Jennifer Blood & John Sanders Will Head to the Front of the Class in Broadway's Matilda

Next stop, Broadway! Jennifer Blood and John Sanders will join the Broadway production of Matilda beginning September 6 and September 13, respectively. Blood takes over for Allison Case as Miss Honey; Sanders will play Mr. Wormwood, currently performed by Rick Holmes. The musical is set to shutter on January 1, 2017 at the Shubert Theatre.

Blood previously played the role of Miss Honey on Matilda's national tour. She has also appeared on Broadway in Violet and A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder. Sanders originated the roles of The Party Entertainer and Sergei in Matilda on Broadway and also appeared in Peter and the Starcatcher.

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 current cast additionally includes Bryce Ryness as Miss Trunchbull, Amy Spanger as Mrs. Wormwood and Natalie Venetia Belcon as Mrs. Phelps. Ava Briglia, Aviva Winick and Willow McCarthy share the title role. As previously announced, Lesli Margherita is also slated to begin performances as Mrs. Wormwood on September 6.