New Jersey Symphony presents "Matilda" in Concert

Friday, March 22, 2024 @ 8:00pm

State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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!