Matilda the Musical 2021 - Articles Page 4

Run Time:
2 hours 40 minutes
Ages: 6+
Opened: September 16, 2021
Closing: November 30, 2021

Matilda the Musical - 2021 - West End History , Info & More

Cambridge Theatre
(Covent Garden) Earlham Street London

Matilda The Musical is the multi award-winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by the incomparable Roald Dahl.



Matilda The Musical is the multi award-winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by the incomparable Roald Dahl.



With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda The Musical is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.



Winner of 99 international awards, including 24 for Best Musical, Matilda continues to delight audiences of all ages.

Suitable for ages 6 and over.



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Matilda the Musical - 2021 - West End Articles Page 4

STAGE TUBE: MATILDA's Leading Ladies Perform at the Olivier Awards!
by Kelsey Denette - April 29, 2013


The Royal Shakespeare Company's world premiere production of Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical has captured the imagination of young and old alike and continues to play to packed houses at London's Cambridge Theatre. It swept the board at last year's Laurence Olivier Awards, winning a record-breaking seven awards.

Photo Coverage: Inside the MATILDA Gypsy Robe Ceremony!
by Walter McBride - April 16, 2013


The company of MATILDA just celebrated their opening with the Gypsy Robe ritual with the company's recipient Nadine Isenegger. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you full photo coverage below!

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, April 13, Part 2 - MATILDA and MOTOWN Celebrate Broadway Openings & More!
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2013


BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our April 13th SIP round-up. Yesterday evening's photos featured MATILDA's opening SIPs, as well as a warm welcome to the show from the casts of PIPPIN and WEST SIDE STORY, and KINKY BOOTS' tribute to MOTOWN, which opens tonight. Plus, check out shots from MAMMA MIA!, LUCKY GUY, Cuba Gooding Jr. in THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, CINDERELLA, BOOK OF MORMON, HERE LIES LOVE at the Public Theater, off-Broadway's F#%KING UP EVERYTHING and A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN, FLASHDANCE, PETER PAN, JEKYLL & HYDE, JERSEY BOYS, WICKED, HAIR, SENSE & SENSIBILITY in Denver and more!

TV EXCLUSIVE: MATILDA THE MUSICAL's Four Leading Ladies and More Talk Opening Night!
by BroadwayWorld TV - April 16, 2013


MATILDA THE MUSICAL, produced by The Royal Shakespeare Company and The Dodgers, opened on April 11, 2013 at Broadway's Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street). The four girls sharing the title role are Sophia Gennusa -- who played the lead on opening night -- Oona Laurence, Bailey Ryon and Milly Shapiro, each of whom is making her Broadway debut. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there for all of the opening night festivities and brings you interviews with the four leading ladies and more below!

Photo Coverage: MATILDA's Starry Red Carpet Arrivals at Opening Night!
by Walter McBride - April 12, 2013


MATILDA THE MUSICAL, produced by The Royal Shakespeare Company and The Dodgers, opened last night April 11, 2013 at Broadway's Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street). Check out photos of the red carpet arrivals below!

Photo Coverage: MATILDA THE MUSICAL - Opening Night Curtain Call
by Walter McBride - April 12, 2013


MATILDA THE MUSICAL, produced by The Royal Shakespeare Company and The Dodgers, opened last night April 11, 2013 at Broadway's Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street). The four girls sharing the title role are Sophia Gennusa -- who played the lead for last night's opening -- Oona Laurence, Bailey Ryon and Milly Shapiro, each of whom will be making her Broadway debut. Check them all out at the curtain call below!

Review Roundup: MATILDA Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups - April 11, 2013


MATILDA THE MUSICAL, produced by The Royal Shakespeare Company and The Dodgers, opens tonight April 11, 2013 at Broadway's Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street). The four girls sharing the title role are Sophia Gennusa -- who will play the lead for tonight's opening -- Oona Laurence, Bailey Ryon and Milly Shapiro, each of whom will be making her Broadway debut. Let's see what the critics had to say...

RSC Celebrates New Leadership, JULIUS CAESAR and MATILDA in NY This Spring
by BWW News Desk - April 3, 2013


With a new leadership team of Gregory Doran, Artistic Director, and Catherine Mallyon, Executive Director, at the helm, the Royal Shakespeare Company returns to New York this spring with two productions, Julius Caesar and Matilda The Musical. Both began their lives at the RSC's Stratford-upon-Avon home and reflect the Company's continuing commitment to Shakespeare and the work of contemporary playwrights and theatre artists, as it celebrates one hundred years of touring work from Shakespeare's birthplace to the US.

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, March 30, Part 2 - Easter Edition with MATILDA, LUCKY GUY, CINDERELLA and More!
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2013


BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our March 30th SIP round-up. Yesterday evening's photos featured more Easter antics from the casts of MATILDA, CINDERELLA, KINKY BOOTS, THE LION KING and WEST SIDE STORY, plus a first SIP from LUCKY GUY and shots from ONCE, NEWSIES, MAMMA MIA!, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, WICKED, HANDS ON A HARDBODY, SHREK, A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at The Old Globe and more!

Broadway's MATILDA Makes Last-Minute Tweaks for American Audiences
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2013


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.

