International Wizard of Oz Club

The Giz, The Go-Go Musical in Washington DC
2023-04-28 19:00 - 2023-04-30 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Lincoln Theater, 1215 U St NW, Washington, DC, 20009, United States
“The Giz” Go-Go Musical was inspired by the late Legendary God Father of Go-Go Chuck Brown. It offers a new-age spin on the classic movie “The Wiz,” and pays homage to the Go-Go genre of music which originated in Washington, DC.
Ticket prices range from $60-$125.

WisHope Gala in Milwaukee features Oz theme
2023-05-03 18:00 - 22:00 | The Clybourn, 2202 W. Clybourn Street, Milwaukee,, WI, 53233, United States
Brains. Heart. Courage. Home.
Your trip down our yellow brick road can make a difference.

The May 3 fundraising gala for Project WisHope has chosen There’s No Place Like Home for its event theme. Host Ryan Jay (TMJ4’s The Morning Blend and Wizard of Oz Historian) will emcee music from Wicked, The Wiz, and The Wizard of Oz performed by phenomenally talented Broadway veterans Andrew & Susan Varela, Cynthia Cobb and more. There will be dinner, dancing, auction items, costume characters, and other surprises all for a great cause.

Project WisHope is a 501 (C3) non-profit, peer-run Recovery Community Organization located in the Milwaukee and Waukesha areas and serving the state of Wisconsin. Our mission is to provide resources, education, advocacy, and peer support to Wisconsin’s recovery community members, including those directly impacted by addiction and mental health conditions and their family members, friends, and allies.

"Oz on Stage" in Peekskill, NY
2023-05-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Paramount Hudson Valley, 1008 Brown St., Peekskill, NY, 10566, United States
Sunday, May 7th at 3pm, at the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater in Peekskil,l NY, Antonia Arts Inc. presents, “Oz On Stage”.

Antonia Arts is a not-for-profit performing arts organization developed by Scarlett Antonia. “Oz On Stage will include Frank and the Women of Oz, a multimedia performance created by local artist Marcy B. Freedman entitled. “Frank and the Women of Oz” will delve into the history of L. Frank Baum, creator of the Wizard of Oz.

“Oz On Stage” will also include performances by “The Wiz Kidz”. “The Wiz Kidz” is a musical theater troupe under the direction of Scarlett Antonia. The Wiz Kidz will be performing their own rendition of a story linked to the Wizard of Oz and its’ themes.

“Oz On Stage” will also include musical and dance acts. Tickets are $20 with group discounts available.

The Wizard of Oz - Nevada Ballet
2023-05-13 00:00 - 2023-05-21 00:00 | The Smith Center Park Avenue, 361 Symphony Park Avenue, Las Vegas, NV, 89106, United States
The Wizard of Oz ballet with music by Matthew Pierce and choreography by Septime Webre comes to the Smith Center Park Avenue in Las Vegas May 13-21.
“A truly magical ballet, a spectacle worthy of Las Vegas and the perfect finale to NBT’s 2022-23 Season. Choreographer Septime Webre, creator of Alice (in Wonderland), has fashioned an eye-popping journey to the Emerald City. Heartfelt and adventurous, The Wizard of Oz is chock-full of joyful dancing, fanciful costumes, stellar stagecraft, a wonderful score and, of course, flying monkeys.”
Tickets $31 – $154

American Conservatory Theater of San Francisco Presents The Wizard of Oz
2023-06-01 - 2023-06-25 | The Toni Rembe Theater, 415 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102
A.C.T. presents the classic musical, The Wizard of Oz, from Tony Award–nominated director/choreographer Sam Pinkleton (Soft Power and Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) and Tony Award-winning designer David Zinn (Edward Albee’s Seascape at A.C.T). Do you remember the first time you saw L. Frank Baum’s classic tale come to life? The sweeping music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg, the beloved characters, and the enthralling journey of a young girl from a grayscale Kansas prairie to a world filled with color, danger, and magic. For decades this enchanting classic musical has been a part of some of the best moments of our lives. When you enter the Toni Rembe Theater to experience The Wizard of Oz, you’ll connect with rekindled memories—as well as the spark of unexpected surprises and twists!
This season at A.C.T is all about returning home, and that makes The Wizard of Oz the perfect choice for you, your family, and your friends. See you down the (yellow brick) road.

