1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343 ● www.stagestheatre.org ● Box Office: (952) 979-1111 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Alona Lee, Marketing + PubLic ReLations Director [email protected] | (952) 210-4352 Summer Just Got Sweeter with Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka at Stages Theatre Company HOPKINS, Minn., June 10, 2019— Stages Theatre Company is inviting audiences to enter a world of pure imagination with Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka. Based on the Book “Charlie and The Chocolate Factory” by Roald DahL, the scrumptious musical follows the adventures of CharLie Bucket and the other Golden Ticket hoLders through WiLly Wonka’s whimsical and mysterious ChocoLate Factory fiLLed with Oompa-Loompa, fun, candy and magic around every corner. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, and new songs by LesLie Bricusse and Anthony NewLey, the sweet musical adaption of Roald DahL’s timeLess story Lights up the mainstage June 28 through August 4. Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka runs approximateLy 60 minutes with no intermission and is recommended for alL ages. Tickets are on sale now! Visit www.stagestheatre.org for specific performance dates and times or calL the Box Office Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 6 pm at (952) 979-1111, option 4. Tickets are $16 for aduLts; $14 for seniors, ages 60+ and chiLdren. Directed by Nikki Swoboda, this visual stunning production of the chiLdren’s cLassic was adapted to stage by LesLie Bricusse and Timothy ALLen McDonald. “WiLLy Wonka is filled with big dreams and a generous sprinkLe of candy, which just so happens to be the ingredient for an exceLLent summer,” said Swoboda. “Charlie’s big heart and open eyes bring us on a fantastical journey from nothing to everything, and alL kinds of wild adventures in between. It’s going to be a fun and sweet treat for the entire famiLy.” Stages Theatre Company is committed to the enrichment and education of chiLdren and youth in a professional theatre environment that stimulates artistic excellence and personal growth. 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343 ● www.stagestheatre.org ● Box Office: (952) 979-1111 Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka pubLicity images and cast head shots avaiLabLe for downLoad here. Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka TYA is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). AlL authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. MTIshows.com ABOUT THE CAST AND CREW The cast for Willy Wonka features: HaLima Bigirindavyi (Oompa Loompa) Sara Magnuson (Mrs Teavee) CeLia Birgy (VioLet) Laura MahLer (Mrs GLoop) Kimora CoLLins (Mrs Beauregard) Natalie Mosakowski (Oompa Loompa) Faith CuLbertson (Oompa Loompa) Gideon PressLey (Oompa Loompa) Logan Bitz Daum (WiLLy Wonka) Sam Rosewarne (Oompa Loompa) Aidan Einhorn (CharLie) Bruce Rowan (Grandpa Joe) Athan Fischer (Mr Bucket) Asgerami Semkoff (Oompa Loompa) RiLey Gamades (Oompa Loompa) Medi Semkoff (Grandma Georgina) Maya Eva Haugen (Grandma Josephine) OLivia Trader (Oompa Loompa) Zoe HoLLander (Veruca) ELLie Turk (Augustus) CLare Judge (Mrs Bucket) Josie Turk (Oompa & u/s CharLie) Sayer KeeLey (Oompa Loompa) DanieL Untiedt (Mr Salt) Samara KoshioL (Oompa Loompa) Hogan VaupeL (Oompa Loompa) Chase Kozak (Mike Teavee) ALex Weiner (Oompa Loompa) Lauren LaCourse (Oompa Loompa) Tiahna WoLfe-ShieLds (Oompa Loompa) The Creative & Production Team incLudes: ARTISTIC DIRECTOR – Sandy Boren-Barrett TECH DIRECTOR – Gretchen Katt DIRECTOR & CHOREOGRAPHER – LIGHTING DESIGNER – Karin OLson Nikki Swoboda COSTUME & MAKE-UP DESIGNER – MUSIC DIRECTOR – JC LippoLd Lori Opsal SET DESIGNER – Anne HenLy SOUND DESIGNER – ALan PageL PROPS DESIGNER – Jim HibbeLer STAGE MANAGER – Cody R Braudt Stages Theatre Company is committed to the enrichment and education of chiLdren and youth in a professional theatre environment that stimulates artistic excellence and personal growth. 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343 ● www.stagestheatre.org ● Box Office: (952) 979-1111 Stages Theatre Company was founded in 1984 and since then has grown to become one of the largest professional theatres for young audiences in the country. We engage young artists with themes relevant to their lives and involve them in creating magical works featuring young people in meaningful roles. Through on-stage productions, education programs and other outreach opportunities, Stages Theatre Company annually serves more than 150,000 young people and their families. For more information visit stagestheatre.org ### Stages Theatre Company is dedicated to creating a space where diverse opinions, courageous dialogue, and Local, national, and international community engagement is not onLy valued, but vital to our shared artistic and educational success. We make this pLedge in hope of curating a weLcome home for alL. Stages Theatre Company is committed to the enrichment and education of chiLdren and youth in a professional theatre environment that stimulates artistic excellence and personal growth. .