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From the author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory comes another unlikely hero: Matilda Wormwood. Born to parents who prize their own ignorance and disdain books, learning, and any information they can’t get from television, Matilda somehow manages to emerge...a genius. Maybe even a magical one. However, she and the rest of the school are under the tyrannical rule of a deliciously devious villain, principal Agatha Trunchbull. Matilda embraces the fearful and terrifying moments of childhood with humor, hard-earned optimism, and astoundingly witty musical numbers. Songs like “Miracle,” “Naughty,” and “Revolting Children” will ring true to adults and belong in the survival kit of any child making their way through pre-adolescence and beyond.

Book by 
Dennis Kelly

Music & Lyrics by
Tim Minchin

Based on the book Matilda by 
Roald Dahl

Music Directed by
Christopher Youstra

Choreography by
Byron Easley

Directed by
Peter Flynn

When:

June 21 - July 28 2019

Duration:

About 2 and a half hours including intermission.

Age Guidance:

If this were a film it would be rated PG.

Location:

Mainstage

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"Big, lively production... has just the right measure of toughness and charm"

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Community Partners: Children's Book Drive

Matilda is the story of a girl whose life is changed by reading. Yes, she’s magical and telekinetic, but what really powers her abilities and makes her remarkable is her love of books. It’s such a big theme in the play that our brilliant designer Milagros Ponce de León has incorporated 2,000 books all over the stage (although to be truthful, most of them are carved out of foam). The story is literally and figuratively built by books.

Our mission at Olney Theatre Center is to unleash the creative potential of our artists and audiences, so it felt important to us that as part of our production of Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical, we make a positive contribution to ensuring every kid can access the power to supercharge their imagination through reading.

That’s why we’re asking members of our audience to bring a new or gently used children’s books to donate when they come to see the show or during Box Office hours. We’ve partnered with the Maryland Book Bank and Velocity of Books to make sure these donations will make it into the hands of kids who need them.

Your generosity will bring us one step closer to a society where every kid has the tools and the opportunity to become extraordinary.

Learn more about our Community Partners

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Matilda

June 21 - July 28 2019

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Open Wednesday - Saturday: 12:00PM - 6:00PM

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Performances of Hedwig and the Angry Inch through and including, Friday, December 24, have been canceled due to a positive COVID-19 test in the company. Affected patrons should contact the Box Office to exchange into another performance. Performances are scheduled to resume on Sunday, December 26.

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