Matilda the Musical

Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, MATILDA THE MUSICAL is a Tony Award-winning, captivating masterpiece created by the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination, & the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life.Based on Roald Dahl's popular book of the same name, MATILDA is the story of a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence & psychokinetic powers. She's unloved by her neglectful parents but impresses her teacher, the lovable Miss Honey. However, the school's tyrannical headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children & loves thinking up new punishments for those who don't follow her rules. But Matilda has courage & cleverness in equal amounts, & could be the school's saving grace. MATILDA THE MUSICAL, with book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, has won more than 47 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world.​ Packed with high-energy dance numbers, catchy songs, and an unforgettable star turn for a young actress, children and adults alike will be inspired and delighted watching this story of a special little girl with an extraordinary imagination. SHOWTIMES: Friday, August 9 @ 7:30 p.m. Saturday, August 10 @ 7:30 p.m. Thursday, August 15 @ 7:30 p.m. Friday, August 16 @ 7:30 p.m. Saturday, August 17 @ 7:30 p.m. Sunday Matinee, August 18 @ 3:00 p.m. Thursday, August 22 @ 7:30 p.m. Friday, August 23 @ 7:30 p.m. Saturday, August 24 @ 7:30 p.m. Sunday Matinee, August 25 @ 3:00 p.m. ABOUT MIDTOWN: Midtown Productions is a 501c3 non-profit arts organization that has been entertaining Charleston for 30 years! The Midtown Theatre is located in the Duvall Events building on Azalea Drive in North Charleston. FREE PARKING, drinks and small plates available for purchase. For directions and more details, visit: WWW.MIDTOWNPRODUCTIONS.ORG [https://www.midtownproductions.org/].