Lauren Stoller (left) and Sophia Rapinski will appear in “Willie Wonka Jr.” this weekend at HES. (Photo by Lisa Aciukewicz)
Superstar Productions will present the musical “Willy Wonka Jr.” Friday and Saturday, June 2 and 3, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, June 4, at 2 p.m. in the Hildreth Elementary School cafeteria. Tickets are $8 at the door.
The show is adapted from Roald Dahl’s 1964 novel, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” and his 1971 screenplay, “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.” The music includes infectious, danceable songs including “The Candy Man, “Pure Imagination,” and “Oompa Loompa.”
The plot involves candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his candy bars. Whoever comes up with the tickets will win a tour of the Wonka factory and a lifetime supply of candy. Follow Charlie, Augustus, Violet, Veruca, Mike Teavee, and their parents on a delicious adventure.
