Matilda the Musical

Matilda the Musical is a musical written by Dennis Kelly, with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin. It is based on the children's novel of the same name by Roald Dahl. It concerns a precocious 5-year-old girl who loves to read and how she overcomes family and school obstacles and helps her teacher to reclaim her life.

It was inspired by the [1]Book/Novel and in the Film

Musical numbers[]

Act I^[1]

"Miracle" – Children, Doctor, Mrs Wormwood, Mr Wormwood, Matilda, Company
"Naughty" – Matilda
"School Song" – Children, Teacher
"Pathetic" – Miss Honey
"The Hammer" – Miss Trunchbull, Miss Honey, Children
"Naughty" (Reprise)-Matilda*
"The Chokey Chant" – Miss Trunchbull
"Loud" – Mrs Wormwood, Rudolpho
"This Little Girl" – Miss Honey
"Bruce" – Children

Act II^[1]

"Telly" – Mr Wormwood, Michael, Company
"Entr'acte" - Musicians
"When I Grow Up" – Children, Miss Honey, Matilda, Company
"I'm Here" – Matilda, Escapologist
"The Smell of Rebellion" – Miss Trunchbull, Children
"Quiet" – Matilda
"My House" – Miss Honey, Mr. Honey, Matilda
"Revolting Children" – Children
"This Little Girl" (Reprise)-Sergai*
"When I Grow Up" (Reprise) – All

*=Not in the soundtrack or listed in the Playbill/Program

Reception[]

Awards[]

The West End production of the show received 7 Laurence Olivier Awards in 2012
The Broadway production received 5 Tony Awards in 2013

Videos[]

Matilda the Musical at the Royal Variety Performance 2012 - When I Grow Up & Naughty (HD)

MATILDA THE MUSICAL (West End) - "Naughty" LIVE @ 2012 Olivier Awards

Matilda The Musical at the Cambridge Theatre, London - exclusive trailer

Latest News[]

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Learn More[]

References[]

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Official website for the show listing the musical numbers in the show

External links[]

[acts-1] 1.0 ^1.1 Official website for the show listing the musical numbers in the show

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