Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr

Le Petit Theatre presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr., the timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir.

The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory light up the stage in the captivating adaptation featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, in addition to fun new songs. Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr. is a scrumdidilyumptious musical to delight everyone’s sweet tooth.

Come see the hard work of the Workforce Development students (scenery, costumes, tech) and the talents of the Young Conservatory students as they bring you the delicious adventures of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. at Le Petit Theatre!

The Workforce Development students learn from industry professionals in areas of scenic design, painting, costuming, prop making, lighting, and sound in order to design, construct, and run the production of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR.

Young Conservatory students learn audition and performance techniques as they get ready for the Wonka factory tour. They’ll perform Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. for family and friends after a SWEET summer of rehearsals under the direction of LPT’s Artistic Director, A.J. Allegra.

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Performances:
July 24 & 25 at 7:00 PM; July 26 at 3:00 PM

Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

Photos from the 2025 LPT Summer Student Theater production of Slowpoke!

We believe there is no greater joy than watching a child have their first theatrical experience. By introducing children to theatre at an early age, we help them to develop critical thinking skills, increase their overall school performance, and help them develop into sentient and empathetic adults.

Le Petit Theatre has a long tradition of welcoming children through its doors dating back through most of its 108-year history, and in our 24/25 season, we are reaffirming our commitment to education. Not only will we grow our student matinee program to bring more students without access to theatre through our doors, but we will commit to having young people onstage, backstage, and fully integrated into the artistic process.

Le Petit Theatre’s Education Program is supported by a grant from the New Orleans Theatre Association (NOTA), the Favrot-Van Horn Fund, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation, the New Orleans Recreation and Culture Fund, The Rosemary B. and Brunswick G. Deutsch Foundation, the Ella West Freeman Foundation, Entertainment 2 Affect Change, and Entergy New Orleans.