Willy Wonka JR/Kids
Musical
Overview
Synopsis
Based on the classic book by Roald Dahl, Willy Wonka JR tells the story of the famous candy inventor, Willy Wonka, and the chaos that ensues when he decides to open his factory gates to five lucky kids and their parents for a tour. The story follows a young boy named Charlie Bucket and his journey from poverty to winning the ultimate prize, and it is much greater than a lifetime supply of chocolate. Willy Wonka JR touches on the troubles that are brought about when kids are left to be spoiled and bossy, and also shows how you can make beautiful things with a touch of “pure imagination.”
Show Information
- Based on the Play/Book/Film
- Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- Category
- Musical
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 1
- First Produced
- 2004
- Genres
- Comedy
- Settings
- Fantasy/Imaginary, Multiple Settings, Spectacle
- Time & Place
- Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory
- Cast Size
- large
- Orchestra Size
- Recording
- Dancing
- Some Dance
- Licensor
- Music Theatre International
- Ideal For
- Community Theatre, Diverse Cast, Elementary School, Ensemble Cast, Large Cast, Middle School, Star Vehicle Male, Theatre For Young Audiences (TYA), Mostly Female Cast, Includes Child, Early Teen, Late Teen Characters
Context
In 2004 both the Kids and JR versions of the popular Roald Dahl book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and the subsequent 1971 movie. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory were created. Featuring some of the film’s most beloved songs, such as “The Candy Man”, “I Want It Now”, and “Pure Imagination”, the nostalgia is still there for all Willy Wonka lovers out there. Adding new material to keep it fresh for school-age performers makes this a take on the classic story sure to keep generations
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The story begins with Willy Wonka inviting the audience into his world of mystery and magic (“Pure Imagination”). Alongside his factory workers, the Oompa Loompas, he explains how he is planning to retire and must find a new heir to his candy fortune (“Golden Age of Chocolate”).
The setting shifts to a small shack belonging to the Bucket family. The small house holds Charlie Bucket as well as his parents and all four grandparents. Outside his home he meets up with his friends James and
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| Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
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Lead |
Male |
Tenor |
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Lead |
Male |
Tenor |
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Lead |
Either Gender |
Alto, Tenor |
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Supporting |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Supporting |
Male |
Tenor |
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Supporting |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Supporting |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Supporting |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Supporting |
Male |
Tenor |
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Supporting |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Supporting |
Male |
Tenor |
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Supporting |
Male |
Tenor |
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Supporting |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Featured |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Male |
Tenor |
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Featured |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Featured |
Either Gender |
Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Tenor |
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Ensemble |
Either Gender |
Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone |
Songs
- "Pure Imagination"* - Willy Wonka
- "Golden Age of Chocolate" - Willy Wonka, Oompa Loompas
- "The Candy Man"- The Candy Man, Candy Man Kids, James, Matilda,
- "I Eat More"* - Augustus Gloop, Mrs. Gloop, Phineous Trout
- "Think Positive"* - Charlie, Mr. Bucket
- "I See It All on TV"*- Mike Teevee, Ms. Teevee, Phineous Trout,
- "Cheer Up Charlie"*- Mr. Bucket, Mrs. Bucket, Grandpa Joe,
- "Think Positive (Reprise)"* - Charlie
- "I’ve Got a Golden Ticket" - Charlie, Ensemble
- "At the Gates"- Company
- "In This Room"* - Willy Wonka, Charlie, Grandpa Joe, Augustus Gloop, Mrs. Gloop, Violet, Ms. Beauregarde, Veruca, Mr. Salt, Mike, Ms. Teevee
- "Oompa-Loompa 1" - Oompa Loompas
- "There's No Knowing"* - Willy Wonka
- "Oompa-Loompa 2" - Oompa Loompas
- "Chew It"*- Violet, Willy Wonka, Kids
- "Flying"* - Charlie, Grandpa Joe
- Burping Song - Charlie, Grandpa Joe
- "I Want it Now!" - Veruca
- "Oompa-Loompa 3" - Oompa Loompas
- "Oompa-Loompa 4"- Oompa Loompas
- "Finale" - Company All songs noted with an asterisk (*) are NOT included in the Kids version.
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
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