Community Events
Matilda The Musical will be presented October 16, 17, and 18 in the New Era Community Building at 3455 New Era Road in rural Muscatine, next to Wild Cat Den State Park. The show is a joint production of New Era Dinner Theater and Pearl City Players Theatrical Society. On Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17 dinner will be served at 6:00 PM followed by the show. Reservations are required for dinner performances. There will be matinee performances on Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 17 at 2:00 PM which will not include a meal.
Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, Matilda The Musical revels in the anarchy and imagination of childhood. It’s an inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence, and psychokinetic powers. With the help of her supportive teacher and a sympathetic librarian, she deals with indifferent parents and a cruel headmistress.
The Tony Award-winning show is packed with catchy songs and high-energy dance numbers. The script is by Dennis Kelly and original songs are by Tim Minchin. The show has won 47 international awards and continues to thrill audiences of all ages around the world.
The production is directed by Courtney Cooper. Musical direction is provided by Stevie Whitehead. Terri Walsh is the stage manager while Dottie Lawrence wrangles the children. The cast features Matilda Wormwood – Elliot Montoto, Miss Agatha Trunchbull – Jamie Montoto, Miss Honey – Kim Feuerbach, Mr. Wormwood – Mo Kasim, Mrs. Wormwood – Kay Gevaert, Michael Wormwood – Pedro Perales, Mrs. Phelps – Brianna Harvey, Bruce – Brooke Johnson, and Lavender – Sofie Roquet. There is also a large ensemble of children and adults.
This year’s dinner will consist of tossed salad, chicken breast, parsley potatoes, New Era green beans, dinner roll, chocolate cake, and beverage. The dining room, theater, and restrooms at New Era are air conditioned and handicap accessible.
Proceeds will benefit Mercy Ships (www.mercyships.org) and Pearl City Players Theatrical Society
Past Productions
2024 – Cinderella
2023 – Godspell
2022 – Church Basement Ladies
2019 – Shrek the Musical
2018 – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
2017 – Pippin
2016 – Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
2013 – Children of Eden
2012 – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
2011 – Once Upon a Mattress
2010 – The Mystery of Edwin Drood
2009 – Guys & Dolls
2008 – Hot Mikado
2007 – Fiddler on the Roof
2006 – Little Shop of Horrors
2005 – Man of La Mancha
2004 – Annie Get Your Gun