The weekends were made for family fun and there is still one more chance to catch ‘Matilda The Musical’ at the Majestic Theatre tonight at 7:30p.m. Tickets start at $30 and are available at the Majestic Theatre box office. ‘Matilda The Musical’ is a based on the novel of the same name by best-selling author Roald Dahl. The winner of four Tony Awards, it is the story a Matilda, a precocious five-year-old girl with the gift of telekinesis who loves reading, overcomes obstacles caused by her family and school and helps her teacher reclaim her life.

The story begins with a large group of spoiled children at a birthday party singing “Miracle” and delighted about how special they are, as their parents shower them with praise and attention. At the same time, a clue-less and nine-months pregnant Mrs. Wormwood is at the hospital and even though she insists she must travel to Paris for a dancing competition, she gives birth to a baby girl. Mr. Wormwood is disappointed that it is a girl and that is where Matilda’s mistreatment begins at the hands of her family. The party scene returns and it is now five years later. Matilda is at the birthday party but she is an outsider.

This version of the story of Matilda is darker than what most people, who are fans of the movie, are used to. The cast of children do an admirable job alongside the adults and Gabby Gutierrez, as Matilda, is especially talented in the role. An honorable mention goes to Dan Chameroy for his portrayal of the heartless and mean Miss Trunchbull. Show highlights are when the company performs “When I Grow Up” as the children ponder what their lives as adults will be and “Revolting Children” as the defiant children swear to continue to fight for their rights. At first it seems like Matilda will not get her happy ending until Mr. Wormwood lets her stay with Miss Honey and finally acknowledges her as a girl. A happy Matilda and Miss Honey cartwheel off stage and the entire cast enters the stage on brilliantly colored scooters for the final scene. Overall, it is a charming story of an underestimated little girl who uses her imagination and sharp mind to take a stand and change her own destiny. It appeals to audiences of all ages and is filled with humor, laughter and heart.