October 23, 2026–November 8, 2026
Casa del Prado Theatre

Directed by Joey Price
Music Direction by Michael Tyree
Choreographed by Theresa Maigue Bendorf

Book by David Greig
Music by Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman
Based on the novel by Roald Dahl
Songs from the Motion Picture by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley


Our 79th Season of Shows, 2026-2027

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory, but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination including chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels and the great glass elevator, all to be revealed by Wonka's army of curious Oompa-Loompas. Based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory features an original score composed by Marc Shaiman and contains songs from the motion picture including "The Candy Man," "I've Got a Golden Ticket," "Oompa Loompa Song," and "Pure Imagination."

Pajama Night is Friday, October 30 at 7pm. Come in your favorite PJs (Halloween costumes count!) and get a special gift!

ASL-Interpreted performance ASL-Interpreted performance on Saturday, November 7 at 2pm.

All ages are welcome!

Anticipated running time: 2 hours, 30 minutes, including intermission

TICKETS ON SALE SEPTEMBER 1!

ROALD DAHL'S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com. Production sponsored in part by the County of San Diego, City of San Diego Cultural Affairs, and the City of San Diego Park and Recreation Department.