#SHOWBIZ: 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' musical set to hit JCPAC in December
KUALA LUMPUR: Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory musical will make its Malaysian debut at the Jeffrey Cheah Performing Arts Centre (JCPAC) in Selangor from Dec 22 to Jan 10.
The musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved children's story, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, is set to premiere in Malaysia at the Jeffrey Cheah Performing Arts Centre (JCPAC) in Selangor from December 22nd to January 10th. The production, a collaboration between Broadway International Group, Broadway Asia, and Sunway South Quay Sdn Bhd, promises an immersive experience for Malaysian audiences.
Tickets can be purchased through CloudJoi starting today. Producers Simone Genatt and Marc Routh expressed excitement about bringing the imaginative world of Charlie Bucket and Willy Wonka to life for Malaysian viewers. The show, based on Dahl's classic novel, features enchanting elements like chocolate rivers, nut-sorting squirrels, and the whimsical Oompa-Loompas, accompanied by memorable songs such as The Candy Man.
Technical innovations include hologauze 3D technology and stage illusions crafted by Las Vegas magician Tim Clothier, who expressed excitement about designing new stage wizardry for Willy Wonka. The musical debuted on Broadway in 2017 and toured North America for four years, also earning two Olivier Awards during its London West End run.
The global tour aims to continue for two to three years, visiting locations across Asia, the Middle East, and India, including stops in Manila, Hong Kong, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Hainan, Taipei, and Seoul. The Malaysian performance will be directed by Matt Lenz, choreographed by Alison Solomon, and musically supervised by Nate Patten and Greg Jarrett.
The production features original music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman, drawing from the 1971 film score by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley.
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