PhotosGetting "Loud" in San Francisco, Mrs. Wormwood-Style! Cassie Silva Takes Us On Tour With MatildaThe national tour of Matilda The Musical officially opened June 7 after beginning previews May 29 in Los Angeles. As Mrs. Wormwood, Cassie Silva has been spreading her style and flair from city to city. She shared these exclusive pics with Playbill.com. Enjoy San Francisco with the Wormwoods (and Rudolpho) and the rest of the Matilda touring family!
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Getting “Loud” in San Francisco, Mrs. Wormwood-Style! Cassie Silva Takes Us On Tour With Matilda
Getting “Loud” in San Francisco, Mrs. Wormwood-Style! Cassie Silva Takes Us On Tour With Matilda
The national tour of Matilda The Musical officially opened June 7 after beginning previews May 29 in Los Angeles. As Mrs. Wormwood, Cassie Silva has been spreading her style and flair from city to city. She shared these exclusive pics with Playbill.com. Enjoy San Francisco with the Wormwoods (and Rudolpho) and the rest of the Matilda touring family!
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Hi Playbill! I’m hopping on the bus from L.A. to San Francisco. Jump on board and see what Matilda the Musical on tour is up to in the Bay Area.
Cassie Silva
Thanks L.A.! See you soon!
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My view from our tour bus; Beauty and "Birdman."
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Livin’ dangerously. Hello San Fran!
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Welcome to San Francisco! This is the San Fan city card. All the important 411 for each city is printed on these awesome laminates.
I am housing with cast mates Jennifer Blood (Miss Honey), Stephanie Martignetti (Ensemble) and Wesley Faucher (Acrobat) in a neighborhood called The Castro. Here we are on our back porch with this sweet neighborhood kitty that has adopted us. We have been lucky enough to meet a cat in every spot so far!
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The Castro is a vibrant community in SF, most prominently known for LGBT activism. The pride is alive & colorful rainbows, like these rad crosswalks paint this beautiful village
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“A GOOD BOOK IS A GOOD FRIEND.” This mosaic wall is one of my favorites at the Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy, across the street.
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Speaking about the magic of Matilda on KALW radio was a lot of fun. Yes, this is the bathroom key on a giant spoon.
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The Farmer’s Market steps away from the SHN Orpheum Theatre, where we are performing. A colorful way to spend downtime on two show days.
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One of my favorite aspects of San Fran culture is the trolley! It feels like you’re riding a giant skateboard.
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Spending the day at The Fisherman’s Wharf was such a treat. Check out the scenery, like this Historic Pier 43 Arch.
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…Or this my super obligatory, touristy, semi clear, super far away picture of Alcatraz!
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The museum Mecanique is a giant warehouse with vintage arcade games. Never has a $20 bill turned into quarters so fast.
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The view from a classic San Fran steep street of Ghirardelli Square & Fisherman's Wharf. It smells like a chocolate paradise!
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Another view from higher up. The steep streets are so high that I feel like a human roller coaster.
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The famous Lombard Street. Swervy, curvy and full of beautiful pink blossoms.
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This week we have 9 shows. I’m starting it off with some Bulletproof coffee for some extra super power. Yum!
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I’m sharing a dressing room with Ora Jones (Mrs. Phelps) and Jennifer Blood (Miss Honey). The cast loves to visit each other backstage. This is Michael Fatica on a visit, modeling Ora’s inflatable furniture & our white robe cover-ups in the “Lava Lounge.”
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Michael keeps us all rolling in giggles with his creative characters.
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So does Danny Tieger (Michael Wormwood)
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Today is National Dance Day! This is my silly interpretation of a position called a “tilt.” It’s what all the cool kids are doin’… And we have 14 of the coolest here at And we have 14 of the coolest here at Matilda the Musical.
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Miss Wesley Faucher (Acrobat) & I enjoying the gorgeous San Fran sun at Samovar, a well-known teahouse.
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Once upon a time, Spearmint & Sage Tea. The end.
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Next up is decadent, local seafood at Anchor Bar.
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Cracking crab & jokes with Danny Tieger, Wesley Faucher & Stephanie Martignetti.
