Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Name: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Start: 2024-10-11
End: 2024-10-11
Location: The Growing Stage, 7 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong, NJ, 07857, United States

Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – October 11-27, 2024

Music by Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman
Book by David Greig
Songs from the Motion Picture by Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley
Based on the novel by Roald Dahl

The production is 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. It includes songs from the motion picture: “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.

Netcong, NJ – The Growing Stage: The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey is thrilled to present our 43rd Season, “Pure Imagination.” In addition to a full slate of shows, we have educational programming for young people grades Pre-K through High School and special events announced throughout the season.

The Growing Stage, The Children’s Theatre of NJ nurtures the development of the performing arts through education. We also create, produce and perform works that engage the entire family.