WIZARD OF OZ Touches Down in Memphis 12/15-20

In celebration of its 80th anniversary, the 1939 MGM classic The Wizard of Oz will perform at The Orpheum beginning Tuesday, Dec. 15 through Sunday, Dec. 20 for eight performances only. 

Tickets go on sale Monday, September 28 and can be purchased at the Orpheum Box Office, Davis-Kidd Booksellers and all Ticketmaster locations, by phone (901) 525-3000, or online at www.orpheum-memphis.com. Tickets range from $10-$75. Groups of 10 or more, call (901) 525-7800. 

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.

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.