Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical

Broadway's biggest little hero visits MKE

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Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical

Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical (2019-01-25) by Paul RuffoloFirst Stage

Unloved by her parents and belittled by her child-hating headmistress, Matilda boldly steps up to set things right with the support of friends.

Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical (2019-01-15) by Paul RuffoloFirst Stage

After four weeks of rehearsal, actors open “Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical” — our first Broadway production in organization’s history.

Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical (2019-01-25) by Paul RuffoloFirst Stage

Despite Mrs. Wormwood’s desire to attend a dance competition in Paris, Matilda Wormwood is born.

Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical (2019-01-15) by Paul RuffoloFirst Stage

Matilda, a brilliant child prodigy who loves books.

Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical (2019-01-25) by Paul RuffoloFirst Stage

Hello, Miss Honey and Miss Phelps, Matilda’s teacher and librarian.

Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical (2019-01-15) by Paul RuffoloFirst Stage

Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood, the villainous parents of Matilda.

In order to change her bad situation, Matilda begins to take action against her parents by turning her dad’s hair permanently green.

Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical (2019-01-25) by Paul RuffoloFirst Stage

Books are Matilda’s comfort and escape from reality. Aside from school, she spends much of her time in the library with Miss Phelps.

Matilda by Maria Pretzl, Nathaniel Schardin, and Traveling LemurFirst Stage

"Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical" trailer.

Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical (2019-01-15) by Paul RuffoloFirst Stage

P.E. with Miss Trunchbull, The Hammer.

Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical (2019-01-15) by Paul RuffoloFirst Stage

The play is made up of big musical numbers like “Revolting Children,” where the students rise up against evil headmistress Miss Trunchbull. The original songs are by Tim Minchin.

Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical (2019-01-15) by Paul RuffoloFirst Stage

The hero rises, changing her story with a little magic.

Credits: Story

Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical
Book by Dennis Kelly
Music & Lyrics by Tim Minchin
Orchestrations & Additional Music by Chris Nightingale


Adult Performers: Allie Babich, Kelly Doherty, Jackson Evans, Lyonel Reneau, Molly Rhode, Elizabeth Telford, Teddy Warren, Solana Ramirez-Garcia, Elliott Brotherhood, Jamie Mercado, Austin Winter, Ethan Brittingham, A.J. Magoon, Kaitlyn Serketich, Stephanie Staszak


*Note: Young performers are double cast


Diligent & Determined Casts: Taylor Arnstein, Reese Bell, Marina Evans


Diligent Cast: Lucia Santana, Paisley Schroeder, Eloise Bejma, Elizabeth Kuhnen, Ryon Davis, William Swoboda, Max Larson, Charles Elliott, Jonathan Neustifter, Trinity Escalera, Abby Hanna, Lilly Frank, Celeste Hermans, Sawyer Esten


Determined Cast: Madison Jones, Sailor Ames, Ella Vitrano, KyLee Hennes, J. Jackson Vining, Alex Radtke, Trygve Gundersen, Gavin Miller, Nikolai Morrow, Asauntee Bynum, Asha Metcalfe, Erin Fricker, Ben Stull


Creative Team: Jeff Frank, Director | Jayne Pink, Choreographer | Michael Pink, Choreographer | Jeff Schaetzke, Music Director | Sheri Williams Pannell, Assistant Director | Molly Rhode, Dance Captain | Tyne Turner, Dialect Coach | | Brandon Kirkham, Scenic Designer | Arnold Bueso, Costume Designer | Jason Fassl, Lighting Designer | Matt Whitmore, Sound Designer | Samuel Clein, Music Supervisor, Conductor/ Keyboard | Paul Westfahl, Drums/ Percussion | Josh Robinson, Keyboard | Melissa L. Wanke, Stage Manager | Jade Bruno, Assistant Stage Manager | Carrie Johns, Second Assistant Stage Manager

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