STAGE TUBE: MATILDA's Leading Ladies Perform at the Olivier Awards!
by Kelsey Denette - April 29, 2013
The Royal Shakespeare Company's world premiere production of Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical has captured the imagination of young and old alike and continues to play to packed houses at London's Cambridge Theatre. It swept the board at last year's Laurence Olivier Awards, winning a record-breaking seven awards.
Photo Coverage: Inside the MATILDA Gypsy Robe Ceremony!
by Walter McBride - April 16, 2013
The company of MATILDA just celebrated their opening with the Gypsy Robe ritual with the company's recipient Nadine Isenegger. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you full photo coverage below!
Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, April 13, Part 2 - MATILDA and MOTOWN Celebrate Broadway Openings & More!
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2013
BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our April 13th SIP round-up. Yesterday evening's photos featured MATILDA's opening SIPs, as well as a warm welcome to the show from the casts of PIPPIN and WEST SIDE STORY, and KINKY BOOTS' tribute to MOTOWN, which opens tonight. Plus, check out shots from MAMMA MIA!, LUCKY GUY, Cuba Gooding Jr. in THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, CINDERELLA, BOOK OF MORMON, HERE LIES LOVE at the Public Theater, off-Broadway's F#%KING UP EVERYTHING and A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN, FLASHDANCE, PETER PAN, JEKYLL & HYDE, JERSEY BOYS, WICKED, HAIR, SENSE & SENSIBILITY in Denver and more!
TV EXCLUSIVE: MATILDA THE MUSICAL's Four Leading Ladies and More Talk Opening Night!
by BroadwayWorld TV - April 16, 2013
MATILDA THE MUSICAL, produced by The Royal Shakespeare Company and The Dodgers, opened on April 11, 2013 at Broadway's Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street). The four girls sharing the title role are Sophia Gennusa -- who played the lead on opening night -- Oona Laurence, Bailey Ryon and Milly Shapiro, each of whom is making her Broadway debut. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there for all of the opening night festivities and brings you interviews with the four leading ladies and more below!
Photo Coverage: MATILDA THE MUSICAL - Opening Night Curtain Call
by Walter McBride - April 12, 2013
MATILDA THE MUSICAL, produced by The Royal Shakespeare Company and The Dodgers, opened last night April 11, 2013 at Broadway's Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street). The four girls sharing the title role are Sophia Gennusa -- who played the lead for last night's opening -- Oona Laurence, Bailey Ryon and Milly Shapiro, each of whom will be making her Broadway debut. Check them all out at the curtain call below!
Review Roundup: MATILDA Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups - April 11, 2013
MATILDA THE MUSICAL, produced by The Royal Shakespeare Company and The Dodgers, opens tonight April 11, 2013 at Broadway's Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street). The four girls sharing the title role are Sophia Gennusa -- who will play the lead for tonight's opening -- Oona Laurence, Bailey Ryon and Milly Shapiro, each of whom will be making her Broadway debut. Let's see what the critics had to say...
RSC Celebrates New Leadership, JULIUS CAESAR and MATILDA in NY This Spring
by BWW News Desk - April 3, 2013
With a new leadership team of Gregory Doran, Artistic Director, and Catherine Mallyon, Executive Director, at the helm, the Royal Shakespeare Company returns to New York this spring with two productions, Julius Caesar and Matilda The Musical. Both began their lives at the RSC's Stratford-upon-Avon home and reflect the Company's continuing commitment to Shakespeare and the work of contemporary playwrights and theatre artists, as it celebrates one hundred years of touring work from Shakespeare's birthplace to the US.
Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, March 30, Part 2 - Easter Edition with MATILDA, LUCKY GUY, CINDERELLA and More!
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2013
BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our March 30th SIP round-up. Yesterday evening's photos featured more Easter antics from the casts of MATILDA, CINDERELLA, KINKY BOOTS, THE LION KING and WEST SIDE STORY, plus a first SIP from LUCKY GUY and shots from ONCE, NEWSIES, MAMMA MIA!, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, WICKED, HANDS ON A HARDBODY, SHREK, A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at The Old Globe and more!
Broadway's MATILDA Makes Last-Minute Tweaks for American Audiences
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2013
According to the Telegraph, the West End hit musical version of Roald Dahl's Matilda is undergoing some last-minute changes before it opens on Broadway in April. After several previews, some of the lyrics are being revised for American audiences.
STAGE TUBE: MATILDA Cast Performs Medley at Royal Variety Performance!
by Nicole Rosky - December 4, 2012
Currently playing at London's Cambridge Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company production of Matilda the Musical is Broadway-bound in 2013. MATILDA THE MUSICAL begins performances on March 4 and opens on April 11 2013 at the Shubert Theatre (235 West 44th Street).
In the video below, the West End cast performs a medley of songs at the Royal Variety Performance, which was held last night, December 3. Check it out below!
Sophia Gennusa, Oona Laurence, Bailey Ryon and Milly Shapiro to Lead Broadway's MATILDA!
by Nicole Rosky - November 15, 2012
The Royal Shakespeare Company and The Dodgers today announced the casting of the title role in the RSC's eagerly anticipated Broadway-bound musical MATILDA THE MUSICAL. Each of the four girls will play the role at difference performances: Sophia Gennusa, Oona Laurence, Bailey Ryon and Milly Shapiro. Each girl will be making her Broadway debut.
SWEENEY TODD Continues To Lead Way In 2012 BWW:UK Awards!
by Carrie Dunn - October 16, 2012
Michael Ball, Imelda Staunton, Peter Polycarpou and Lucy May Barker are all in front in their categories as performers, while Anthony Ward leads in design, Paul Groothius in sound design, Jonathan Tunick in orchestrations - with the show leading as Best Revival of a Musical.
Annette McLaughlin Joins Cast of MATILDA from Tonight, Aug 21
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2012
Annette McLaughlin will join the company of Matilda as Mrs Wormwood from today, 21 August 2012. She will play alongside Haley Flaherty and Steve Furst, who have recently joined the Company as Miss Honey and Mr Wormwood. Josie Walker performed as Mrs Wormwood for the last time on Sunday 19 Augus
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of West End's MATILDA!
by Nicole Rosky - August 10, 2012
The Royal Shakespeare Company's world premiere production of Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical has captured the imagination of young and old alike and continues to play to packed houses at London's Cambridge Theatre. In the video below, Meredith Viera goes behind the scenes of the show for an inside look. Click below to check it out!