The show that will be released at the Gran Rex Theater in winter of 2026, is launched with an open audition call for boys and girls from 9 to 12 years in search of the character of the five central characters, headed by Charlie Bucket.
Of the producers of “The Little Mermaid”, “Matilda” and “School of rock”, Productions that reached more than half a million viewers, arrives in Argentina a new theatrical phenomenon of international scale: “Charlie and the chocolate factory – the show.”
The show that will be released at the Gran Rex Theater in winter of 2026 Charlie Bucket but of his classmates for the large chocolate factory. Those are Augustus Gloop, Violet Beauregarde, Veruca Salt and Mike Taevee.
The requirement for the protagonists of the 2026 musical arise from open auditions, as happened with Albana Fuentes that embodied a “The Little Mermaid”, It is that they are between 9 and 12 years old (or apparent that age) with indispensable singing and acting skills, in addition to the ease of dance. Some characters will require specific knowledge in classical dance or modern styles such as jazz, pop or urban.
The registration closure to be part is on September 28 online, with auditions that will be the week of October 13 and trials that will begin in April and will continue until May 2026.
The musical, based on the unforgettable novel of Roald Dahl And in the remembered film starring Johnny Depp Like the endearing Willy Wonkahe has traveled the most important scenarios in the world since its premiere at the West End Londinense in 2013, with the direction of Sam Mendeseven Broadway and his successful tour of the United States. The Argentine version promises to be the great theatrical event of 2026, and the search for the child cast is the first step of this event.
The producers say: “Every season we choose only titles that we also enjoy as spectators with our families: that is our motto. In addition, we want each artist to live the dream of their life above the stage and also in the backstage. Each new season is more than a show: it is a unique experience, full of music, emotion and magic.”
“Charlie and the chocolate factory – the show” It is a large -scale theatrical production that combines music, dance, live performances and a staging of enormous spectacularity. With the seal of Ozone, MP and The Rottemberg, producers of great successes such as La Sernita, Matilda and School of Rock, and under a license of Music Theater International (MTI).
The story invites viewers to enter the universe of the eccentric chocolate Willy Wonka to accompany to Charlie Bucket Already the five lucky winners of the golden bills in an unforgettable adventure. An experience full of music, magic and emotion, with the creative team that has marked milestones in the national billboard.
Source: Ambito
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