Oztoberfest returns Oct. 5, 2024 in Wamego, Kansas
2024-10-05 | The Oz Museum, 511 Lincoln, Wamego, uni, 66547, United States
The Oz Museum in Wamego, Kansas, has announced this year’s annual event will be held Oct. 5. We’ll update here as more information becomes available. Also see the community’s event site and the Oz Museum’s website, both linked from this page

Gala of Oz in Olathe, Kansas
2024-10-25 08:00 - 2024-10-27 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Trilogy Cultural Arts Centre, 15585 S Keeler St, Olathe, KS, 66062, United States
Trilogy Cultural Arts Centre in Olathe, Kansas, invites you to prepare for an enchanting experience. The Gala of Oz is a spectacular Cirque Delaire Cascade company production, retelling the classic Wizard of Oz story in a breathtaking cirque style show. This stunning reimagining of a beloved tale, will be performed at Trilogy from October 25-27. This is your opportunity to dive into a spectacular world of cirque and dance like never before!

Visit https://trilogy.webtix.co/events/401_Gala-of-Oz to purchase tickets, which are priced at $50-$70.

Times:
Friday Oct 25, 2024 7:00 pm
Saturday Oct 26, 2024 2:00 pm

Saturday Oct 26, 2024 7:00 pm

Sunday Oct 27, 2024 2:00 pm

Journey to Oz Nov. 9 at Kansas City's Starlight Theatre
2024-11-06 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Starlight, 4600 Starlight Road, Kansas City, MO, 64132, United States
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 music.
Developed for children ages 4-10 and their families. Performances are indoors at Starlight.

East of Oz, new musical staged in San Andreas, CA
2024-11-06 08:00 - 2024-11-17 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Metropolitan in San Andreas, 59 Main St, San Andreas, CA, 95249, United States
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 to deal with the ruby-slippered witch instead.”
A jukebox musical incorporates existing music into the production, rather than original songs. Two dozen cross-genre hits from the 1950s through the present were selected making this Oz with songs from such greats as Nat King Cole, Chicago, and the Beatles.
Showtimes for “East of Oz” are Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $20, Seniors and Students are $15.

Wizard of Oz presented by Community Theatre of Greensboro, NC
2024-11-16 08:00 - 2024-11-24 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro, NC, 27401, United States
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 Dorothy and her friends as they take you “over the rainbow” with our 29th Annual Production of The Wizard of Oz.
Tickets are $15-$35
Group rates are available for parties of 10+. Please call the Box Office at 336-333-2605.
$10 Student RUSH tickets are available beginning 30 minutes prior to curtain time.

Dance Out Oz in NYC
2024-11-17 08:00 - 2024-11-24 17:00 (America/Chicago) | John Cullum Theater, 314 W 54th St, 2nd Floor, New York, NY, 10019, United States
“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 for everyone!
Dance Out: Oz will feature music across decades and genres, including Oz classics, pop hits, classic rock, and surprise remixes. Dance Out: Oz incorporates multiple styles of dance, interpreting the classic tale for a new audience.
https://afterworktheater.org/project/dance-out-oz-tickets-elphabaddies/$24 per person, plus a $1.99 service fee. Prices will increase by $5 on November 1.
The show features two casts. The cast-specific dates and times are:

Elphabaddies
Sunday, 11/17 @ 4:30p
Saturday, 11/23 @ 2:30p
Sunday, 11/24 @ 12p

Clack Them Heels
Sunday, 11/17 @ 7p
Saturday, 11/23 @ 12p
Saturday, 11/23 @ 5p

The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus in
2024-11-22 08:00 - 2024-11-24 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Brown Grand Theatre, 310 W. 6th Street, Concordia, KS, 66901, United States
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, Ryls and, yes, even the dreaded Awgwas. “Beware the Awgwas,” Necile warns Claus. “they hide under beds to frighten human children!” And so Claus decides he must leave the world of the Immortals and live among the humans, making toys to make children happy. He gets help from Jack Frost, who shows him the Frost Gale, allowing Claus and his sleigh to fly, and from two runaway Knooks, Lem and Barlo, who want to hear the children laugh. This delightful tale answers once and for all how Santa Claus made the first toy, why he climbs down chimneys and, most of all, how he learned to laugh that great “Ho, ho, ho.”
Tickets available at the door only: $10/Adults; $5/Children & Students

Presented:
November 22, 2024 at 7:00PM
November 23, 2024 at 7:00PM
November 24, 2024 at 2:00PM

