03-22-22 Matilda tight

Isabelle Frechette in the title role of M&D Playhouse's production of "Matilda The Musical" which opened at the Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse in North Conway on Thursday, March 24. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)

CONWAY — M&D Playhouse’s production of “Matilda The Musical” has been two years in the making. “Matilda” was a week away from opening in 2020 when COVID put the country on lockdown.

The cast was told to hold tight and wait for things to blow over. Weeks became months and, eventually, years. While M&D did present several productions last year, due to its cast of more than 30, ”Matilda” wasn’t feasible to safely produce until this year.

03-22-22 Matilda wormwoods tight

Grayson Smith and Hannah-Jo Weisberg as Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood in M&D Playhouse's production of "Matilda The Musical" at the Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse in North Conway. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)

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The cast of M&D Playhouse's "Matilda The Musical" get into the swing of things. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)

03-22-22 Matilda vertical with ms honey

Isabelle Frechette (left) and Jennifer Bradeen as Matilda and Miss Honey in M&D Playhouse's production of "Matilda The Musical." (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)

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Jennifer Bradeen and Mark Sicker as Miss Honey and Mrs. Trunchbull in M&D Playhouse's production of "Matilda The Musical." (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)

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