Matilda the Musical at Ahmanson Theatre

Matilda the Musical

Ahmanson Theatre
135 North Grand Ave Los Angeles

From the brilliantly creative mind behind Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach and Fantastic Mr. Fox comes the Tony-Award-winning Matilda the Musical. The Broadway and London hit launches its U.S. tour in L.A., and this pre-sale offer gets you seats now before they go on sale to the general public. Named Time magazine's number one show of the year, Matilda the Musical is the story of an extraordinary little girl who dreams of a better life. Armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, Matilda dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl -- and later made into a movie starring Danny DeVito and Mara Wilson -- Matilda the Musical has a powerhouse team behind it, including Tony-winning director Matthew Warchus (God of Carnage) and Tony-winning playwright Dennis Kelly, with music and lyrics by Australian comedian, musician and composer Tim Minchin.

Thru - Jul 12, 2015

Price: $85-$100

Show Type: Childrens

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Matilda the Musical Reviews

Average Rating based on 7 reviews

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Los Angeles Times - Recommended

"..."Matilda" isn't especially memorable for its staging or score, both of which are well done though hardly remarkable. What sets this show about a bookish youngster apart is its narrative enchantment. That is the magic that fittingly allows this musical to fly."

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- CHARLES MCNULTY

LA Weekly - Recommended

"...But the fantastical, fairy-tale quality of musicals favors the universal, and Matilda: The Musical - now in its tour stop at the Ahmanson Theatre while still running in London and Broadway - makes these classic concerns feel relevant."

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- ZACHARY PINCUS-ROTH

Broadway World - Recommended

"...Matthew Warchus' staging is nothing short of brilliant as is Peter Darling's choreography. Every move is slickly orchestrated. The children move about with a skill and panache, usually reserved for dancers of increased age and experience.Tim Minchin's music has a sharp rock sound which works perfectly with the over.the.top cartoonish execution of the story. Set and costume design by Rob Howell and lighting design by Hugh Vanstone are uber loud and in your face, again a perfect match for this cartoon."

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- DON GRIGWARE

The Hollywood Reporter - Recommended

"...Together with choreographer Peter Darling (Billy Elliot), he miraculously corrals a company of children who, on second glance, probably don't require much corralling. Consisting mainly of pre-teens, the ensemble makes Darling's precision-fueled dance steps look like second nature. Even more impressive is the fact that no matter how polished their performances, they still come across as regular kids."

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- JORDAN RIEFE

ArtsInLA - Recommended

"...Nothing is off-limits for bookwriter Kelly, director Warchus, and this gloriously gifted comedic company of players."

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- TRAVIS MICHAEL HOLDER

Culture Vulture - Recommended

"..."Matilda"� is a sophisticated treat regardless of your age. Tim Minchin's music and lyrics are crisp, the acting and dancing from even the youngest cast members is superb. Rob Howell's set is just as fresh as the rest of the material."

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- KAREN WEINSTEIN

KCRW - Recommended

"...Matilda is a joy. Almost half the cast is made up of a corps of nine to 12 year-olds who are fantastic but the real payoff is the young female heroine and the complication of the narrative. Mr. Dahl is a master of speaking to children rather than speaking down to them."

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- ANTHONY BYRNES

Matilda the Musical at Ahmanson Theatre