Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka is The Fine Arts Association’s annual holiday musical production.  Based on the book Charlie and The Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, this production runs through December 17, 2023.

Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film starring Gene Wilder and new songs by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka is a “scrumdidilyumptious” musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth.

The story follows enigmatic candy manufacturer, Willy Wonka, as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars.  Whoever finds these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats; the fifth is a likable young lad named Charlie Bucket who takes the tour with his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules in the factory or suffer the consequences. The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket and his grandfather at the mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating production.

The production runs two hours with one 15-minute intermission, and is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. 

Production dates and times 
• Fri., December 1, 8 • 7:30 pm
• Sat., December 2, 9, 16 • 2 pm
• Sat., December 16 • 7:30 pm
• Sun., December 10, 17* • 2 pm
*Sign interpreted for the hearing-impaired

Ticket prices 
(not including processing fees)
• Child 10 and under - $15.00
• Student 11–18 yrs. - $25.00
• Adult - $27.00
• Senior - 60+ - $25.00

The Fine Arts Association is located at 38660 Mentor Avenue in Willoughby.  The Corning Auditorium is barrier free.  Secure, free on-site parking available.

Visit www.fineartsassociation.org/performance to purchase single tickets.