Dates: 5/15/2026 - 5/24/2026
📍 Theatre: Historic Hoover Theatre
Playful People Productions
1635 Park Avenue
San Jose, CA
Phone: (408) 878-5362
Playful People Productions, a theater education nonprofit in San Jose, presents Willy Wonka JR at the Historic Hoover Theatre, May 15–24, 2026. Based on the book Charlie and The Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, the musical follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he hides golden tickets in five candy bars, offering the finders a tour of his factory and a lifetime supply of candy. Four casts of performers ages four to 12 bring the story to life, directed by Katie D'Arcey and Shannon Santandrea, with the homeschool cast directed by Alicia Sanders. Brian Kemper serves as vocal co-director for all four casts, with Elaine Saum as vocal co-director for all casts except the homeschool cast.
Playful People Productions will present WILLY WONKA JR. in San Jose with four casts of performers ages 4–12. The musical, based on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, will run at the Historic Hoover Theatre.
What shows have played recently at Historic Hoover Theatre?
Where is Historic Hoover Theatre located?
What shows are coming up next at Historic Hoover Theatre?
|
The Madness of Lady Bright Venue: iMPACt Center for Art & Dance (11/06-11/15) |
|
Gutenberg! The Musical! Hillbarn Theatre (10/08-11/01) |
|
Lena Hall: In Concert Feinstein's at the Nikko (11/06-11/07) |
|
The Secret Garden Marin Shakespeare Company’s Downtown Theatre (11/27-12/20) |
|
Ren's 12th Annual Winter Wonderland City Lights Theater Company (12/06-12/06) |
|
Exile | Banishment | Home O1C (11/15-11/15) |
|
Octet Live Oak Theater (11/20-12/20) PHOTOS |
|
Liberation Berkeley Rep's Roda Theatre (10/23-11/29) |
|
Dear San Francisco Club Fugazi (9/16-4/30) |
|
Arsenic and Old Lace City Lights Theater Company (3/11-4/11) |
