International Wizard of Oz Club

Wizard of Oz Themed Art Festival in Vandergrift, PA
2023-07-30 12:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 | UT
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.

Books of Wonder "Wonderful Books of Oz" event
2023-11-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Books of Wonder, 42 West 17th Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Join Oz friends–and Oz Club members–November 11 at Books of Wonder in New York City for live music, a panel discussion, and an interactive reading of The Wizard of Oz. Panelists are Tori Calamito (The Oz Vlog), Tara Tagliaferro and Em Kay Shrader (Down the Yellow Brick Pod), and Brady Schwind (The Lost Art of Oz). More info on the website; reserve your seat now — tickets are free, but do sign up in advance.

Saturday, November 11th at 4PM EST

A Wicked night at the Orpheum Soiree!
2023-11-17 19:00 | Orpheum Theatre, 203 S. Main Street, Memphis, TN, 38103, United States
This year’s swankified celebration at the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis is inspired by the blockbuster sensation WICKED and is sure to be the most popular ticket in town.
Join us for a magical evening inside our historic theatre as we capture the eccentric essence of Oz! Enjoy specialty themed cocktails, delicious food, photo opportunities, music, dancing, and more. Then, defy gravity in our paddle raise and live auction! All proceeds benefit the Orpheum Theatre Group’s mission to provide arts access and education opportunities across the Mid-South.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Pantomime
2023-11-30 - 2023-12-02 | Burnley College, Princess Way, Burnley, BB12 0AN, United Kingdom
The 1st year Performing Arts and Dance Students of Burnley College are “Off to see the Wizard!” Follow the yellow brick road with us as our amazing performers bring to life this iconic story with dance, song, and slapstick. Sure to captivate audiences of all ages and keep you laughing ‘til the new year!
Tickets are £5 – £10 through EventBrite.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-wonderful-wizard-of-oz-pantomime-tickets-740002376027?aff=oddtdtcreator

The Wizard of Oz for the holidays in La Crosse, WI
2023-12-01 - 2023-12-17 | La Crosse Community Theatre, 428 Front Street South, La Crosse, WI, 54601, United States
“There’s no place like home” for the holidays with our production of The Wizard of Oz. Join Dorothy and Toto, too, as they are swept away to the magical land of Oz. Along the way, they befriend a Scarecrow, a Tin Man, and a Lion, all of whom are searching for their truest desires. But when the Wicked Witch of the West threatens their journey to see the wonderful Wizard of Oz, the friends must band together to triumph over the forces of evil and help Dorothy return over the rainbow back to Kansas.

PLEASE NOTE: Saturday performances for this production will take place at 2pm, not 7:30pm.

TICKETS ON SALE OCTOBER 2, 2023

The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus in Lionville, PA
2023-12-01 08:00 - 2023-12-10 17:00 | The Barley Sheaf Players, 810 N Whitford Rd, Lionville, PA, 19353, United States
The Barley Sheaf Players presents L. Frank Baum’s Life and Adventures of Santa Claus.
Where did Santa come from? How did he make his first toy? Why does he climb down chimneys? How did he learn to laugh, “HO, HO, HO!” L. Frank Baum, the author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz knows. He along with Necile, the nymph who found and raised Claus in the world of Knooks, Faeries, Ryls, and even the dreaded Awgwas bring you into this fantastical story to learn this and more!

Wizard of Oz Panto at the Epsom Playhouse
2023-12-15 08:00 - 2024-01-01 17:00 | The Epsom Playhouse, Ashley Avenue, Epsom, https://www.epsomplayhouse.co.uk, KT18 5AL, United Kingdom
Join Dorothy as she begins her adventure into the wonderful land of Oz. Helped along the way by Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow. A show filled with excitement, laughter and the usual panto magic. Journey with Dorothy as she remembers ‘There’s no place like home‘ in this year’s magical Christmas panto.

Ballet Theatre UK tours Wizard of Oz
2024-01-11 08:00 - 2024-02-04 17:00 | Ballet Theatre UK, Leicestershire House, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1NL, United Kingdom
Oz fans in the UK are enjoying a Wizard of Oz ballet on tour now through Feb. 4. Check the website for a theater near you.
Join Ballet Theatre UK as we follow the yellow brick road and discover all the wonders of Oz.Enjoy Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tinman, and Lion, (and yes Toto too) as they seek the WonderfulWizard to find that there’s no place like home!
The Wizard of Oz is a two act, full-length, ballet adaptation of the iconic tale by L. Frank Baum, toldthroughthe magic of classical dance. Set to a classical score which brings the story to life, thisproduction is family friendly and is the perfect way to introduce children to the classical ballet.
The production is presented with beautiful backdrops, stunningtheatrical sets and costumes evokingthe iconic sketches by W.W. Denslow, from the original publication.
Here’s a direct link to the calendar with locations and dates: https://www.ents24.com/uk/tour-dates/ballet-theatre-uk

El Otro Oz at Atlantic Stage 2 in Chelsea
2024-01-13 08:00 - 2024-03-03 17:00 | Atlantic Theatre, 330 West 16th Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Click your heels together tres veces and take a transformative journey with this salsa, merengue, and Mexican folk-infused musical inspired by The Wizard of Oz. As her fifteenth birthday approaches, Dora, a contemporary Latiné teenager, struggles with her family’s ideas about tradition and dreads her impending quinceañera! But, when Dora gets swept away to a strange new land, she learns how to celebrate her unique rhythm and embrace her cultural identity.
Kids tickets are $17.85; Adult tickets are $39.19