Ticket prices look to be $15-80, but may vary with performance date/time and any special offers.

Oz-Stravaganza 2023
2023-06-02 - 2023-06-04 | The International L. Frank Baum & All Things Oz Historical Foundation, 219 Genesee St., Chittenango, NY, 13037, United States
The annual Oz-Stravaganza Festival is the largest and longest-running Wizard of Oz-themed festival in the world. The magic lives on for a weekend every year in Chittenango, NY (just outside Syracuse).
Join us the weekend of the first Saturday in June for a trip down the Yellow Brick Road. There will be new friends to meet, entertainment to amaze, Emerald City shopping at its finest with vendors from near and far, as well as rides, games, a silent auction, and entertainment on the stage. There is also a costume contest, coloring contest, writing contest, and photography contest, and special guests from across the Oz universe!
In addition to the festival; (complete with Friday night fireworks and a Saturday afternoon parade, and evening shows featuring the special guests), Baum’s birthplace features yellow brick road sidewalks that take you to the All Things Oz Museum, a Creek-walk along Chittenango Creek, and the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum. Visit the shops and eateries throughout the village and take some extra time for nearby attractions like the Matilda Joslyn Gage Center (where Baum was married), the WILD Animal Park, Chittenango Falls State Park, and the YBR Casino.
Whether your slippers are silver or ruby red, take three steps, or click your heels three times and remember…there’s no place like home!

Albuquerque Little Theatre features the Wizard of Oz
2023-06-02 00:00 - 2023-06-25 00:00 | Albuquerque Little Theatre, 224 San Pasquale SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104
Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide. This production using the now-classic Royal Shakespeare Company version of the popular musical.
Pricing may vary by date/time, but looks to be $19-27. Note that masks are required for audiences in a few selected performances. See the website for details.

World Premiere Musical OZ Debuts in Florida
2023-06-02 19:00 - 2023-07-09 19:00 | freeFall Theatre Company, 6099 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL, 33710, United States
Preempted from freeFall Theatre Company’s 19/20 season, OZ a new world-premiere musical, takes the stage June 2. The original production will reportedly “explore the genius of L. Frank Baum and his complicated relationship with his most famous creation, the Land of Oz.” The announcement goes on to say, “This is the story of a dreamer at the dawn of a new age who reinvented the fairy tale in a distinctly American way, painting an idealized and magical vision of a world where witches might be good, and what you’re seeking is already inside you.”
OZ stars David Foley, Jr. (Broadway National Tour of The Phantom of the Opera), Melissa Minyard (Broadway’s Les Miserables) and Drew H. Wells (freeFall debut!). Tampa Bay favorite Roxanne Fay is Matilda Joslyn Gage with Elizabeth Meckler (American Stage’s Ragtime) as Dorothy. freeFall’s artistic director Eric Davis and resident music director Michael Raabe have been collaborating for more than a decade on re-imagined productions of classics The Pirates of Penzance, Peter Pan, War of the Worlds and the interactive walkthrough experience, The Rose and The Beast. OZ marks the longtime collaborators first original work together with Raabe writing music and lyrics and Davis writing the book and additional lyrics.
Book tickets here Tickets range from $45 – $55. freeFall matinees are always at 2pm and evening performances are always at 7pm.
Previews are June 2 at 7pm and June 3 at 2pm. Tickets for previews are only $25.

