‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ to bring world of pure imagination to Alhambra in Hopkinsville

Welcome to the world of pure imagination with Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – a tasty Broadway and West End musical based on the famous novel and hit movie – coming Sept. 25-28 to the Alhambra Theatre in downtown Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory, but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and four other Golden Ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s world – including chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels and the great glass elevator – all to be revealed by Wonka’s army of curious Oompa-Loompas.

The musical is presented by Campanile Productions and is based on the famous novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. It features an original score by Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray) and a book by David Greig. The score also pays homage to the Leslie Bricusse/Anthony Newley score from the 1971 film with songs from the motion picture including “The Candy Man,” “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” “Oompa Loompa Song” and “Pure Imagination.”

Campanile Productions looks to rise above

Campanile Productions is the primary community theatre troupe in Hopkinsville. At Campanile, they strive to educate by offering quality youth-oriented summer programming through Camp Campanile and an excellent season of shows for all audiences throughout the year. Recent productions have included 9 to 5: The Musical, A Christmas Carol: The Musical, The Wizard of Oz and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

The word “campanile” comes from the Italian for “bell tower.” You can often find bell towers on college campuses, utilizing carillions to send out musical tones, or to signify the current time. As with any tower, it rises above its surroundings and serves as a focal point, becoming an everyday reminder to rise above.

​”Here in Hopkinsville, we believe our purpose is to inspire both our cast members and audience to, in the same way, rise above their surroundings or circumstances, and reach for the heavens,” organizers said.

Check out ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’

Showings for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will be Sept. 25-28 at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Sunday. Tickets are $17-28 online at the Campanile Productions tickets site.

Wednesday, Sept. 24 is the “pay what you can last dress rehearsal.” It’s not a ticketed event, but the public is invited.

Alhambra Theatre is at 507 S. Main St., Hopkinsville, Kentucky. For more information, call 270-889-4462 or email campanileproductions@gmail.com.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is brought to you by Platinum sponsors Jennie Stuart Health and Pryor Farms. Gold sponsors include George Barnett, Heritage Christian Academy, Hughart Beard & Giles, Planters Bank, State Farm-Michael Venable, and Westerfield Builders. It’s presented through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International.