Did you know that The Golden Ticket, American Lyric Theater’s new opera based on Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, was produced for the third time this winter? The Golden Ticket received its world premiere at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis in 2010, followed by its European premiere at Ireland’s Wexford Festival. This March, ALT partnered with The Atlanta Opera to present The Golden Ticket…and… even more exciting news… we recorded the performances for release on CD later this year!
The recording features many of the singers who premiered their roles at OTSL, including Daniel Okulitch as Willy Wonka, as well as many artists who not only sang their roles at OTSL or Wexford, but who first created those roles in ALT’s New York City workshops. We are also very excited to announce that the recording is conducted by none other than the composer himself, Peter Ash!
Reviewing the OTSL premiere, The London Financial Times said that this operatic adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory “captures the wit, wizardry and wonder of Dahl’s story” and has a “fun-filled score, with zippy contemporary ambiance”; and The Chicago Tribune was thrilled to discover a “deliciously droll fantasy kids will cheer…and adults can savor!” By recording The Golden Ticket, audiences around the world will soon be able to enjoy this wonderful new opera for years to come.
Now, we’d like to invite you to play a hands-on role in the next chapter of the life of The Golden Ticket…
BECOME AN OOMPA LOOMPA!
The Oompa Loompas are at the heart of Willy Wonka’s factory, and are also the fundraising force behind the recording of The Golden Ticket. For as little as $100, you can become an Oompa Loompa supporter of the recording. All Oompa Loompa supporters will receive personal recognition in the CD Booklet, and all donations are tax deductible.
- $100 (fully tax deductible): Your name will be listed in the CD Booklet, and you may dedicate your support in the name of one special child in your life.
- $250 ($220 tax deductible): Your name will be listed in the CD Booklet, and you may dedicate your support in the name of up to three special children in your life. In addition, you will receive an advance copy of the CD.
- $500 ($470 tax deductible): Your name will listed in the CD Booklet, and you may dedicate your support in the name of up to five special children in your life. In addition, you will receive an advance copy of the CD, signed by composer Peter Ash and Librettist Donald Sturrock!