Return to Oz with Pre-show Discussion
2023-06-07 19:00 - 21:30 | freeFall Theatre Company, 6099 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL, 33710, United States
Movies with Matthew, hosted by Matthew McGee, brings Return to Oz to the freeFall theatre
Dorothy (Fairuza Balk) finds that her old friends have been turned to stone, and urban blight has struck the Emerald City. Assisted by new friends, Dorothy battles the wicked Princess Mombi and the evil Nome King, saving her friends and restoring the Emerald City. You’ll love accompanying Dorothy on this thrilling adventure based on L. Frank Baum’s “Oz” books! With every twist in the yellow brick road, you’ll find awesome new surprises and special effects that will astound you!
This screening will include a pre-show discussion with Matthew and a special guest. Return to Oz is rated PG and has a running time of one hour and forty-nine minutes.

Judy Garland Festival, Grand Rapids, Minn.
2023-06-08 - 2023-06-11 | Judy Garland Museum, 2727 S. Pokegama Ave., Grand Rapids, MN, 55744, United States
The Judy Garland Festival will be held the weekend of June 9-11, but check the registration page of the website for events beginning as early as June 8. (There’s even one house tour June 7.) Tickets are available for tours, teas, games, quizzes, author presentations, intimate live concerts, food events, and more. Although no screening of MGM’s The Wizard of Oz appears to be planned, the museum includes an Oz collection the highlight of which is the Emerald City carriage that was drawn by the Horse of a Different Color.

Judy Garland and Children’s Discovery Museum 2727 South Pokegama Avenue Grand Rapids, MN 55744

Contact
Email: info@judygarlandmuseum.com Website: www.judygarlandmuseum.com Phone: 218-327-9276

Arizona Broadway Theatre (Peoria) offers The Wizard of Oz
2023-06-16 - 2023-07-23 | Mainstage Theatre at Arizon Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria, AZ, 85382, United States
“Cassandra and Kiel Klaphake, the visionary forces behind Arizona Broadway Theatre, have delivered a winner with their refreshingly revisited production of THE WIZARD OF OZ.” Herbert Paine, Broadway World
Journey to the Land of Oz with Dorothy, Toto, and all their friends in this classic production based on the story by L. Frank Baum. .
Experience Oz like you never have before this summer! With brand-new, state-of-the-art technology, the stunning larger-than-life imagery on stage will transport you and your family over the rainbow for a magical experience unlike any other.
Tickets for dinner and the performance are priced at $79-120.
Check out the “after dark cabaret” performances with the cast June 30-July1!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/after-dark-cabaret-wizard-of-oz-tickets-509665662717

Wizard of Oz in London; UK tour to follow
2023-07-06 08:00 - 2023-09-16 17:00 | London Palladium, 8 Argyll Street, London, W1F 7TF, United Kingdom
The producer of the smash hit Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, presents a brand-new production of The Wizard of Oz, one of the world’s most beloved musicals. Featuring the iconic original score from the Oscar-winning MGM film including, Over The Rainbow, Follow The Yellow Brick Road and We’re Off To See The Wizard with additional songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, this spectacular production will be a magical experience for all the family.

Join Dorothy and Toto on an unforgettable adventure as they are swept over the rainbow to the merry old land of Oz.

Note that show previews began June 23.

UK tour follows. Find details at https://uktour.wizardofozmusical.com/tickets/

The Wizard of Oz on summer stage in Long Beach
2023-07-07 - 2023-07-23 | Musical Theatre West, 4350 E. 7th Street, Long Beach, CA, 90804-5546, United States
We’re off to see the Wizard! This timeless tale of a Kansas farm girl who travels over the rainbow – only to discover there’s no place like home – has been charming audiences for generations. Follow the yellow brick road all the way to the Emerald City in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s enduring classic. Filled with brains, heart, and courage, and featuring the iconic score from the MGM film, The Wizard of Oz is fun for the whole family!
Musical Theatre West is the proud resident musical theater company at The Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach.
Prices range by seat but appear to run $23-75 plus service fees.

