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As a massive Roald Dahl fan, this reviewer secretly hopes his entire catalog will wind up as Broadway shows someday. For now, we have Matilda The Musical (London 2010, Broadway 2013) and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (London 2013, Broadway 2017). The stage version of the 1964 novel that has had two film adaptations does a very good job of marrying the original text with many of the beloved songs from the 1971 film. It also doesn't shy away from the fact that Willy Wonka invites five children into his place of business, and four of them may end up dead or disfigured by the end of the day. The script has some updates for the time period, but in this age of helicopter parenting and raising your kids practically encased in bubble wrap, it's kind of nice see this show lean into the darker aspects of the story, which are the hallmarks of Roald Dahl's writing.
Videos
The Cemetery Club
Newport Playhouse (5/29 - 6/30) | ||
Wonder of the World
The Barker Playhouse (5/10 - 5/19) | ||
Newport Contemporary Ballet presents the Newport Dance Festival
Great Friends Meeting House (7/17 - 7/21) | ||
Richard III
Roundabout Productions (6/14 - 6/23) | ||
La Cage aux Folles
Trinity Repertory Company (5/30 - 6/30) | ||
Newport Contemporary Ballet presents: Frames of Mind
WaterFire Arts Center (5/16 - 5/18) | ||
TWELFTH NIGHT (OR WHAT YOU WILL)
Attleboro Community Theatre (5/31 - 6/16) | ||
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