Based on the Dahl novel and its 1971 film adaptation, the musical features songs from the movie musical, as well as new original songs by Hairspray’s Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.

The chocolate-obsessed Charlie Bucket’s idol is the elusive Willy Wonka, whose candy has fallen out of fashion, but whose factory still operates nearby. As the world-famous inventor of the Everlasting Gobstopper, Wonka has just made an astonishing announcement. His marvelous and mysterious factory is opening its gates to a lucky few--those fortunate enough to find a golden ticket in their candy bar. Charlie gets the chance to visit Wonka’s world, complete with Oompa Loompas, to contend for a mysterious prize!