Show notes
The curtain call for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Musical has finally come. After much anticipation, we go through Act I of this Broadway production that shocked us. A new Wonka is born, Felicia fangirls over Christian Borle, and Elaine drops her first single, “The Tinkerman Can.” To keep up-to-date on all things Wonka, be sure to follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter @wonkawatch. We'd love to hear your concerns (it'd be unhealthy if you didn't have any). Email us at [email protected] If you'd like to support this podcast, you can go to buymeacoffee.com/wonkawatch. Thank you! Cover Art by Reilly Branson: https://www.instagram.com/rad_reilly/ Timestamps 00:00 Elaine created a song she thinks should have been included in the musical. It is . . . beyond words. 7:43 We start talking about the musical and we are pleasantly surprised? 11:35 The start of Act I. Meet Christian Wonka! 16:45 A different take on how Wonka decides to open up his factory. 19:46 We meet the factory kids as they start to win, and they are VERY DIFFERENT from any other canon! 30:05 Another change: how Charlie gets the Golden Ticket. 33:30 We FINALLY have Willy Wonka back on stage after 50 minutes! 48:00ish We talk about our theater kid energy and what our live show would be like. 52:03 Prequel Predictions. Felicia: A wish for a Christian Borle performance of Glass Elevator. Someone is going to be wearing a pot on their head. Elaine: This musical might come back to Broadway a few years after Wonka is released. Someone will be eating a loaf of bread.
