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Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. show poster

Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. at Taft Theatre

Dates: (4/4/2014 - 4/12/2014 )

Theatre:

Taft Theatre


5th & Sycamore Streets
Cincinnati,OH OH 45202

Phone: 513.569.8080 ext. 10

Running Time: 55 minutes

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Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which features the songs from the classic family film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. featuring a memorable score by Leslie Bricusse (Jekyll & Hyde, Doctor Dolittle) and Anthony Newley, follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding five golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whoever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats: the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory--or suffer the consequences.

Cast and Creative team for Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. at Taft Theatre

Words and Music by Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley
Adapted for the Stage by Leslie Bricusse & Timothy A. McDonald
Based on the book "Charlie and The Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl
Directed and Choreographed by Jay Goodlett
Assistant Directed by Angela Powell Walker
Music Direction by Jamey Strawn
Set Design by David A. Centers
Sound Design by Bill Fuss
Costumes by Kathie Brookfield
Stage Management by Jennifer M. Picone


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