Willy Wonka

[Penalers]

Posted: 7/5/04 at 2:30pm

Have there been any plans to make this into a stage musical? I think the movie would translate so well onto stage, so why isnt it there already? Thanks

[broadwaystar2b]

Posted: 7/5/04 at 2:31pm

I do know that Tim Burton is remaking the original film starring Johnny Depp as Wonka

[Broadwaygirl4life]

Posted: 7/5/04 at 2:50pm

Ahah it would be good on stage? Really jonny depp as wonka, i can so see him playing that role!

[mominator]

Posted: 7/5/04 at 2:53pm

Has this started to be filmed yet, and has any further casting been announced?
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[broadwaystar2b]

Posted: 7/5/04 at 2:57pm

Here's the link from imdb:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0367594/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0367594/>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0367594/

[Broadwaygirl4life]

Posted: 7/5/04 at 3:00pm

yay! thanks!

[Matt_G]

Posted: 7/5/04 at 3:02pm

Burton's film is not a musical. He is making CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, not WILLY WONKA.

Updated On: 7/5/04 at 03:02 PM

[broadwaystar2b]

Posted: 7/5/04 at 3:04pm

Johnny Depp was in a musical they're aiming for Broadway:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099329/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099329/>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099329/

[mominator]

Posted: 7/5/04 at 3:08pm

Thanks broadwaystar2b!
By the by I love your picture!
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[broadwaystar2b]

Posted: 7/5/04 at 3:10pm

thanx! I drew it myself

[jonartdesigns]

Posted: 7/5/04 at 3:11pm

on mti's website they have an announcement of a musical version so it must be coming soon

[Jon]

Posted: 7/5/04 at 4:04pm

I believe the MTI show in development is Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory JUNIOR - meaning it is a one-hour adaptation which can only be performed by children and teens under 18.

[sean martin]

Posted: 7/5/04 at 4:08pm

There's been some buzz about adapting the film, in light of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG and how well it's doing in London. But that buzz has been around for a couple of years now, so I doubt we'll see much beyond talk in the next little while.

There's also an operatic version, called THE GOLDEN TICKET, that had a workshop production in Minnesota about a year and a half ago. Written by a team from London, it's got some great material in it. Last I heard, NYCO was interested in it.

[Theatre_Lover]

Posted: 7/5/04 at 4:46pm

It's too bad that the new movie isn't going to be a musical -- tha's my favorite part of the whole show! I think it would be a great on stage. And I think Johnny Depp is going to be a GREAT Willy Wonka.

Oh, and when the original was being made, it was going to be Charly and the Chocolate Factory but they changed it because Charly is slang for a slave trader.

[midtowngym]

Posted: 7/6/04 at 12:52am

Johnny Depp as Willie Wonka? Of course he's perfect for the role

[spiderdj82]

Posted: 7/6/04 at 12:52am

I love "cry baby." I think that would make an EXCELLENT broadway musical. I mean, if Hairspray can become a hit, then this should have noooooo problem

[Link Larkin Wanabe]

Posted: 7/6/04 at 3:00am

Am I the only that would want kill to see David Rockwell( Hairspray, Rocky Horror, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels) design this show on Broadway. His sets always have surprises built in (people popping out of posters, Tracy-shaped prison breaks) that I can't even imagine how amazing his designs would be for this show.

Akiva

[SammyGal]

Posted: 7/6/04 at 3:06am

He'll be a HOT willy wonka rather than a freaky one. Interesting...

[Jack42]

Posted: 7/6/04 at 11:14am

"Oh, and when the original was being made, it was going to be Charly and the Chocolate Factory but they changed it because Charly is slang for a slave trader. "

The title of the movie was changed to reflect the focus of the film and the star, Gene Wilder.

Good try though.