In a promotional video, landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and Bethesda Fountain get the Willy Wonka candy-coated treatment. Watch the video below:
Two-time Tony Award winner Christian Borle (Something Rotten, Peter and the Starcatcher) will play Willy Wonka in the Broadway premiere of Chocolate Factory. It will be a busy season for Borle, who will also play Marvin in the fall Broadway revival of William Finn and James Lapine's Tony-winning Falsettos.
“Christian was the first — and in truth, perhaps the ONLY person I could imagine to create the role of Willy: his combination of child-like fantasy, edge, mystery, and sheer star power seemed destined for this role,” said director Jack O’Brien in an earlier statement. “I confess I prayed a lot! But this one, at least, was answered!”Additional casting be announced at a later time. Casting is by Telsey + Company/Rachel Hoffman, CSA.
Tickets will go on sale for the general public September 16 and will be available at www.CharlieOnBroadway.com or www.Ticketmaster.com.
