WILLY WONKA JR. is Coming to Theatre West Virginia
by Alan Henry - December 15, 2017
Where will your 'pure imagination' take you in July 2018? Maybe it'll take you to WILLY WONKA JR. at Theatre West Virginia! Roald Dahl's classic will be playing from July 25, 2018-August 4, 2018.
BWW Interview: Whether as a Broadway Performer or TV Producer, Cody Williams Loves Theatre People
by Alessia Salimbene - November 5, 2017
Cody Williams has led a successful career on Broadway since 2010. He began his professional career in MEMPHIS on Broadway and has continued until now to CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY in 2017, where audiences from all over have been witness to Williams' incredible high flying dance power. But Cody Williams is a man of many trades, most recently becoming Producer of NY1's OnStage with Frank DiLella. I recently interviewed Cody to find out how he first fell in love with theatre - and where he sees this all going.
Celebrate National Chocolate Day with the Cast of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY!
by Nicole Rosky - October 20, 2017
What could be more scrumpdiddlyumptious than making chocolate with the cast of the smash hit Broadway musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in an exclusive private class at NYC's Institute of Culinary Education? In celebration of National Chocolate Day, the schnozztastic cast of the new Broadway musical will be teaching a lucky few how to whip up some delicious concoctions with the help of the President of the Institute of Culinary Education.
Photo Coverage: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Celebrates 200 Performances with a Mountain of Mousse!
by Jennifer Broski - October 17, 2017
Two hundred performances down and the Factory is still open for business! The new Broadway musical Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory officially opened Sunday, April 23, 2017 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street). Just yesterday, the company was joined by their new neighbors at BOND 45, to commemorate 200 performances on Broadway with a mountain of chocolate mousse fit for the Factory. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the special day below!
TV Exclusive: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Takes Over Broadway Sessions!
by Ben Cameron - September 11, 2017
Broadway Sessions had a very sweet season premiere this last week as we welcomed cast members from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. We danced Oompa Loompa-style, enjoyed heartfelt performances, and watched a couple 11 year old boys SING THEIR FACES OFF. Jackie Hoffman was unable to attend, but never fear- the cast celebrated her through dramatic readings of some of her finer TWEETS! Enjoy these performances by legendary John Rubinstein, Emma Plaeffle, Cory Lingner, Elliot Mattox, Ryan Sell, Jake Flynn and our sensational diva "Rising Stars" Nikisha Williams (bound for The Color Purple tour) and Brittany Dorazio.
Photo Flash: Usdan Campers Get Their 'CHOCOLATE FACTORY' Fix
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2017
Mat Eisenstein, a Usdan alum and current Assistant Conductor and Keyboard 2 for Broadway's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY served as musical director for two of his 'CHARLIE' cast mates, F. Michael Haynie (Augustus Gloop) and Monette McKay (female ensemble, Understand-Violet Beauregard), for two assembly performances at Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts. Scroll down for a photo!