The Laredo Theater Guild International’s production of Matilda the Musical opens July 18 at the TAMIU Center for Fine and Performing Arts.
Tickets are available at the LTGI website at laredotheaterguild.org for opening night and performances through July 28.
Karol Batey and Roland Vela are co-directors of the Laredo production. Henry Meja and Jessica Verastigui are its producers.
Leanna Bernal is the production’s choreographer. Stephanie Solis Schnyder is the costumer. Celia Hernandez has been the voice coach. Bobby López will conduct the orchestra. Noah Blievernet is the set designer.
Time Magazine named Matilda, Roald Dahl’s beloved 1988 children’s novel, one of the 100 Best Young-Adult Books of all time.
From the LTGI website:
Based on the book, Matilda by Roald Dahl
Book by Dennis Kelly, Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin
This is a story of an extraordinary girl who dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.
Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence, and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves to punish those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts and could be the school pupils’ saving grace!
Packed with high-energy dance numbers, catchy songs and an unforgettable star turn for a young actress, Matilda is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.
