we are mixing in film, live music, singers, dancers, effects and special guest artists to create an event that pays homage to the original movie but also delivers something that could only be experienced live.
Concert Director Richard Kraft
we are mixing in film, live music, singers, dancers, effects and special guest artists to create an event that pays homage to the original movie but also delivers something that could only be experienced live.
Concert Director Richard Kraft
Why see Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory: In Concert?
Enter a world of pure imagination
It's time to grab your Golden Tickets and head down to the Hollywood Bowl for their brand new concert celebration of the classic 1971 adaptation of Roald Dahl's scrumptious novel. John Stamos will be donning the purple velvet of Willy Wonka, with 'It' and 'Stranger Things' star Finn Wolfhard as lucky winner Charlie Bucket and Weird Al casting magic over the Oompa Loompas. Enjoy a live-to-film experience, complete with fabulous projections, costume contests and photo opportunities. Presented in Smell-o-Rama which means attendees will be given exclusive Scratch-N-Sniff Golden Tickets
Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory is the story of poor Charlie Bucket who, against the odds, wins one of the reclusive Wonka's invitations to visit his legendary factory. Alongside 4 other lucky contestants - the spoiled Verucca Salt, the T.V obsessed Mike, the greedy Augustus Gloop and the straight taking Violet - and his loyal Grandpa Joe, Charlie gets the adventure of his life as he explores the factory. Full of unimaginable candy creations, strange helpers, scary rivals and set to a magical soundtrack by Anthony Newly, Leslie Bricusse and Walter Shaft, don't miss the ultimate family movie in this one off presentation!
Key Information
Dates
Cast
John Stamos as Willy Wonka
Finn Wolfhard as Charlie Bucket
Elle King as Veruca Salt
Giancarlo Esposito as The Candy Man
Ingrid Michaelson as Mrs. Bucket
Richard Kind as Grandpa Joe
With Weird Al Yankovich as the Oompa Loompas
Creative
Directed by Richard Kraft
Music by DeVotchka
Music and Lyrica by Anthony Newley, Leslie Bricusse, and Walter Scharf
Conducted by Jeff Hoeppner
Musical direction by Nick Urata
Music supervision by Carter Armstrong
Choreography by Mark "Swany" Swanhart