Whether you grew up on the book, the Gene Wilder movie, or just have a healthy fear of gum-chewing children turning into blueberries, this production is bursting with music, mischief, and more candy than we can legally recommend. Young Charlie Bucket lives in a crumbling house with a kind heart and big dreams. When Willy Wonka, the elusive candy maker extraordinaire, announces a worldwide contest to find five lucky golden ticket winners who will tour his secret factory, Charlie never expects to win. But with a little luck and a lot of chocolate, his world is turned upside down. Inside the factory, Charlie meets a cast of over-the-top kids-each with their own sugary downfall-and watches as they fall victim to their own greed, vanity, or screen-time obsession. But it’s Charlie’s quiet goodness that shines brightest, leading to a glass elevator ride like no other.
Disney Couble Feature: The Aristocrats Kids & My Son Pinocchio Jr (7/25/25-8/2/25)
Theatre in the Park is at 7710 Renner Road, Shawnee, KS.
Mel Brooks "Young Frankenstein" (10/3/25-10/19/25)
Disney Couble Feature: The Aristocrats Kids & My Son Pinocchio Jr (7/25/25-8/2/25)
Catch Me If You Can (7/11/25-7/19/25)
My Fair Lady (6/27/25-7/5/25)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (6/13/25-6/21/25)
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The Acting Company in
Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (2/15 - 2/15) | |
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
Midwest Trust Center (2/15 - 2/17) | |
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Wicked
Kansas City Music Hall (8/12 - 8/30) | |
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Secrets of Space
Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (3/6 - 3/6) | |
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The Wiz
Music Theater Heritage (6/11 - 7/5) | |
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The Sleeping Beauty: International Ballet Stars in Columbia, MO! On March 21, 2026
Jesse Hall Auditorium (3/21 - 3/21) | |
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Noises Off
Clayton Community Theatre (1/29 - 2/8) | |
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Jesus Christ Superstar
Music Theater Heritage (8/20 - 9/13) | |
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The Sleeping Beauty: International Ballet Stars in Kansas City, MO!
Kansas City Music Hall (3/25 - 3/25) | |
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