In this fantastic new adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz," we are invited to go to Oz with Dorothy as audience members become a part of an experiential production, singing and dancing, and acting alongside professional actors. When the cyclone comes, the entire theater enters the eye of the storm with whisking lights and exciting […]
In a recent interview, Fourth Wall founder-creative director Cyndie Klorer said, “I knew I wanted to tackle another immersive ’jukebox musical. I wanted to tell a story about the Wicked Witch of the East and what might have happened if Dorothy’s house had landed on the Wicked Witch of the West and we were left […]
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. Welcome the holiday season with […]
“Lions and Tigers and Bears… oh my!” Get ready to embrace fun and friendship on a technicolor trip down the Yellow Brick Road telling the classic story of The Wizard of Oz through dance with AfterWork Theater. Whether you're familiar with the L. Frank Baum book, the 1939 movie, The Wiz, or Wicked, there is something […]
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus -- Concordia, Kansas Have you ever wondered just where Santa Claus came from? The Brown Grand Players share the story of Saint Nicholas as told to L. Frank Baum by Necile, the nymph who found Claus and raised him as her own in the world of Knooks, Faeries, […]
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra performs Herbert Stothart’s beautiful score to MGM's classic 1939 film The Wizard of Oz live on the big screen at the Chicago Symphony Center Nov. 29-Dec. Ticket prices are $79-$299
The beloved Toronto holiday tradition returns The revival of the holiday panto extravaganza is here! Following in the illustrious footsteps of Ross Petty's iconic 25-year tradition, Canadian Stage proudly steps up to lead the next chapter of larger-than-life holiday pantomimes for the enjoyment of Toronto audiences of all ages. Prepare yourselves for an irreverent twist […]
L. Frank Baum tells the story of Saint Nicholas and Necile, the nymph who found him and raised him in the world of Knooks, Faeries, and Ryls. As the creator of “The Wizard of Oz” relates the fantastic tale, we see young Claus leave the world of The Immortals to live among humans. Bring the […]
The Portland Panto Players present traditional British Pantomime. Enjoy a boisterous, family-friendly winter event filled with slapstick, witty dialogue, great music, and a few wink-wink jokes for the adults. This year The Wizard of Oz offers an updated script and set list. Kids and adults will laugh, cheer, and have a wonderful time. Panto is […]
Decatur historian Mark W. Sorensen will give an illustrated presentation about how L. Frank Baum came to Chicago in 1891 and 125 years ago wrote the children’s Book-of-the-Year, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Thinking it a one-time effort, demands from children across the country convinced him and later “Royal Historians of Oz” to keep writing […]
Experience the beloved family film classic with the full score performed live by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. When a cyclone rips through Kansas, Dorothy (Judy Garland) and her dog Toto are whisked away to the magical Land of Oz. As they follow the yellow brick road toward the Emerald City to meet the Wizard, they […]
The Offsite Connecticut Theatre continues its series of productions based on early Oz theatricals. This one-night event celebrates 122 years of the 1903 Wizard of Oz extravaganza with an evening of live music. Many of these songs were written by L. Frank Baum. Fans far from Connecticut can watch Offsite Connecticut Theatre’s one-night-only concert version […]
