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Posted by jacobtsf 2012-12-19 14:27:17
The Royal Shakespeare Company and The Dodgers today announced the casting of the principal roles and the ensemble in the eagerly anticipated Broadway-bound musical Matilda The Musical. They are (alphabetically): Karen Aldridge (Mrs. Phelps), Gabriel Ebert (Mr. Wormwood), Lesli Margherita (Mrs. Wormwood), and Lauren Ward (Miss Honey).
Producers previously announced the four girls sharing the title role: Sophia Gennusa, Oona Laurence, Bailey Ryon and Milly Shapiro; as well as Olivier Award-winner Bertie Carvel* who will reprise the role of Miss Trunchbull for Broadway. Each of the girls is making her Broadway debut.
The ensemble is: Frenie Acoba, Erica Barnett, Judah Bellamy, Jack Broderick, Ava DeMary, John Arthur Greene, Emma Howard, Nadine Isenegger, Colin Israel, Thayne Jasperson, Luke Mannikus, Madilyn Morrow, Sawyer Nunes, Jared Parker, Celia Mei Rubin, John Sanders, Tamika Sonja Lawrence, Philip Spaeth, Ryan Steele, Betsy Struxness, Samantha Sturm, Heather Tepe, Ben Thompson, Clay Thomson, Taylor Trensch, Beatrice Tulchin, and Ted Wilson*.
Read more: http://broadwayworld.com/article/BREAKING-Lauren-Ward-Gabriel-Ebert-Lesli-Margherita-and-More-Join-Cast-of-MATILDA-on-Broadway-20121219#ixzz2FWlyxNRt
Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted by Younger Brother 2012-12-19 14:29:16
Nice to see Sam Sturm in the ensemble. She's got to be one of the best dancers on Broadway
Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted by ajh 2012-12-19 14:31:29
Lesli Margherita is a stunning talent. She was terrfic in Zorro in the West End.
Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted by mmh1019 2012-12-19 14:33:50
I saw Sam Sturm was leaving Nice Work so I figured she got a new gig. Looks like they'll be getting some new Newsies in the spring as well, with Ryan & Thayne in the ensemble, LOVE them!! Also glad to see Betsy Struxness bouncing back so quickly after the disaster that was Scandalous...
Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted by Jonwo 2012-12-19 14:35:07
I had a feeling Lauren Ward would reprise Miss Honey and she's very good in the role. It'll be interesting if there is any changes from the West End production.
Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted by Jonwo 2012-12-19 14:35:07
I had a feeling Lauren Ward would reprise Miss Honey and she's very good in the role. It'll be interesting if there is any changes from the West End production.
Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted by James2 2012-12-19 15:00:18
Anyone else pondering why they chose someone as young as Gabriel Ebert to play Mr. Wormwood?
Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted by brettarnett 2012-12-19 15:07:24
Interesting that Taylor Trensch is leaving a lead role in Bare (which just opened) for an ensemble, though it is his Broadway Debut I believe.
Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted by NicoleMWright2 2012-12-19 15:24:16
Trensch played Boq in "Wicked" on Broadway. But this is his first original Broadway credit.
Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted by dyland 2012-12-19 15:32:04
LOVE the ensemble! I'm so excited! Lauren Ward!!!
Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted by ACL2006 2012-12-19 16:27:02
that's a very talented ensemble!! Was wondering why Tamika Sonja Lawrence just left Book of Mormon. congrats to all!!
Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted by matineeidol2013 2012-12-19 16:34:44
They have hired some terrific dancers.
I know little about the show; is it a very large/difficult dance show?
Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted by Citygirl.grace 2012-12-19 16:46:14
WOW!! That ensemble is going to KILL IT! Samantha Sturm, Ryan Steele, Thane Jasperson... Awesome!!!
Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted by Tag 2012-12-19 17:10:03
What happened to Jackée Harry 
Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted by shrekster224 2012-12-19 17:44:21
"WOW!! That ensemble is going to KILL IT! Samantha Sturm, Ryan Steele, Thayne Jasperson... Awesome!!!"
My thoughts exactly! And Tamika Sonja Lawrence, who is hopefully covering the librarian role. Just sad to see Ryan and Thayne leave Newsies .
Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted by macnyc 2012-12-19 17:59:27
^^^ Me too!
Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted by Salene 2012-12-19 18:12:45
I know little about the show; is it a very large/difficult dance show?
No.
Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted by macnyc 2012-12-19 18:15:34
Does anyone want to take a guess as to whether discounts will be available? Given the show's success in London, maybe producers don't need to offer a deal.
Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted by broadwaybelter 2012-12-20 00:21:13
Look out for Karen Aldridge. A truly stunning talent.
Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted by CATSNYrevival 2012-12-20 00:33:46
Is Matilda a big dance show? I'm a little perplexed to see Ryan Steele in the ensemble. I feel like he should be leading something at New York City Ballet.
Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted by wonderfulwizard11 2012-12-20 00:38:20
From my recollection of seeing the show in London a few months back, it's really not a dance piece. The only heavy dancing I can remember for the adult chorus is in Loud, which is a brief tango dance break, and Revolting Children, which is moreso movement than dance.
Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted by kyl3fong2 2012-12-20 01:25:41
Does anyone know who will be replacing Ryan Steele in Newsies?
Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted by TheatreFan4 2012-12-20 02:13:38
What happened to Jackée Harry
Oh WTF! This is twice now that Broadway/Tour's fallen through for her. First as Morrible in the Wicked tour and now this. >
Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted by Nickhutson 2012-12-20 02:59:31
The dancing is pretty intense, and extremely intricate and detailed - not one person does the same movement as another.
I know here in London the RSC do a deal for day seats for 16 - 25 year olds for £5. Not sure if they'll do that in NYC.
Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted by The Distinctive Baritone 2012-12-20 08:44:45
Karen Aldridge? Huh. Good for her. I didn't know she could sing. I saw her as Lady M at Chicago Shakes.
Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted by Nickhutson 2012-12-20 17:49:43
The librarian character doesn't sing.
Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted by Shakeshafte 2012-12-21 01:08:31
I just wonder why they waited so long to announce the supporting cast?
