Classic Movies at the Opera House: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)

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Name: Classic Movies at the Opera House: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
Date: August 28, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:40 PM EDT
Website: https://www.sarasotaopera.org/summer-and-fall-2025-classic-movies-opera-house
Classic Movies at the Opera House: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
Event 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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Location:

Sarasota Opera House

61 N Pineapple Ave.

Sarasota, FL 34236

Date/Time Information:
Friday, August 28, 2026 at 7:00PM
Contact Information:
Call our Box office at (941) 328-1300?(Please leave a message and your call will be returned during business hours.) Email our Box Office at boxoffice@sarasotaopera.org
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Fees/Admission:
Price: $12.00

Purchase Tickets: https://tickets.sarasotaopera.org/8545/8552
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