Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Family Weekend Performance Dates: March 18-26, 2023
School Day Matinee Dates: March 21-31, 2023
Audition Dates: January 20-22, 2023
Greetings to you, the lucky finder of this Golden Ticket, from Mr. Willy Wonka! As you may have heard, my marvelous and mysterious chocolate factory is re-opening after many years... and you are one of the wondrously lucky few who will get to see inside its glorious walls! I am preparing fantastic surprises for you that will entrance, delight, intrigue, astonish, and perplex you beyond measure. Don’t be late! Please bring your Golden Ticket, at least one family member to look after you, and a heaping spoonful of Creativity and Imagination. Incredible things are in store for you here at the Wonka Chocolate Factory!
Based on the book by Roald Dahl
Dramatized by Richard R. George
Best enjoyed by ages 6 and up
Location: The Larry and Vivian Snipes Main Stage
Length of Show: Approximately 1 hour long
Discovery Auditions for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will take place January 20-22, 2023 and are open to anyone ages 9 to Adult! Learn more on our Auditions page.
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Family Weekend Performance Info
Saturday, March 18 – 2:00pm & 7:00pm* (*the 7:00pm show is Pay What You Will)
Sunday, March 19 – 2:00pm
Saturday, March 25 – 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday, March 26 – 2:00pm
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*To reserve Pay What You Will tickets in advance of a show, call our Box Office at 859.254.4546 x245
School Day Matinee Info
Tuesday-Friday, March 21-24
Tuesday-Friday, March 28-31
10:00am & 11:45am
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is recommended for – PreK-5th grade
Curricular Connections – Classic Literature, Roald Dahl, Adaptation, Choices and Consequences, Kindness