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Toronto’s most popular musical of the year, MATILDA THE MUSICAL, is now in its final few weeks at the Ed Mirvish Theatre, of a twice-extended six-month sit-down production. There are only 20 performances remaining, with closing night set for January 7, 2017. The final two weeks, playing during the holiday season, feature many matinee performances, perfect for family outings. Tickets to MATILDA THE MUSICAL are on sale at at www.mirvish.com or by phone at TicketKing at 416-872-1212 or 1-800-461-3333. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the Ed Mirvish Theatre Box Office, 244 Victoria Street.
Today, producers the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Dodgers announced that the Toronto production will continue as the 2017 North American tour, beginning with an engagement in Albuquerque’s Popejoy Hall January 12-15, 2017 before playing Segerstrom Hall in Costa Mesa, the Civic Theatre in San Diego and ASU Gammage Auditorium in Tempe among others. Full tour dates are below.
Direct from the Toronto run, the three girls sharing the title role are Hannah Levinson, Jaime MacLean and Jenna Weir. The principal cast also features (alphabetically): Paula Brancati (Miss Honey), Dan Chameroy (Miss Trunchbull), Keisha T. Fraser (Mrs. Phelps), Brandon McGibbon (Mr. Wormwood) and Darcy Stewart (Mrs. Wormwood). Full casting will be announced at a later date.
Winner of over 70 international awards including 4 Tony Awards® and a record-breaking seven Olivier Awards® including Best Musical, MATILDA THE MUSICAL is based on the beloved novel by best-selling author Roald Dahl (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fantastic Mr. Fox). It is the story of an extraordinary girl who dreams of a better life. Armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, Matilda dares to take a stand and change her destiny
MATILDA THE MUSICAL is directed by Tony Award® winner Matthew Warchus (God of Carnage), who helms this production with a book by Tony Award®-winning playwright Dennis Kelly and music and lyrics by Australian comedian, musician and composer Tim Minchin.
The production has sets and costumes by Tony Award® winner Rob Howell, with choreography by Peter Darling, orchestrations, additional music and musical supervision by Christopher Nightingale, lighting by Tony Award® winner Hugh Vanstone, and sound by Simon Baker.
2017 Tour Dates
Albuquerque, NM – Popejoy Hall – January 12-15, 2017
Costa Mesa, CA – Segerstrom Hall – January 17-29, 2017
San Diego, CA – Civic Theatre – January 31-February 5, 2017
Tempe, AZ – ASU Gammage – February 7-12, 2017
Salt Lake City, UT – Eccles Theater – February 21-26, 2017
Portland, OR – Keller Auditorium – February 28-March 5, 2017
San Jose, CA – Center for the Performing Arts – March 7-12, 2017
Las Vegas, NV – Smith Center – March 14-19, 2017
Sioux Falls, SD – Washington Pavilion – March 22-26, 2017
Minneapolis, MN – Orpheum Theatre – March 28-April 2, 2017
Cincinnati, OH – Aronoff Center for the Arts – April 4-16, 2017
Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre – April 18-23, 2017
Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Broward Center – April 25-May 7, 2017
Orlando, FL – Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts – May 9-14, 2017
Providence, RI – Providence Performing Arts Center – May 16-21, 2017
Raleigh, NC – Memorial Auditorium – May 23-28, 2017
Lincoln, NE – Lied Center – May 31-June 3, 2017
San Antonio, TX – Majestic Theatre – June 6-11, 2017
Fort Worth, TX – Bass Performance Hall – June 13-18, 2017
Tulsa, OK – Chapman Music Hall – June 20-25, 2017
Additional dates to be announced
www.matildathemusical.com/tour
www.facebook.com/MatildaOnBroadway
MATILDA THE MUSICAL
Now onstage only until January 7, 2017 at the Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St., Toronto
Holiday Performance Schedule:
Wed. Dec. 21 - 1:30 & 7:30 PM
Thurs. Dec. 22 - 7:30 PM
Friday Dec. 23 - 1:30 & 7:30 PM
Sat. Dec. 24 - 1:30 PM
Tues. Dec. 27 - 1:30 & 7:30 PM
Wed. Dec. 28 - 1:30 & 7:30 PM
Thurs. Dec. 29 - 1:30 PM
Friday Dec. 30 - 1:30 & 7:30 PM
Sat. Dec. 31 - 1:30 PM
Tues. Jan. 3 - 7:30 PM
Wed. Jan. 4 - 1:30 & 7:30 PM
Thurs. Jan. 5 - 1:30 & 7:30 PM
Friday Jan. 6 - 1:30 PM
Sat. Jan. 7 - 1:30 & 7:30 PM
Online www.mirvish.com
By Phone 416-872-1212 or 1-800-461-3333
Groups of 10 or more 416-593-4142 or 1-800-724-6420
Twitter: @Mirvish
FB: Facebook.com/MirvishProductions
Instagram: @MirvishProductions
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2016-12-21
Toronto: Final 20 Toronto performances of "Matilda" plus North American tour dates announced