The musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is now set to begin its run a day earlier than expected at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane. The Sam Mendes-helmed tuner has pushed up its start date to May 17, according to the U.K.'s Daily Mail. The musical's official opening night is scheduled for June 25. Starring Tony winner Douglas Hodge as Willy Wonka,…
SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:44AM on March 22, 2013