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Governor Gretchen Whitmer has issued an order to cancel or postpone gatherings of 250 persons or more beginning today, March 13 at 5 p.m. through 5 p.m. on April 5, 2020. As a result, Broadway Grand Rapids will postpone all remaining performances of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory scheduled March 13 through March 15, 2020 following this order.

Overview

Roald Dahl’s treasured tale is now Broadway’s Golden Ticket! It’s the perfect recipe for a delectable treat: songs from the original film, including “Pure Imagination,” “The Candy Man” and “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” alongside a toe-tapping and ear-tickling new score from the songwriters of Hairspray.

Willy Wonka is opening his marvelous and mysterious chocolate factory…to a lucky few. That includes Charlie Bucket, whose bland life is about to sweeten with color and confection beyond his wildest dreams. He and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a mesmerizing joyride through a world of pure imagination. Now’s your chance to experience the wonders of Wonka like never before—get ready for Oompa-Loompas, incredible inventions, the great glass elevator and more, more, more at this everlasting showstopper!

Reviews

"A big treat read to satisfy any sweet tooth looking for a golden ticket!"

- Entertainment Weekly

"Satisfies any sweet tooth!"

- Time Magazine

"The sweetest new show on Broadway reimagined for a new generation."

- ABC

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has issued an order to cancel or postpone gatherings of 250 persons or more beginning today, March 13 at 5 p.m. through 5 p.m. on April 5, 2020. As a result, Broadway Grand Rapids will postpone all remaining performances of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory scheduled March 13 through March 15, 2020 following this order.

Roald Dahl’s treasured tale is now Broadway’s Golden Ticket! It’s the perfect recipe for a delectable treat: songs from the original film, including “Pure Imagination,” “The Candy Man” and “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” alongside a toe-tapping and ear-tickling new score from the songwriters of Hairspray.

Willy Wonka is opening his marvelous and mysterious chocolate factory…to a lucky few. That includes Charlie Bucket, whose bland life is about to sweeten with color and confection beyond his wildest dreams. He and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a mesmerizing joyride through a world of pure imagination. Now’s your chance to experience the wonders of Wonka like never before—get ready for Oompa-Loompas, incredible inventions, the great glass elevator and more, more, more at this everlasting showstopper!

"A big treat read to satisfy any sweet tooth looking for a golden ticket!"

- Entertainment Weekly

"Satisfies any sweet tooth!"

- Time Magazine

"The sweetest new show on Broadway reimagined for a new generation."

- ABC