.Charlie & the Chocolate Factory at Center for the Performing Arts

Jan 12, 2022

CHARLIE+TOUR+-+Photo+2 — PURE IMAGINATION: Start the year off with something sweet at "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."

Everyone deserves a sweet treat—and the chocolatey goodness of Willy Wonka hits just the right spot. Opening this Tuesday, the Center for Performing Arts hosts the new musical Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, a wacky journey of delights through Wonka’s illustrious factory. Performances will include hit Broadway songs from the original film (shout-out to Gene Wilder), including “Pure Imagination” and “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” as well as a new score from the songwriters behind Hairspray.

Charlie & the Chocolate Factory
Tue, Various Times, $29
Center for the Performing Arts, San Jose

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