The popular musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is set to make its Southeast Asia debut in Singapore at the Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, in May 2026. This vibrant adaptation will feature songs from the original 1971 film version of Roald Dahl’s classic story, including “The Candy Man”, “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket”, and “Pure Imagination”.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory musical in Singapore: What to expect
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New musical numbers will also be added to the play, including original tracks by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, Grammy and Tony Award winners. Special effects by Tim Clothier, a renowned Las Vegas magic and illusion designer, are expected to create an immersive experience for the attendees. The musical extravaganza is being brought to Singapore by Base Entertainment Asia, which has also presented other Broadway classics in the island country, including Hamilton and The Phantom of the Opera.
The musical adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory premiered as a Broadway show in 2017, followed by over 300 performances and a subsequent four-year-long tour of North America. The show was also staged on London’s West End.
Waitlists, tickets, and more
- You can join the ticket waitlist at the official website of BaseAsia to avail a 15 percent discount. If you make it onto the waitlist, you’ll receive an email with a dedicated link to purchase pre-sale tickets on September 19, 2025.
- Pre-sale for UOB cardmembers starts from 10 am, September 18 to 20, 2025. Cardmembers will get priority access and 20 percent off on tickets.
- The sale opens for the general public from 12 pm on September 20, 2025.
Where to book: Book your tickets to the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory musical on Klook from September 18, 2025, and on SISTIC and Marina Bay Sands Ticketing from September 19, 2025.
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