Wakefield Wins Cappies Award For 'Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical'

ARLINGTON, VA — Wakefield High School student Angie Sukhee won an award Monday night for her role in "Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical" at the Cappies gala.

The National Capital Area Cappies Gala, an awards event that is considered the Tony Awards for high school theater in the D.C. region, was held at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., on Monday night.

In the Cappies program, student critics review Cappies high school theater shows throughout the school year and publish reviews in local media. Annual award winners in 42 technical and performance categories were chosen by Cappies critics.

Sukhee won the award for Dancer in a Female Role in Wakefield's production of "Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical."

"Matilda The Musical," which first premiered on the West End in 2011 and then on Broadway in 2013, is based on the children's novel by Roald Dahl of the same name.

"Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical" was performed on April 28-29 and May 5-6 at Wakefield High School's theater.

The night's biggest winner was South Lakes High School, which won the Best Musical award and nine other awards for "Bright Star."

Hundreds of Cappies nominees were celebrated during the sold-out event. Awards were presented by Cappies alumni and community dignitaries.

Along with awards presentations, 11 schools nominated for Best Play and Best Musical performed.

Musical performances included "Anastasia" by Quince Orchard High School," "Kiss Me, Kate" by Herndon High School, "Something Rotten!" by West Springfield High School, "Bright Star" by South Lakes High School and "Claudio Quest" by McLean High School.

Play performances included "Wendy & Peter Pan" by Oakton High School, "The Man Who Came to Dinner" by Langley High School, "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Chantilly High School, "Dracula" by Lake Braddock Secondary School, and "Much Ado About Nothing by James Madison High School.

The Cappies Gala is expected to be broadcast starting Monday, June 19 on Red Apple Channel 21 (Verizon FIOS and Cox) or the Fairfax County Public Schools Channel 21 livestream.

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