(RUMSON, NJ) -- The Premier Theatre Company will present the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical at the beautiful Rumson School Auditorium on Forrest Ave in Rumson for 6 performances only. Opening night is Friday, June 23, followed by performances June 24, 25, 30 and July 1 and 2. Evening shows are at 8:00pm, Sunday matinees are at 2:00pm.

Matilda 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, is someone to be ware of! Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.

Premier Theatre Company's cast of Matilda in rehearsal

Brenden Kortenhaus helms the production as Director with Robert Sammond as Musical Director and Donna Battaglia as Choreographer. Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical is presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International, Inc.

Tickets for Matilda are on sale now at the www.premiertheatre.com or by calling 732-774-7827 (STAR). Ticket prices are $32 for Adults, $28 for Seniors, $18 for Students/Children. Group Discounts are also available.

The Premier Theatre Company has great fundraising opportunities for charitable organizations.  Easy, fun and offered at no expense to the organization, this is a great way to raise money for your group. Please see their website www.premiertheatre.com or call for more information.

The Premier Theatre Company is a non-profit theatre and education program that creates opportunities for adults and children to develop talents in all aspects of theatre arts. By combining professional knowledge with amateur talent, we aim to inspire confidence, creativity, and a sense of community. Their key goal is to assist new generations in keeping the arts alive by promoting and preserving live theatre while exposing the community to quality entertainment.