THE WIZARD OF OZ Closes 2/28 at Times Union Center's Moran Theater

The greatest family musical of all time, THE WIZARD OF OZ, is touching down in Jacksonville as NETworks Presentations brings this national treasure to the Times Union Center's Moran Theater February 23 - 28, 2010 for 8 performances only!

Opening Night, on February 23, 2010, the Artist Series Broadway in Jacksonville will hold their annual Family Night on Broadway! There will be kid friendly games and events centered on the Wizard of Oz theme taking place in the lobby before and after the performance. A Family Night on Broadway Ticket Special is available for purchase. Buy a full priced adult ticket, receive the child's ticket for ½ price.*

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.

Twelve children from the Jacksonville area will be performing the roles of "munchkins." The group will be chosen immediately following the auditions taking place at the Wilson Center for the Arts on January 23, 2010 at 9:00AM. Singing timeless classics such as "Ding

Dong the Witch is Dead," the local children with help bring this beloved classic to the stage of their hometown as part of their continuing performing arts education.

Director Nigel West, choreographer Leigh Constantine and set and costume designer Tim McQuillen-Wright utilize the glamour and elegance of art deco Hollywood as the visually stunning technicolor backdrop for THE WIZARD OF OZ. 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.

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.

For more information visit: www.wizardofozontour.com

THE WIZARD OF OZ will be performed at the TIMES UNION CENTER'S MORAN THEATER February 23-28, 2010 for eight performances only. Tickets range in price from $26.50 to $67.50. Discounts are available for groups of 10+ or 40+ by calling (904) 632-3228.