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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at The Paramount
Saturday, January 6 , 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm CST
Give yourself, your family, and your friends the golden ticket of holiday experiences with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Follow Charlie Bucket and his Grandpa Joe as they join four other golden ticket winners to tour the magical and mysterious chocolate factory of the eccentric Willy Wonka.
Be a part of the experience with fellow Redbirds and enjoy a matinee performance along with a reception complete with appetizers, open bar, and some fun trivia.
Saturday, January 6
12:30 p.m., pre-show reception @ Meyer Ballroom, North Island Center, 8 East Galena Blvd., Aurora
3 p.m., showtime @ The Paramount Theatre, 23 East Galena Blvd., Aurora
Cost is $90 per person (a savings of $45) and includes the pre-show reception with appetizers and two hours of standard open bar as well as a ticket on the main floor in the orchestra level, center stage. Register by Friday, December 14 (or until capacity is reached) online or by calling Alumni Engagement at (309) 438-2586. Tickets will be distributed at the pre-show reception.