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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33 Reviews | 1 Follower
82
Entertaining, Fluffy

See it if You like fluffy shows and enjoy the film/book

Don't see it if You don't like the source material and are bothered by lackluster sets and lame songs Read more

38 Reviews | 5 Followers
82
Delightful, Entertaining, Great staging

See it if want to be entertained.

Don't see it if not a fan of the storyline

31 Reviews | 9 Followers
82
Absorbing, Delightful, Fluffy

See it if you have children, love Christen Borale or love shows that has sugar in it, or loves in theatre designing that matches the show

Don't see it if you want something that will make you think or make you want to die from eating candy

48 Reviews | 7 Followers
82
Delightful, Entertaining, Great staging, Great singing

See it if You are nostalgic and liked the movie - any of them! It's just a fun show that you don't have to think about or figure out.

Don't see it if If you want deep thinking. This is just a fun story that everyone knows. You either like it or you don't.

29 Reviews | 4 Followers
81
Great singing, Delightful, Entertaining, Funny, Refreshing

See it if You'll leave the show humming the music with a smile on your face. Each Golden Ticket Winner has their own unique entertaining personality.

Don't see it if You are expecting a lavish production. The staging is inventive and fits the fast-paced musical.

49 Reviews | 18 Followers
80
Delightful, Entertaining, Funny, Great staging

See it if You love Christian Boryle. You want a family friendly musical with a good score and clever staging. Fun.

Don't see it if You want to be blows away.

28 Reviews | 11 Followers
80
Delightful, Fast

See it if you enjoy the story and want to see a fun show

Don't see it if you have children who would be frightened by the fates of the golden ticket losers, they are a little messier than the book and movies

42 Reviews | 16 Followers
80
Clever, Funny, Entertaining, Magical, Silly

See it if You loved the book, or love absurd, silly, and fun family shows that work on more than one level.

Don't see it if You are expecting to see the movie (Original Version) plopped on the stage.

Critic Reviews (52)