Wizard of Oz on Screen -- Chicago
2024-11-29 08:00 - 2024-12-01 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Chicago Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60604, United States
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 Wizard of Oz: The Toto-ly Awesome Family Musical
2024-12-05 08:00 - 2025-01-06 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge Street , Toronto, Ontario, M5B 1M4, Canada
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 on the timeless tale of The Wizard of Oz. Audiences of all ages will embark on a whimsical journey alongside Dorothy and her beloved companions as they navigate the fantastical landscapes of Oz, brimming with laughter, toe-tapping music, and mischievous antics.
Tickets are $35-$163

Life and Adventures of Santa Claus on the Owensboro, KY, stage
2024-12-06 19:30 - 2024-12-15 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Empress Theatree, 418 Frederica Street, Owensboro, KY, 42301, United States
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 family and see how Santa Claus made the first toy, why he climbs down chimneys, and how he learned to laugh with a hearty HO, HO, HO!

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Portland (Oregon) Panto Players present The Wizard of Oz
2024-12-12 08:00 - 2024-12-22 17:00 (America/Chicago) | McMenanims Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
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 Interactive Theater and the audience becomes a big part of the show. Everyone is encouraged to sing along with the music, to hiss or jeer at the villain, and to offer a sympathetic “awwwww” to the rejected dame who is desperately seeking love. Interaction is a big part of the fun, so bring your loudest cheering voices.

The Portland Panto Players are proud to be partnering with Girl Scouts for our show. If you are a Girl Scout troop or family contact us at PDXPanto@gmail.com to obtain a code for your discounted Girl Scout price.
Price: $22 – 29 with group and Girl Scout discounts
Visit www.portlandpantoplayers.com for all show dates and times and to purchase tickets

The Wizard of Oz in Illinois and Beyond: Decatur Public Library
2025-01-14 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Decatur Public Library, 130 N. Franklin St., Decatur, IL, 62523, United States
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 until there eventually were officially 40 Oz-related books. Sorensen will explain how the first Oz book was quickly turned into a Broadway musical, then a multi-media theatrical tour, then at least four silent films before the fan-favorite 1939 MGM technicolor Wizard of Oz film starring Judy Garland. Baum’s basic story keeps getting reinterpreted as exemplified by more recent productions of The Wiz and Wicked.
Mark Sorensen was named an “Illinois Library Luminary” and has received the Illinois State Historical Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award. His article, Illinois and “The Marvelous Land of Oz” was published in the July/August 2024 issue of Illinois Heritage magazine. He landed in Decatur 55 years ago and serves as the Official Macon County Historian.

Wizard of Oz Live to Film with Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
2025-01-15 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | West Herr Auditorium Theatre, 885 East Main Street, Rochester, NY, 14605, United States
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 meet Scarecrow, who needs a brain; Tin Woodman, missing a heart; and a Cowardly Lion who wants courage. To earn the Wizard’s help, the group must return with the broomstick of the Wicked Witch of the West.
Ticket are priced at $32-115 plus fees.
The All Things Oz museum from Chittenango, NY, will have a special exhibit in the lobby for this one-night performance.

Live & Streaming Concert Celebrates the 1903 Extravaganza
2025-01-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Offsite Connecticut Theatre, 9 Michael Dr, Farmington, CT, 06032, United States
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 at home!

How to Watch:
– Purchase a one-time access ticket.
– Receive a private link to the live stream upon purchase.
– Don’t wait—limited access for this unforgettable event!

– Join us and be transported to the magical land of Oz—direct to your screen!
Use this link to purchase a streaming ticket:

https://m.bpt.me/event/6523168

Wicked Wizard of Oz Singalong in Philadelphia
2025-02-08 | Red Run Theater, 601 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Join us for a magical afternoon of music and fun at the Red Run Theater’s All-Ages Sing-Along of Wicked and The Wizard of Oz Songs! Whether you’re a long-time fan or a newcomer, this event is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Oz.

Get ready to belt out iconic tunes, along with our professional performers, like “Defying Gravity,” “Over the Rainbow,” “Popular,” and “Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead.” With lyrics provided for all, everyone can join in—no experience necessary! Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed as your favorite character from either the Wicked or The Wizard of Oz universe.

This family-friendly event promises to bring the joy and nostalgia of these beloved stories to life. Whether you’re a Glinda, a Wicked Witch, a Dorothy, or a Scarecrow, there’s a place for everyone in the audience. Let your voice soar as we celebrate the timeless music that has captured hearts for generations.

