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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Friday, October 23, 2026 – Sunday, November 8, 2026 · All day

San Diego Junior Theatre at Casa del Prado Theatre, 1650 El Prado #208, San Diego · San Diego, CA

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The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory, but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination including chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels and the great glass elevator, all to be revealed by Wonka’s army of curious Oompa-Loompas. Based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory features an original score composed by Marc Shaiman and contains songs from the motion picture including “The Candy Man,” “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” “Oompa Loompa Song,” and “Pure Imagination.” Pajama Night is Friday, October 30 at 7pm. Come in your favorite PJs (Halloween costumes count!) and get a special gift! PLUS! Will you be the lucky patron who finds the golden ticket at your performance? Get your tickets to the show and find out! ASL-Interpreted performance on Saturday, November 7 at 2pm. All ages are welcome! Anticipated running time: 2 hours, 30 minutes, including intermission. Groups of 15 or more get $16 tickets with code GRP79 at checkout. Must purchase a minimum of 15 tickets for discount to apply.

Event details

Date and time
Friday, October 23, 2026 – Sunday, November 8, 2026 · All day
Venue
San Diego Junior Theatre at Casa del Prado Theatre, 1650 El Prado #208, San Diego · San Diego, CA
Category
Theater
Cost
Cost not stated
Age guidance
Age guidance not specified
Format
In person
Last verified
October 3, 2026

Accessibility

Wheelchair: Not stated

Assistive Listening: Not stated

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