Charlie And The Chocolate Factory
The Media Theatre · Media, PA
A family-friendly stage musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, following Charlie Bucket and four other golden-ticket winners through Willy Wonka's fantastical factory, with songs by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman plus classics from the 1971 film.
Expect a full-scale musical production in a historic 440-seat borough theater, with a book by David Greig and a score that blends new songs with the familiar Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley numbers from the 1971 film. The show is built for families and groups, so the room will likely include plenty of kids reacting to the Wonka set pieces and one-of-a-kind characters, alongside adults there for the Roald Dahl nostalgia. A 7:00 PM curtain makes it an easy weeknight outing, and the theater has teased a promotional Wonka bar giveaway with golden tickets for early attendees.
