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Winner of a record-breaking seven Olivier Awards including Best Musical, MATILDA THE MUSICAL is more than a show, it's a phenomenon. Based on the beloved novel by best-selling author Roald Dahl (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fantastic Mr. Fox), MATILDA THE MUSICAL is the story of an extraordinary girl who dreams of a better life. Armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, Matilda dares to take a stand and change her destiny. In the video below, Tony nominee Bertie Carvel sings "The Smell of Rebellion' along with a chalkboard full of Tim Mincin's lyrics. Check it out below!

MATILDA THE MUSICAL Tony Award nominees Tim Minchin, Dennis Kelly, Matthew Warchus and Bertie Carvel will be interviewed on "The Charlie Rose Show" tonight, May 15 at 11:00PM on PBS (channel 13 in New York). The episode will be rebroadcast onThursday, May 16 at 1:30PM and available online at www.charlierose.com.

Tony Award nominees Dennis Kelly and Tim Minchin, respectively the book writer and composer of MATILDA THE MUSICAL, can be heard this weekend and next week on 'Broadway Names with Julie James,' On Broadway SIRIUSXM 72 tonight, May 11 at 8 PM, Sun May 12 at 12 PM, and Thu May 16 at 9 PM ET and On Demand at SiriusXm.com/ondemand.

Sheffield Theatres today unveils Lionel Bart's multi award-winning masterpiece, Oliver! as this year's Christmas musical. The production will go on sale to members on Saturday 18 May and to the public on Saturday 25 May, along with four new shows that will visit the Lyceum Theatre next season.

Earlier today, the cast of MATILDA THE MUSICAL got the chance to speak live with an astronaut on the International Space Station via satellite hook-up provided by NASA. During the event, Astronaut Tom Marshburn (brother-in-law of cast member John Sanders) got to chat with some of the kids and adults from the Tony nominated show. BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities and you can check out full coverage below!

Beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, May 7, MATILDA THE MUSICAL will hold a daily lottery for $27 tickets. Please note that student rush tickets will be discontinued once the lottery begins.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL had its first national TV appearance on yesterday's 'Good Morning America'. The cast performed the galvanizing 'Revolting Children' and iconic 'Naughty.' Watch the exciting performance below!

On the next episode of CBS's THE MENTALIST titled 'Red John's Rules,' just as Jane narrows down the Red John suspect list to seven, Red John strikes at a victim with links to Jane's past. Get a sneak peek below!

MATILDA THE MUSICAL will make its first national TV appearance tomorrow Thursday May 2 on "Good Morning America" between 8:30 - 9 AM on ABC (Channel 7 in New York). See the cast perform the galvanizing "Revolting Children" and iconic "Naughty." MATILDA THE MUSICAL opened to rapturous reviews last month and this week received 12 Tony Award nominations including one for Best Musical.

Paris Photo Los Angeles concluded Sunday with genuine excitement over the inaugural United States edition of the renowned Paris fair for artworks in the photographic medium. Over 13,500 visitors flocked to the historic Paramount Pictures Studios to view works by masters and emerging artists from an international roster of exhibitors, including 60 galleries and 12 booksellers from cities such as Los Angeles, New York, Paris, London, Mexico City, Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong, St. Moritz, Marrakech, Amsterdam, Vienna, Berlin and more.

On THE MENTALIST's upcoming episode, titled 'Red John's Rules,' just as Jane narrows down the Red John suspect list to seven, Red John strikes at a victim with links to Jane's past, on the fifth season cliffhanger finale of THE MENTALIST, Sunday, May 5 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS. Laura San Giacomo guest stars as social worker Miriam Gottlieb.

On THE MENTALIST's upcoming episode, titled 'Red and Itchy,' J.J. LaRoche personally requests Jane's help when the mysterious container he's been hiding for nine years is stolen from his home, on Sunday, April 28 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS. Pruitt Taylor Vince returns as J.J. LaRoche.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL, produced by The Royal Shakespeare Company and The Dodgers, opens tomorrow, April 11, 2013 at Broadway's Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street).

On THE MENTALIST's upcoming episode, titled 'Red Velvet Cupcakes,' Rigsby and Van Pelt go undercover as a couple with relationship problems to investigate the death of a woman who received advice from a radio love doctor, on Sunday, April 21 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL, with Penguin Young Readers Group, has launched a monthly book club in celebration of Roald Dahl. Tonight at 7:30 EDT fans can watch Lucy Dahl during a Google+ Hangout video chat as she explores topics and themes from the book "Matilda" and shares her own stories of growing up as the daughter of best-selling author Roald Dahl. To watch the Google+ Hangout visit: www.MatildaTheMusical.com/bookclub.

On THE MENTALIST's upcoming episode, titled 'Red Letter Day,' the CBI team heads out to a run-down Wild West tourist town when the owner is found dead. Meanwhile, Kirkland tries to find out how much Jane knows about Red John, on THE MENTALIST, Sunday, April 14 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL has been named a three-time winner in the 34th Annual Telly Awards for its pre-opening television campaign, created by advertising agency AKA. The television spot, which previews the sound, color, and attitude of one of the season's most highly anticipated musicals, was recognized for excellence in Entertainment, Art Direction and Use of Music. Click below to watch the TV spot! Matilda The Musical is now in previews and opens at Broadway's Shubert Theatre on April 11.

Broadway star Donna Murphy guests on this week's theater-themed episode of THE MENTALIST, titled 'Behind the Red Curtain.' Check out a first look at Murphy and the rest of the show's cast below!

According to the Telegraph, the West End hit musical version of Roald Dahl's Matilda is undergoing some last-minute changes before it opens on Broadway in April. After several previews, some of the lyrics are being revised for American audiences.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL, produced by The Royal Shakespeare Company and The Dodgers, will begin previews tonight, March 4 and open on April 11, 2013 at Broadway's Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street).