Summer Stock Austin - Wizard of Oz
2023-07-22 - 2023-08-06 | McCullough Theatre, 2375 Robert Dedman Drive,, Austin, TX, 78712, United States
Summer Stock Austin, in collaboration with Texas Performing Arts, presents The Wizard of Oz! This dazzling show will transport you to a land of ruby slippers, wicked witches, and flying monkeys, as you follow Dorothy and her friends on a quest to find the mighty Wizard and return home to Kansas. With an imaginative story based on L. Frank Baum’s children’s novel and music from the iconic MGM film, our production promises to be an unforgettable night of music, dance, and pure enchantment.
Experience the magic of The Wizard of Oz live on stage! Bring your family, young and old, to enjoy this beloved classic brought to life at the McCullough Theatre running from July 22nd through August 6th, 2023.
Tickets are all priced at $45 with an additional $5 fee.
Going as a group? Groups of 10 or more will receive a 20% discount on tickets. Groups of 15 or more will receive an additional ticket for free for every 15 tickets purchased.
Summer Stock Austin also offers discounts of $10 off full-price tickets for Educators, Military Service Members, Seniors (65 and up), and Students. Please present valid I.D. to access these savings.
Summer Stock will be providing a limited number of rush tickets per performance, available to anyone only at the box office starting one hour prior to the start of the show. Rush tickets are $20 plus a $5 fee and are subject to availability and on a first-come, first-served basis. At sold-out performances, rush prices may not be offered.
Produced by Summer Stock Austin in partnership with Texas Performing Arts.
If the cost of tickets is prohibitive, please reach out to summerstockatx@gmail.com(link sends e-mail).

The Historical Wizard of Oz, Norwalk, Iowa
2023-07-26 18:30 - 19:00 | Norwalk Easter Public Library, 1051 North Avenue, Norwalk, IA, 50211, United States
The Norwalk Easter Public Library in Norwalk, Iowa, presents The Historical Wizard of Oz on Wednesday evening, July 26th. Librarian Laura Keyes will separate fact from fiction as she shares the fantastic story of L. Frank Baum, the amazing man who created The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

For information see the website or email libraryhelp@norwalk.iowa.gov.

OzCon International 2023
2023-07-28 - 2023-07-30 | Kellogg West Conference Center, 3801 W. Temple Avenue, Building 76, Pomona, CA, 91768, United States
Join OzCon International for three days of Ozzy fun and programming at the beautiful Kellogg West Conference Center on the Cal-Poly campus in Pomona, California. Near three major airports (Ontario, John Wayne, and LAX) atop a wooded hill with lovely views, this site can feel almost like Oz itself!
Our 2023 theme is Oz in Animaton; we will be exploring how animators in the last century have depicted Oz, from cel animation to CGI. We will also celebrate the centennial anniversary of Ruth Plumly Thompson’s 1923 book, The Cowardly Lion of Oz, featuring unique characters such as Notta Bit More and Bob Up.
Leading our line of guest speakers are members of the production team from “Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz”. This animated series combines elements of both the MGM movie and the original book series to introduce a new generation to Oz. Watch for further updates on guest speakers by following OzCon’s social media pages.
Register online or by mail. Full weekend adult registration for programs, meals, the souvenir program book, and OzCon tote bag is $315. Reduced youth rates are available. You also can sign up for programming only ($155) without the group meals, or select specific meals only. Register online, or register without a service fee by downloading the form at OzConInternational.com and mailing it with payment.
Kellogg-West Hotel room reservations must be made separately from convention registration.
Mention you’re attending OzCon to receive group rates of $109/night single occupancy or $119/night double occupancy. A small number of suites are also available (please ask Kellogg about rates). Rates do not include applicable taxes. To make your hotel reservation please call: (909) 869-2222.

Wacky Wizard of Oz young people's dinner theater in Linn Creek, MO
2023-07-29 17:30 - 20:30 | Camden County Historical Society, 206 S Locust Street, Linn Creek, MO, 65052, United States
After Dorothy’s house smooshes a witch, she steps out in her Ruby Crocs onto a yellow bricked comical adventure.

