USA - Thanks to BroadwayGlobal for this sneak peak "Matilda" preview review. Call it just a coincidence that "Mary Poppins" closes while "Matilda" opens on Broadway. "Even a Disney "King" may give up the box office throne for this topical musical, full of heart and soul. "Matilda" is sick, really Really Sick, and you'll love it!" BroadwayGlobal.
The breaking box office records London musical inspired by Roald Dahl, with book by Dennis Kelly, and Music/Lyrics by Tim Minchin, "Matilda" has set its' magic on Broadway.
With characters more outrageous than Disney, "Matilda" offers a new modern day musical for families, adults or any age for that matter. Don't let the name fool you. "Matilda" is not just a kid musical. But if you want to feel like a kid again, fall in love with some of Broadway biggest musical characters to date, "Matilda" is the winning family ticket." Theatre Chat.
Matilda's mother Mrs. Wormwood played by "BroadwayGlobal sexiest", Laurence Olivier Award winning Lesli Margherita ("Zorro") is a huge audience favorite. You have all seen Lesli on TV in Fame L.A., N.Y.P.D. Blue, Charmed, just to name a few. Now Margherita hits Broadway with lightning force. Lesli's over the top character Mrs. Wormwood combines Dancing with the Stars, married with children - Bundy meets "Annie's" Mrs Hannigan. Lesli (Mrs. Wormwood) is sure to get a Tony Award nomination and may just win, not just with her dance moves of over the back, splits and lifts that wow the audience. Lesli singing "Loud" is just one of the highlights of the new smash hit musical. This born to dance mother is not happy when she is surprised with a girl named "Matilda".
Matilda's father Gabriel Ebert as Mr. Wormwood may be even more surprised as he refuses to call "Matilda" anything but son. But, the real surprise is in Bertie Carvel as Miss Trunchbill, a cynical principal out to destroy Matilda's love for reading. Matilda's Carvel and "Kinky Boot"' Billy Porter could be neck and neck or boot to "Kinky Boots" when it comes to sweeping the Tony Awards this season. Bertie Carvel gives more laughs than ever seen before. The Miss Trunchbill character created by Bertie Carvel has the down right mean motherly principal instincts that are delightfully distasteful, but deliciously appealing to the ever laughing hysterically audience. "So we do all come from dysfunctional families. "Matilda" is a magical dysfunctional delight!" BroadwayGlobal.
The next highlights are the naughty but nice gifted kids. These young kids with funky precise choreography are the BroadwayGlobal bewitching magical moment of the season. Every number is naughty crisp clean fun, thanks to Peter Darling ("Billy Elliott"). The radiant costumes, and enormous set designed by Rob Howell are all ingenious or breathtaking.
Karen Aldridge (Mrs. Phelps ), Lauren Ward (Miss Honey) and the entire cast bring magic to "Matilda". Special thanks to The Dodgers and The Royal Shakespeare Company giving birth to "Matilda" for Broadway audiences.
Every element from sound to props are magical. I promise that another article just on the production team will be posted when they have time for an exclusive BroadwayGlobal Q and A for readers who want to hear more about this wonderful musical that has captured Broadway. Click on the meet the creative team provided by the magical Matilda.
"Matilda" gives you some of the best characters ever seen on Broadway, loveable musical, a mystical story, with magical choreography and much much more. Click the behind the scene or where it all started with books. If "Matilda" can't get your child inspired to read nothing can. The journey of "Matilda" to Broadway. Click on the slide show to see Lesli in London's award winning Zorro, or backstage at "Matilda" with BroadwayGlobal sexiest Lesli Margherita with Richard Cameron of Theatre Chat.
The "Matilda" preview cast included: John Arthur Greene (Doctor), Leslie Margherita (Mrs. Wormwood), Bailey Ryon (Matilda), Gabriel Ebert (Mr. Wormwood), Taylor Trensch (Michael Wormwood), Karen Aldridge (Mrs. Phelps), Lauren Ward ( Miss Honey), Ben Thomspson (The Escapologist), Samantha Strum (The Acrobat), Bertie Carvel (Miss Trunchbull), Ryan Steele (Rudolpho), Betsy Struxness (Cook), John Sanders (Sergie), Thanyne Jasperson/Colin Israel (Henchman), Tamika Sonja Lawrence (Henchwomen), Jack Broderick (Bruce), Frenie Acoba (Lavender), Jared Parker (Nigel), Beatrice Tulchin (Amanda), Luke Kolbe Mannikus (Eric), Madilyn Jaz Morrow (Alice), Emma Howard (Hortensia), and Judah Bellamy (Tommy).
Theatre Chat and BroadwayGlobal say "Matilda" is one of the most effective musicals to hit Broadway. "Matilda" is a must see magical Broadway musical! Not since Carly Rose Sonenclar (X Factor, Broadway's "Wonderland") has the globe seen this much talent with youth in the arts. "Matilda the Musical" touches your heart and soul. Go ahead, be a little bit naughty "Matilda". BroadwayGlobal.
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