPAC stage. The show is full of humor, energy, and a tribute to the underdogs of the world. Carly Geiter plays the eponymous character with spunk and joy. I was very impressed with how many songs and scenes she had to carry on her own. Each one reflected a great deal of confidence and stage presence.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL to be Presented by EPAC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2021

Something magical is coming to EPAC and it's musical theatre fun for the entire family! Ephrata Performing Arts Center presents Roald Dahl's MATILDA: THE MUSICAL, running July 22nd through August 7th at the Sharadin Bigler Theatre.

COVID-19 Outbreak Halts Production on MATILDA Netflix Movie
by TV News Desk - Jul 19, 2021

England is currently seeing upwards of 50,000 positive COVID tests per day; the production on the second season of Bridgerton was also paused due to an on set outbreak.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL Will Be Performed at Children's Musical Theater of Bartlesville This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2021

The title role of Matilda and her classmates will be played by younger cast members. Older cast members will play Matilda's Mother, Father, and teenage brother, Miss Honey the kindhearted teacher, and a thoroughly awful villain in the Headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, along with additional featured characters and ensemble. 

MATILDA Will Be Performed at Theatre Tulsa in August
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2021

Theatre Tulsa's production stars Gigi Jenkins as Matilda Wormwood, Sean Rooney as Miss Agatha Trunchbull, Tatum Nelson as Miss Honey, Travis Guillory as Mr. Wormwood, Claire Schroepfer as Mrs. Wormwood, Spencer Loeffler as Michael Wormwood, and Kara Staiger as Mrs. Phelps.

Playhouse Square Announces Return of Broadway in Akron
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2021

The four-show lineup offers three Akron premieres with WAITRESS, ANASTASIA and CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, plus the return of the musical comedy phenomenon HAIRSPRAY!

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Casting Announced for Queensland Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2021

Following auditions by more than 300 hopeful artists in Brisbane and around the country (via video calls), the full cast of this September's Queensland premiere season of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was unveiled today coinciding with World Chocolate Day (7 July).

The Firehouse Theatre Returns to the Mainstage with ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by Lorens Portalatin - Jul 6, 2021

For the first time in a year and a half, The Firehouse Theatre will bring live theatre back to their Mainstage with Matilda the Musical. Roald Dahl's beloved novel, produced as a film adaptation in 1996, is a bright new Tony-award winning Broadway musical! Matilda the Musical will run July 14-August 8 with performances Wednesdays-Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2:30 PM.

BWW Review: SCERA's MATILDA is Simply Sensational
by Tyler Hinton - Jul 3, 2021

Roald Dahl’s MATILDA at the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre is a simply sensational community theatre production with solid performances, eye-popping visuals, and top-notch choreography. 

The Academy Invites Leslie Odom Jr., Nathan Lane, George C. Wolfe & 392 More to Membership
by TV News Desk - Jul 1, 2021

There are 89 Oscar nominees, including 25 winners, among the invitees.

Kristin Chenoweth to Kick Off Alberta Bair Theater 2021-22 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 29, 2021

Alberta Bair Theater announces its lineup for the highly anticipated 2021-22 season featuring performers of the highest caliber to showcase the historic $13.6 million renovation and expansion.

Matilda: The Musical on Stage Now in Northwest Arkansas!
by - Jun 26, 2021

Based on the beloved children’s book by Roald Dahl, the five-time Tony Award winner Matilda is an international phenomenon. Matilda tells the story of an extraordinary girl who dares to change her own destiny. A classic underdog story, Matilda’s journey sets an incredible example of how to stand up for what is right—no matter your stature.

UN DÍA COMO HOY: CHARLIE Y LA FÁBRICA DE CHOCOLATE se estrenaba en el West End
by Nuria Pedret - Jun 25, 2021

La obra basada en la novela de Roald Dahl se representó por primera vez en el Theatre Royal Drury Lane en 2013

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