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| Nick Gunnell, Benicio "Beni" Bermudez, and Gary Pimentel Photo by Nick Woodward-Shaw |
highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)
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"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a fantastically fun and wildly imaginative musical that delights from start to finish. With a cast that is comically delicious and creative elements that are vivid and whimsical, Hale Centre Theatre's production is bursting with energy, humor and heart. It's a musical theatre treat for audiences of all ages, balancing zany spectacle with the timeless message of how kindness and imagination can triumph over greed....Charlie Bucket is played with heartwarming sincerity by Benicio "Beni" Bermudez (he alternates in the part with Griffin Avery). Bermudez's gentle voice and genuine charm make the character instantly lovable. Willy Wonka, brought to life by Nick Gunnell, is equal parts mischievous trickster and wise guide, with a twinkle in his eye, razor-sharp comic timing, and a singing voice that soars....a sweet, vibrant, and joyful confection that will most likely leave you grinning from ear to ear. While the crazy Oompa-Loompa antics and candy-filled chaos dazzle and delight, the musical and Hale's production, like Dahl's beloved children's book, always circles back to Charlie's simple goodness and the pure joy of imagination. It's a humorous life lesson that still resonates today." - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)
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