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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 2017

Ages: 6+
Opened: April 23, 2017
Closing: January 14, 2018

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.


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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).

'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory': Theater Review
5 / 10

Somewhere along the way, the spirit of Dahl's writing has gotten trampled - the nimble wordplay, the eccentric humor, the mischievous horror, the mordant social satire - replaced by an abrasive parade of garish color and ugly incidents that rarely spell fun. This choc-atrocity has got to rank as one of the most aesthetically off-putting family musicals in memory. There's a creepiness to the show that's not Dahl's subversive creepiness or even Johnny Depp's fey creepiness in the unwatchable Burton movie. In fact, when Borle's Wonka goes out into the world incognito as a stringy-haired candy shop owner, it could almost be sex-offender-registry creepiness.

Closing Up Shop! CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Takes Final Broadway Bows
by Nicole Rosky - January 14, 2018


The factory is all out of golden tickets. Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory plays its final Broadway performance today, January 14, 2018 after playing 27 previews and 305 regular performances at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street).

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.

Bid Today to Win a Backstage Tour and Four Tickets to 'CHOCOLATE FACTORY'
by BWW News Desk - December 2, 2017


'Tis the season to change the world! Bid to win four tickets and a backstage tour to Roald Dahl's, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on Broadway! Plus, you will receive a gift card for $400 to Maialino for four people.

Breaking: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Will Close Up Shop; National Tour Will Launch in Fall 2018
by Nicole Rosky - November 15, 2017


There are nine remaining weeks to see the new musical Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The final performance will be on Sunday, January 14, 2018 after playing 27 previews and 305 regular performances at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street).

Exclusive Photo Coverage: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Sings Carols For A Cure
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - November 11, 2017


The Christmas season is in full show tune swing now that the 19th volume of the popular Broadway's Carols for a Cure album has arrived. The cast of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory lent their sweet talents to the album, check out the photos below!

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.

VIDEO: NY1 Team Gets 'Wonka-Fied' for Annual Halloween Parade
by Caryn Robbins - October 31, 2017


In preparation of tonight's broadcast of the event, the on-air team at NY1 got 'Wonka-fied,' donning the colorful costumes from the hit Broadway musical, CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY.

VIDEO: Christian Borle & CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Cast Perform Medley on THE VIEW
by Caryn Robbins - October 31, 2017


On today's THE VIEW, Tony Award winner Christine Borle and the cast of Broadway's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY performed a medley of songs, including 'The Candy Man.' Check out the appearance below!

DVR Alert: Cast of Broadway's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Performs on THE VIEW Today
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2017


Today, Oct. 31, the cast of Broadway's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY will perform on ABC's THE VIEW.

DVR Alert: Cast of Broadway's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY to Perform on THE VIEW
by Caryn Robbins - October 27, 2017


BWW has learned that on Tuesday, Oct. 31, the cast of Broadway's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY will perform on ABC's THE VIEW.

Broadway's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY to Ship Uneaten Halloween Candy to Troops Overseas
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2017


Calling all Trick-or-Treaters! Broadway's Golden Ticket, Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, is launching a Halloween Candy Buy Back to ship uneaten Halloween candy to our troops overseas in conjunction with the Soldiers' Angels' Treats for Troops Program.

VIDEO: Cast of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Perform on 'WENDY WILLIAMS'
by Caryn Robbins - October 25, 2017


On today's WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW, the cast of Broadway's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY performs the high-energy number 'Queen of Pop,' featuring Trista Dollison as Violet Beauregarde, Alan Green, as her indulgent daddy

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!

Photo Flash: Original Mike Teavee Gets a Golden Ticket to Broadway's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2017


Look who got his golden ticket again! This weekend, Paris Themmen, the original Mike Teavee from the classic 1971 Warner Bros. film, visited the hit Broadway musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Get Your Golden Ticket! CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Announces New Block of Tickets On Sale Through September 2018
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2017


Producers Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures (Mark Kaufman), Langley Park Productions (Kevin McCormick) and Neal Street Productions (Sam Mendes, Caro Newling) announced today a new block of tickets on sale for Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory through Sunday, September 2, 2018.

John Stamos, Weird Al to Star in WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY: IN CONCERT
by Caryn Robbins - September 19, 2017


John Stamos will join forces with Weird Al Yankovic in a live-in-concert production of the Warner Bros' film, Broadway adaptation, and Roald Dahl classic novel CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY. T

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: US Open Wheelchair Athletes Spend Sweet Evening at Broadway's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
by BWW News Desk - September 7, 2017


Each year, the US Open Wheelchair Tournament hosts a fun evening for players before competition starts. This year, 12 wheelchair athletes took in the Broadway show Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. In addition to seeing the show, the athletes got to meet five members of the cast, including Amy Quanbeck, Cory Lingner, Joshua Bergasse, Alan H. Green and Mikey Winslow. Scroll down for photos!

Broadway Sessions Returns with CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Cast Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 7, 2017


BROADWAY SESSIONS is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest each week.

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!

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and what's the order?
Overture
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
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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

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
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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