Charlie and The Chocolate Factory (Broadway)
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Charlie and The Chocolate Factory (Broadway)
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Charlie and The Chocolate Factory (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

75%
(951 Ratings)
Positive
72%
Mixed
20%
Negative
8%
Members say
Entertaining, Funny, Delightful, Disappointing, Clever

About the Show

Two-time Tony winner Christian Borle stars as magical candy master Willy Wonka in the new Broadway musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved children's book. 

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Show-Score Member Reviews (951)

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109 Reviews | 18 Followers
72
Entertaining, Disappointing, Silly

See it if You have children who have never seen any of the earlier versions, and you just want to enjoy a silly afternoon of theatre.

Don't see it if You liked the Newley/Bricasse music of the original movie, or if you liked Wilder or Depp's portrayal of Wonka. Read more

109 Reviews | 8 Followers
72
Entertaining, Funny, Slow

See it if You want a family show that will entertain all.

Don't see it if You expect the movie(s) and incredible visuals. Scenically it was lacking. Score could have been stronger.

85 Reviews | 50 Followers
71
Charming, Fun

See it if you want something whimsical and fun, love Christian Borle (who doesnt?!), and/or love the movie/books. Charming, magical effects.

Don't see it if you dislike adults playing children and/or audiences full of children.

72 Reviews | 6 Followers
70
Slow, Quirky, Great staging, Indulgent, Entertaining

See it if love of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and/or a grand spectacle is enough to carry the show.

Don't see it if you've seen the movie don't need to see it live.

228 Reviews | 88 Followers
70
Entertaining

See it if it certainly has the wackiness, and humorous style of Roald Dahl, but it lacks the innocence.This Willy Wonka was creepy and disturbing.

Don't see it if you are expecting creative scenic design, a memorable score,or a sweet,fluffy show for a young audience.Some jokes were not appropiate. Read more

52 Reviews | 12 Followers
70
Disappointing, Cliched, Overrated, Great acting, Great staging

See it if You like a fun if not too moving night on Broadway

Don't see it if You are looking for a show with substance

53 Reviews | 26 Followers
70
Funny, Enchanting, Dizzying, Quirky, Cliched

See it if you really love this story. (including all of its rather dark aspects.)

Don't see it if you would not enjoy a show meant for children.

181 Reviews | 367 Followers
70
Disappointing, Overrated, Great acting

See it if you are a fan of the story or of any of the actors in the show, or just curious about how they would portray the story live on stage.

Don't see it if you believe that this story should contain an amazing set for the chocolate factory because they utterly failed in this department.

Critic Reviews (52)