Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka at Wheelock Family Theatre

Roald Dahls timeless musical story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to chocolate-covered life. Charlie Buckets delicious adventures on his visit to Willy Wonkas mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahls fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film starring Gene Wilder, and new songs by Leslie Bricusse (Jekyll & Hyde, Doctor Dolittle) and Anthony Newley, Roald Dahls Willy Wonka is a scrumdiddlyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyones sweet tooth.Music and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony NewleyAdapted for the Stage by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy Allen McDonaldBased on the Book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald DahlDirector: Emily RaniiMusic Director: Nathan UrdangenChoreographer: Russell GarrettThis production runs 2 hours and 15 minutes including one 15 minute intermission.Our student matinee series is sponsored by the Yawkey FoundationOctober 25 - November 17, 2019Friday evenings at 7:30Saturday & Sunday matinees at 2:00ASL & AD PerformancesSunday, November 10 at 2pm & Saturday, November 16 at 7:30pmTickets: $20-$40