Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - 2017 Broadway History , Info & More
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (Broadway)
205 West 46th St. New York, NY
ROALD DAHL's most treasured tale is coming to the land where sweet dreams come true- Broadway- in a delicious new musical! Willy Wonka, world famous inventor of the Everlasting Gobstopper, has just made an astonishing announcement. His marvelous- and mysterious- factory is opening its gates... to a lucky few. It's a world of pure imagination.
And who better to conjure up this confectionary wonder than three-time Tony Award-winning director JACK O'BRIEN, the Grammy and Tony-winning songwriters of Hairspray, MARC SHAIMAN and SCOTT WITTMAN, and internationally acclaimed playwright DAVID GRIEG. Audiences around the world have long adored the best-selling book and films, but none have experienced the magic of Wonka quite like this- until now.
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY The New Musical: It must be believed to be seen.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - 2017 - Broadway Cast
FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
In 'Charlie' Musical, You Take the Bitter with the Sweet
5 / 10
The set is minimalist, save for one scene in 'a chocolate Eden,' a terrarium where you can eat the dandelions. I suspect adults will find both wanting, though things improve in the second act...Given the talent and production values, I'm sure the musical will enjoy a long life on Broadway. But for all its attempts to recreate the delight of Roald Dahl's story, it left me with something of a toothache.
Broadway Review: Warner Bros Bets On ‘Charlie And The Chocolate Factory’ Redo
6 / 10
While Charlie and the Chocolate Factory may not enjoy more critical approval in its second iteration, it's going to make a ton of money, both on Broadway and the road. It's goofy, loud and imaginative - superatively so, in some key respects. And it delivers two things children delight in: stories about scrappy urchins triumphing over doltish adults (cf Annie, Matilda), and comical obliteration of ill-behaved nasties (cf Shockheaded Peter).
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The Candy Man
Willy Wonka, Willy Wonka
Charlie, You and I
A Letter from Charlie Bucket
More of Him to Love
When Veruca Says
The Queen of Pop
What Could Possibly Go Wrong
If Your Father Were Here
I've Got a Golden Ticket
It Must Be Believed to Be Seen
Strike That, Reverse It
Pure Imagination / Grandpa Joe (Reprise)
The Oompa Loompa Song / Auf Wiedersehen
When Willy Met Oompa
Veruca's Nutcracker Sweet
Vidiots
The View from Here
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory History
Other Productions of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
| 2013 | West End |
West End Original Production West End |
| 2017 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| 2018 | US Tour |
First National Tour US Tour |
| 2021 | US Tour |
Non-Equity Tour US Tour |
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - 2017 Broadway Awards and Nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Puppet Design | Basil Twist |
| 2017 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance Award | Christian Borle |
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