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Willy Wonka’s fantastical world arrives at Jeffrey Cheah Performing Arts Centre in Selangor from 22 December 2026 to 10 January 2027, with tickets available from 24 September.
Roald Dahl’s much-loved story is heading to the Malaysian stage for the first time. The Broadway musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will make its Selangor premiere at Jeffrey Cheah Performing Arts Centre, inviting audiences to join Charlie Bucket on his golden-ticket journey into Willy Wonka’s extraordinary factory.
Roald Dahl’s much-loved story is heading to the Malaysian stage for the first time. The Broadway musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will make its Selangor premiere at Jeffrey Cheah Performing Arts Centre, inviting audiences to join Charlie Bucket on his golden-ticket journey into Willy Wonka’s extraordinary factory.
Presented by Broadway International Group and Broadway Asia, in association with Sunway South Quay Sdn Bhd, the production will run from 22 December 2026 to 10 January 2027. It welcomes audiences of all ages, including those who discovered the story through Dahl’s novel or its film adaptations.
The Malaysian engagement follows a sold-out run at Shanghai Culture Square in November 2025, where the production received enthusiastic audience reviews. Tickets are available through CloudJoi from 24 September 2026 via jcpac.my/charlie.
A Golden Ticket to Willy Wonka’s World
At the heart of the musical is young Charlie Bucket, whose golden ticket opens the doors to a mysterious chocolate factory filled with extraordinary inventions and unexpected encounters.
Chocolate rivers, nut-sorting squirrels and mischievous Oompa-Loompas come to life through striking visuals, larger-than-life characters and music that brings the adventure to the stage.
The Malaysian engagement follows a sold-out run at Shanghai Culture Square in November 2025, where the production received enthusiastic audience reviews. Tickets are available through CloudJoi from 24 September 2026 via jcpac.my/charlie.
A Golden Ticket to Willy Wonka’s World
At the heart of the musical is young Charlie Bucket, whose golden ticket opens the doors to a mysterious chocolate factory filled with extraordinary inventions and unexpected encounters.
Chocolate rivers, nut-sorting squirrels and mischievous Oompa-Loompas come to life through striking visuals, larger-than-life characters and music that brings the adventure to the stage.
The score includes familiar songs from the 1971 film, such as “Pure Imagination”, “The Candy Man” and “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket”. These appear alongside original music by Grammy and Tony Award winners Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, whose credits include Hairspray and Mary Poppins Returns.
Stage Illusions Bring the Factory to Life
The new production combines special effects with hologauze 3D technology based on advanced magic principles to create its immersive theatrical world.
In a joint statement, Simone Genatt and Marc Routh, Producers and Co-Owners of Broadway International Group and Broadway Asia, described the show as a fantasy for audiences from everywhere. They expressed their excitement about bringing Selangor audiences a production that celebrates imagination and invention, developed by an all-Broadway creative team.
Joining that team is Las Vegas magic and illusion designer Tim Clothier, whose work helps translate Wonka’s fantastical creations into stage effects. Clothier described designing new theatrical wizardry for a character defined by imagination as a dream come true.
From Broadway and the West End to a Global Tour
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory opened on Broadway in 2017 and ran for more than 300 performances. A four-year North American tour followed, continuing through 2022. The musical also enjoyed a run in London’s West End, where it received two Olivier Awards.
The Global Tour is scheduled to travel across Asia, the Middle East and India over two to three years. Announced cities include Manila, Hong Kong, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Hainan, Taipei and Seoul.
The Creative Team Behind the Production
Based on Roald Dahl’s novel, the musical features a book by David Greig, music by Marc Shaiman, and lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman. Songs from the motion picture are by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley.
The production credits original direction to four-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien and original choreography to Joshua Bergasse. For the Global Tour, Matt Lenz directs, Alison Solomon oversees choreography, and Nate Patten and Greg Jarrett provide musical supervision.
Stage Illusions Bring the Factory to Life
The new production combines special effects with hologauze 3D technology based on advanced magic principles to create its immersive theatrical world.
In a joint statement, Simone Genatt and Marc Routh, Producers and Co-Owners of Broadway International Group and Broadway Asia, described the show as a fantasy for audiences from everywhere. They expressed their excitement about bringing Selangor audiences a production that celebrates imagination and invention, developed by an all-Broadway creative team.
Joining that team is Las Vegas magic and illusion designer Tim Clothier, whose work helps translate Wonka’s fantastical creations into stage effects. Clothier described designing new theatrical wizardry for a character defined by imagination as a dream come true.
From Broadway and the West End to a Global Tour
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory opened on Broadway in 2017 and ran for more than 300 performances. A four-year North American tour followed, continuing through 2022. The musical also enjoyed a run in London’s West End, where it received two Olivier Awards.
The Global Tour is scheduled to travel across Asia, the Middle East and India over two to three years. Announced cities include Manila, Hong Kong, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Hainan, Taipei and Seoul.
The Creative Team Behind the Production
Based on Roald Dahl’s novel, the musical features a book by David Greig, music by Marc Shaiman, and lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman. Songs from the motion picture are by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley.
The production credits original direction to four-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien and original choreography to Joshua Bergasse. For the Global Tour, Matt Lenz directs, Alison Solomon oversees choreography, and Nate Patten and Greg Jarrett provide musical supervision.
The design team includes Mark Thompson for sets and costumes, Christine Peters for tour scenic design, Jeff Sugg for projections, Rory Beaton for lighting, and Mike Thacker for Orbital Sound for sound design. Basil Twist contributes puppet design, while Tim Clothier handles illusions.
Orchestrations are by Doug Besterman, with musical arrangements by Marc Shaiman and casting by Paul Hardt Casting. Joseph Longthorne serves as General Manager, with Tayn Yeo as Associate Manager for Broadway Asia International.
The production is produced by Simone Genatt, Marc Routh, Broadway International Group and Broadway Asia, alongside co-producers HY Culture Company, Doug Meyer Productions, Bergamot Front Row Fund and Willette Klausner. It is presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) and Broadway Asia Company.
Show Details and Tickets
Orchestrations are by Doug Besterman, with musical arrangements by Marc Shaiman and casting by Paul Hardt Casting. Joseph Longthorne serves as General Manager, with Tayn Yeo as Associate Manager for Broadway Asia International.
The production is produced by Simone Genatt, Marc Routh, Broadway International Group and Broadway Asia, alongside co-producers HY Culture Company, Doug Meyer Productions, Bergamot Front Row Fund and Willette Klausner. It is presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) and Broadway Asia Company.
Show Details and Tickets
- Venue Jeffrey Cheah Performing Arts Centre, Selangor
- Dates 22 December 2026 to 10 January 2027
- Ticket sales From 24 September 2026 through CloudJoi
- Booking link jcpac.my/charlie