This Young People’s Dinner Theater is sure to be great fun for the kids and kids-at-heart.

Wizard of Oz Themed Art Festival in Vandergrift, PA
2023-07-30 12:00 - 21:00 | Vandergrift, Grant Avenue, Vandergrift, PA, 15690, United States
Follow the yellow brick road… follow the yellow brick road… right to Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, for an epic installment of the Vandergrift Artfest, a popular annual event that draws visitors from all over the state and beyond. This free art festival promises a jam-packed day of fun for festival-goers of all ages.

The July 30, 2023, Vandergrift Artfest embraces this year’s theme, “Beyond the Yellow Brick Road.” All things Oz will fill the yellow brick road of downtown Vandergrift. Artists and crafters will fill the streets, along with local businesses and non-profits. A wide array of food delights will be offered by food trucks and vendors. A main stage and second stage area will bring live music throughout the entire festival. Special activities will be offered for children and families, and we will showcase our local young dancers, too. New this year will be an art show for those who wish to showcase their talents. As always, the festival will be free to attend. Registration is now open! Artfest will remind us that there’s “no place like home” here in Vandergrift as we bring together the arts, whimsy, and community for this very special day.

https://www.vandergriftartfest.com/A magical day of old-fashioned fun, fascinating artwork, and good eats awaits at the 16th Annual Vandergrift Artfest, slated for Sunday, July 30, 2023 from noon to 9 p.m.

American Writers Museum holds Get Lit: The Oz Ball Aug. 8
2023-08-08 17:30 - 20:30 | American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Avenue, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
You’re invited to the most swankified party in town!
The Oz Club is partnering with the American Writers Museum in Chicago on their upcoming Get Lit: The Oz Ball. Join us on August 8th as we celebrate the incredible world of L. Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz.
The night will feature Ozian crafts, a scavenger hunt, access to the AWM’s exhibits, and more. Tickets include access to the hottest nightclub in the land of Oz, The Wizard’s Silent Disco. Enjoy beer, wine, and the night’s specialty cocktails, the Elphaba and the Glinda. Meet and greet other Oz Club members at our table.
Join us at the AWM (180 N. Michigan Avenue, 2nd Floor). Oz Club Members can get $10 off tickets using the code OZCLUB at checkout. Get your tickets HERE.
Hope to see you there!

Oz Festival Illinois
2023-08-12 10:00 - 17:00 | Butler Haynes Park, 9424 S. Mapleton Road, Mapleton, IL, 61547, United States
The annual Wizard of Oz festival in Mapleton, Illinois, returns Aug. 12 to delight fans and families. The Spirit of Oz characters perform and interact with visitors. An Oz puppet show, join vendors, ffood, a petting zoo and more designed with an Oz theme. Hollis Park’s permanent Yellow Brick Road is the centerpiece of the action. Grab your Ruby Slippers — and your Oz friends — and come join the fun!
ADMISSION:

– $5.00 Adults
– $3.00 Seniors 55+
– $3.00 Kids 12yrs and under
– Kids 2 & Under Free

New England WizardFest, Boxborough, MA
2023-08-25 08:00 - 2023-08-27 17:00 | Boxborough Regency Hotel and Conference Center, 242 Adams Place, Boxborough, MA, 01719, United States
Imagine a place where a car can fly over yellow bricks. Where Witches in conical hats cast Charms and Enchantments, Wizards play chess with Knights in shining armour and Magicians make the impossible Possible. A Magical place where imagination becomes Your Reality. New England WizardFest at Boxboro Regency Hotel in Boxborough, MA, offers fans magic, celebrity guests, family activities, vendors selling magical wares, licensed merchandise and memorabilia from famous literary wizard brands such as Harry Potter, Wizard of Oz, Lord of the Rings, Marvel’s Doctor Strange, Merlin the Magician and many more, plus autographs, posters, books and pop culture collectibles. Expect a weekend of performances, classes, photo ops, autograph sessions, panels, and presentations
Celebrity Guests signing autographs and offering selfie photo ops(both for a fee), including Chris Rankin (Percy Weasley from Harry Potter movies), mentalist Jon Stetson, magician Steve Charette and more to be announced.
Daily and weekend passes available while supply lasts. After-parties Friday and Saturday nights.
Friday August 25, vendors will be open from 4:00 until 8:00 pm with a preview for VIPs opening at 3:00 pm; Saturday and Sunday doors open from 10:00 am, with special early buyers access at 9:00 am. … Saturday open till 6:00 pm, Sunday open until 5:00 pm.
Tickets start at $12. Purchase through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-england-wizardfest-magic-convention-august-25-27-2023-tickets-595427990147

