Willy Wonka Brings A World Of Pure Imagination To Haddonfield

HADDONFIELD, NJ — Haddonfield Plays & Players brings a world of pure imagination to the stage when “Willy Wonka” takes center stage this holiday season. Haddonfield Plays & Players said it selected Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir because it’s a classic story that can be loved and shared by the whole family.

The music and lyrics of this show were written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley. It’s not a typical holiday show, but Haddonfield Plays & Players believes it’s a show families can come and see together, which is the experience the theatre strives to provide the community during this time of year.

“In directing this show, my eyes began to open as to why ‘Willy Wonka’ is adored by so many,” Show Director Matt Weil. “I started leaving rehearsals lighter than I arrived, with my cheeks sore from smiling. The story’s appeal is in its simplicity and imagination, not in its depth or profundity. My hope is that our show will tickle and delight the audience, and that they’ll find ‘Willy Wonka’ simple, sweet, and satisfying — like a bite of chocolate.”

The seasoned cast of local adults and children includes: Tommy Balne (Willy Wonka/Candy Man), Matthew Goodrich (Charlie Bucket), Alex Levitt (Phineous Trout), Tony Killian (Grampa Joe), Mike Wemer (Mr. Bucket), Marissa Wolf (Mrs. Bucket), Marge Triplo (Grandma Josephine), Lori Clark (Grandma Georgina), Cory Laslocky (Grandpa George/Mr. Salt), Dominick McNew (Augustus Gloop), Sierra Johnson (Mrs. Gloop), Cassidy Sherz (Veruca Salt), Jake Gilman (Mike Teavee), Victoria Tatulli (Ms. Teavee), Sophie Holliday (Violet Beauregarde), Lori A. Howard (Mrs. Beauregarde), Tess Smith (Matilda), Michael Thompson (James), Leah Cedar (Candy Man Kid), Quinn Wood (Candy Man Kid) and Abigail Brown, Lorelei Ohnishi, Nathan Laslocky, Logan Murphy, Sera Scherz, Gabrielle Werner (Oompa Loompas).

“Willy Wonka” runs Thursday, Dec. 5, through Saturday, Dec. 21, with multiple performances weekly. Tickets are available through the box office by phone 856-429-8139, email BoxOffice@HaddonfieldPlayers.com or online.

Tickets for Haddonfield Plays & Players 2020 mainstage productions, special programs and Flexpasses are now available for purchase online. For more information about Willy Wonka or Haddonfield Plays & Players 2020 season visit www.haddonfieldplayers.com.