Matilda the Musical

Elyria Catholic High School Summer Theater will present Matilda the Musical on Friday, July 26 at 7 pm, Saturday, July 27 at 7 pm, and Saturday, July 28 at 2 pm in the James E. Terrell Performing Arts Center. This annual summer EC tradition brings our EC alumni, current students, and future Panthers together for the opportunity to explore their theatrical talents and share them with the community.

Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda has won 47 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world.

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!

Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination. Doors open at 6:00 pm. The show is two acts with a 15-minute intermission. Tickets can be purchased on line at elyriacatholic.com/tickets. Reserved seating is $10 and general seating in the balcony is $8. Tickets may also be purchased at the door for general seating.