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The Miracle of MATILDA: Revolting Around the World!

By: Nov. 10, 2016
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Come January 2017, the miracle that has been MATILDA on Broadway will play its final performance at the Shubert Theatre, after a whopping 37 previews and 1,555 regular performances. Opening on April 11, 2013, Matilda quickly swept Broadway off its feet with a story of heart, courage and loving who you are.

Matilda tells the story of an extraordinary girl, Matilda, with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind whose talents are constantly belittled by her cruel parents and headmistress. Dreaming of a better life for herself, she dares to take a stand against these oppressive forces and takes her destiny into her own hands. The hit musical first made its appearance in London's West End. The original London production won a record-breaking 7 Olivier Awards including Best Musical. On Broadway, Matilda was nominated for 13 Tony Awards in 2013. It went onto earn Tony Awards for Best Lighting Design, Best Book and Best Featured Actor in a Musical for Gabriel Ebert.

While the Broadway production is entering its final months, there is still time to catch MATILDA elsewhere, with West End, Australian and US touring productions still going strong. Below, we're bringing you some highlights from the show's production history around the world!


Stratford-upon-Avon:
Opened December 9, 2010 at Royal Shakespeare Company


London:
Opened November 24, 2011 at the Cambridge Theatre


US Tour:
Opened June 7, 2015 at the Ahmanson Theatre


Australian Tour:
Opened August 20, 2015 at the Lyric Theatre


Toronto:
Opened July 7, 2016 at the Ed Mirvish Theatre


For more on Matilda around the world, visit: www.matildathemusical.com




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