{"id":285408,"date":"2026-05-26T23:49:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T23:49:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/285408\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T23:49:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T23:49:09","slug":"matilda-the-musical-to-return-to-theatre-south-playhouse-in-orlando","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/285408\/","title":{"rendered":"MATILDA: THE MUSICAL to Return to Theatre South Playhouse in Orlando"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Theatre South Playhouse in Dr. Phillips will present the professional return of Roald Dahl<\/a>‘s \u201cMatilda: the Musical,\u201d November 6-22, 2026.\u00a0After a sold out run in 2019 and 2023 the hit musical returns to the Playhouse with a fresh, updated, take on this popular story told through a different lens in our immersive space.<\/p>\n

Based on the classic children’s book, \u201cMatilda\u201d is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and challenge those above her, changing her own destiny. The timeless story, combined with Roald Dahl<\/a>‘s signature wit and naughtiness, makes this an irresistible musical for all audiences.<\/p>\n

Directed by Hillary Brook (Ride the Cyclone, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Annie, Spring Awakening, Urinetown, School of Rock) with choreography by Sterling Lovett (Urinetown, The Prom, The Sound of Music, School of Rock) Mr. Lovett’s choreography will be re-staged by Chris Payen (Ride the Cyclone, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Annie, Spring Awakening) and musical direction by Seth Durbin (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), Matilda features an outstanding cast of professional performers \u2013 including the return of local favorite Jonny Jones<\/a> (Annie, Matilda, Urinetown, The Prom) as \u201cThe Trunchbull.\u201d The production will also feature the fresh faces of rising young actors from all over the Orlando area. This \u201cMatilda\u201d will inspire and delight as told in its own way in the Dr. Phillips 99 seat black box theater.<\/p>\n

Theatre South Playhouse will present 15 shows over three weekends. Individual tickets can be purchased at https:\/\/teachtix.com\/tsplayhouse<\/a> starting at $40 for general audiences, with a $5 discount for seniors and 20% discount for arts industry & theme park workers with proof of employment. For group bookings (20 or more), please contact 407-601-4380 or email Admin@TheatreSouthplayhouse.org<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Theatre South Playhouse is located at The Marketplace at Dr. Phillips at 7601 Della Drive, Suite 15, Orlando, FL 32819. For more information about Theatre South Playhouse visit, TheatreSouthPlayhouse.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n


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\n Best Direction of a Musical – Top 3\n <\/p>\n

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\n 11.9% of votes\n <\/p>\n

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