Classic Movies at the Opera House: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
Date and Time
Friday Aug 28, 2026
7:00 PM - 8:40 PM EDT
Friday, August 28, 2026 at 7:00PM
Location
Sarasota Opera House 61 N Pineapple Ave. Sarasota, FL 34236
Fees/Admission
Price: $12.00
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Description
Join the expedition visiting legendary Candy Man Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder) in a splendiferous movie that wondrously brings to screen the endlessly appetizing delights of Roald Dahl’s classic book. Coated with flavorful tunes and production design that constantly dazzles the eye, this effervescent musical never fails to enchant the young and old. On a whirlwind tour of Willy’s incredible, edible realm of chocolate waterfalls, elfish Oompa-Loompas and industrial-sized confections, a boy named Charlie (Peter Ostrum) will discover the sweetest secret of all: a generous, loving heart. And You’ll rediscover the timeless magic of a delicious family classic.
Director: Mel Stuart
Cast: Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, Peter Ostrum, Michael Bollner, Denise Nickerson
Runtime: 98 minutes
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