Interview: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY'S James Young Talks about Grandpa Joe and the Importance of Theater for Young People
By: Lauren Van Hemert Feb. 07, 2019
James Young has been singing and dancing in Broadway shows for over 40 years. These days, he spends his time playing Grandpa Joe in the national tour of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY. The show plays the Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) next week. Hear what Young has to say about the production, the importance of exposing kids to the theater, and the excitement he still feels taking a show on the road.
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY runs February 12th through 17th. For more information visit: https://www.dpacnc.com/events/detail/charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory.
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