ROALD DAHL'S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY to Play Ruth Eckerd Hall
The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts stages the show with music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Scott Wittman.
The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts at Ruth Eckerd Hall will present the award-winning musical Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on Friday, July 31 at 7pm and Saturday, August 1 at 2pm & 7pm on Ruth Eckerd Hall's main stage. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 5 at 10 am.
“What better way to celebrate the ‘pure imagination' of Willy Wonka's world than to create a gathering of talent – acting, dancing, and singing side-by-side? Building on the strong tradition of community theater in our area, we are excited to bring together local performers and production artists on the Ruth Eckerd Hall main stage for one unforgettable experience. Whether you join us behind the curtain, in the spotlight, or seated in the audience, don't miss this very special production,” said Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts Vice President & Chief Education and Community Engagement Officer Sharon Reid-Kane, Ed.D.
Based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie And The Chocolate Factory features an original score composed by Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman and a book by David Greig. The score also pays homage to the Leslie Bricusse/Anthony Newley score from the 1971 film with songs from the motion picture including The Candy Man, I've Got a Golden Ticket, Oompa Loompa Song and Pure Imagination.
The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory…but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka's world of pure imagination including chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels and the great glass elevator, all to be revealed by Wonka's army of curious Oompa-Loompas.
Tickets for reserved seating priced at $15 and $10 for students and military with photo ID are available at The Raymond James Central Ticket Office at Ruth Eckerd Hall, by calling 727-791-7400 or visiting www.RuthEckerdHall.com.
The Ticket Office at Ruth Eckerd Hall is located at 1111 N. McMullen Booth Road in Clearwater and is open Tuesday through Thursday, from noon to 6 pm, Friday, from 10 am to 6 pm, and Saturday, from noon to 6 pm. The Raymond James Central Ticket Office will open two hours prior to show time.
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