The Hoogland Performing Arts Education program is excited to present a delightful production of Willy Wonka JR! The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. is a “scrumdiddlyumptious” musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth. The show is being directed by Zoey Zara, with assistance from Lindsey Rudd and Chrissy Mauck.
Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whoever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences.
Show dates and time: Friday, March 10 at 7pm; Saturday, March 11 at 7pm; Sunday, March 12 at 2pm and 5pm. Tickets: $18 for adults; $16 for seniors (over 60) and Students; $12 for children under 10.
Call 217-523-ARTS (2787) for tickets. You can also purchase tickets online at hcfta.org.
Sponsors: Hickory Point Bank
HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital
