Playhouse Square Presents The Wizard of Oz 10/28

By: Sep. 08, 2011
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THE WIZARD OF OZ, is touching down in Cleveland as PlayhouseSquare brings this National Treasure to the Palace Theatre October 28th through 30th. THE WIZARD OF OZ is part of the U.S. Bank Star Performance Series at PlayhouseSquare.

Tickets for THE WIZARD OF OZ go on sale Friday, September 9th and start at only $10 each. Tickets are available online at PlayhouseSquare.org or at The PlayhouseSquare Ticket Office. To Charge-By-Phone, call 216-241-6000. Groups of 15 or more should call (216) 664-6050 x1.

This magical production, based on the Royal Shakespeare Company's celebration of the 1939 MGM movie, is presented with breathtaking special effects that will sweep audiences away, from the moment the tornado twists its way into Kansas.

Dorothy, Toto and their friends the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow are transported "Over the Rainbow" to adventures in Munchkin Land, the Haunted Forest and the Emerald City. Local children from the Cleveland area will be performing the roles of "munchkins." Singing timeless classics such as "Ding Dong the Witch is Dead," the children help bring this beloved classic to the stage of their hometown as part of their continuing performing arts education.

Featuring the classic songs, as composed by Harold Arlen, "Over the Rainbow," "Ding Dong the Witch is Dead" and "If I Only Had A Brain," along with the beloved characters, THE WIZARD OF OZ will have the entire family captivated as they travel down the yellow brick road for an unforgettable evening at the theater.

PlayhouseSquare encourages all guests to "Plan Your Visit" ahead of time by visiting playhousesquare.org and clicking the "Plan Your Visit" tab where directions, parking information, dining options, lodging, ticketing policies and other useful information designed to enhance guest experiences at PlayhouseSquare exist. Whether their visit is the first or one hundred and first, PlayhouseSquare is committed to making guest experiences both as memorable and hassle free as possible.

This performance engagement is a part of the Smart Seats program at PlayhouseSquare that offers smart entertainment at a smart price. For more information on Smart Seats, visit playhousesquare.org/smartseats.

WIZARD OF OZ will have five performances at PlayhouseSquare's Palace Theatre from October 28th through the 30th. Tickets range in price from $10 - $65 each. To order tickets call (216) 241-6000, visit The PlayhouseSquare Ticket Office or log onto PlayhouseSquare.org. Special discounts are available for groups of 15 or more, by calling (216) 664-6050 x1.

Performance Schedule:
October 28th at 7:30 p.m.
October 29th at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
October 30th at 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

For more information visit: www.wizardofozontour.com



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