In 1971, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory burst into theaters, thus marking the first major musicalization of the work of writer Roald Dahl. In the years since, audiences have been privy to many more Dahl musicals, including two stage versions of Charlie's story, Pasek & Paul's James and the Giant Peach, and Matilda the Musical, to name just a few. However, until just recently, The Witches, one of his belove…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:12AM on July 3, 2025