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!The Sycamore clan are a glorious collection of contented eccentrics with no regard for social norms. But when their daughter Alice falls for the straight-laced boss’s son, the two worlds hilariously collide. Experience this heartwarming, madcap classic that reminds us to love boldly, embrace joy and live life on our own terms.
Considered one of the most popular and successful plays of modern times, the Tony Award-winning play You Can’t Take It With You, written by George Kaufman and Moss Hart, is a celebration of individuality, love, and the belief that happiness cannot be measured by material wealth.
It’s an over-the-top, old-fashioned comedy and feel-good crowd-pleaser.
November 6-8, 2026
Central HS Theatre | 2602 Edmond Street | St. Joseph, MO
Production Team
| Director | Annie Bramlage |
| Music Director | Jackson Connors |
| Orchestra Director | Lynnea Wootten |
| Choreographer | Morgan Morton |
| Accompanist | Kathy Weeks |
Community Resource Team
| Lighting Design Advisor | Andy Bramlage |
| Set Construction Advisor | Robbie Morton, Andy Bramlage, Perry Cooperider |
| Costume Design Advisor | Cailey Carlson |
| Sound Design Advisor | Chuck Hazelwood |
Student Production | Technical Team
| Student Stage Manager | TBA |
| Assistant Student Stage Manager | TBA |
| Student Costume Lead | TBA |
| Student Sound Lead | TBA |
| Student Lighting Lead | TBA |
| Student House Manager | TBA |
| Student Props Lead | TBA |
