Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) announces its 2025 season, featuring Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Legally Blonde The Musical, on stage June 27-August 16, 2025, at Stanley Park’s Malkin Bowl.

“We are excited to welcome audiences to our 85th season of sensational musical theatre,” says Kevin Woo, TUTS general manager. “From the imaginative playfulness of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which we’re thrilled to present for the very first time in our history, to the vibrant positivity of Legally Blonde The Musical, returning to the TUTS stage for the third time due to popular demand, our summer season is chock full of heart, humour, and hope.”

Based on the beloved children’s classic from author Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory follows Charlie on a curious adventure after he wins a coveted golden ticket to take a behind-the-scenes tour of the mysterious Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory. Charlie and his fellow ticket winners – gluttonous Augustus Gloop, spoiled Veruca Salt, boastful Violet Beauregarde, and maniacal Mike Teavee – are amazed by Wonka’s mouthwatering creations. As they compete for Wonka’s grand prize, each contestant gets – in strange but delightful ways – just what they deserve.

Based on the 2001 cult film Legally Blonde The Musical is a fun-loving, feel-good celebration of girl power, teamwork, and the magic of staying true to yourself. The fan-favourite musical follows sorority girl Elle Woods, who is determined to win back her college sweetheart after getting dumped on the eve of her graduation – even if that means following him to Harvard Law School. Upon arrival, Elle is immediately dismissed as a ditzy blonde by her classmates and faculty due to her bubbly personality and hot pink ensembles. But thanks to her unabashed optimism and positive encouragement from her new friends, Elle proves it takes more than book smarts to win the case.

June 27 to August 16, 2025. All shows are at 8 pm, except on Fireworks Nights (July 19, 23 & 26), when shows begin at 7 pm. Single tickets go on sale June 12, 2025.