The Wizard of Oz 1999 - Articles Page 15

Opened: May 6, 1999
Closing: May 16, 1999

The Wizard of Oz - 1999 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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Slip on your ruby slippers and follow the yellow brick road with Dorothy. It’s an exciting, musical adventure as Dorothy and Toto take advice from the Good Witch, wander through Munchkin land and try to outrun the Wicked Witch on their way to find the Wizard of Oz. Help the Scarecrow get his brain, the Tin Man have a heart, the Cowardly Lion find some courage and get Dorothy back home to Kansas in this classic family story.

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The Wizard of Oz - 1999 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 15

2011 Tony Awards Nominees: 'Best Direction of a Play'
by Charlie Piane - May 4, 2011


Nominations in 26 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing's 65th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were announced May 3, 2011 by Tony Award winning actor Matthew Broderick and Tony Award winning actress Anika Noni Rose, at the Tony Award Nominations Announcement sponsored by IBM.

AFI And TV Land Announce Benefit Committee for AFI Life Achievement Award
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 26, 2011


American film's finest have confirmed their participation on the American Film Institute (AFI) Gala Benefit Committee honoring 39th Life Achievement Award recipient, Morgan Freeman.

Garland Tribute END OF THE RAINBOW Aims for Broadway in 2012
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 19, 2011


The New York Times reports today that the Judy Garland tribute show, End Of The Rainbow by Peter Quilter, a play about her last months before overdosing on drugs in 1969 is aiming for a Broadway run in the Spring of 2012. A spokesperson for the production told the Times that 'the Broadway production would star the British actress Tracie Bennett, reprising her London performance as Garland. Ms. Bennett, a two-time winner of the Olivier Award (London's version of the Tony Awards) for best supporting performance in a musical, was nominated for a best actress Olivier this year for her work as Garland. 'End of the Rainbow' would be her Broadway debut.'

Finborough Theater Presents THE ROAR OF THE GREASEPAINT
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 13, 2011


The long overdue London premiere of the Broadway musical The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd, directed by acclaimed West End and RSC director Ian Judge, and designed by three time Olivier Award winner Tim Goodchild, opens for a four week limited season at the Finborough Theatre on Tuesday, 7 June 2011 (Press Night: Thursday, 9 June 2011 at 7.30pm).

Museum of New York's Joel Grey Exhibit Opens Tomorrow
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 11, 2011


The Museum of the City of New York (MCNY) (1220 Fifth Avenue), in its all-new exhibition Joel Grey / A New York Life, examines the enduring impact that legendary actor Joel Grey and his adopted city have made on each other. Through rare artifacts from his stage and screen career, objects from his personal collection, and his own photography, MCNY offers a unique look at New York through Grey's eyes as well as a visual retrospective of his career. A private opening night reception will take place this evening, which also happens to be Grey's 79th birthday. It will open to the public tomorrow, and remain on display through Sunday, August 14.

Museum of the City of New York Features JOEL GREY/A NEW YORK LIFE, 4/11
by BWW News Desk - Apr 11, 2011


The Museum of the City of New York (MCNY) (1220 Fifth Avenue), in its forthcoming exhibition Joel Grey / A New York Life, examines the enduring impact that legendary actor Joel Grey and his adopted city have made on each other. Through rare artifacts from his stage and screen career, objects from his personal collection, and his own photography, MCNY offers a unique look at New York through Grey's eyes as well as a visual retrospective of his career. The exhibition's opening night reception will take place on the evening of Monday, April 11, which is also Grey's 79th birthday. It will open to the public the following day, and remain on display through Monday, August 8.

NY Pops Honor Judy Garland's Carnegie Hall Debut with Reineke, Brown, Headley & Olivo Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2011


Fifty years after her legendary Carnegie Hall debut, The New York Pops remembers Hollywood icon Judy Garland with a song-for-song re-creation of the 1961 performance that is referred to by so many as "the greatest night in show business history".

TimeLine Theatre Announces 2011-12 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 24, 2011


TimeLine Theatre Company, named the nation's theater 'Company of the Year' for 2010 by Terry Teachout in The Wall Street Journal and 'one of the Chicago theater's most impressive growth stories' by Chris Jones in the Chicago Tribune, announces its four-play 2011-12 season

Museum of the City of New York Features JOEL GREY/A NEW YORK LIFE, 4/11
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 24, 2011


The Museum of the City of New York (MCNY) (1220 Fifth Avenue), in its forthcoming exhibition Joel Grey / A New York Life, examines the enduring impact that legendary actor Joel Grey and his adopted city have made on each other. Through rare artifacts from his stage and screen career, objects from his personal collection, and his own photography, MCNY offers a unique look at New York through Grey's eyes as well as a visual retrospective of his career. The exhibition's opening night reception will take place on the evening of Monday, April 11, which is also Grey's 79th birthday. It will open to the public the following day, and remain on display through Monday, August 8.

MCNY Presents JOEL GREY/A NEW YORK LIFE, Opens 4/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 24, 2011


The Museum of the City of New York (MCNY) (1220 Fifth Avenue), in its forthcoming exhibition Joel Grey / A New York Life, examines the enduring impact that legendary actor Joel Grey and his adopted city have made on each other.

