Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences.

Pure Imagination is the title song of this Broadway junior revue and is probably one of the most famous (and well-known songs). It comes directly from the musical Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr., which is based on Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The song was written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, who also wrote the music for the 1971 film. Bricusse believed the song’s lyrics had deep meaning, especially for young people. the song is about the power of imagination and the possibilities that come with it.