Beverly Theatre Guild To Perform 'Matilda'

BEVERLY, IL — Everyone at some point has probably wanted to make objects move just by concentrating very hard. While the science isn’t quite there yet, viewers will soon be able to enjoy the pleasures of psychokinesis on Oct. 8-10, when the Beverly Theatre Guild presents “Matilda the Musical.”

The musical, based on the Roald Dahl novel about a young, hyper intelligent wunderkind unappreciated by all adults except her young teacher Miss Honey, has won 47 international awards, and is playing to sold out audiences all over the world.

“It’s different from any musical you’ve seen,” director Robbie Distasio told the Chicago Tribune. “It’s funny, kooky, magical and whimsical. They’re excited for people to see them perform and to see how they’ve grown from when they first started.”

The Beverly Theatre Guild originally planned to perform the show in 2020, but had to be postponed due to COVID, according to the Tribune. Most of the cast has stayed on.

The BTG production is directed by Robbie Distasio and produced by Jean Friend and Brandy See. See here for the full cast list.

The Beverly Theatre Guild performance will take place at the Morgan Park Academy Arts Center at 2153 W. 111th Street on Oct. 8-9 at 8 p.m., and Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. Adult tickets are $24, and member tickets are $22. Group rates are available. Tickets are available at beverlytheatreguild.com or by calling 773-BTG-TIXS.