Lorna Luft Joins All-Star Lineup for NY Pops Celebration of Judy Garland, 3/11
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 22, 2011


Fifty years after her legendary Carnegie Hall debut, The New York Pops and Music Director Steven Reineke pay tribute to Hollywood icon Judy Garland on Friday, March 11 at 8:00 PM, with a song-for-song re-creation of the 1961 performance referred to by so many as 'the greatest night in show business history'. Reineke has announced the newest addition to the concert's lineup of stunning artists, acclaimed entertainer - and daughter of Judy Garland - Lorna Luft.

Full Cast Announced for A DELICATE BALANCE at Almeida Theatre
by Robert Diamond - Feb 18, 2011


Lucy Cohu (Julia), Diana Hardcastle (Edna), Ian McElhinney (Harry), Imelda Staunton (Claire) and Tim Pigott-Smith (Tobias) will join the previously announced Penelope Wilton (Agnes) in Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance, directed by James Macdonald which will run at the Almeida Theatre from 5 May - 2 July, with press night on 12 May 2011. A Delicate Balance will be designed by Laura Hopkins with lighting by Guy Hoare and sound by Ian Dickinson.

The Art of the Storyteller Features Jodi Picoult at Northern 2/7
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2011


Northern Stage presents internationally acclaimed best-selling author Jodi Picoult as you've never seen her before.

Northern Stage Presents SEARCH FOR INTELLIGENT LIFE, Closes 2/6
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2011


If a group of aliens asked you to show them around, what would you show them? How would you explain life on Earth? How would you explain fried clams at Howard Johnson's?

NY Pops Honor Judy Garland's Carnegie Hall Debut with Reineke, Brown, Headley & Olivo, 3/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 1, 2011


Fifty years after her legendary Carnegie Hall debut, The New York Pops remembers Hollywood icon Judy Garland with a song-for-song re-creation of the 1961 performance that is referred to by so many as "the greatest night in show business history".

Further Dates & Details Announced For MIDNIGHT TANGO
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 27, 2011


With some theatres already reporting that Midnight Tango is their fastest selling show of 2011, the producers of Midnight Tango have responded by adding further performances at certain venues on the nationwide tour, which begins in Southampton at the Mayflower Theatre on 6 April.

The Art of the Storyteller Features Jodi Picoult at Northern Stage
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 21, 2011


Northern Stage presents internationally acclaimed best-selling author Jodi Picoult as you've never seen her before.

Northern Stage Presents SEARCH FOR INTELLIGENT LIFE, 1/19-2/6
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2011


If a group of aliens asked you to show them around, what would you show them? How would you explain life on Earth? How would you explain fried clams at Howard Johnson's?

Northern Stage Presents SEARCH FOR INTELLIGENT LIFE, 1/19-2/6
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 11, 2011


If a group of aliens asked you to show them around, what would you show them? How would you explain life on Earth? How would you explain fried clams at Howard Johnson's?

Northern Stage Presents The Wizard of Oz, Closes 1/2/2011
by BWW News Desk - Jan 2, 2011


One of the most beloved stories of all time comes to life in White River Junction when Northern Stage, the region's professional theater, stages L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz from December 8 - January 2.

Carey, Cosgrove, Lennox, Morrison Lead TNT's CHRISTMAS IN WASHINGTON 12/17
by BWW News Desk - Dec 17, 2010


Mariah Carey, Miranda Cosgrove, Annie Lennox, Maxwell and Matthew Morrison will join host Ellen DeGeneres as TNT rings in the holidays with its annual presentation of CHRISTMAS IN WASHINGTON.

Ellen to Host CHRISTMAS IN WASHINGTON Special, 12/17
by BWW News Desk - Dec 17, 2010


Mariah Carey, Miranda Cosgrove, Annie Lennox, Maxwell and Matthew Morrison are scheduled to join host Ellen DeGeneres as TNT rings in the holidays with its annual presentation of CHRISTMAS IN WASHINGTON. This year's spectacular holiday presentation will premiere Friday, Dec. 17, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT).

Northern Stage Presents The Wizard of Oz 12/8-1/2/2011
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2010


One of the most beloved stories of all time comes to life in White River Junction when Northern Stage, the region's professional theater, stages L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz from December 8 - January 2.

Osnes, Stone et al. Join Foster & Grey in ANYTHING GOES; Full Cast Announced
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 7, 2010


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the full company of the new Broadway production of Anything Goes, starring Tony Award winner Sutton Foster as 'Reno Sweeney' and Tony and Academy Award winner Joel Grey as 'Moonface Martin.'

Northern Stage Presents The Wizard of Oz 12/8-1/2/2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 29, 2010


One of the most beloved stories of all time comes to life in White River Junction when Northern Stage, the region's professional theater, stages L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz from December 8 - January 2.

The Wizard of Oz FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Wizard of Oz have there been?
The Wizard of Oz has had 9 productions including London Fringe which opened in 1987, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 1992, Off-Broadway which opened in 1997, Off-Broadway which opened in 1998, Off-Broadway which opened in 1999, St. Louis, MO (Regional) which opened in 2006, US Tour which opened in 2009, West End which opened in 2011 and US Tour which opened in 2013.

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