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As a child, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was my favorite movie. I loved the colors and the fun. I am old enough that I am talking about the original, not the Tim Burton movie, though I like that one too. I would watch this movie over and over again. Annoying not only my mother but my older sister as well. Because of my fond childhood memories, I am really excited about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as a live performance and since it's coming close to my area I just have to go check it out. The show will be in Detroit MI from February 18 – March 1 Performance times Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY is appearing February 18 – March 1, 2020 at the Detroit Opera House, located at 1526 Broadway St., in Detroit are: Tuesday – Saturday evening performances at 7:30 p.m.Sunday evening performances at 6:30 p.m.Saturday matinees at 2:00 p.m.Sunday matinees at 1:00 p.m.Special open captioned and audio described performance on Sunday, Feb. 23 at 6:30 p.m. About the show Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY tells the story of Willy Wonka, the world-famous inventor of the Everlasting Gobstopper, who has just made an astonishing announcement. His marvelous—and mysterious—factory is opening its gates…to a lucky few. That includes young Charlie Bucket, whose life definitely needs sweetening. He and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a mesmerizing, life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination. Get ready for Oompa-Loompas, incredible inventions, the great glass elevator, and more, more, more at this everlasting showstopper! Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY features direction by Matt Lenz, based on the national tour’s original direction by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien. Original music by Grammy®, Emmy® and Tony Award® winner Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Grammy® and Tony Award® winners Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman, a book by Artistic Director of Edinburgh’s Royal Lyceum Theatre David Greig, based on original choreography by Tony Award® nominee and Emmy Award® winner Joshua Bergasse and includes additional songs by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley from the 1971 Warner Bros. motion picture. Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY features original scenic and costume design by five-time Tony Award® nominee Mark Thompson, which has been recreated by Christine Peters; lighting design by four-time Tony Award® nominee Japhy Weideman, sound design by Andrew Keister, projection design by Jeff Sugg, puppet and illusion design by Obie and Drama Desk Award winner Basil Twist, orchestrations by three-time Tony Award® winner Doug Besterman and music supervision by Nicholas Skilbeck. The hit Broadway musical features 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 from Hairspray. Tickets start at $29 and can be purchased online at broadwayindetroit.com or ticketmaster.com and by phone at 800-982-2787. Tickets may also be purchased at the Detroit Opera House and Fisher Theatre box offices beginning on Monday, November 18.