'Willy Wonka Jr.' Comes To Ocean City This Weekend

OCEAN CITY, NJ — This weekend, a classic comes to Ocean City Theatre Company, just in time for the holidays.

"Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr.," performed by a talented cast of third through eighth graders, will be at Ocean City Music Pier on Dec. 10 and 11.

The student production is under the direction of Hannah Catanoso, Hannah Breed and Brinley Edwards.

In case you're unfamiliar with the story, "Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka" follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka, the world-famous inventor of the Everlasting Gobstopper, as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. This production is a modern Christmas holiday take on the charming tale that has been a worldwide favorite for decades, OCTC said.

OCTC said of the production:

For over 50 years, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory has captivated audiences in a world of pure imagination. Featuring the enchanting songs you know and love from the 1971 film and a host of fun new songs, this performance is a scrumdiddlyumptious musical guaranteed to delight every audience member’s sweet tooth.
Join the students of the Ocean City Theatre Company at the Ocean City Music Pier on December 10th at 2:00pm or 7:30pm and December 11th at 2:00pm. The admission cost is $15.00 per person. For tickets, please call 609-399-6111, log onto oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice or visit the Welcome Center on the 9th Street Causeway, Ocean City Community Center, or City Hall. The Ocean City Music Pier Box Office will be open 45 minutes prior to the curtain of each performance.

Join the students of the Ocean City Theatre Company at the Ocean City Music Pier on December 10th at 2:00 p.m. or 7:30.p.m. and December 11th at 2:00pm. The admission cost is $15.00 per person. For tickets, call 609-399-6111, log onto oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice or visit the Welcome Center on the 9th Street Causeway, Ocean City Community Center or City Hall. The Ocean City Music Pier Box Office will be open 45 minutes prior to the curtain of each performance.

Jilly's Stores serves as the official sponsor of this production, and Ocean City Coffee Company serves as the refreshment sponsor. Adding more excitement, OCTC will host a "golden ticket" chocolate bar fundraiser with the chance to win more than $1,000 in prizes.