The Royal Shakespeare Company's Education Department Launches WRITE HERE WRITE NOW WITH MATILDA
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2013


The Royal Shakespeare Company's world premiere production of Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical has captured the imagination of young and old alike and continues to play to packed houses at London's Cambridge Theatre. It swept the board at last year's Laurence Olivier Awards, winning a record-breaking seven awards.

STAGE TUBE: MATILDA Cast Performs Medley at Royal Variety Performance!
by Nicole Rosky - December 4, 2012


Currently playing at London's Cambridge Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company production of Matilda the Musical is Broadway-bound in 2013. MATILDA THE MUSICAL begins performances on March 4 and opens on April 11 2013 at the Shubert Theatre (235 West 44th Street). In the video below, the West End cast performs a medley of songs at the Royal Variety Performance, which was held last night, December 3. Check it out below!

Sophia Gennusa, Oona Laurence, Bailey Ryon and Milly Shapiro to Lead Broadway's MATILDA!
by Nicole Rosky - November 15, 2012


The Royal Shakespeare Company and The Dodgers today announced the casting of the title role in the RSC's eagerly anticipated Broadway-bound musical MATILDA THE MUSICAL. Each of the four girls will play the role at difference performances: Sophia Gennusa, Oona Laurence, Bailey Ryon and Milly Shapiro. Each girl will be making her Broadway debut.

2012 BWW:UK Awards: SWEENEY TODD And MATILDA Continue To Lead The Way!
by Carrie Dunn - November 12, 2012


After a weekend of frenzied Twitter chat about the 2012 BWW:UK Awards, voting has been boosted by fans getting their votes in for their favourites as we enter the last weeks of polling!

SWEENEY TODD Continues To Lead Way In 2012 BWW:UK Awards!
by Carrie Dunn - October 16, 2012


Michael Ball, Imelda Staunton, Peter Polycarpou and Lucy May Barker are all in front in their categories as performers, while Anthony Ward leads in design, Paul Groothius in sound design, Jonathan Tunick in orchestrations - with the show leading as Best Revival of a Musical.

MATILDA Extends Through December 2013 in UK; New Block of Tickets On-Sale Tomorrow
by Robert Diamond - September 12, 2012


At 11am tomorrow, 400,000 tickets will go on sale for 2013 for the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Matilda The Musical. The record-breaking production, now booking through until 22 December next year, continues to play to packed houses at London's Cambridge Theatre.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL to be Included in Guinness World Records Book for Record-Breaking 7 Olivier Awards
by Kelsey Denette - September 7, 2012


MATILDA THE MUSICAL made its West End debut last November in a brand new musical version by Dennis Kelly and award-winning musician and comedian Tim Minchin, whose website announced today that the show will be included in the 2013 Guinness Book of World Records for the most Olivier Award wins.

Annette McLaughlin Joins Cast of MATILDA from Tonight, Aug 21
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2012


Annette McLaughlin will join the company of Matilda as Mrs Wormwood from today, 21 August 2012. She will play alongside Haley Flaherty and Steve Furst, who have recently joined the Company as Miss Honey and Mr Wormwood. Josie Walker performed as Mrs Wormwood for the last time on Sunday 19 Augus

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of West End's MATILDA!
by Nicole Rosky - August 10, 2012


The Royal Shakespeare Company's world premiere production of Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical has captured the imagination of young and old alike and continues to play to packed houses at London's Cambridge Theatre. In the video below, Meredith Viera goes behind the scenes of the show for an inside look. Click below to check it out!

Lucy-Mae Beacock, Hayley Canham, Chloe Hawthorn and Lara Wollington to Step in as Title Role in MATILDA in August
by Nicole Rosky - August 9, 2012


The Royal Shakespeare Company's world premiere production of Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical has captured the imagination of young and old alike and continues to play to packed houses at London's Cambridge Theatre.

Matilda the Musical FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Matilda the Musical have there been?
Matilda the Musical has had 4 productions including West End which opened in 2010, West End which opened in 2011, Broadway which opened in 2013 and West End which opened in 2021.
What awards has Matilda the Musical been nominated for?
Matilda the Musical has been nominated for several awards, including Best Costume Design, Best Director, Best Lighting Design, Best New Musical, Best Performance In A Supporting Role In A Musical, Best Set Design, Best Sound Design, Best Theatre Choreographer, and the Ned Sherrin Award for Best Musical. Notable nominations include Olivier Awards for Rob Howell, Matthew Warchus, Hugh Vanstone, Cambridge Theatre, Paul Kaye, Simon Baker, Peter Darling, and Evening Standard Awards.
What awards has Matilda the Musical won?
Matilda the Musical has won several prestigious awards, including Best Costume Design, Best Director, Best Lighting Design, Best New Musical, Best Performance In A Supporting Role In A Musical, Best Set Design, Best Sound Design, Best Theatre Choreographer, and the Ned Sherrin Award for Best Musical. These accolades were given at the Olivier Awards and the Evening Standard Awards.
What are the songs in Matilda the Musical and what's the order?
Miracle (Part 1)
Miracle (Part 2)
Matilda (Part 3)
Naughty
School Song
Pathetic
The Hammer
Chokey Chant
Loud
This Little Girl
Bruce
All I Know
When I Grow Up
The Smell of Rebellion
Quiet
My House
Revolting Children
When I Grow Up/Naughty (Reprise)

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