MGM's Wizard of Oz returns to theaters
2024-01-28 - 2024-01-31 | UT
Fathom events will be screening MGM’s classic Wizard of Oz musical in theaters January 28, 29, and 31. Follow the link to find the theater nearest you. Be sure to arrive early; Tori Calamito of The Oz Vlog will be featured on screen with Wizard of Oz trivia questions. Tori is a member of the Oz Club’s board of directors and we’re thrilled for her!
https://www.fathomevents.com/events/the-wizard-of-oz-85th-anniversary/

Journey to Oz at Kansas City's Crown Center
2024-02-10 08:00 - 2024-05-05 17:00 | Crown Center, 2405 Grand Blvd. Ste 200, Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States
Drop into Munchkinland, then follow Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion down the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City. Don’t miss the Wicked Witch’s castle! What’s more fun for kids than playing in Oz? Bring the family to this FREE exhibit on the lower level Showplace of Crown Center.
Open Monday – Saturday, 10am to 6pm; Sunday, Noon to 5pm. Closed March 31 and Easter Sunday.

Oz arrives in Bucharest as immersive art experience
2024-02-20 08:00 - 2024-08-20 17:00 | Museum of Immersive New Art, Strada George Constantinescu 2-4, București, Romania
Bucharest’s Museum of Immersive New Art – MINA new show, The Wizard of Oz Immersive, is a different reinterpretation of the classic story through 360 video projections on the walls, including the ceiling and floor.
The 30-minute show, created by digital art studio The Illusionists, combines state-of-the-art technology, animation, and storytelling. Alexei Turcan selected and recorded the voices.
The Wizard of OZ Immersive will be on show at MINA for six months beginning February 20. Tickets can be purchased online on the museum’s website.
MINA is the first immersive space in Romania and the largest new media art center in Southeast Europe. It opened last year in a building that once housed the first Romanian computer factory in northern Bucharest.

MGM's Wizard of Oz with Colorado Symphony
2024-03-02 19:30 - 2024-03-03 22:00 | Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th Street, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
You know the film; experience it now on the big screen as the Colorado Symphony performs the score live! With tickets starting at just $10, bring family and friends.
With Scott Terrell, conductor.
Ticket prices range fro $10-$108.

Roseville Theatre Arts Academy presents The Wizard of Oz
2024-03-08 08:00 - 2024-03-23 17:00 | Roseville Theatre Arts Academy, 241 Vernon St., Roseville, CA, 95678, United States
A Masters Production of the classic story, the RTAA production features music from the MGM film. The academy is an award-winning children’s theatre in Downtown Roseville, California, that reaches out to all children to participate in live theatre and musical theatre productions.

New Mexico Ballet offers The Wizard of Oz
2024-04-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Popejoy Hall, 203 Cornell Dr., Albuquerque, NM, 87131, United States
The New Mexico Ballet Company joins the New Mexico Philharmonic for a colorful, fully staged production of L. Frank Baum’s cherished story of Dorothy’s journey to the Emerald City! Follow the yellow brick road as she encounters amazing characters—and finds that quick wits, compassion, courage—and just a touch of magic—are inside of us all. Join us for a wondrous night of enchanting music and dance!
Ticket are priced from $35-90.

The Wizard of Oz Balloon Adventure
2024-04-11 - 2024-04-21 | Boat Showroom, 1 Liechty Drive, Williams Bay, WI, 53191, United States
Calling all adventurers! Immerse yourself in a world of over 100,000 balloons, capture whimsical photos, and enjoy special guest appearances on weekends! The enchanting world of Oz awaits in the Boat Showroom at PIER 290 in Williams Bay, Wisconsin, for the 2024 Balloon Adventure!
Choose your ticket and embark on an enchanting adventure! In addition to general admission, special events have been planned including Wicked Night Out for adults, Moms & Munckins, and more.
Tickets range from $10-30. See website for specific event dates and times.

Venturing down the Yellow Brick Road in Burlington, Vermont
2024-04-11 08:00 - 2024-04-14 17:00 | The Flynn, 153 Main Street,, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
A legendary American story returns to The Flynn Main Stage to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Lyric Theatre Company. The classic novel by L. Frank Baum comes to life with iconic music from the MGM film and all the characters we have fallen in love with over the years. Come with us down the yellow brick road and experience why there really is “no place like home”.
Experience The Wizard of Oz like you never have before! With stunning sets, lavish costumes, and spectacle worthy of the Wizard himself. Lyric Theatre will transport you and your family over the rainbow for a magical experience, unlike any other.

Tickets are $20-49.

The Wizard of Oz Performed by Bartlesville Civic Ballet
2024-04-20 08:00 - 2024-04-21 17:00 | Bartlesville Community Center, 300 SE Adams Blvd, Bartlesville, OK, 74003, United States
Join the Bartlesville Civic Ballet for an enchanting evening with the beloved characters and iconic moments from L. Frank Baum’s classic story. Under the creative direction of choreographer Joy Delaney Capponi, and featuring the remarkable Daniel Baudendistel as Oz, with stunning costumes, enchanting music, and a talented cast.
