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Jaime Camil Cast as Miss Trunchbull in Mexico City 'Matilda' Opening March 13, 2026

Tickets are on sale for the licensed staging led by producer Alejandro Gou, with Nick Evans directing.

Overview

  • The production will run for 12 weeks at Centro Cultural Teatro 1 with performances Friday through Sunday.
  • Adult casting includes Ricardo Margaleff and Verónica Jaspeado as the Wormwoods, Gloria Aura and María Elisa Gallegos alternating as Miss Honey, and Gicela Sehedi as Mrs. Phelps.
  • Camil’s casting follows the musical’s stage tradition of a male performer taking on Miss Trunchbull.
  • Tickets went on sale through Ticketmaster and the venue box office, with a presale held December 15–18.
  • Journalist Martha Figueroa reported that Lara Campos will be one of the Matildas, a casting detail not yet formally announced by the production.