Day: July 12, 2019

‘Matilda The Musical’ at The Public Theater of San Antonio

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‘Matilda The Musical’ opens at The Public Theater on Friday July 12. Photo: Siggi Ragnar, used with permission.

Opening at The Public Theater of San Antonio this week is the local production of Roald Dahl’s ‘Matilda The Musical.’ It runs from Friday July 12 through Sunday August 11 in the Russell Hill Rogers Auditorium. ‘Matilda The Musical’ is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Tickets are available online and at the box office by calling (210) 733-7258. Prices are $40 for adults, $35 for military members with ID and seniors age 60 and older and $25 for students with ID. Group rates are available for groups of ten or more. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 7:30p.m. and Sunday at 2p.m. (The Public Theater of San Antonio, 2019)

‘Matilda The Musical’ is a musical based on the novel of the same name by best-selling author Roald Dahl. 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. She dreams of a better life and with her astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers, Matilda becomes the school’s saving grace. Winner of four Tony Awards, it is directed by Ken Urso with a book by Dennis Kelly and music and lyrics by Australian comedian, musician and composer Tim Minchin. Cast includes Taylor Henderson and Audrey Davis as Matilda, Shane Glenn Vickers as Agatha Trunchbull, Robby Vance as Mr. Wormwood, Briane Green as Mrs. Wormwood and Madison Genovese as Ms. Honey.

The Public Theater of San Antonio
800 W. Ashby Place
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 733-7258

Tickets for ‘Les Misérables’ at the Majestic Theatre go on sale Friday

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The company of ‘Les Miserables” performs “One Day More.” Photo: Matthew Murphy, used with permission. 

The much-anticipated return of Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon ‘Les Misérables’ will play at the Majestic Theatre this September. Direct from a celebrated two-and-a-half year Broadway engagement, it will run from Tuesday September 17 through Sunday September 22 and tickets go on sale at 10a.m. this Friday, July 12. Tickets, starting at $49.50, are available through Ticketmaster online, by phone at 1-800-982-2787 or by visiting the Majestic Box Office.  The Majestic Box Office does not accept single ticket orders over the phone; all ticket sales must be made in person. Majestic Box Office hours are 10a.m. to 5p.m. Monday through Friday. Saturday hours vary weekly, call (210) 226-3333 to verify.  Orders for groups of 10 or more may be placed by calling (210) 226-5967. Performance times are 7:30p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 8p.m. on Friday; 2p.m. and 8p.m. Saturday and 2p.m and 7:30p.m. on Sunday. (Broadway in San Antonio, 2019)

‘Les Misérables’ is set against the backdrop of 19th-century France and tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Featuring one of the best scores of all time, with thrilling and beloved songs including “I Dreamed A Dream,” “On My Own,” “Stars,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” “Do You Hear the People Sing” and many more, this epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history. Along with the Oscar-winning movie version, it has now been seen by more than 120 million people in 52 countries and in 22 languages around the globe. ‘Les Misérables’ is still the world’s most popular musical, breaking box office records everywhere in its 33rd year. With glorious new staging and dazzlingly re-imagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo, this breathtaking production, which broke box office records during its pre-Broadway tour, has left both audiences and critics awestruck.

Cameron Mackintosh’s production has music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer from the original French text by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel, additional material by James Fenton and original adaptation by Trevor Nunn and John Caird. The original ‘Les Misérables’ orchestrations are by John Cameron with new orchestrations by Christopher Jahnke, Stephen Metcalfe and Stephen Brooker.  The production is directed by Laurence Connor and James Powell, designed by Matt Kinley inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo with costumes by Andreane Neofitou and Christine Rowland, lighting by Paule Constable, sound by Mick Potter, musical staging by Michael Ashcroft and Geoffrey Garratt and projections by Fifty-Nine Productions. Music Supervision is by Stephen Brooker and James Moore, with casting by Kaitlin Shaw for Tara Rubin Casting.