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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Young People's Theater

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Young People's Theater

Get Your Golden Tickets!

About the Musical Theater Production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory...

Featuring 85 Local Young People!

Welcome to the world of pure imagination… Based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory features an original score composed by Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray) and a book by David Greig. The score also pays homage to the Leslie Bricusse/Anthony Newley score from the 1971 film with songs from the motion picture including "The Candy Man," "I've Got a Golden Ticket," "Oompa Loompa Song," and "Pure Imagination."

The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory…but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination including chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels and the great glass elevator, all to be revealed by Wonka's army of curious Oompa-Loompas.

Power Center for the Performing Arts
$15-$18
02:00 PM - 04:30 PM on Sun, 17 May 2026

Event Supported By

Young People's Theater
7342224006
ypt@youngpeoplestheater.com

Artist Group Info

YPT
ypt@youngpeoplestheater.com
Power Center for the Performing Arts