Theatre on the Bay produces “Roald Dahl’s Matilda: The Musical”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 10, 2024
Tickets now on sale for shows on Friday-Sunday, July 19-28, 2024
Green Bay, WI — Theatre on the Bay at UW-Green Bay, Marinette Campus performs “Roald Dahl’s Matilda: The Musical,” a joyous girl power romp, Fridays-Saturdays, July 19-20, July 26-27, at 7 p.m. and Sundays, July 21 and July 28, at 2 p.m. Tickets for the shows are available through Ticketstar by clicking here.
Directors, Brittany Welch and Chase Grabowski, say, “You can’t go wrong with any of Roald Dahl’s stories. This musical adaptation of Matilda has all of your favorite moments from the book as well as the 1996 film and is supported by a fantastic score of memorable songs by Tim Minchin. With an amazing cast of young and adult performers, we are very excited for our community to experience this production.”
Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning “Roald Dahl’s Matilda: The Musical” is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. With the book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda has won 47 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world.
Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and 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 to punish 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!
Packed with high-energy dance numbers, catchy songs and an unforgettable star turn for a young actress, children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.
Performances will take place in the Herbert L. Williams Theatre on the UW-Green Bay, Marinette campus. Please learn more by visiting www.uwgb.edu/marinette/community-theatre-and-arts/ If you have questions or concerns, please contact Lauryn Albaugh, Director at the Herbert L. Williams Theatre, at albaughl@uwgb.edu.
Theatre on the Bay is sponsored by the Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Training offering adults and youth opportunities to participate in theatrical productions.
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
About UW-Green Bay
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is a school of resilient problem solvers who dare to reach higher with the power of education that ignites growth and answers the biggest challenges. Serving 10,300 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students as well as 67,500 continuing education learners annually, UW-Green Bay offers 200 academic degrees, programs, and certificates. With four campus locations in Northeast Wisconsin, the University’s access mission welcomes all students who want to learn, from every corner of the world. Championing bold thinking since opening its doors in 1965, it is a university on the rise – Wisconsin’s fastest growing UW. For more information, visit www.uwgb.edu.
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