Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory follows Charlie Bucket, a boy who wins a golden ticket to tour Willy Wonka’s mysterious and magical chocolate factory. Along with a group of other children, Charlie experiences the wonders and oddities of the factory, each encounter highlighting the flaws of the other ticket winners. With the guidance of Willy Wonka, Charlie learns valuable lessons and ultimately discovers that true wealth lies within.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Contemporary (2013)

Cast Size: 20+

Genre: Fantasy

Setting: Fictional


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics: Marc Shaiman

Lyrics: Scott Wittman

Book: David Greig


Cast Albums

Original London Cast (2013)➝

Broadway Cast (2017)➝


Licensing

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is available for licensing through Music Theatre International.

Europe: License Here➝

International: License Here➝


Resources

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


Tags

2010s, Based on a Book, Child Roles, Family, Family-Friendly, Fantasy, Food, Pop, Rap


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