This month, Playmakers of Baton Rouge is set to perform the much-loved story of Matilda in their production of Matilda The Musical Jr., written by Roald Dahl. The musical is described as “a gleefully witty ode to the the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination” that follows a young girl, Matilda, who uses her extraordinary imagination to sow the seeds of discord and save her school from the cruel headmistress, Miss Trunchbull. Expect a performance full of energetic dances and catchy songs to round out your day. playmakersbr.org

This article was originally published in June 2023.