Lesli Margherita Leaving Broadway's MATILDA This Fall

Lesli Margherita -- Matilda the Musical's long-running 'Mrs. Wormwood' -- revealed via Twitter today that she will be departing the show on September 6, 2015.

Margherita has also starred in the West End's ZORRO, which earned her an Olivier Award in 2009, the national tour of A CHORUS LINE, and regional productions of GREASE, REEFER MADNESS, KISS ME, KATE, MAN OF LA MANCHA, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, SHOWBOAT and more. She also appears in the movie musical LUCKY STIFF and in her cabaret act ALL HAIL THE QUEEN.

Winner of a record-breaking seven Olivier Awards including Best Musical, MATILDA THE MUSICAL is based on the beloved novel by best-selling author Roald Dahl (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fantastic Mr. Fox). The musical just celebrated two years at Broadway's Shubert Theatre.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL is directed by Tony Award winner Matthew Warchus, who helms this production with a book by Tony Award-winning playwright Dennis Kelly and music and lyrics by Australian comedian, musician and composer Tim Minchin.

MATILDA is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.

We can't wait to see what's in store for Lesli!

Photo Credit: Joan Marcus