Come for the music, stay for the magic, and make lasting memories with family and friends. This event is the perfect way to celebrate these legendary musicals in an all-inclusive, fun-filled setting.

Singalongs are Feb. 8 at 2 pm and 7pm. Note that beverages and and snacks will be available for purchase, but this is not a dinner event.
The program will run 90 minutes with doors open 30 minutes before start time. All tickets are general admission, so arrive early to find your best seat.

Wizard of Oz on Ice US Tour Begins
2025-02-13 08:00 - 2025-04-06 17:00 (America/Chicago) | IL
Prepare to be captivated as Ice Creative Entertainment presents “Wizard of Oz On Ice,” a reimagined, all-new production that breathes fresh life into the beloved classic. Set on a stunning synthetic ice stage, this innovative performance will take place at select theaters around the nation.
From the visionary team behind acclaimed ice spectacles like “Peter Pan On Ice,” “Cinderella On Ice,” and “Beauty & The Beast On Ice” comes a fresh and exhilarating reimagining of L. Frank Baum’s timeless story. This all-new production, “Wizard of Oz On Ice,” promises to dazzle audiences of all ages with stunning choreography, state-of-the-art special effects, and vibrant costumes that bring the Land of Oz to life in ways never seen before, enchanting both the young and the young at heart.
Tickets in many cities are available now. See the website for details.
Thursday, February 13. Wabash, IN
Honeywell Arts & Entertainment 7:00 PM
Saturday, February 15. Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma City Community College PAC 7:00 PM
Monday, February 17. Aberdeen, SD
Aberdeen Civic Theatre 6:30 PM
Tuesday, February 18. Red Wing, MN
Sheldon Theatre. 7:00 PM
Wednesday, February 19. Thief River Falls, MN
Lincoln High School 7:00 PM
Thursday, February 20. Brussels, WI
Southern Door Community Auditorium 7:00 PM
Friday, February 21. Sheboygan, WI
Stefanie H. Weill Center for the Performing Arts 6:00 PM
Saturday, February 22. Jackson, MI
The Potter Center at Jackson College 7:00 PM
Thursday, February 27. Van Wert, OHz
Niswonger Performing Arts Center 6:00 PM
Friday, February 28. Port Huron, MI
McMorran Place 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 1. Bellefontaine, OH
The Holland Theatre 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 2. Akron, OH
EJ Thomas Performing Arts Hall 7:00 PM
Tuesday, March 4. Princeton, WV
Chuck Mathena Center 7:00 PM
Wednesday, March 5. Newberry, SC
Newberry Opera House 7:00 PM
Friday, March 7. Millville, NJ
Levoy Theatre 12:00 PM & 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday, March 8. Silver Springs, MD
Cultural Arts Center, Montgomery College 3:30 PM
Sunday, March 9. North Tonawanda, NY
Riviera Theatre 3:30 PM
Monday, March 10. Syracuse, NY
The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater 7:00 PM
Tuesday, March 13. Elmira, NY
Powers Theatre 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 15. Shipshewana, IN
Blue Gate Theatre 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 16. Des Plaines, IL
Des Plaines Theater 3:00 PM
Monday, March 17. St. Charles, IL
Arcada Theatre 5:30 PM
Friday, March 21. Bangor, ME
Cross Insurance Center
Sunday, March 23. Peekskill, NY
Paramount Hudson Valley Theatre
Monday, March 24 – Wednesday March 26. Queens, NY
Queensboro PAC
Friday, March 28. Carrollton, GA
Townsend Center for the Performing Arts 7:30 pm
Saturday, March 29. Lexington, KY
Central Bank Center 3:00 PM
Sunday, March 30. Richmond, VA
Dominion Energy Center 2:00 PM
Monday, March 31. Pinehurst, NC
Owens Auditorium 7:00 PM
Thursday, April 3. San Antonio, TX
Tobin Center 7:30 PM
Friday, April 4. Greenville, TX
Texan Theater
Saturday, April 5. San Angelo, TX
San Angelo PAC 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 6. Hattiesburg, MS
Sanger Theater 7:00 PM

Wizard of Oz -- Cincinnati Ballet
2025-02-21 08:00 - 2025-03-02 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Cincinnati Music Hall, 650 WALNUT STREET, Cincinnat, Ohio, 45202, United States
There’s no place like the Cincinnati Music Hall for choreographer Septime Webre’s The Wizard of Oz. Join Dorothy on the yellow brick road but watch out for the Wicked Witch and her flying monkeys! This production features fantastic special effects and gorgeous sets and costumes. With music from Matthew Pierce performed by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
Tickets range from $49-$139.

