The musical is based on Roald Dahl’s 1964 novel, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which had previously been adapted into a 1971 film (Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory), with songs by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, and a 2005 film directed by Tim Burton, with music by Danny Elfman. Stage rights were acquired by producer Sam Mendes in 2010. The goal was to create a major West End musical adaptation with a fresh, theatrical approach while honoring the whimsical spirit of the original. The show opened in June 2013 at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, starring Douglas Hodge as Willy
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