2025 Fall Semester Musical
Directed by Olivia Cowell with Music Direction by Dr. Christina Howell.
NVC Performing Arts and Cafeteria Kids Theater co-production
Based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory features an original score composed by Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray) and a book by David Greig. The score also pays homage to the Leslie Bricusse/Anthony Newley score from the 1971 film with songs from the motion picture including “The Candy Man,” “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” “Oompa Loompa Song,” and “Pure Imagination.”
The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory…but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination including chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels and the great glass elevator, all to be revealed by Wonka’s army of curious Oompa-Loompas.
Performances will take place over two weekends:
- October 17th at 7 pm
- October 18th &19th at 2 pm
- October 24th at 7 pm
- October 25th & 26th at 2 pm
All performances will take place in the NVC Performing Arts Center Main Theater.
Please Note: For non-departmental events, please contact the producing organization directly as they may be processing tickets and reservations.
2026 Spring Semester Musical
Directed by Dr. Tia Madison | Music Director: Dr. Christina Howell
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim bring together everyone’s favorite storybook characters for a timeless, modern classic. This Tony Award-winning work is both enchanting and deeply moving.
The story follows a Baker and his wife who long for a child, Cinderella who wishes to attend the King’s Festival, and Jack who hopes his cow will give milk. When the Baker and his wife discover that a Witch’s curse prevents them from having children, they set off on a quest to break it. Each character’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them with disastrous results.
All performances will take place in the NVC Performing Arts Center Main Theater.
Performance Dates:
- February 27th & 28th at 7 pm
- March 1st, 6th & 7th at 2 pm
- March 8th at 2 pm
Student Matinee Performances:
- February 27th at 9:30 am
- March 5th at 9:30 am
Please Note: For non-departmental events, please contact the producing organization directly as they may be processing tickets and reservations.