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The "repack" is not just a fan-made PDF; it refers to the specific, revised version of the Broadway production that flopped in 2017 but found a second life on the road and in licensing. This article dissects why the "repack" exists, how the Broadway script differs from the West End original or the movie musical, and exactly how to legally (or digitally) acquire the correct version for your production.

| Element | West End (2013) | Broadway (2017) | |--------|----------------|------------------| | | David Greig | David Greig (rewritten) | | Songs | Includes “It Must Be Believed to Be Seen” | Replaced with “Strike That, Reverse It” | | Oompa-Loompas | Actors in green wigs | Puppets + actors | | Charlie’s dad | Unemployed at toothpaste factory | Deceased (changed to add emotional depth) | | Ending | Charlie takes factory, Wonka flies away | Wonka moves in with Buckets | The "repack" is not just a fan-made PDF;