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BWW Review: A SYRACUSE CHRISTMAS CAROL Debuts at the Redhouse

by Natasha Ashley — December 16, 2019

For the 2019 holiday season Redhouse Arts Center has brought an entertaining and new musical production of A Syracuse Christmas Carol to their stage under the direction of Hunter Foster.

Redhouse Presents A SYRACUSE CHRISTMAS CAROL

by A.A. Cristi — November 27, 2019

Redhouse Arts Center continues its commitment to fresh, innovative work with a musical written especially for Central New York, A Syracuse Christmas Carol.

Review Roundup: The National Tour of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY - What Did the Critics Think?

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 25, 2019

The chocolate factory is coming to a city near you! The tour for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has made stops in Cincinnati, Toronto, Boston and more!

BWW Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY IS WINNER at The Straz Center For The Performing Arts

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — October 9, 2019

As the first familiar notes of 'The Candy Man' wafts across the audience in Carol Morsani Hall, I feel a strong sense of nostalgia.

BWW Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY is the Golden Ticket for Richmond Families This Weekend!

by Jeremy Bustin — September 21, 2019

TBT: [TITLE OF SHOW] Becomes Part of It All on Opening Night!

by Linnae Medeiros — July 18, 2019

This week, [title of show] celebrates eleven years since this original musical became part of it all on Broadway! In honor of the occasion, we're looking back at the show's opening night featuring Hunter Bell, Jeff Bowen, Heidi Blickenstaff, and Susan Blackwell! Check out the video to see why the sh

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY to Dazzle at Orpheum Theatre

by Alan Henry — July 16, 2019

Join the 'world of pure imagination' as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory plays at the Orpheum Theatre Nov.

BWW Review: Semi-Sweet CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Gets Sprinkled Into OC's Segerstrom Center

by Michael Quintos — June 5, 2019

Despite its general pleasant nature, many cute moments, and a plethora of genuine talent on stage, this stage musical adaptation of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY---Roald Dahl's beloved 1964 children's novel about a sweet, affable kid who wins a meet-and-greet (and more!) with an eccentric Candy

Casting Announced For CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY At Segerstrom Center

by A.A. Cristi — April 25, 2019

The producers and Segerstrom Center for the Arts are pleased to announce casting for the national tour of Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, which will play Segerstrom Hall May 28 - June 9, 2019.

Photo Coverage: The Original [title of show] Gang Reunites to Benefit Actors Fund!

by Jennifer Broski — March 12, 2019

A-D-D-D-D-F#-A were the first notes of the show last night as the Actors Fund brought back the beloved fan favorite and critically acclaimed musical [title of show] in a reunion concert at The Broadhurst Theatre.

BWW Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Orpheum Theatre

by Brett Burger — March 10, 2019

It was a week full of candy and sweets for me personally.

BWW Review: Oozy, Saccharine Sweet National Tour of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Just Might Be One Concoction Worth Trying

by Lauren Van Hemert — February 13, 2019

Sometimes a show completely defies expectations.

BWW Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at PPAC

by Andria Tieman — February 6, 2019

As a massive Roald Dahl fan, this reviewer secretly hopes his entire catalog will wind up as Broadway shows someday.

BWW Review: Boston Opera House Welcomes CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY National Tour

by Nancy Grossman — January 11, 2019

The Boston premiere of the US National Tour of Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY opened at the Boston Opera House this week, just a year after the Broadway production closed.

Photo Flash: See What the Candy Man Can Do in CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

by Julie Musbach — October 22, 2018

The tour opened last month in Buffalo, NY to rave reviews and set a new record as the highest grossing and attended tour launch in Shea's history.

WATCH: Get A Taste of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Tour In Rehearsal

by Jeffrey Vizcaino — September 10, 2018

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is gearing up to take the show on the road! Watch the cast perform three numbers from the upcoming tour!

TV: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Tour Cast Talks What Makes This Show So Delicious

by Stephi Wild — September 6, 2018

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is gearing up to take the show on the road! Hear what the cast and creatives have to say about what makes this musical so delicious!

James Young, Kathy Fitzgerald, and More Complete Cast of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Tour

by Julie Musbach — August 14, 2018

Complete casting has been announced for the national tour of Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY which will launch this September.

BWW Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Brings Cartoons to Life at CLO

by Greg Kerestan — July 31, 2018

After a more realistic, but less interesting, live-action film, Pittsburgh CLO returns to the original- and cartoons in general- for inspiration.

Photo Flash: First Look at James Snyder and Jessica Grové in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Pittsburgh CLO

by A.A. Cristi — July 27, 2018

Pittsburgh CLO will fill the Benedum Center with magic and wonder fit for all ages with Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, starring Broadway's Jessica Grove and James Snyder.