Proof of vaccination or negative test is now required at T2. Since the beginning of the public health crisis, TheatreSquared has worked to provide safe options to continue to experience our original productions, from live streaming to your home, to state-of-the-art outside air exchanges, to fully matching CDC mask requirements once in-person performances returned. Recently, TheatreSquared completed a survey of our audience and found that 97% of regular attendees reported being fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Since March, the theatre has also had a full vaccine requirement for all artists and staff as well.Today, we are expanding these health and safety measures. Through at least the end of October, all patrons will be required to provide a confirmation of their fully vaccinated status or the results of a negative antigen test performed within 72 hours of their performance date. The requirement will be extended beyond October 31, 2021, if local case numbers remain high or if public health guidance indicates it is necessary.Those who are unable to comply with the vaccination or testing requirement will be offered the option to stream from home or may request a refund through September 10 (for all performances through 10/31).Ticket holders will receive further details on how to confirm vaccination status prior to their show date.

The debut cast for the show includes actors from stage and screen. Broadway’s Carmen Cusack (Wicked, Bright Star, South Pacific), a Tony Award nominee, plays the indomitable Julia Sugarbaker. Amy Pietz (Caroline in the City, The Office) will portray Suzanne Sugarbaker. Actor and comedian Sarah Colonna (Shameless, Chelsea Lately) takes on the role of Mary Jo Shively, while Elaine Hendrix (Dynasty, Parent Trap) plays Charlene Frazier to round out the iconic quartet. Joining the Sugarbaker design firm is Cleo Bouvier—played by Carla Renata (Hart of Dixie, Avenue Q)—the cousin of Anthony who has taken over his stake in the business, and Haley McPhee—played by Kim Matula (The Bold &The Beautiful, LA to Vegas) who is just starting out as the new receptionist. Finally, the cast will also include newcomer Elizabeth Ofodile playing Cleo's daughter, Alfie.

Over 9,000 tickets have already been sold for this limited run. “We are thrilled by the turnout and the overwhelming positive response to Matilda. Everyone has been loving the show,” executive director Martin Miller said. “We are extending because we didn’t want anyone to miss out on this magical performance.”