A World Of Pure Imagination in 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'

The Leonard Lopate Show | Jul 5, 2017

Christian Borle joins us to discuss starring as Willy Wonka in the Broadway premiere of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory along with the musical’s songwriters Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. The musical tells the story of Willy Wonka and his marvelous and mysterious new factory which is opening its gates to a lucky few. That includes young Charlie Bucket, who along with four other golden ticket winners embark on a mesmerizing, life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination.

Playing at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 W. 46 St). Click here for more information.

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