Oz Takes to the Skies in UK Drone Light Show
2025-03-01 00:00 - 2025-03-29 00:00 (America/Chicago) | IL
Prepare to be transported to a world beyond the rainbow. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz comes to life in a breathtaking drone light show that redefines creative entertainment. Enjoy a spellbinding 45-minute aerial display that invites you to experience the beloved novel like never before, with heart-warming narration and audio filled with excitement, heart, and timeless wisdom. Click your heels and dream with us as the sky fills with the swirling lights of hundreds of drones, taking you on a magical journey through the land of Oz. Join Dorothy and her courageous companions in a brand-new drone light show appearing in four UK locations:
March 1 – Birmingham, Edgbaston Stadium
March 15 – Nottingham, Trent Bridge
March 21 – Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
March 29 – Durham, Seat Unique Riverside
See website for times and details for each locations.

The Wiz 2025: US tour cities and dates
2025-03-22 00:00 - 2025-09-09 00:00 (America/Chicago) | IL
Everybody look around, there’s reason to rejoice! The Tony Award®-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back.
Conjuring up an Oz unlike anything ever seen before, the creative team behind the 2025 touring production of THE WIZ is helmed by director Schele Williams (The Notebook, revival of Disney’s Aida) and includes choreographer JaQuel Knight (Beyonce’s “Single Ladies”), William F. Brown (book), Charlie Smalls (music & lyrics), Amber Ruffin (additional material), Joseph Joubert (music supervision, orchestrations, & music arrangements), Allen René Louis (vocal & music arrangements), Adam Blackstone and Terence Vaughn (dance music arrangements), and Paul Byssainthe Jr. (music direction).  They are joined by Academy Award® winner Hannah Beachler (scenic design), two-time Academy Award® nominee Sharen Davis (costumes), Emmy® and Barrymore Award winner Ryan J. O’Gara (lighting), Jon Weston (sound), Daniel Brodie (video & projections), Drama Desk Award winner Charles G. LaPointe (wigs), and Kirk Cambridge-Del Pesche (makeup).
Cities, dates, venues, and links to ticket sales are below. Please see the Website for updated information.
Rochester, NY Feb. 22-28
West Herr Auditorium Theatre GET TICKETS
Buffalo, NY March 4-9
Shea’s Performing Arts Center GET TICKETS

Hartford, CT March 11-16
The Bushnell GET TICKETS

Reno, NV March 25-30
Pioneer Center GET TICKETS

Las Vegas, NV April 1-6
The Smith Center GET TICKETS

Denver, CO April 8-26
Buell Theatre GET TICKETS

Houston, TX April 29-May 4
Hobby Center GET TICKETS

San Antonio, TX May 6-11
Majestic Theatre GET TICKETS

New Orleans, LA May 13-18
Saenger Theatre GET TICKETS

Philadelphia, PA June 3-15
Academy of Music GET TICKETS

Detroit, MI June 17-29
Fisher Theatre GET TICKETS

Kansas City, MO July 8-13
Music Hall GET TICKETS

Ft. Worth, TX July 15-20
Bass Hall GET TICKETS

Memphis, TN July 22-27
Orpheum Theatre GET TICKETS

Louisville, KY July 29-Aug. 3
The Kentucky Center. GET TICKETS

Durham, NC Aug. 5-10
DPAC GET TICKETS

Boston, MA. Aug. 12-24
Boston Opera House GET TICKETS

Dallas, TX Sept. 9-21
Music Hall at Fair Park GET TICKETS

El Otro Oz; a bilingual musical for kids in LA
2025-03-23 15:00 - 2025-04-13 16:15 (America/Chicago) | kirk douglas theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90230, United States
Theater Works USA brings this salsa, merengue, and Mexican folk-infused musical inspired by The Wizard of Oz to the Kirk Douglas Theatre March 23-April 13. A New York Times Critic’s Pick invites you to click your heels together tres veces and be swept away. In this adaptation, Dora, a contemporary Latiné teenager, struggles with her family’s ideas about tradition and dreads her impending quinceañera! As her adventure unfolds she learns to celebrate her unique rhythm and embrace her cultural identity.

Ticket prices and performance times vary; see the website for details.

