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Matilda The Musical Jr (New Rising Star Program)
Matilda JR is the story of an extraordinary little girl discovers the power to change her own story. Matilda JR. is a funny, heart-filled adventure about courage, friendship, and standing up for what’s right—proving that sometimes, you have to be a little bit naughty.
Dates, Times, and Location
Dec 04, 2026, 7:00 PM – Dec 06, 2026, 4:00 PM
Star Performance Academy, 1701 Eastgate Pkwy, Columbus, OH 43230, USA
About The Event
Matilda The Musical Jr (New Rising Star Program)
Musical, Ages 4-11
Performances:
December 4th-6th (4 performances total)
Synopsis
Matilda JR is the story of an extraordinary little girl with extraordinary powers. The daughter of abusive parents, Matilda finds refuge in library books, which she reads quickly and in creating her own stories. Things are no better at school, where Matilda also must face a tyrannical and cruel headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, who believes in Crunchem Hall’s motto: “Bambinatum est Magitum,” or “Children are Maggots.” She finds companionship in her teacher, Miss Honey, who, though well-intentioned, is shy and fragile. Brave little Matilda knows she has to stand up against the adults in her world, and in doing so, discovers her own remarkable powers. Matilda’s bravery teaches Miss Honey and her classmates an important lesson -- that even though life can be hard, “nobody but me is gonna change my story” so…