'Newtildas' Take the Stage

The starring role of Matilda in Broadway's 'Matilda the Musical' belongs to four new girls dubbed the 'Newtildas.' They share the role and grew close over weeks of rehearsals. Photo by Agaton Strom for The Wall Street Journal.

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[caitlinpeterson]

Little does Gabriella know, in 5 years she will be on one of the biggest TV shows and singing a duet with Gaten Matarazzo. She’s so incredibly talented.

[quinnnguyen]

These lovely ladies are way more articulate than I was at that age. So sweet and so kind, all of them.

[ChayChay]

I saw Ava's debut and she was incredible for her first time on stage! Can't even begin to imagine how amazing she is now since she's been playing the role for a few months!

[kacey_wadge]

the matildas and the newtildas are both great and AMAZING !!!

[skatemusically]

Anyone notice how Paige holds her glass when she drinks her water? Very well mannered girls. Loved seeing Gabby in the show, it was amazing!

[theresonlymissmason]

Ripely is cute, Paige is enjoying her food :)

[ber]

I'm sorry Ripley, I'm just staring at Paige enjoying her whatever she's eating xD

[Tsrohnek]

I saw/heard Gabby yesterday! She was awesome! She did so much with her eyes and face, I didn't dare look away. What a captivating young talent! 

[MagpieAntlers]

I saw Paige, amazing, great singer, and embracing her role like a pro.

[amberc]

I love them they are the cutest matildas

[amberfirexx]

I saw ripley and she was amazing! She's also so good at interviews! Her and gabby really enjoy them I think. Love all the new tildas thiugh!

[lindaclark]

I want some of Paige's French Onion soup!

[rosiecherrywolstenholme]

Ava is pretty, exactly how I imagined Matilda to look like.

[katherinefrancis]

I saw gabby yesterday and she was incredible!!

[sofiepug]

When I went Gabriella ( Gabby) was there and she was amazing

[NathalieHx]

I saw ava and she was good!! She is really cute and talented!!

[thehenry]

Wonderful video clip WSJ!  Nice that you guys and gals are expanding into other areas.

[rosiecherrywolstenholme]

My favorite Matilda is Ava, and my second favorite is Gabrielle.

[rosiecherrywolstenholme]

Ripely is such a cute little chatterbox!

[phoebexo]

Ava looks like a mini spencer Hastings from pll