Charlie And The Chocolate Factory
The Media Theatre · Media, PA
A family-friendly matinee performance of the Roald Dahl musical "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" at Media's historic 440-seat playhouse, following Charlie Bucket and four other golden-ticket winners through Willy Wonka's factory.
Expect a full-scale regional production of the Broadway musical version, with Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman's score plus the familiar Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley songs, staged in an intimate 1927 playhouse where even balcony seats feel close to the action. A 2:00 PM Sunday matinee draws a crowd heavy on families and kids, so the room tends toward delighted reactions, rustling candy wrappers, and audible gasps at the factory's surprises rather than a hushed adult-theater atmosphere. The venue has teased a Wonka bar giveaway with golden tickets hidden in a few bars, adding a participatory, treasure-hunt element to the afternoon.
