(FAIR LAWN, NJ) -- Aspire Performing Arts Company presents Matilda the Musical from May 1-3, 2026 at the Fair Lawn Community Center. Based on Roald Dahl's classic children's book, Matilda the Musical follows Matilda Wormwood, a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence, and psychokinetic powers.
Unloved by her cruel parents, she forms a bond with her schoolteacher, Miss Honey, who recognizes and appreciates Matilda's extraordinary personality. Her school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however — the school's mean headmistress Miss Trunchbull, hates children and loves to punish those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be her classmates' saving grace!
Performances will take place Friday, May 1 at 7:00pm; Saturday, May 2 at 2:00pm & 7:00pm; and Sunday, May 3 at 2:00pm. Performances will be held at Fair Lawn Community Center, located at 10-10 20th St., Fair Lawn, NJ.
Tickets are $22 in advance and available at aspirepac.ludus.com or $25 at the door.
Matilda The Musical is directed by Aspire PAC Artistic Director Lisa Beth Vettoso. "We are so excited to be producing Matilda with actors ranging in age from 10 to 21," says Vettoso. "This show is filled with incredible music, dancing, and magic. It's fun for the whole family!"
The production features two alternating casts of emerging young performers:
Cast A (Friday May 1 at 7:00pm / Saturday, May 2 at 2:00pm) includes Adalyn Campione as Matilda, Elodie Nazarewicz as Lavender, Rose Lauder as Amanda, Lucia Miuccio as Alice, Adriana Anselmi as Hortensia, Madalyn Sutton as Miss Honey, Alexa Ahmuty as Mrs.Wormwood, and Danielle Laub as Mrs.Phelps.
Cast B (Saturday, May 2 at 7:00pm / Sunday, May 3 at 2:00pm) includes Lillyana D'Orazio as Matilda, Ellie Dombrowski as Lavender, Samantha Scillieri as Amanda, Aadya Tandon as Alice, Eliana Morgan as Hortensia, Scarlett Chapman as Miss Honey, Annie Sullivan as Mrs.Wormwood, and Ava Tully as Mrs.Phelps.
Performing in all shows is Greyson Chapman as Bruce, Joey Carson as Nigel, Jeremy Hsu as Tommy, Giuliana DiMiceli as Eric, Sofia DeNude as Michael, Matthew Savastano as Trunchbull, Samantha Ahmuty as Acrobat, Alex McEnroe as Doctor/Escapologist, Chase Tay as Mr.Wormwood, Sydney Lind as Rudolpho, and Fiona MacLean as Sergei. Victoria Bisig, Lilianna Dudek, Angelina Malizia, and Noah Naggiar star as Revolting Kids, and Emma Benet and Lena Moskal are featured Big Kids.
The production features musical direction by K. Leigh Weinman and choreography by Melanie Della Peruti. Cheryl Wilbur serves as Production Manager, Asher Paterno is Stage Manager, and Sami Feit is Production Assistant.
Aspire PAC, established in 2011, has earned a strong reputation in the Northern New Jersey area. Since 2016, Aspire has received 35 New Jersey Association of Community Theaters (NJACT) Award nominations – along with winning a 2025 Perry Award for Outstanding Youth Actress in a Play Category - four Broadway World Regional Awards (50+ nominations), and 35 National Youth Arts Awards (50+ nominations).
