Charlie receives a Wonka bar as a birthday present, but no Golden Ticket is found. Charlie and Grandpa Joe are separated from the group and discover the Fizzy Lifting Drink. CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, the new musical by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, is a bigger, … Synopsis. Willy Wonka, owner of a magical and mysterious chocolate factory, invites the audience to join him in a world of “pure imagination” (Pure Imagination). The Candy Man rewards Charlie with a Wonka bar for being “such a good kid.” Charlie then purchases a Wonka bar and finds the final Golden Ticket (Think Positive - Reprise and (I’ve Got a) Golden Ticket)! Now’s your chance to experience the wonders of Wonka like never before—get ready for Oompa-Loompas, incredible inventions, the great glass elevator and more, more, more at this everlasting showstopper! This is a show you don't want to miss. upcoming. William C. Wonka (Mainly known as Willy Wonka) is one of the main characters in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory the Musical. Augustus cannot resist tasting the chocolate and falls into a vat of it, which hardens instantly like magic shell, trapping Augustus. He runs home to tell his family of his win and they decide Grandpa Joe should accompany Charlie on the tour of Wonka’s factory (At The Gates). reed 2   oboe They encounter an exhaust fan overhead—which could mean their untimely demise—but they discover that by burping they float safely to the ground (Burping Song). cello       They do not have enough money to buy food or warm clothes, let alone candy. The city is blanketed in a deep snow; on his way to school, Charlie meets the Candy Man, who gives Charlie his scarf. Adapted for the stage by Leslie Bricusse and Tim McDonald Based on the book Charlie and The Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. This is not your parents' Willy Wonka. Charlie reminds his father “the Bucket family always thinks positive” (Think Positive). Wonka reveals the tour was a test of character and only Charlie has succeeded. 6-8pm Mon-Fri & 4-6pm Saturdays. Callbacks: Sep. 15th 6-8pm. Rehearsals: Sep. 21st-Oct. 7th . Willy Wonka Jr. IBDB (Internet Broadway Database) archive is the official database for Broadway theatre information. The Oompa-Loompas remove her and her mother and detail the moral of children who chew gum more than once in a while (Oompa-Loompa 2). reed 3   bb clarinet, bassoon or bass clar At the conclusion of the tour Charlie does something remarkable: he thanks Wonka for the tour and admits to tasting the Fizzy Lifting Drink and breaking the rules. She snatches one, chews it, and swells like a giant blueberry. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. He and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a mesmerizing joyride through a world of pure imagination. Cast List; Contact; Toggle navigation. © 2001 - 2020, The Broadway League, All Rights Reserved. COVID-19 Cancellation Terms |. Wonka continues the tour by revealing a pink candy boat that takes the remaining group on a psychedelic adventure down a chocolate river (There’s No Knowing). Mr. Bucket has lost his job at the toothpaste factory and worries the family will starve. keyboard 1         ", The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Theater See on Map, (385) 468-1010 Reach The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Theater by Phone, Privacy Policy | The Oompa-Loompas remove Augustus and his mother and reveal the moral of eating too much (Oompa-Loompa 1). Wonka proclaims Charlie as his successor as Charlie’s family joins them at Wonka’s factory (Finale). IBDB provides records of productions from the beginnings of New York theatre until today. Wonka greets the five winners and their parents at the gates, and they begin their tour of the magical factory (In This Room Here). That includes Charlie Bucket, whose bland life is about to sweeten with color and confection beyond his wildest dreams. The family tunes in the radio, only to learn Violet Beauregarde, of Snellville, Georgia, has found the third Golden Ticket. View audition information below on this page. They taste a bit of the drink and fly towards the sky (Flying). The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Theater. drums   Music by: Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse : Charlie makes his way home to find his father sitting alone on a bench. They rejoin the group in the Nut Room where Veruca demands a Squirrel, a pink candy boat and an Oompa-Loompa (I Want It Now!). The local Candy Man arrives with his candy cart of Wonka treats, and gives Charlie a sample “on the house,” as well as yesterday’s paper (The Candy Man). Charlie finds a coin buried in the snow, and offers to post a notice about the lost coin. Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (originally scheduled Nov. 17-22, 2020) has been rescheduled to May 11-16, 2021. Charlie Bucket’s family is poor. They arrive at the Chocolate Smelting Room, where Wonka chills chocolate to the perfect temperature for dipping strawberries. The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Augustus and his mother describe how Augustus has been carefully trained for the task of eating lots of food (I Eat More). "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory delivers eye candy for all ages! Violet is a gum chewer who switched to chocolate in order to win the contest, but is now back to constantly chewing gum. keyboard 2         The five lucky people who find Golden Tickets inside Wonka bars win a tour of the chocolate factory and a lifetime supply of chocolate. Although Wonka excels at making candy, he is ready to retire and find some “bright spark” to continue his candy confectioning (Golden Age of Chocolate). The Oompa-Loompas discuss the moral of too much TV and technology (Oompa-Loompa 4). The essential silliness of the movie that was part of the London story has been replaced by grisly demises for the “children” at the factory. Terms of Use | This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. The paper contains exciting news: Willy Wonka is holding a contest! He's the owner of his very own chocolate factory and also a homeless tramp that Charlie met before at the rubbish dump. He and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a mesmerizing joyride through a world of pure imagination. With just Charlie, Grandpa Joe, Mike and Ms. Teavee left, the tour reaches the Choco-Vision Room, where Mike meets his temptation and is shrunk to barely six inches tall. SOPHIE, DANNY, ALFIE, BILLIE and additional kids as needed). It’s the perfect recipe for a delectable treat: songs from the original film, including “Pure Imagination,” “The Candy Man” and “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” alongside a toe-tapping and ear-tickling new score from the songwriters of Hairspray. trombone         Â, Golden Age of Chocolate Willy Wonka is opening his marvelous and mysterious chocolate factory…to a lucky few. Session 1 (Ages 5-14) Auditions: Sep. 14th 6-8pm. Roald Dahl’s treasured tale is now Broadway’s Golden Ticket! When singing "Strike that, Reverse it!" - Willy Wonka, GRANDMA JOSEPHINA, GRANDMA GEORGINA, and GRANDPA GEORGE, THE CANDY MAN KIDS (a.k.a. Charlie wishes he’d never heard of “chocolate” or “Willy Wonka” and the family encourages Charlie to cheer up (Cheer Up, Charlie). Veruca and her father disappear down a trash chute that may or may not lead to the incinerator, and the Oompa-Loompas discuss the moral of spoiled brats (Oompa-Loompa 3). Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth. register. That includes Charlie Bucket, whose bland life is about to sweeten with color and confection beyond his wildest dreams. horn      Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Original, Musical, Broadway) opened in New York City Apr 23, 2017 and played through Jan 14, 2018. Performances: Oct. 8th-10th @ 7pm, with a matinee @ 2pm on Oct. 10th. Mike and his mother explain the only thing they need is TV, the Internet and computer games (I See It All on TV). reed 1   flute The reporter, Phineous Trout, announces that Veruca Salt has found the second Golden Ticket in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Musical Theatre; Events. Veruca’s father assisted her search by having his factory workers shell chocolate wrappers. The 4 children who win golden tickets with Charlie are now played by adults. Charlie Bucket, Mrs. Bucket and Grandparents, Violet Beauregarde, Mr. Beauregarde and Gum Chompin' Divas, Charlie Bucket, Grandpa Joe, Mrs. Bucket and Grandparents, Willy Wonka, Charlie Bucket, Grandpa Joe and Golden Ticket Winners, Willy Wonka, Mike Teavee, Mrs. Teavee and Oompa Loompas, The Nederlander Organization (James L. Nederlander: President). While returning to school, Charlie learns the enormous eater, Augustus Gloop, has found the first Golden Ticket in Frankfurt, Germany. Musical in 2 Acts : Lyrics by: Anthony Newley : Willy Wonka is opening his marvelous and mysterious chocolate factory…to a lucky few. Musical in 2 Acts : Lyrics by: Anthony Newley : Music by: Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse : Adapted for the stage by Leslie Bricusse and Tim McDonald Based on the book Charlie and The Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. Reach The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Theater by Phone, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – Rescheduled, Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations. Willy Wonka. They arrive at the Inventing Room where Violet is tempted by the Everlasting Gourmet Gobstopper (Chew It). ", "Better than Broadway! Willy Wonka is played by Christian Borle, perhaps Broadway’s current top male star. The kids were awful on the original London CD. current. bass       Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, which features the songs from the classic family film Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory. Phineous Trout interrupts to announce Mike Teavee, in Television City, California, has found the fourth Golden Ticket. Charlie and his father return home and, “surprise!” it’s Charlie’s birthday!