The Saline Area Players will present a stage musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s book "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," called, "Willy Wonka," at 7 p.m. April 19-20, and 2 p.m. on April 20-21, at the Ellen A. Ewing Performing Arts Center at Saline High School, 1300 Campus Parkway in Saline. The production is directed by Tami Hindes, with musical direction by Robert Cindric. (The show's music and lyrics are by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, and it was adapted for the stage by Bricusse and Timothy Allen McDonald.)

The press release contains more details about the production:

Seating is general admission and tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. Tickets can ordered via the website: www.salineareaplayers.org. They are also available at Maureen’s Designs, 101 S. Ann Arbor St, Saline, and at the door. General questions and those related to special needs may be directed to tickets@salinreareaplayers.org or by calling 248-534-7160.

… The action centers on Willy Wonka, the world famous candy maker who is about to retire and is looking for an heir. He offers a tour of his factory and a lifetime of chocolate to the 5 lucky children who find the golden tickets in his chocolate bars. Charlie Bucket’s family is very poor and he can’t even afford to buy a chocolate bar, but he hopes. The winners are announced - a gluttonous boy from Germany, a spoiled daughter of a macademia nut magnate, an abrasive gum-chewing girl from Georgia, and a boy who is more interested in his technology than chocolate. Charlie Bucket, a poor child, continues to hope for a chance to tour the factory as well, and eventually also finds a golden ticket. The second act takes the winners on the tour through the colorful and lively factory, complete with Oompa-Loompas and calamities for greedy kids. This timeless classic includes songs "Pure Imagination," "I Eat More," "Oompa-Loompa," and "The Candy Man."

The show is suitable for kids, through adults and is a wonderful and magical theater experience for the whole family.

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