The Arts Center of Cannon County presents Matilda: The Musical, opening on Friday, July 8 and running through Saturday, July 23, directed by Renee Robinson, with musical direction by Amy Massengill and choreography by Amy Royer.
Inspired by the book by Roald Dahl and the movie that later followed, this Tony Award-winning musical tells the story of Matilda, a special little girl with an extraordinary imagination who, armed with a wonderful spirit and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her destiny. Packed with high-energy dance numbers and memorable tunes, Matilda is a joyous girl-power romp.
Some of the most notable songs include “Naughty,” “When I Grow Up” and “Revolting Children.”
Originally cast in 2019, Ashleigh Chambers takes on her dream role as Matilda Wormwood in a production three years in the making. Chambers will be playing opposite of David Cummings, an Arts Center veteran who is taking on the intimidating role of Miss Agatha Trunchbull, the tyrannical headmistress at Matilda’s school who believes that “all children are maggots.”
Miss Honey, Matilda’s kindhearted teacher, will be played by Lindsey Mapes Duggin, no stranger to the Arts Center stage, having formerly starred in Singin’ in the Rain, Mamma Mia and Hairspray. Matilda’s neglectful parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood, will be played by Brad McCrary and Kerri Kairdolf, with Jillian Jakoby taking on the role of the older brother, Michael Wormwood.
Matilda: The Musical also features Cyndie Verbeten in the role of the nice librarian, Mrs. Phelps.
They are joined by a group of talented children in Matilda’s class: Charlie Bartlett, Sadie Gordon, Zoe States, Hampton Phillips, Teak Brown, Avery Moore, Izzy States and Fischer Williams.
Performances for The Arts Center of Cannon County’s Matilda: The Musical are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, July 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23 and at 2 p.m. Sundays July 10 and 17. For tickets, call 615-563-2787 or visit artscenterofcc.com/tickets.
