Tickets to MATILDA THE MUSICAL at 5th Avenue Theatre on Sale 6/5

TIME Magazine's #1 Show of the Year, Matilda The Musical, is kicking off the 2015/16 season at The 5th Avenue Theatre. Produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Dodgers, the first national tour of Matilda The Musical is the sensational hit Seattle audiences won't want to miss.

Matilda The Musical plays August 18-September 6, 2015 (press opening August 20) at The 5th Avenue Theatre (1308 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101). Tickets (starting at $35) go on sale to the general public on Friday, June 5, 2015. Tickets are currently available only as a part of the 2015/16 season subscription, or to groups of 10 or more. Group ticket buyers may call (888) 625-1418. Single tickets may be purchased beginning on June 5 online at www.5thavenue.org, by phone at 206-625-1900, or at the Box Office at 1308 5th Avenue in Downtown Seattle.

Winner of 50 international awards including four Tony Awards® and 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). It 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.

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 Peter Darling, orchestrations, additional music and musical supervision by Christopher Nightingale, lighting by Tony Award® winner Hugh Vanstone, and sound by Simon Baker.