Marvelous: The Sequel to Oz, an Illustrated Musical Opera
2025-04-05 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | The Gaslight Theatre, 719 Wells St., Sistersville, WV, 26175, United States
The Sistersville (WV) Opera presents: Marvelous! an opera based on L. Frank Baum’s Marvelous Land of Oz. Merissa Beddows stars with a cast of students from the Carnegie-Mellon School of Music in Pittsburgh. Artwork by Vincent Myrand that will be projected in the opera will be showcased in the adjoining Gold Derrick Gallery immediately after the show.
According to the event’s website Marvelous is, “An opera that combines the approachability of musicals with the seriousness of opera. The orchestra—and singers—bookend projected center stage illustrations created for the opera by noted Oz illustrator and artist Vincent Myrand. The music, in addition to acoustic instruments, has a unique feature: synthesized sampled strings are used as an ever-present sonic backdrop, which constantly evokes the magic of the Land of Oz, and also absorbs the uppermost partials of the high instruments and voices, smoothing out the overall timbre of the sound in a way an acoustic orchestra simply cannot.

One Night In Oz One Night In Oz with Elphaba and Glinda
2025-04-12 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | The Lake House, 770 S Main Street, Canandaigua, NY, 14424, United States
Join Broadway’s Alyssa Fox (Broadway’s Wicked 20th Anniversary “Elphaba”) and McKenzie Kurtz (Broadway’s Wicked 20th Anniversary “Glinda”) at the Lake House for an unforgettable night of music and stories through their careers. Joined by Music Director/ Conductor Dan Micciche, of Wicked on Broadway. This night promises to be a magical celebration through song and stories!

Tickets are non-refundable. Email our Activities Team at with questions.

W. W. Denslow: The Wonderful Illustrator of Franklin County presented in Pennsylvania
2025-04-16 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Fountain Head Country Club, 13316 Fountain Head Road, Hagerstown, MD, 21742, United States
Certified genealogist Pam Anderson will present “W. W. Denslow: The Wonderful Illustrator of Franklin County,” at the 12th annual meeting of Antietam Historical Association Wednesday, April 16. Denslow (1856–1915), a native of Philadelphia, is best remembered as the illustrator of the first edition of L. Frank Baum’s “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.”
Anderson will offer scenes from Waynesboro and Washington and Quincy townships from Denslow’s artwork in “Historical Sketch of Franklin County” (1878), accompanied by how they appear today.
During the social hour, Seth Holmes of Waynesboro will exhibit watercolors of local sites, and Anderson will display items related to her presentation. Also during the social hour, Robert S. Benchoff, a Marion P. Grove Fellow of AHA, will sign copies of his new book, “A Sketch of Mount Joy School.” Pianist Sally Wolfe will perform during the social hour at 5:30 p.m. and during dinner at 6:30 p.m.
The cost is $45 per person due by Tuesday, April 8. For more information, they also may call 717-762-2006 or email AHA at events@antietamhistory.org.

Oz Run and Munchkin Marathon returns to Olathe, Kansas
2025-04-26 06:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Garmin World Headquarters, 1200 E. 151st St., Olathe, 66062, United States
Join us for a marathon, half marathon, 10k, or Munchkin Marathon through the beautiful streets and trails of Olathe. This year marks the 22nd anniversary of the event. The city of Olathe is 20 minutes southwest of downtown Kansas City, located in Johnson County, Kansas. Come experience our Midwest charm in the Land of Oz.

Participants must be 16 years of age or older on race day to register for the Marathon, 12 years of age or older for the Half Marathon, and there is no age limit for the 10K. The Kids Marathon is open to all children 12 years of age or younger.

See the website for more details.

Through History with The Wizard of Oz: 125 Years of Books, Musicals, Movies, and Pop Culture
2025-04-27 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Carbondale Public Library, 405 West Main Street, Carbondale, IL, 62901, United States
Join the Friends of the Carbondale Public Library for their annual meeting and program, including a talk by Carl Rexroad, former owner of the Bookworm Book Store. Rexroad will present on the long lasting legacy of The Wizard of Oz in books, musicals, movies, and pop culture. All are welcome to this free program!

