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Center Theatre Group launches the First National Tour of Roald Dahl's "Matilda The Musical" this Sunday, June 7 at 4 p.m. at the Ahmanson Theatre. Produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company and The Dodgers, "Matilda The Musical" continues performances in Los Angeles through July 12, 2015.BroadwayWorld has a first look at the tour cast in action below!
The three girls sharing the title role are Gabby Gutierrez, Mia Sinclair Jenness and Mabel Tyler. The principal cast also features (alphabetically) Jennifer Blood (Miss Honey), Quinn Mattfeld (Mr. Wormwood), Bryce Ryness (Miss Trunchbull) and Cassie Silva (Mrs. Wormwood).
The ensemble of "Matilda The Musical" includes Cal Alexander, Kayla Amistad, Cameron Burke, Brittany Conigatti, Michael Fatica, Wesley Faucher, John Michael Fiumara, Camden Gonzales, Shonica Gooden, Evan Gray, Cassidy Hagel, Meliki Hurd, Michael D. Jablonski, Luke Kolbe Mannikus, Stephanie Martignetti, Megan McGuff, Ora Jones, Justin Packard, Serena Quadrato, Aristotle Rock, Jaquez Andre Sims, Ian Michael Stuart, Danny Tieger, Kaci Walfall, Natalie Wisdom and Darius Wright.
Winner of 50 international awards including four Tony Awards and a record- breaking seven Olivier Awards including Best Musical, "Matilda The Musical" is the story of an extraordinary girl who dreams of a better life. Armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, Matilda dares to take a stand and change her destiny.
Based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl, "Matilda The Musical" is directed by Tony Award winner Matthew Warchus ("God of Carnage"), 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. The production has sets and costumes by Tony Award winner Rob Howell, with choreography by Tony Award winner Peter Darling, orchestrations, additional music and musical supervision by Christopher Nightingale, lighting by Tony Award winner Hugh Vanstone and sound by Simon Baker.
For more information, including tour dates, cities and tickets, visit www.matildathemusical.com/tour. Tickets for "Matilda The Musical" at the Ahmanson are available at www.CenterTheatreGroup.org, by calling (213) 972-4400, and in person at the Center Theatre Group box office at the Ahmanson Theatre. Tickets start at $25 (ticket prices are subject to change). The Ahmanson Theatre is located at the Music Center, 135 N. Grand Avenue in Downtown L.A. 90012.
Photo Credit: Joan Marcus
The Company of Matilda the Musical First National Tour
The Company of Matilda the Musical First National Tour
Jaquez Andre Sims and Cassie Silva
Bryce Ryness and Mabel Tyler with the Company of Matilda the Musical First National Tour
Mabel Tyler and Jennifer Blood
Jennifer Blood (L), Evan Gray (front center), Bryce Ryness (R), Gabby Gutierrez (center middle) and the Company of Matilda the Musical First National Tour
Evan Gray (top center) and the Company of Matilda the Musical First National Tour
Mia Sinclair Jenness and the Company of Matilda the Musical First National Tour
Bryce Ryness and the Company of Matilda the Musical First National Tour
Jennifer Blood and Bryce Ryness
Danny Tieger, Cassie Silva and Quinn Mattfeld
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