The arrival of the musical “Matilda” Mexico marks a milestone in the national theater scene, not only because of the size of the production but also because of the selection Jaime Camil like the dreaded character of Tronchatoroa role that is traditionally played by men in international cinema versions.
The season, which premieres on Friday, March 13, 2026 Cultural Center Theater 1 from Mexico City, will last twelve weeks and will be led by Nick Evanswho previously directed the Mexican version of Jesus Christ Superstar.
In the final part of the casting confirmation, expectations were raised in the entertainment industry due to the possible appointment Lara Campos as a protagonist.
Although the production has not officially announced this, the information will be released in the program Everything for women From the communicator Maxine Woodside points out that the daughter of the record producer and composer Kiko Campos, who has more than a million followers on Instagram, would take the main role.
This decision is surprising since the character of Matilda had been promised Michaela BisognoDaughter of the late driver Daniel Bisogno, partner and friend of Alex Gou.
According to Vicky López in the same broadcast: “This has been brewing for a year and a half. It was said, and there was even great controversy at the beginning of the year, because when Daniel Bisogno, Gou’s partner and friend, died, it was said that the main character had already been given to Daniel Bisogno’s daughter.”
However, both Maxine Woodside and reporter Marco Antonio Silva stated that the minor “is no longer being considered for the main character because ‘she didn’t make it into the role’.”
The adult cast of the production, confirmed by Alex Goucontains Ricardo Margaleff And Veronica Marbled like the eccentric Mr. Wormwood, Matilda’s parents.
The role of Miss Miel, a key character in the story, is replaced by Maria Elisa Gallegos And Gloria Aurawhile Gicela Sehedi She will play Mrs. Phelps, a fundamental figure in the protagonist’s discovery of the power of reading and imagination.
The advance sale of tickets for the play, produced by Alex Gou and co-produced by William Wiechersbegan this Monday, according to information from Everything for women.
The musical is based on the famous story of Roald Dahlwas adapted for the theater by Dennis Kelly (libretto) and the Australian musician and comedian Tim Minchin (music and lyrics).
The original version premiered in London in 2011 and came to Broadway in 2013, where it established itself as a benchmark in contemporary musical theater.
In the Mexican version, Gou has conducted a workshop with several boys and girls who alternate the children’s characters and prepare them for months to guarantee their appearance on stage.
The tradition established in London and New York of choosing a man for the role of tronchatoro Bertie Carvel – who received the Olivier Award for his performance – remains in Mexico with the participation of Jaime Camil, known for his career in soap operas and musicals.
The Mexican adaptation of “Matilda” promises to match the quality of Broadway and London productions with a world-class artistic and technical team.
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