The Queen Returns! Lesli Margherita Takes on Revolting Children in Matilda on Broadway

The Queen is back on the Main Stem being a little bit naughty! Original Great White Way cast member and legendary Broadway.com vlogger Lesli Margherita returns to Matilda on September 6. The Olivier winner takes over for Amy Spanger as Mrs. Wormwood in the musical, while Jennifer Blood, who played Miss Honey on the national tour, will also join the Broadway company on the same date, replacing Allison Case. The production is set to shutter on January 1, 2017 at the Shubert Theatre.

Margherita won an Olivier Award for her performance in Zorro in the West End. Her additional credits include Man of La Mancha, Showboat, Little Shop of Horrors and Dames at Sea. Blood's Broadway credits include Violet and A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.

Directed by Tony and Olivier Award winner Matthew Warchus, Matilda is the story of an extraordinary girl who dreams of a better life. Armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, Matilda dares to take a stand and change her destiny. Based on the beloved Roald Dahl novel of the same name, the musical features a book by Dennis Kelly and music and lyrics by Tim Minchin.

The cast currently additionally includes Bryce Ryness as Miss Trunchbull, Rick Holmes as Mr. Wormwood (to be replaced by John Sanders on September 13) and Natalie Venetia Belcon as Mrs. Phelps. Ava Briglia, Aviva Winick and Willow McCarthy share the title role.

The Olivier-winning London production of Matilda continues to run at the West End's Cambridge Theatre.