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Matilda - The Musical

Matilda - The Musical at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace

Why see Matilda - The Musical?

Don't Miss The Triumphant Roald Dahl Musical

Pride of the Chicagoland theater scene, the Drury Lane theaters have been the chosen Broadway touring venue and influential champion of local productions for over six decades. Named after the historic Theatre Royal Drury Lane, the theaters have made their own history since opening in the late 50s with over 2,000 productions passing through their proscenium arches and season programming packed to the rafters with exciting new shows. Featuring a host of Tony Award Broadway blockbusters, their latest 2019/20 season kicks off with the magical mischief of Denis Kelley and Tim Minchin's triumphant Matilda The Musical. 

First making a buzz on London's West End, Matilda garnered seven 2012 Olivier Awards before ruling the Broadway roost from 2013 to 2017, winning five Tony Awards including the award for Best Book Of A Musical. Bonafide Minchin classics like 'Naughty', 'When I Grow Up' and 'Revolting Children' punctuate the Roald Dahl tale of the titular pint-sized heroine who discovers she has the power to move things with her mind and uses her gifts to teach all of the villainous grown ups in her life a long awaited lesson and find her own happy ending. 

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8 reviews, average rating: (3.4 Stars)

Rose

Beautiful Underlying Story

Prior to seeing this show, I was not familiar with Matilda (books, movie or musical) and I loved it! The musical is incredibly catchy, yet the ballads are haunting. Staging was really cool -- used projection screens to transform into different locations and even different time periods. An incredibly complex show technically and choreographically, and the ensemble managed it flawlessly. The show is appropriate for all ages, but ironically, it may connect more for adults, on a sentimental level. Standout performers were Sean Fortunato (Miss Trunchbull), Jackson Evans (Mr Wormwood), Stephanie Gibson (Mrs Wormwood), Alex Benoit (Rudolpho), Andrew MacNaughton (Doctor/Sergei), Joshua Zingerman (Bruce) and of course Audrey Edwards (Matilda). Highly recommended! ... Read more

Ash

TERRIFIC SHOW!

This version of Matilda is true to the book which means it's quirky, dark, Roald Dahl kind of humor. It's amazing to watch such young kids hold their own alongside more seasoned adult actors. Good music, engaging story, impressive choreography, beautiful sets and costumes, ample laughs...it's a good, fun show that is definitely worth the trip to Oak Brook. I especially liked Matilda and the rest of the Wormwood family, but the Trunchbull and Miss Honey were terrific, too. I saw the show with my wife and we already plan to see it again with our children. ... Read more

Tom

Brilliant!

I missed it when it was here in the city, well worth the drive out to Oakbrook Terrace for it. Cast were fantastic & the set design is really well done. a delight for all ages. ... Read more
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