Danny DeVito narrator
David Newman conductor
New Jersey Symphony
Acclaimed actor, producer, director and narrator, Danny DeVito, will join famed film composer David Newman and the New Jersey Symphony in a very special performance of Matilda in Concert at State Theatre New Jersey on September 9, 2023—only the second time this beloved film has ever been featured in a live concert! This one-night-only performance is a rare chance to see NJ native Danny DeVito narrate the film live, all while the charming score is performed live to picture—plus, a few surprise guests may grace the stage during the performance!
Based on Roald Dahl’s award-winning book and directed by Danny DeVito, from a screenplay by Nicholas Kazan & Robin Swicord, Matilda is the story of a little girl (Mara Wilson) who loves books and wants to go to school. Belittled by mean parents and terrorized by a disparaging school headmistress, Matilda uses her secret telekinetic gift to stand up for herself, her friends, and the lovely Ms. Honey. This humorous and touching coming-of-age story will have audience members young and old humming in their seats!