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Getting cheesy with Bryce Ryness (Miss Trunchbull) & Ora Jones (Mrs. Phelps).
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Today I am celebrating my 1-year anniversary with Matilda the Musical. What an adventure this year has been! Thank you for all the love & support from Broadway to the Tour. It has been magical!
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Becoming Wormy.
Pictured: Jennifer Chin, our master wig woman.
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There are 3 wig pieces that make up Mrs. Wormwood! There are additional pieces that switch out throughout the week. I’m in the process of naming them all. This photo includes Dolly, Marge & Corny.
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Ready for “Places”!
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Our Music Director, Matt Smedal, visits the “Lava Lounge” for some pre-show notes.
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It’s a very exciting week at Matilda the Musical on tour! It’s Swingtown USA! (UK?) Swings are magical people who learn multiple roles in the show and perform, sometimes with moments notice. They are true ninjas.
Here is Danny Tieger (Michael Wormwood) dressed as Artsy Dad for the opening number, Miracle, proposing for “the first five minutes of the show” to Stephanie Martignetti, on for Miss Honey today, dressed as Artsy Mum (She accepted. It was a beautiful, and short marriage).
I love the support within the cast. We have a beautiful bond.
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Stephanie Martignetti as Miss Honey
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Proud friend-ing with Steph.
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Wesley Faucher (Acrobat) & Brittany Conagatti, on in the Sporty Mum track
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Danny Tieger on for Mr. Wormwood
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Michael Fatica on as Michael Wormwood / School Kid
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Brittany Conagatti on as Alice, Natalie Wisdom on as Miss Honey and Shonica Gooden (Cook)
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Justin Packard on as Miss Trunchbull
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Brittany Conagatti on as Hortensia & Camden Gonzalez in the Posh Mum track
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Ian Michael Stuart on as Miss Trunchbull
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Michael Jablonski on as in the School Bully track
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Brittany Conagatti on as Alice & Justin Packard on as Mr. Wormwood
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Our female swings with their library of notes, shorthand, graphs, charts, scripts and all the laughs & delirium that comes with it. These fierce ladies are underground superheroes.
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A view from Dolores Park, awaiting the arrival of my Mom & Nephew, visiting from home (Los Angeles)!
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Amazing breakfast at my favorite breakfast spot, Kitchen Story.
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One of our safety words at Matilda is “Banana.” I had to snag a shot when I saw this tape art outside.
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Jennifer Blood (Miss Honey) is ready to finish out this 9 show week!
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I liked it, so I put a ring pop on it. Quinn Mattfeld (Mr. Wormwood) returns
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Some things you might find on any given day:
Dove Chocolate with cute quotes
Little do they know…
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Reading.
Ian Michael Stuart (Doctor/ Sergei) gifted me a book and painted this bookmark!
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Wesley’s Unicorn Slippers
Notice the Left “Wormwood slipper” with pink hair flare & ponytail, crafted by Jennifer Chin, hair extraordinaire.
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Monsters with green hair
Quinn Mattfeld (Mr.Wormwood) incognito, visiting the Lava Lounge while I stretch for Loud.
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#UniteEmpowerProtect, Recognition Now Awareness
Ora Jones (Mrs.Phelps) representing our support for Broadway Associate/Resident Directors and Choreographers benefits. Can’t imagine Matilda without our entire creative team.
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Snack time!
Our cast has it bad for Snapea Crisps. This is not a product placement. I can’t get enough of them!
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Cross Promotion
Quinn Mattfeld (Mr.Wormwood) and his “falling” series, featured on the official Twitter, Twitter takeover.
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Caught this when he finished “falling” on Twitter.
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This is Baby J. She belongs to Jennifer Blood (Miss Honey). She tours with us specifically to remind us to not take things too seriously.
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Ian Michael Stuart (Doctor/Sergei) and Jaquez Sims (Rudolpho) Facetiming from their dressing room downstairs with Stephanie Martignetti (Ensemble), Ora Jones (Mrs.Phelps) and myself.
