Matilda
January 9-18
Hangar Theatre
Fridays @ 7pm
Saturdays @ 2pm & 7pm
Sundays @ 2pm
801 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca (directions)
Run time: ~2.5 hours with one intermission
Registration is required.
When registering, you will see the option to select tickets that are free, as well as tickets that have built-in donations at various levels. Select the tickets that are right for you.
To ensure that everyone gets a chance to see the show, please only reserve the number of tickets that you know you will use.
R2P Needs Your Support:
Did you know: Between renting a theater, licensing scripts, building scenery, and paying our professional artists and technicians, it costs R2P around $20,000 to produce a show?
R2P is committed to keeping the joys of live theatre accessible to everyone – but we can’t do it without the support of our community. When registering, you may select free tickets – or tickets with built-in donations at a variety of levels. At checkout, you also will have the option of adding a donation of any amount.
Thank you for helping us keep the doors open wide to every child and family in our community.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty! Matilda the Musical follows an extraordinary little girl with a sharp mind and big imagination as she dares to stand up to bullies, outwit the terrifying Miss Trunchbull, and discover the true power of friendship and courage. Bursting with dazzling dance numbers and songs, this magical musical is perfect for the whole family. Runs approximately 2.5 hours with one intermission. All seating is general admission.
TICKET INFO:
Participation for the kids & attendance for the audience is 100% FREE! This is only possible with the support of folks like you. Make a one-time donation when you register for tickets – or become an R2Patron today to support equitable access across our community.
BONUS:
Jyl's Photo Booth will be there at all performances – get a picture with your favorite characters! It's all free and tons of fun! Also, we'll be raffling off a delicious chocolate cake courtesy of Ithaca Bakery at every show!
SPECIAL THANKS:
Running to Places is supported in part by grants from New York State Council on the Arts, Park Foundation, Community Foundation of Tompkins County, Triad Foundation, and with support from the Tompkins County Tourism Program – and folks just like you!
Matilda is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). Book by Dennis Kelly. Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin. Based on the book "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
Thank you to our Bronze Sponsors: Dermatology Associates of Ithaca, Guthrie, Ithaca Waldorf School, Rebecca Ryan R2P Youth Development Endowment Fund, & Sumo Japanese Sushi & Hibachi Restaurant
Congrats to R2P’s own Founder & Artistic Director Joey Steinhagen who received Honorable Mention for the 2025 Excellence in Theatre Education Award presented by the Tony Awards, recognizing his exceptional work in youth development through theatre.
View the video by R2P alum Luna King-O’Brien, created for our award application
Video by R2P alum Luna King-O’Brien
R2P is committed to making theatre accessible to everyone – and that includes our audiences, too! Just like participation for our students, tickets to our shows are FREE! As a community theatre for the whole community, we want every child to feel included and for everyone to experience the joys of live theatre. You can help make this possible by becoming an R2Patron.
Hear about R2P from the students themselves…
R2P is a youth development organization as much as it is a theatre company.
Learn about R2P…
What is R2P?
Running to Places (or R2P, as it’s usually known) brings middle and high school students together from across Tompkins County and beyond to make friends and develop critical life skills through the art of theatre. R2P is in the business of youth development, helping raise our community’s children and making excellent theatre in the process. Learn more about R2P…
Get Involved
Every young person in grades 6-12 is invited to join R2P. Participation is 100% FREE, and no experience is necessary. We take everyone who shows up to audition – no one is cut or excluded. In addition to learning theatre techniques, you’ll make new friends and gain critial skills that will benefit you forever, no matter where life takes you. Find out everything you need to know join in the fun…
Support R2P
At R2P, we believe that everyone should have equitable access to the joys of live theatre. This is only possible with the support of our community. You can help by making a one-time donation – or you can make a bigger impact with a monthly gift when you become our newest R2Patron. Thank you for helping us make theatre accessible to everyone in our community…
Mission Statement:
Running to Places (R2P) is a youth development organization that seeks to foster a safe and supportive community where any interested youth has the opportunity to learn important life skills through theatre.
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