Roald Dahl's Matilda, simply known as Matilda or Matilda the Musical, is a stage musical with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and a book by Dennis Kelly, based on the 1988 novel Matilda by Roald Dahl. The musical's narrative centres on Matilda Wormwood, a precocious 5-year-old girl with the gift of telekinesis, who loves reading, overcomes obstacles caused by her family and school, and helps her teacher to reclaim her life. After a twelve-week trial run staged by the Royal Shakespeare Company at Stratford-upon-Avon from November 2010 to January 2011, it received its West End premiere on 24 November 2011 at the Cambridge Theatre and its Broadway premiere on 11 April 2013 at the Shubert Theatre. Matilda the Musical has received widespread critical acclaim and box-office popularity, winning seven 2012 Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical—at the time, the most such awards ever won by a single show.
| Music | Tim Minchin |
| Lyrics | Tim Minchin |
| Book | Dennis Kelly |
| Productions | 2010 Stratford-upon-Avon, 2011 West End, 2013 Broadway, 2015 US national tour, 2018 UK and Ireland tour, 2023 Buenos Aires |
| Official Website | http://www.matildathemusical.com/ |
About Matilda the Musical
Feature film adaptation of the hit Broadway production, Matilda the Musical. The film follows the exploits of a brilliant girl who takes a stand against her parents and oppressive teacher. The film was directed by Matthew Warchus.
Achievement of Matilda the Musical
The movie premiered at the BFI London Film Festival in late 2022. The musical and film adaptations are based on Roald Dahl's classic children's novel.
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Latest information about Matilda the Musical updated on December 06 2022.
