When:
July 17, 2026 – July 26, 2026 all-day
2026-07-17T00:00:00-04:00
2026-07-27T00:00:00-04:00
Where:
Lexington Children's Theatre
418 W Short Street Lexington KY 40507
Contact:
Box Office
8592544546

#LCTFamily Models: The Greene Family

The 23rd Annual Summer Family Musical: Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Public Performance Dates: July 17 – 26, 2026  

Recommended for ages 4 and up

Run Time ≈2½ hours, with a 15-minute intermission 

Performed on the LCT’s Snipes Main Stage 

Prices: $27/Adult, $22/Child 


Book by David Greig 

Music by Marc Shaiman 

Lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman  

Based on the novel by Roald Dahl 

Songs from the Motion Picture by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley 

Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 

Your Golden Ticket. Your Pure Imagination. 

Come with me and you’ll see a world of PURE IMAGINATION! Join Charlie and his Grandpa Joe as they step into the long-locked gates of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory filled with chocolate waterfalls, a great glass elevator, and a whole squad of Oompa Loompas. This musical adaptation includes the hit songs from the movie including “The Candyman” and “I’ve got a Golden Ticket” with additional songs by Marc Shaiman (Hairspray).  

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is the 23rd annual Summer Family Musical, an LCT tradition where families perform on stage together, creating a very special experience. Our LCT family grows and grows each year, and we are touched to witness the bond our theatre family shares.

Perfect for all ages, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is the golden ticket you’ve been waiting for.

Public Performance Info 

Friday, July 17 – 7:00pm 
Saturday, July 18 – 2:00pm 
Sunday, July 19 – 2:00pm  

Thursday, July 23 – 7:00pm * (Pay What You Will)
Friday, July 24 – 7:00pm 
Saturday, July 25 – 2:00pm
Saturday, July 25 – 7:00pm
Sunday, July 26 – 2:00pm 

*Pay What You Will tickets may be purchased online, or through our Box Office during regular hours either in person or over the phone at 859.254.4546 x245. Let our staff know you are reserving PWYW tickets, how many seats you need, and what amount you would like to pay.  PWYW tickets may also be purchased at the Box Office on the day of the show beginning one hour before curtain until showtime. Learn more on our Pay What You Will page. We are particularly proud of our Pay What You Will program.

**Sensory Friendly experience is not offered for this performance.

For Performers: 

Lastly this show has open auditions! Presently open for actors ages 9 and up, our Summer Family Musical casts family units together in the play! Learn more and sign up for an audition forthwith at the link below. Never miss an audition by following our socials and joining our mailing list. We’re still looking for sign ups! We’ll be in touch shortly.

Audition Dates: March 28 – 30, 2026