Roald Dahl’s scrumptiously inventive world is coming to life on stage as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory makes its Manila premiere at The Theatre at Solaire in Manila from July 8 to July 26, 2026.
Based on Roald Dahl’s globally beloved novel, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory follows young Charlie Bucket’s golden-ticket adventure into the mysterious and magical world of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. From chocolate rivers to nut-sorting squirrels and mischievous Oompa-Loompas, the musical dazzles with eye-popping visuals, larger-than-life characters, immersive delight for the audience, and toe-tapping music.
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The musical features iconic songs from the classic 1971 film, including “Pure Imagination,” “The Candy Man,” and “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” along with original music by Grammy and Tony Award winners Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray, Mary Poppins Returns).
The Broadway production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory premiered in 2017, running for over 300 performances, followed by a four-year North American tour through 2022. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory also ran on London’s West End, where the production received two Olivier Awards.
This global tour is scheduled to run for two to three years in Asia, the Middle East, and India, visiting leading cities worldwide, including Manila, Hong Kong, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Hainan, Taipei, and Seoul.
Following a sold-out run at Shanghai Culture Square in November 2025 and wildly enthusiastic reviews from audiences, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory announced that theatre fans can enjoy early ticket access through UnionBank of the Philippines from January 12 to 15, 2026, at ticketworld.com.ph.
GMG Productions will also have a special waitlist for early seating access before tickets go on sale to the public. The early waitlist is now open at https://www.gmg-productions.
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is based on Dahl’s novel and features music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman, and a book by David Greig. Songs from the motion picture are by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley.
The global tour features direction by Matt Lenz, choreography by Alison Solomon, and musical supervision by Nate Patten and Greg Jarrett. This production includes original direction by four-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien and original choreography by Joshua Bergasse.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory also features an award-winning Broadway creative, design, and production team:
- Mark Thompson for set and costume design
- Christine Peters for tour scenic design
- Jeff Sugg for projections design
- Rory Beaton for lighting design
- Mike Thacker for orbital sound and sound design
- Basil Twist for puppet design
- Tim Clothier for illusions
- Doug Besterman for orchestrations
- Marc Shaiman for musical arrangements
- Paul Hardt Casting for casting
- Joseph Longthorne serves as general manager
- Tayn Yeo as associate manager for Broadway Asia International
- GMG serves as the Manila general manager
Simone Genatt, Marc Routh, Broadway International Group, and Broadway Asia are producing, along with co-producers HY Culture Company, Doug Meyer Productions, Bergamot Front Row Fund, and Willette Klausner. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is presented in special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) and Broadway Asia Company.
Follow GMG Productions (gmg.productions) on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest announcements about Manila tickets, and @charlieglobaltour on Instagram for show and international tour updates.
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