Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Complete Matilda Cast Announced
#1Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted: 12/19/12 at 2:27pm
The Royal Shakespeare Company and The Dodgers today announced the casting of the principal roles and the ensemble in the eagerly anticipated Broadway-bound musical Matilda The Musical. They are (alphabetically): Karen Aldridge (Mrs. Phelps), Gabriel Ebert (Mr. Wormwood), Lesli Margherita (Mrs. Wormwood), and Lauren Ward (Miss Honey).
Producers previously announced the four girls sharing the title role: Sophia Gennusa, Oona Laurence, Bailey Ryon and Milly Shapiro; as well as Olivier Award-winner Bertie Carvel* who will reprise the role of Miss Trunchbull for Broadway. Each of the girls is making her Broadway debut.
The ensemble is: Frenie Acoba, Erica Barnett, Judah Bellamy, Jack Broderick, Ava DeMary, John Arthur Greene, Emma Howard, Nadine Isenegger, Colin Israel, Thayne Jasperson, Luke Mannikus, Madilyn Morrow, Sawyer Nunes, Jared Parker, Celia Mei Rubin, John Sanders, Tamika Sonja Lawrence, Philip Spaeth, Ryan Steele, Betsy Struxness, Samantha Sturm, Heather Tepe, Ben Thompson, Clay Thomson, Taylor Trensch, Beatrice Tulchin, and Ted Wilson*.
Read more: https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BREAKING-Lauren-Ward-Gabriel-Ebert-Lesli-Margherita-and-More-Join-Cast-of-MATILDA-on-Broadway-20121219#ixzz2FWlyxNRt
#2Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted: 12/19/12 at 2:29pmNice to see Sam Sturm in the ensemble. She's got to be one of the best dancers on Broadway
ajh
Broadway Star Joined: 5/6/11
#2Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted: 12/19/12 at 2:31pmLesli Margherita is a stunning talent. She was terrfic in Zorro in the West End.
#3Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted: 12/19/12 at 2:33pmI saw Sam Sturm was leaving Nice Work so I figured she got a new gig. Looks like they'll be getting some new Newsies in the spring as well, with Ryan & Thayne in the ensemble, LOVE them!! Also glad to see Betsy Struxness bouncing back so quickly after the disaster that was Scandalous...
Jonwo
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/16/06
#4Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted: 12/19/12 at 2:35pmI had a feeling Lauren Ward would reprise Miss Honey and she's very good in the role. It'll be interesting if there is any changes from the West End production.
Jonwo
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/16/06
#5Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted: 12/19/12 at 2:35pmI had a feeling Lauren Ward would reprise Miss Honey and she's very good in the role. It'll be interesting if there is any changes from the West End production.
#6Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted: 12/19/12 at 3:00pmAnyone else pondering why they chose someone as young as Gabriel Ebert to play Mr. Wormwood?
brettarnett
Featured Actor Joined: 5/2/09
#7Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted: 12/19/12 at 3:07pmInteresting that Taylor Trensch is leaving a lead role in Bare (which just opened) for an ensemble, though it is his Broadway Debut I believe.
NicoleMWright2
Chorus Member Joined: 12/13/11
#8Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted: 12/19/12 at 3:24pmTrensch played Boq in "Wicked" on Broadway. But this is his first original Broadway credit.
dyland
Stand-by Joined: 12/5/12
#9Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted: 12/19/12 at 3:32pmLOVE the ensemble! I'm so excited! Lauren Ward!!!
#10Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted: 12/19/12 at 4:27pmthat's a very talented ensemble!! Was wondering why Tamika Sonja Lawrence just left Book of Mormon. congrats to all!!
#11Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted: 12/19/12 at 4:34pm
They have hired some terrific dancers.
I know little about the show; is it a very large/difficult dance show?
#12Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted: 12/19/12 at 4:46pmWOW!! That ensemble is going to KILL IT! Samantha Sturm, Ryan Steele, Thane Jasperson... Awesome!!!
Tag
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/19/05
#14Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted: 12/19/12 at 5:44pm
"WOW!! That ensemble is going to KILL IT! Samantha Sturm, Ryan Steele, Thayne Jasperson... Awesome!!!"
My thoughts exactly! And Tamika Sonja Lawrence, who is hopefully covering the librarian role. Just sad to see Ryan and Thayne leave Newsies 
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Updated On: 12/19/12 at 05:44 PM
Salene
Broadway Star Joined: 3/26/07
#16Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted: 12/19/12 at 6:12pm
I know little about the show; is it a very large/difficult dance show?
No.
#17Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted: 12/19/12 at 6:15pmDoes anyone want to take a guess as to whether discounts will be available? Given the show's success in London, maybe producers don't need to offer a deal.
broadwaybelter
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/26/04
#18Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted: 12/20/12 at 12:21amLook out for Karen Aldridge. A truly stunning talent.
#19Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted: 12/20/12 at 12:33am
Is Matilda a big dance show? I'm a little perplexed to see Ryan Steele in the ensemble. I feel like he should be leading something at New York City Ballet.
Updated On: 12/20/12 at 12:33 AM
#20Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted: 12/20/12 at 12:38amFrom my recollection of seeing the show in London a few months back, it's really not a dance piece. The only heavy dancing I can remember for the adult chorus is in Loud, which is a brief tango dance break, and Revolting Children, which is moreso movement than dance.
#21Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted: 12/20/12 at 1:25amDoes anyone know who will be replacing Ryan Steele in Newsies?
#22Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted: 12/20/12 at 2:13am
What happened to Jackée Harry
Oh WTF! This is twice now that Broadway/Tour's fallen through for her. First as Morrible in the Wicked tour and now this. >
#23Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted: 12/20/12 at 2:59am
The dancing is pretty intense, and extremely intricate and detailed - not one person does the same movement as another.
I know here in London the RSC do a deal for day seats for 16 - 25 year olds for £5. Not sure if they'll do that in NYC.
#24Complete Matilda Cast Announced
Posted: 12/20/12 at 8:44amKaren Aldridge? Huh. Good for her. I didn't know she could sing. I saw her as Lady M at Chicago Shakes.
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