Unique Wizard of Oz production "sparkles and shines" in Rochester, NY
2023-09-01 - 2023-10-01 | Geva Theatre, 75 Woodbury Boulevard, Rochester, NY, 14607, United States
Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s timeless classic, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. With the help of Dorothy Gale and her friends, director Zi Alikhan explores what it means to go “over the rainbow” to find your chosen family, and discover your true self in the Land of Oz. A visual spectacle for adults and children alike. Matinees and evening performances are scheduled.

See this review, “Dressed in drag, ‘The Wizard of Oz’ sparkles and sings”, for a more detailed look at this production that you’ll find on the theater’s website.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz themed Corn Maze at Lyman Orchards, Middlefield, CT
2023-09-02 - 2023-11-05 | Lyman Orchards, 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield, CT, 06455, United States
The 2023 corn maze officially Saturday, September 2nd at 10 am with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Corn Maze and Cider Donut Festival serves as the opening event Sept. 2-3. Learn more about the festival here.
The 2023 Lyman Orchards Corn Maze transports you into the Land of Oz, revisiting the classic 1900 American fairytale book of a young girl named Dorothy and her adventures in a magical land where she meets new friends and powerful witches. In the maze, you’ll learn how “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” story came to be, how it has influenced pop culture, and you’ll even learn about the history of other popular fairytales!

The maze is approximately 4 acres in size with over a mile of pathways. The average time to make it through the maze is approximately 30-40 minutes. Signage throughout the pathways features educational content and trivia related to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, fairy tales, pop culture, and some relevant historical events as well.
Admission is $11 for adults, $6 for ages 4 – 12, and free for children under 3 years. One dollar of each maze admission will be donated to support the American Cancer Society. In addition, $.50 of each admission fee will be donated to the Connecticut Cancer Foundation. The maze is open 1 pm-5:30 pm Monday-Friday and 10 am-5:30 pm on Weekends and Holidays. The last maze entry is 5:30 pm. The maze is in its 24th year of operation; It has raised more than $730,000 for the American Cancer Society and $54,287 for the Connecticut Cancer Foundation.
See the website for additional information.

Autumn at Oz 2023: Three September Weekends
2023-09-08 - 2023-09-24 | The Land of Oz, 2669 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain, NC, 28604, United States
Travel over the rainbow to Beech Mountain, North Carolina, and celebrate Land of Oz’s annual Autumn at Oz Festival – one of the world’s largest Wonderful Wizard of Oz events! September 8th-10th, 15th-17th, & 22nd-24th.
Experience the magic of Oz during this three-weekend event with all your favorite characters from this classic story. The Land of Oz includes the Gale farm in Kansas (complete with a dramatic twister), Munchkinland, and a real yellow brick road to Emerald City. In addition to enjoying the cast performances, you’ll find unique craft & memorabilia vendors, food and beverages, and interactive fun with plenty of photo-ops along the way. ​
Optional extra experiences available to visitors include access to the Over the Rainbow Observation Deck that provides a mile-high view of the Land of Oz and its surroundings, and rides up the mountain to Oz on the Scenic Chairlift.
Tickets, specific to dates and time of day, will go on sale in June. You’ll find answers to questions at the park’s website, https://www.landofoznc.com/autumnatoz
General Admission Tickets:
$55.00 + Taxes & Processing Fees​
Children 2 & Under are free.

