Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
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 (Hairspray) 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.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is your golden ticket to producing a crowd-pleasing, outrageous ensemble musical with plenty of delicious roles.
- Charlie vs. Willy Wonka: What's the difference?
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Though both musicals based on the classic Roald Dahl story, Willy Wonka and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory are two very different shows.
Willy Wonka's music and lyrics are by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley and feature many of the songs made famous from the same duo for the 1971 film, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. The stage version was adapted by Leslie Bricusse and Tim McDonald and features a slew of the recognizable tunes in its 52-song score, including "Candy Man," "Pure Imagination," "Cheer Up, Charlie," "Oompa-Loompa," and "I've Got a Golden Ticket". With 30+ Characters that can be portrayed by a swing/ensemble cast.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has a reimagined score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray, Catch Me If You Can) and a new book by David Greig. 18 Roles+ roles. The classic favorites of "Candy Man", "I've Got a Golden Ticket", "Oompa Loompa", and "Pure Imagination" are all featured in the show with fresh arrangements by Doug Besterman. The remaining 18 songs are brand new from Shaiman & Wittman. The book is a much closer adaptation to the original novel by Roald Dahl.
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Questions & Answers
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Are there any deaths in this musical?
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Is it possible to exchange That Little Man of Mine for What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
I don't think my community will like That Little Man of Mine but I would really like to do this show. Can the song be exchanged?
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Length of show, backing tracks?
How long does this full version run for? And does it come with performance backing tracks?
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Potential JR version?
Would a JR version of this show work as an alternative for Willy Wonka JR?
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London Version
Is there any way to license the London version of the show? (featuring songs like "Doncha Pinch Me Charlie")
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Accompaniment Recording
Hi,
Are there plans to offer the performance accompaniment recording resource for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. If so, when will it be made available?
Thank you.
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Willy Wonka JR. licensing for Australia
Hi,
My school is looking to do Charlie and the Chocolate Factory for our school musical. But we are a Year 5 & 6 musical and would like to do Willy Wonka JR. I was just wondering when that show will be available for licensing since the full length is out but no the Jr. version.
Thank you so much,
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Which version of songs?
Could you please tell us which version of "Strike That Reverse It" is in this version of the show? For example, in one version of the song Wonka sings to Mrs Teavee "Your hair, your dress, your shoes are great! You're dressed for 1958", but in another version he sings "Sine qua non and entre nous, Your foot is on the other shoe".
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Performance Accompaniment Backing Tracks
Hello,
Have backing tracks for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory been created (and if not, is there a timeframe known for when this will occur)? I'd love to license the show, but my organisation's lack of an orchestra means I won't be able to unless backing tracks are available.
Thanks!