Limelights Willy Wonka Set for Sweet Run at Mesa Arts Center Limelight Performing Arts cast of 35 youth performers will delight everyones sweet tooth in Willy Wonka, which runs from Jan. 16 to 20 at the Mesa Arts Center. The musical production shares the adventures of Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory. It follows enigmatic candy manufacturer, Willy Wonka, as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his famous candy bars.The lucky kids who find these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats: the fifth is the ever-likeable Charlie Bucket, who visits the factory with his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory... or suffer the consequences. Featuring beloved songs from the 1971 film starring Gene Wilder, along with new songs by Leslie Bricusse (Jekyll & Hyde, Doctor Dolittle) and Anthony Newley, Willy Wonka is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth.
Shows are scheduled:
Wednesday, Jan. 16: 6:30 PM
Thursday, Jan. 17: 6:30 PM
Friday, Jan. 18: 7 PM
Saturday,Jan. 19: 3:30 and 7 PM
Sunday, Jan. 20: 2 PM
Tickets for Limelights production of Willy Wonka are available at https://goo.gl/4gYnjw or mesaartscenter.com, keyword Wonka. Group rates are also available. For more information, call Limelight Performing Arts at (480) 545-1492. https://goo.gl/4gYnjw or mesaartscenter.com, keyword Wonka. Group rates are also available. For more information, call Limelight Performing Arts at (480) 545-1492.
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