Gaithersburg’s Arts Barn Presents Willy Wonka Junior

In partnership with Kensington Arts Theatre – 2nd Stage, Arts on the Green presents Willy Wonka, Jr., a children’s  musical with lyrics and music by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley; adapted for the stage by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy Allen McDonald. The show runs now through 29, with performances on Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Road. Admission is $20, $12 for children 14 and under. This show is appropriate for ages 4 and older. For tickets and information call 301.258.6394 or visit the Gaithersburg website.

Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which features the songs from the classic family film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

Arts on the Green is the City of Gaithersburg’s premier center for the performing and visual arts.  Join us before the show and enjoy wine by the glass, Flying Dog beer, and non-alcoholic beverages in a bistro setting. The Pub is open one hour before the show and during intermission.

Schedule of Performances:
Saturday, March 14 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Sunday, March 15 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Saturday, March 21 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Sunday, March 22 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Saturday, March 28 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Sunday, March 29 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Lyrics and Music by Leslie Bricusse, Anthony Newley
Adapted for the stage by Leslie Bricusse, Timothy Allen McDonald
Based on the book Charlie and The Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Directed by David Fialkoff
Music Direction by Arielle Bayer