| Feature | Real Broadway Repack (MTI 2018) | Fake/Scam Script | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Yellow and Purple (Wonka coat) | Blue (film) or Red (London) | | Page Count | 112 pages exactly | 98 or 140+ pages | | Opening Line | (The lights come up on a tiny bed. Charlie is asleep.) "Charlie! Charlie! Wake up..." | "Once upon a time, there was a poor boy..." | | Grandpa Joe | Walks immediately when Charlie gets the ticket. | Stays in bed until Act 2. | | Oompa Loompas | Played by ensemble; one unifying chant. | Named individuals (e.g., "Oompa One"). |
Before we unpack the specifics of the Charlie musical, we need to define the term in the context of performing arts scripts.