Book by Dennis Kelly and music/lyrics by Tim Minchin. Based on the book Matilda by Roald Dahl.
THE STORY: Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Over the course of her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other’s lives, as Miss Honey begins not only to recognize but also appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace!
INFORMATION: Content Advisories: Depictions of Child Abuse, Depiction of Tobacco Use, Brief mention of Suicide, Sudden Loud Noises, Flashing Lights (No Strobes). Matilda the Musical is rated for ages 6 and up. The listed advisories are minimal and story-specific. Flashing lights and loud noises is on par with other musical titles of this type.
TICKETS: Cost is $8 and may be purchased online at boxoffice.truman.edu or in person at the box office in front of Severns Theatre in the Ophelia Parrish Fine Arts Center main lobby Monday-Friday from 10:30-4:30. The box office also opens at 7:00 pm on show nights.