Interview with Broadway’s JAMES YOUNG

With a career spanning over 40 years, James Young discusses his newest role playing Grandpa Joe in the National Tour of Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY playing at Broadway In Chicago’s Oriental Theatre (24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL) for a limited engagement through October 21, 2018. For more information, visit CharlieOnBroadway.com

Interview with Broadway’s JAMES YOUNG from John Michaels on Vimeo.

JAMES YOUNG (Grandpa Joe). 40-year career that includes: Broadway: Crazy for You, My Fair Lady, Me and My Girl, The Tap Dance Kid, A Chorus Line. National Tour/Regional: Once, Oliver, Annie, Beauty and the Beast, White Christmas, High School Musical, 42nd Street. TV: “Search Party”, “One Life to Live”. Film: “Ricki and the Flash”, “Annie”. The production for which Mr. Young is most proud are his daughters Kristina and Alessandra. Special thanks to Deb.Thanks to TKO and Telsey + Co.

Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY tells the story of Willy Wonka, world famous inventor of the Everlasting Gobstopper, who has just made an astonishing announcement. His marvelous—and mysterious—factory is opening its gates…to a lucky few. That includes young Charlie Bucket, whose life definitely needs sweetening. He and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a mesmerizing, life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination. Get ready for Oompa-Loompas, incredible inventions, the great glass elevator, and more, more, more at this everlasting showstopper!

With direction by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien, Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY features music by Grammy®, Emmy® and Tony Award® winner Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Grammy® and Tony Award® winners Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman, a book by Artistic Director of Edinburgh’s Royal Lyceum theatre David Greig, choreography by Tony Award® nominee and Emmy Award® winner Joshua Bergasse and includes additional songs by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley from the 1971 Warner Bros. motion picture.

Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY features scenic and costume design by five-time Tony Award® nominee Mark Thompson, lighting design by four-time Tony Award® nominee Japhy Weideman, sound design by Andrew Keister, projection design by Jeff Sugg, puppet and illusion design by Obie and Drama Desk Award winner Basil Twist, orchestrations by three-time Tony Award® winner Doug Besterman and music supervision by Nicholas Skilbeck.

The hit Broadway musical features songs from the original film, including “Pure Imagination,” “The Candy Man,” and “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” alongside a toe-tapping and ear-tickling new score from the songwriters from Hairspray.

Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY is produced by Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures (Mark Kaufman), Langley Park Productions (Kevin McCormick) and Neal Street Productions (Sam Mendes, Caro Newling).

For more information, visit www.CharlieOnBroadway.com

PERFORMANCE DATES

Tuesdays at 7:30PM

Wednesdays at 2:00PM and 7:30PM

Thursdays at 7:30PM

Fridays at 7:30PM

Saturdays at 2:00PM and 8:00PM

Sundays at 2:00PM and 7:30PM (no evening performances on Oct. 14 & Oct. 21)

TICKET INFORMATION

Individual tickets for Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Broadway In Chicago’s Oriental Theatre start at $27 with a select number of premium tickets available. Tickets are available for groups of 10 or more by calling Broadway In Chicago Group Sales at (312) 977-1710 or emailing GroupSales@BroadwayInChicago.com. For more information, visit www.BroadwayInChicago.com.

ABOUT BROADWAY IN CHICAGO

Broadway In Chicago was created in July 2000 and over the past 18 years has grown to be one of the largest commercial touring homes in the country. A Nederlander Presentation, Broadway In Chicago lights up the Chicago Theater District entertaining more than 1.7 million people annually in five theatres. Broadway In Chicago presents a full range of entertainment, including musicals and plays, on the stages of five of the finest theatres in Chicago’s Loop including the Cadillac Palace Theatre, CIBC Theatre, Oriental Theatre, and just off the Magnificent Mile, the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place and presenting Broadway shows at The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. For more information, visit www.BroadwayInChicago.com.

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