Complete Matilda Cast Announced

[jacobtsf]

Complete Matilda Cast Announced#1

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

David walked into the valley With a stone clutched in his hand He was only a boy But he knew someone must take a stand There will always be a valley Always mountains one must scale There will always be perilous waters Which someone must sail -Into the Fire Scarlet Pimpernel

[Younger Brother]

Complete Matilda Cast Announced#2

Posted: 12/19/12 at 2:29pm

Nice to see Sam Sturm in the ensemble. She's got to be one of the best dancers on Broadway

[ajh]

Complete Matilda Cast Announced#2

Posted: 12/19/12 at 2:31pm

Lesli Margherita is a stunning talent. She was terrfic in Zorro in the West End.

[mmh1019]

Complete Matilda Cast Announced#3

Posted: 12/19/12 at 2:33pm

I 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]

Complete Matilda Cast Announced#4

Posted: 12/19/12 at 2:35pm

I 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]

Complete Matilda Cast Announced#5

Posted: 12/19/12 at 2:35pm

I 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.

[James2]

Complete Matilda Cast Announced#6

Posted: 12/19/12 at 3:00pm

Anyone else pondering why they chose someone as young as Gabriel Ebert to play Mr. Wormwood?

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[brettarnett]

Complete Matilda Cast Announced#7

Posted: 12/19/12 at 3:07pm

Interesting 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]

Complete Matilda Cast Announced#8

Posted: 12/19/12 at 3:24pm

Trensch played Boq in "Wicked" on Broadway. But this is his first original Broadway credit.

[dyland]

Complete Matilda Cast Announced#9

Posted: 12/19/12 at 3:32pm

LOVE the ensemble! I'm so excited! Lauren Ward!!!

[ACL2006]

Complete Matilda Cast Announced#10

Posted: 12/19/12 at 4:27pm

that's a very talented ensemble!! Was wondering why Tamika Sonja Lawrence just left Book of Mormon. congrats to all!!

A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.

[matineeidol2013]

Complete Matilda Cast Announced#11

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?

I'll take the wind and soar.

[Citygirl.grace]

Complete Matilda Cast Announced#12

Posted: 12/19/12 at 4:46pm

WOW!! That ensemble is going to KILL IT! Samantha Sturm, Ryan Steele, Thane Jasperson... Awesome!!!

[Tag]

Complete Matilda Cast Announced#13

Posted: 12/19/12 at 5:10pm

What happened to Jackée Harry

[shrekster224]

Complete Matilda Cast Announced#14

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 .

Updated On: 12/19/12 at 05:44 PM

[macnyc]

Complete Matilda Cast Announced#15

Posted: 12/19/12 at 5:59pm

^^^ Me too!

[Salene]

Complete Matilda Cast Announced#16

Posted: 12/19/12 at 6:12pm

I know little about the show; is it a very large/difficult dance show?

No.

[macnyc]

Complete Matilda Cast Announced#17

Posted: 12/19/12 at 6:15pm

Does 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]

Complete Matilda Cast Announced#18

Posted: 12/20/12 at 12:21am

Look out for Karen Aldridge. A truly stunning talent.

[CATSNYrevival]

Complete Matilda Cast Announced#19

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

[wonderfulwizard11]

Complete Matilda Cast Announced#20

Posted: 12/20/12 at 12:38am

From 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.

I am a firm believer in serendipity- all the random pieces coming together in one wonderful moment, when suddenly you see what their purpose was all along.

[kyl3fong2]

Complete Matilda Cast Announced#21

Posted: 12/20/12 at 1:25am

Does anyone know who will be replacing Ryan Steele in Newsies?

[TheatreFan4]

Complete Matilda Cast Announced#22

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. >

[Nickhutson]

Complete Matilda Cast Announced#23

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.

Nick Hutson Co-Presenter/Producer MusicalTalk - The UK's Musical Theatre Podcast http://www.musicaltalk.co.uk

[The Distinctive Baritone]

Complete Matilda Cast Announced#24

Posted: 12/20/12 at 8:44am

Karen Aldridge? Huh. Good for her. I didn't know she could sing. I saw her as Lady M at Chicago Shakes.