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Wisdom Wednesday
My favorite day! Every Wednesday I like to set up a little goodies station for the cast and crew for a little inspiration boost, food for thought & appreciation. We’ve even included a local “Back to School” clothing drive this week! The kids like to give me ideas about their favorite treats or creative themes. It’s a great tradition that brings everybody together, especially the locals we’re working with while traveling.
This week's theme is the rainbow and the Wisdom Wednesday group quote is from the Cyndi Lauper song, "True Colors." “And I see your true colors shining through, I see your true colors and that’s why I love you. So don’t be afraid to let them show. Your true colors are beautiful like a rainbow.”
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Stephanie Martignetti (Ensemble) and our buddies, in from NY, Ashley Perez Flanagan & Andrew Bancroft!
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Phill Lewis was also at the show! I’m trying to keep it super cool in this picture, while I fan girl inside.
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Today we’ve been invited to Danny Tieger’s home in San Raphael for a Taco extravaganza!
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Cards were played. I won.
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The ladies of Matilda photo-bombing Michael Fatica’s picture…
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So grateful for the incredibly generous families & friends who open their homes and hearts to us across the U.S.!
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Stephanie Martignetti (Ensemble) & I finish our day off with Bi-Rite Creamery. I got Basil, Crème Fraise & Lavender Honey on a GF cone! It was out of this world.
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Matilda the Musical’s resident director, Ryan Emmons & I fixing for rehearsal
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Time to pack up for Seattle! Ora Jones (Mrs. Phelps) portrays “EVERYTHING MUST GO!”
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Now you see it…
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…Now you don’t.
Leaving a piece of my heart here in San Fran and looking ahead to Seattle!
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First stop, Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream, Seattle, Washington! It’s been sweet. Thanks for journeying with me!
Bryce Ryness (Hair) stars as Miss Trunchbull in the production. Young actresses Gabby Gutierrez, Mia Sinclair Jenness and Mabel Tyler share the title role.
Gutierrez, Jenness, Tyler and Ryness are joined by fellow principal cast members Jennifer Blood (Miss Honey), Quinn Mattfeld (Mr. Wormwood) and Cassie Silva (Mrs. Wormwood).
The ensemble includes Cal Alexander, Kayla Amistad, Cameron Burke, Brittany Conigatti, Michael Fatica, Wesley Faucher, John Michael Fiumara, Camden Gonzales, Shonica Gooden, Evan Gray, Cassidy Hagel, Meliki Hurd, Michael D. Jablonski, Luke Kolbe Mannikus, Stephanie Martignetti, Megan McGuff, Ora Jones, Justin Packard, Serena Quadrato, Aristotle Rock, Jaquez Andre Sims, Ian Michael Stuart, Danny Tieger, Kaci Walfall, Natalie Wisdom and Darius Wright. Based on Roald Dahl's beloved children's book about a precocious bookworm with magical powers, the elaborate stage production first played a technical preview run at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven, CT (May 16-23), prior to an official launch in L.A.
Matilda premiered at the Royal Shakespeare Company's Courtyard Theatre in November 2010 and later transferred to the West End's Cambridge Theatre, where it continues to run. The Royal Shakespeare Company and The Dodgers present the Broadway run, which opened on Broadway April 11, 2013, at the Shubert Theatre after previews that began March 4.
Matilda received four Tony Awards, including Best Book of a Musical, Best Featured Actor (Gabriel Ebert), Best Lighting Design and Best Scenic Design.
According to producers, Matilda "is the story of an extraordinary little girl who decides that despite a bad beginning filled with rotten parents, a terrifying school and a vicious head mistress, her story is going to be an astonishing one. With the help of her teacher, her friends and a little bit of imagination, Matilda proves that even if you're little, you can do big things."
The production has set and costume design by Rob Howell, with choreography by Peter Darling, orchestrations, additional music and musical supervision by Christopher Nightingale, lighting design by Hugh Vanstone and sound design by Simon Baker.
Lupita Nyong'o, Katrina Lenk, Jelani Alladin, and more were on hand to celebrate the October 31 opening night of Michael R. Jackson and Anna K. Jacobs' new musical.