Wizard of Oz Weekend in Lowell, IN
2023-09-16 10:30 - 2023-09-17 18:00 | Harvest Tyme Family Farm, 17904 Grant St., Lowell, IN, 46356, United States
Follow the yellow brick road to Harvest Tyme for one of our favorite weekends on the farm! Dorothy, Tinman, Scarecrow, and Lion can’t wait to welcome you for the return of our annual Wizard of Oz Weekend on September 16 & 17, 2023. Characters, contests and a candy cannon! The Spirit of Oz cast joins fans and family for story telling, songs and photos.

Oz Land Festival, Peekskill, NY
2023-09-16 12:00 - 18:00 | Peekskill NY, South Street, Peekskill, NY, 10566, United States
Peekskill, NY, invites fans to Follow Your Dreams on the Yellow Brick Road to the Oz Land Festival Sept. 16. Expect live entertainment, the 1939 classic MGM film, crafts, vendors and family fun.

https://antoniaarts.org/ozland-festival

The Wiz pre-Broadway National Tour
2023-09-26 00:00 - 2024-03-03 00:00
This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and finger-snapping 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world. Audiences get to enjoy the epic grooves of such beloved, timeless hits as “Ease on Down the Road,” which became the show’s break-out single, and the bona fide classic “Home” in this spectacular revival. See the official show website for details.
Baltimore, MD, Hippodrome Theatre — September 26 – October 1, 2023
Pittsburgh, PA, Benedum Center — October 31 – November 5, 2023
Atlanta, GA, Fox Theatre — November 14 – November 19, 2023
Chicago, IL, Cadillac Palace Theatre — November 28 – December 10, 2023
Des Moines, IA, Des Moines Performing Arts Center — December 12 – December 17, 2023
Tempe, AZ, ASU Gammage — January 2 – January 7, 2024
San Deigo, CA, Civic Theatre — January 9 – January 14, 2024
Los Angeles, CA, Hollywood Pantages Theatre — February 13 – March 3, 2024

Oct. 7 Oztoberfest -- Wamego, Kansas
2023-10-07 | The Oz Museum, 511 Lincoln, Wamego, uni, 66547, United States
The annual Oztoberfest event has as its centerpiece The Oz Museum of Wamego, Kansas. Surrounding it you’ll find great fun for fans and families. The Columbian Theatre continues its tradition of staging an original Oz murder mystery. The street fair teems with costumed characters, live music, vendors, and food, plus an annual car show. There’s something for everyone! Inside the Oz museum, expect the unveiling of the museum’s latest new exhibit.

Ohio Wizard of Oz Expo
2023-10-27 - 2023-10-28 | Ohio Wizard of Oz Expo, Aurora, OH, United States
The dates are set — Oct. 27-28 — for the annual Ohio Wizard of Oz Expo in Aurora, Ohio. Follow the website as program details develop for this fun-filled weekend celebrating the classic film musical and all things Oz. The Ohio Wizard of Oz Expo is brought to you by lifelong fans working to bring Oz magic to their own backyard.

Palo Alto Players present The Wizard of Oz
2023-11-03 08:00 - 2023-11-18 17:00 | Palo Alto Players at the Lucie Stern Theater, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94301, United States
Click your heels and take a journey with us down the yellow brick road! Follow The Scarecrow, The Tinman, The Cowardly Lion, Dorothy… and Toto too, as they journey through the magical land of Oz to meet the Wizard and find their true hearts’ desires. This vibrant production contains all of the beloved Oscar-winning songs from the movie including “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “We’re Off To See The Wizard”… plus all your favorite movie moments and a few surprises along the way. Bring the whole family over the rainbow and discover the wonderful world of Oz again…or for the very first time!
Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company and based on the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros.
Post-Show Cast Talkback
Sunday, November 12
Enrich your experience at our Talkback series with the director and the cast following the performance, FREE with the purchase of a ticket for any performance during the run.
