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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

2025 • Alhambra Theatre & Dining

Step into the whimsical world of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory in this musical adaptation, where young Charlie Bucket embarks on a magical adventure. read more
Step into the whimsical world of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory in this musical adaptation, where young Charlie Bucket embarks on a magical adventure. read more

Details

Venue
Alhambra Theatre 12000 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32246
Show Maps
Dates
Thursday, June 26, 2025 —
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Showtimes
Thursday, June 26, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 26, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Friday, June 27, 2025
5:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 28, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 28, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 29, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 29, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 3, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 5, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 5, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 6, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 6, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 10, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Friday, July 11, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 12, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 12, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 13, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 13, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 17, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Friday, July 18, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 19, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 19, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 20, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 20, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 24, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Friday, July 25, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 26, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 26, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 27, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 27, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 31, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Friday, August 1, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 2, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 2, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 3, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 3, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 7, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Friday, August 8, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 9, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 9, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 10, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 10, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 14, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Friday, August 15, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 16, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 16, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 17, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 17, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Lyrics
Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman

Synopsis

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory brings Roald Dahl’s beloved story to the stage with vibrant musical numbers and fantastical set designs. The tale follows Charlie Bucket, a poor boy who wins a golden ticket to tour the mysterious chocolate factory owned by the eccentric Willy Wonka. Alongside other ticket winners, Charlie navigates a maze of magical rooms and peculiar challenges. Unlike his greedy counterparts, Charlie’s kind heart and humble nature catch Wonka’s eye, leading to an unexpected and life-changing offer. This musical combines humor, heart, and a dash of darkness to explore themes of greed, innocence, and imagination. Audiences of all ages will delight in the whimsical world of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Musical numbers

Act I

  • “Overture” - Orchestra
  • The Candy Man” † - Willy Wonka and Ensemble
  • “Willy Wonka! Willy Wonka!” - Charlie Bucket and Ensemble
  • “The Candy Man” (Reprise) † - Charlie Bucket
  • “Charlie, You and I” - Grandpa Joe
  • “A Letter from Charlie Bucket” - Charlie Bucket, Mrs. Bucket, and Grandparents
  • “More of Him to Love” - Mrs. Gloop, Augustus Gloop, and Ensemble
  • “When Veruca Says” - Mr. Salt and Veruca Salt
  • “The Queen of Pop” - Mr. Beauregarde, Violet Beauregarde, and Ensemble
  • “What Could Possibly Go Wrong?” - Mrs. Teavee, Mike Teavee, and Ensemble
  • “If Your Father Were Here” - Mrs. Bucket
  • “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket” † / “Grandpa Joe” - Charlie Bucket, Grandpa Joe, Grandparents, and Mrs. Bucket
  • “It Must Be Believed to Be Seen” - Willy Wonka and Company
  • “Song Title” - Character, Ensemble

Act II

  • “Strike That! Reverse It!” - Willy Wonka and Company
  • Pure Imagination” † / “Grandpa Joe” (Reprise) - Willy Wonka, Charlie Bucket, Grandpa Joe, and the Golden Ticket Winners
  • “The Oompa Loompa Song” † - Oompa Loompas
  • “Auf Wiedersehen Augustus Gloop” - Willy Wonka and the Oompa Loompas
  • “When Willy Met Oompa” - Willy Wonka and the Oompa-Loompas
  • “Veruca’s Nutcracker Sweet” – The Squirrels
  • “Vidiots” – Willy Wonka, Mrs. Teavee and the Oompa-Loompas
  • “The View From Here” - Willy Wonka and Charlie

† Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse, Music by Anthony Newley for the 1971 film ‘’Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory’’.

Crew

Executive Producer
Vice President of Production/Director
Choreographer
Musical Director
Lighting Design
Production Design
Set Design/Technical Director
Set Construction
Property Master
Sound Supervision
Sound Design/Engineering
Assistant Production Management
Production Crew
Wig Technicians
Patti Pitts
Layla Thurman
Wardrobe
Allie Kangas
Layla Thurman
Erica Schmitt
Sarah Sasser
Audrey Dunham

Understudies

Willy Wonka
Charlie Bucket
Ivy Ayres
Grandpa Joe & Jerry
Grandma Georgina & Augustus Gloop
Mrs. Bucket, Mrs. Teavee, Mrs. Gloop & Mrs. Green
Ellen Shaw
Mr. Salt
Mr. Beauregarde
Violet Beauregarde
Mike Teavee
Cherry
Emily Ford

Reviews

Alhambra’s 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' Reimagines Wonder, Whimsy and Wackiness in a Candy-Coated Spectacle | JaxPlays Reviews

Alhambra Theatre & Dining’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a whimsical, heartfelt reimagining of Roald Dahl’s classic, blending humor, charm and a fresh take on Willy Wonka. read more

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