I don't care what anyone else says. This is the best adaptation of Roald Dahl's book, and by far one of my favorite musicals. It's definitely superior to the Broadway version. Plus the original cast of this show... is amazing. Jack Costello as Charlie, Douglas Hodge as Wonka... nothing can ever beat this.
I like how they actually use CHILDREN to play the children. Adults just don't work as well. So what if they want us to "suspend disbelief"? I think this version is more realistic!
Where hsve I heard of Douglas Hodge before this? His name sounds familiar. I'm glad the rumours about casting Michael Ball were untrue; he would have been so wrong.
I swear to god, someday I'll find a way to go back in time and watch this show live, cause this was the best version of the show and so far none has been better, and I hate myself for finding this out too late 😭
The songs are so catchy! I sometimes sing the songs myself quietly. Also, the concept and storyline of the show are unforgettable! I want this to come to broadway!
CupcakeNuke that annoys me with some broadway shows, sometimes they leave it how it is like Les Miserables,Phantom,Evita,Cats etc but other ones they change stuff
Chelsea Hernandez I know this comment was 2 years ago, but yes it just opened on Broadway with Christian borle, and they made way too many changes from what I've heard, It's nothing like the west end version, adults play the kids for gods sake, pity really
Douglas Hodge is not just Willy Wonka. He is THE Willy Wonka. I mean, he is the best one EVER. That is my very strong opinion and I am sticking to it like glue.
He is just wonderful as Wonka, maybe it's the combination of everything, the voice, the acting, the costume (wich is the most accurate Wonka according to his description on the book) Hell, even when i read the book i can't take his voice out of my mind
The London cast is the best! I watched the broadway version last week, and it’s nothing on a par with the one I watched in London a few years ago! :) The way how characters are interpreted has totally gone wrong in the Broadway version, not to mention the four kids are all played by adults... and the set and singing are much worse!
I feel the only miscast was making the kids adults. Even if it was symbolic, it just feels...off. Everyone else, ESPECIALLY Christian Borle's Wonka, was great, in my opinion.
I don't care what anyone else says. This is the best adaptation of Roald Dahl's book, and by far one of my favorite musicals. It's definitely superior to the Broadway version. Plus the original cast of this show... is amazing. Jack Costello as Charlie, Douglas Hodge as Wonka... nothing can ever beat this.
Yes! I’ve always thought that this is the adaptation Roald Dahl would be most proud of.
@@adriangroenewald3825 we cant really assume that, rohl was very picky
I like how they actually use CHILDREN to play the children. Adults just don't work as well. So what if they want us to "suspend disbelief"? I think this version is more realistic!
Where hsve I heard of Douglas Hodge before this? His name sounds familiar. I'm glad the rumours about casting Michael Ball were untrue; he would have been so wrong.
100% agree!
the little boy singing in the last one is absolutely talented
better than I can do XD
Best musical I've ever seen and Douglas looks amazing , the cast and the singing is spot on 💕💕
I swear to god, someday I'll find a way to go back in time and watch this show live, cause this was the best version of the show and so far none has been better, and I hate myself for finding this out too late 😭
I wish I could have seen this musical in person.
Me too
I heard this is supposed to come to america. The critics said the show needs changes but I think it's fine the way it is. I would pay to see this!
The songs are so catchy! I sometimes sing the songs myself quietly. Also, the concept and storyline of the show are unforgettable! I want this to come to broadway!
CupcakeNuke that annoys me with some broadway shows, sometimes they leave it how it is like Les Miserables,Phantom,Evita,Cats etc but other ones they change stuff
Chelsea Hernandez I know this comment was 2 years ago, but yes it just opened on Broadway with Christian borle, and they made way too many changes from what I've heard,
It's nothing like the west end version, adults play the kids for gods sake, pity really
Jack is honestly the cutest thing!x
He's adorable. :)
I love their voices,I very recently performed a version of this musical and used some of the songs from it
BEST MUSICAL I HAVE EVER SEEN. XX
SUSIEPIP so it’s better than Phantom of the Opera okay well f**k you
@@Lenaray818 nope, mozart better than phantom opera whatever
Watching this 3 days before it closes in London😭😭😭😭
Douglas Hodge is not just Willy Wonka. He is THE Willy Wonka. I mean, he is the best one EVER. That is my very strong opinion and I am sticking to it like glue.
Eristine Forever Couldn’t agree more
julian diaz arriaga Thank you so very much for agreeing with me. You’re awesome. 😘
What about Gene Wilder?
He is just wonderful as Wonka, maybe it's the combination of everything, the voice, the acting, the costume (wich is the most accurate Wonka according to his description on the book) Hell, even when i read the book i can't take his voice out of my mind
Christen is the best stage Wonka and Gene is the best film Wonka
To me, Pure Imagination is unreal.
There has to be a album I have watched this it is shamazing!
The London cast is the best! I watched the broadway version last week, and it’s nothing on a par with the one I watched in London a few years ago! :)
The way how characters are interpreted has totally gone wrong in the Broadway version, not to mention the four kids are all played by adults... and the set and singing are much worse!
OMG I'm tearing up finally they made it
Getting the cd tomorrow
I am so excited for the album/soundtrack or whatever :D
It is an amazing show,i really wanna see it again
@@zackstark24601 hes talkin abot this one Broadwas trash
I love that show
im so sad its not on anymore
I feel like once they re-cast it all went down hill
Yes!!
I feel the only miscast was making the kids adults. Even if it was symbolic, it just feels...off. Everyone else, ESPECIALLY Christian Borle's Wonka, was great, in my opinion.
wow Jade you are a very good violet beauregarde
I wish they only had Charlie played by a child in this one because it is real funny how adults do it in the Broadway version
Is it just me or in the beginning I can here mike wartella singing Willy wonka 🤔
Wow !
Johnny Depp Version Of Musical
I wish A Little Me had the other kids singing in it
Gene Wilder Sing Pure Imagination
This wonka is the next Alfred
It's called cast recording ;)
when is it coming out?
Whow was it
ok
willy wonka looks wrong they watched carefuy