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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Musical Coming to Argentina

The producers of hit musicals "The Little Mermaid", "Matilda", and "School of Rock" have announced the production "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Show". The premiere will take place at the Gran Rex Theatre in Buenos Aires in winter 2026. Agustín Aristarán will star as the eccentric Willy Wonka. This promises to be a major event for the Argentine stage, anticipated by thousands of spectators.


Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Musical Coming to Argentina

With this new production, the team seeks to replicate that success with a large-scale show designed for the entire family. The musical, based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl and the beloved film adaptation, is an international phenomenon that debuted in the West End in 2013, directed by Sam Mendes, and later played on Broadway and an extensive tour in the United States. The show is a large-scale production that combines music, dance, live performances, and spectacular set design, produced by Ozono, MP and Los Rottemberg under license from Music Theatre International (MTI). The story invites the audience to enter the mysterious world of Willy Wonka and accompany Charlie Bucket and the five golden ticket winners on an unforgettable tour of the most famous factory in children's literature. Buenos Aires, March 4 (NA) – The producers of the musical "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Show" have released the first official images of the full cast and confirmed new additions ahead of its premiere at the Gran Rex Theatre during the winter of 2026. According to Argentine News Agency, the show will star Agustín "Rada" Aristarán in the role of the eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka. During the official photoshoot, the production also announced the participation of Mery del Cerro, who will play Mrs. Bucket, Charlie's mother, and Sebastián Almada, who will bring Charlie's grandfather to life. Both were part of the photoshoot that officially presented the cast and marked the start of the show's promotional campaign. The cast that will bring Roald Dahl's created universe to life is completed by Dolores Ocampo as Mrs. Teavee (Mike's mother), Denis Cotton as Mrs. Gloop (Augustus's mother), Sebastián Hol as Mr. Salt (Veruca's father), and Marcelo Albamonte as Mr. Beauregarde (Violet's father). A new major musical for the Argentine lineup. The show comes to Argentina from the producers of "The Little Mermaid", "Matilda", and "School of Rock", three shows that have drawn over 500,000 spectators in the country.