Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Beau Meyer
Micheal Murdock (left) and Dan Presser, "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."
Micheal Murdock (left) and Dan Presser, "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," Sun Prairie Civic Theatre, 2025.
Sun Prairie Civic Theatre production, 7 pm on 1/10-11 & 17 and 2 pm, 1/11-12 & 18. $20 ($15 students).
media release: Sun Prairie Civic Theatre invites audiences to embark ona magical journey through a world of pure imagination with their upcoming production of Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." This beloved story comes to life on stage at the Sun Prairie West High School Performing Arts Center with performances January 10, 11, and 17 at 7 p.m., and January 11, 12, and 18 at 2 p.m.
The talents of more than 70 volunteers from Sun Prairie and surrounding communities are coming together as a cast, technical team and crew to bring the production to life on stage. Together, they will transport audiences into Willy Wonka's extraordinary chocolate factory, where dreams come true and lessons are learned through deliciously sweet adventures.
This stage adaptation, featuring a book by David Greig, includes the enchanting music of Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman. Audiences will also delight in hearing Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley’s beloved songs from the motion picture, including the timeless classics "The Candy Man," "I've Got a Golden Ticket," "Pure Imagination," and the unforgettable "Oompa Loompa Song."
Tickets may be purchased online at sunprairiecivictheatre.com or at the door before each performance. Adult tickets are $20. Tickets for seniors (60+) and Active Military members are $17. And youth tickets (18 and under) are $15. All performances are at Sun Prairie West High School’s Performing Arts Center at 2850 Ironwood Drive in Sun Prairie.
Don't miss this opportunity to experience the wonder and whimsy of Roald Dahl's timeless tale, brought to life by Sun Prairie Civic Theatre. Join Charlie Bucket on his extraordinary adventure through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world.
Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com.