Wizard of Oz Ballet in Pittsburgh, PA
2025-05-09 08:00 - 2025-05-18 17:00 (America/Chicago) | The Benedum Center for the Performing Arts, 237 7th Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
An extraordinary whirlwind of adventure lands in Pittsburgh with the PBT premiere of the whimsical The Wizard of Oz. Based on the beloved book and film, this ballet follows Dorothy and Toto down the yellow brick road into Oz. Joined by the Scarecrow, Tinman and Lion, they quest to find the Wizard and battle the Wicked Witch. This incredible family event includes all of L. Frank Baum’s signature characters, and brings the Emerald City to dazzling life with imaginative costumes, beautiful sets, special effects, spectacular choreography and original music played live by the PBT Orchestra!
Choreography: Septime Webre | Music: Matthew Pierce
Check website: most dates include 2pm matinee and 7:30pm evening performance. Tickets prices are from $28 to $135.

The Enemy of Oz performed by LA's Theatre by the Blind
2025-05-09 20:00 - 2025-05-27 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Blue Door, 9617 Venice Boulevard, Culver City, CA, 90232, United States
The only all-blind theatre company in the USA, LA’s Theatre by the Blind, presents the world premiere of The Enemy of Oz by Christopher Ureña. Reimagining the classic world of The Wizard of Oz, the new play entangles a new generation of characters in an adventure fraught with political ambitions, magical conflicts, and revenge.
The production is directed by Greg Shane, Artistic Director of ArtsUP! LA, and features Theatre by the Blind actors Aden Calderon, Olena Calderon, Ronnie Chism, Melanie Hernandez, Julio Hoyos, Leela Kazerouni, Antonique Neely, Maliaka Mitchell, and Myrachele Thomas.

Baum marker announcement celebration May 17 in Mattydale, NY
2025-05-17 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Krueger Funeral Home, 2601 Brewerton Road, Mattydale, NY, 13211, United States
A grant from the William Pomeroy Foundation for a New York State Historical Marker has been awarded to the Lyman Frank Baum Foundation Inc. of Syracuse. A celebration of the announcement is planned May 17, 2025, on the grounds where the new marker will be placed. The Mattydale, NY, location is the site where Baum’s childhood home “Roselawn” once stood.
The Saturday, May 17 ceremony celebrates the planned marker, the 125-year anniversary of the book, and the birthday of L. Frank Baum, who was born May 15, 1856.
The marker itself will be placed after completion of the Hoosock-Jensen Salina Community Center that is currently under construction. A Baum museum will be incorporated into the new center by the The LFB Foundation.

Check your local theaters; The Wiz returns by special engagement
2025-05-18 08:00 - 2025-05-21 17:00 (America/Chicago) | IL
Universal Pictures will re-release of The Wiz–the 1978 Oscar-nominated musical starring Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Lena Horne, and Richard Pryor–nationwide for screenings Sunday, May 18 and Wednesday, May 21.
Universal has restored The Wiz in 4K using the original 35mm negative, the 35mm magnetic audio stems, and both the 1” 8-track stereo music masters and 2” 24-track original music recordings. The new mix will be presented in select theaters, offering an immersive Sonic experience that honors the brilliance of producer Quincy Jones, the film’s Oscar-nominated music supervisor and producer.
Directed by legendary director Sidney Lumet (Dog Day Afternoon, The Verdict) The Wiz was a daring and ambitious film that captured the spirit of Broadway show while reflecting the vibrant Black zeitgeist of the 1970s. Joel Schumacher, who later went on to his own successful career as a film director, adapted the screenplay from William F. Brown’s Tony Award-nominated Broadway book.
Although we’ve linked to a news article below, you’ll need to turn to local sources to find showtimes and ticket prices near you. Fandango, Atom, or other multi-theater ticket sellers would be a good place to start.

Over the Rainbow with Judy Garland & The Enduring Iconography of the Wizard of Oz
2025-06-02 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Livingston Public Library, 10 Robert Harp Dr, Livingston, NJ, 07039, United States
Judy Garland’s legacy as an LGBTQ icon is deeply intertwined with her work, particularly in The Wizard of Oz, which serves as a narrative of self-discovery, acceptance, and the quest for a place to belong. “Over the Rainbow”, a song that was almost cut from the film, is a metaphor for a place of hope, resilience and a feeling of belonging where people otherwise feel they do not. Judy’s compassionate, truthful performances have inspired & lifted the gay community now and for future generations.

This one-hour discussion will cover Judy Garland’s cinematic career and highlight her legendary performance in the Wizard of Oz. It will be led by speaker & designer, Robbie Amodeo, who works on Broadway, television and film in all facets of costume, wig and make-up design.

This program is made possible with the support of the Friends of the Livingston Public Library.
