What's next for Matilda in the US

The national tour finished up today and there hasn't been any news of a non-equity tour, which I hope does not happen. What's next for this show in the US and on the North American continent? Should we expect it to pop up in regional theatres soon?

I've been secretly hoping The Chicago Shakespeare Theatre gets a hold of the rights so I can see a production of the show in its original layout.

The show did not resonate with me. But I wouldn't wish bad things about it either. Ultimately, every show finds its audience. The tour only lasted for 6 months and most of the engagements were for 1 week only with no extended runs. To me, that is telling.

Call_me_jorge said: "The tour began in summer of 2015. That's not six months...."

This is the tour I was referring to.

http://www.playbill.com/article/matilda-musical-ends-broadway-run-january-1-heads-out-on-tour

Updated On: 6/26/17 at 09:55 AM

Probably regional productions. Although with so many children involved I'm not sure if it will be all that much!

I was never a fan of this show. And I thought the tour was mediocre at best. I think it will have some regional productions.. but I bet it will mostly disappear.

It seems to be one of those "love it or hate it" shows - I'm in the former category. I think it's brilliant.

Anyway, having a lot of kids required is a hurdle, but it sure hasn't stopped Annie. It will have a decent regional life and I imagine the rights we be out soon.