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NOVEMBER 28-DECEMBER 4, 2021 WHAT'S UP! 5 FAQ Roald Dahl's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' WHEN — 7 p.m. Nov. 30; 7 p.m. Dec. 1; 1:30 & 7 p.m. Dec. 2; 8 p.m. Dec. 3; 2 & 8 p.m. Dec. 4; 2 p.m. Dec. 5 WHERE — Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St. in Fayette- ville COST — $41-$102 INFO — 443-5600, waltonartscenter.org; charlie- ontour.com FYI — Masks are required inside the venue for all patrons. 'A Little Ridiculousness' WAC offers golden ticket to confectionery fun "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" makes its Arkansas debut at the Walton Arts Center Nov. 30. The new musical features fan-favorite songs from the original film, including "Pure Imagination," "The Candy Man" and "I've Got a Golden Ticket," alongside a toe-tapping and ear-tickling new score from the songwriters of "Hairspray." (Courtesy Photo/Walton Arts Center) FYI Cocktail Class Add-On Patrons ages 21 and up can embark on their own Wonka adventure at a one-night only experience add-on. Participants will learn to make two show- themed cocktails in this hands-on class at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 3. Tickets are $35 plus fees and include light appetizers. The class is sponsored by Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and Catering Unlimited. Spots are limited. (Courtesy Photo/ Walton Arts Center) FAYETTEVILLE JOCELYN MURPHY NWA Democrat-Gazette D o you know the story at all?" Walton Arts Center Vice President of Programming and Executive Producer Scott Galbraith couldn't resist this cheeky quip way back in the spring of 2020 (in the before times) as he prepared to discuss a well-known name making its Arkansas Broadway debut in the coming season. "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" is a new musical that "borrows evenly and faithfully from three major precedents in terms of storytelling," Galbraith said. And those literary and cinematic roots, lush visuals and over-the-top characters make it the perfect introduction to Broadway for younger audience members and the whole family. "I've always loved the show because I feel like it's in some ways about parenting," offers Cody Garcia, starring as the factory's eccentric and larger- than-life owner and head candymaker, Willy Wonka. "I feel like parenting is just a very important, not necessarily widely discussed thing that we need to address, really, as a society," Garcia continues. "And there are so many parents that spoil their kids, or let their kids watch TV 24/7. Or let them chew gum (gagging noise). No, I'm kidding. Or whatever. It's a nice little allegory, and it's a nice modern day fairy tale that is beneficial to interpret yourself, I guess. And what I take from it is the importance Garcia See Charlie Page 6