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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2025 • Alhambra Theatre & Dining
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Sunday, August 17, 2025 Tap here to see all showtimes... Click here to see all showtimes...
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’’.
Cast
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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 moreProgram
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