Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Published
About the show
- Written by: David Greig, Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman
- Premiered: 2013
- Categories: 2010s, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Two Act
- Setting: A small town, Contemporary, Willy Wonka's chocolate factory
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Musical is based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl.
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Synopsis
The story follows Charlie Bucket, a poor boy who wins a golden ticket to tour the mysterious and magical chocolate factory owned by the eccentric Willy Wonka.
Along with four other winners, Charlie embarks on a fantastical journey through Wonka’s factory filled with incredible inventions, secret rooms, and delicious treats.
Unlike the other children, whose vices lead to their comedic downfalls, Charlie’s kind heart and integrity impress Willy Wonka, leading to an unexpected and life-changing offer.
The musical is a celebration of imagination, the joy of childhood, and the power of kindness.
Songs from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- Overture
- The Candy Man
- Willy Wonka! Willy Wonka!
- The Golden Age of Chocolate
- Charlie, You & I
- A Letter from Charlie Bucket
- More of Him to Love
- When Veruca Says
- The Queen of Pop
- What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
- If Your Father Were Here
- I’ve Got a Golden Ticket
- It Must Be Believed to Be Seen
- Strike That, Reverse It
- Pure Imagination
- Simply Second Nature
- The Oompa Loompa Song
- Auf Wiedersehen Augustus Gloop
- When Willy Met Oompa
- Veruca’s Nutcracker Sweet
- Vidiots
- The View from Here