The Wizard of Oz 1999 - Articles Page 19

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 19

VANITIES Set for NY Premiere at Off-Bdwy's Second Stage 7/2
by BWW News Desk - Jun 30, 2009


Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director; Ellen Richard, Executive Director) will conclude its 30th Anniversary mainstage season with the New York premiere of VANITIES, a new musical written by Jack Heifner, featuring music and lyrics by David Kirshenbaum, directed by Judith Ivey.

Photo Flash: Joel Grey Celebrates '1.3 - Images from My Phone' at Barnes and Noble Tribeca
by Eddie Varley - May 29, 2009


Academy and Tony Award-Winning actor and photographer Joel Grey celebrated the release of his new book, titled 1.3 - Images from My Phone, at Barnes at Noble Tribeca (97 Warren St. at Greenwich St.) on Tuesday, May 26 at 7:00 p.m. The book, published by powerHouse, is Grey's third published book of photographs and will be available in stores nationwide June 2.

VANITIES Set for NY Premiere at Off-Bdwy's Second Stage 6/30
by Eddie Varley - Apr 15, 2009


Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director; Ellen Richard, Executive Director) will conclude its 30th Anniversary mainstage season with the New York premiere of VANITIES, a new musical written by Jack Heifner, featuring music and lyrics by David Kirshenbaum, directed by Judith Ivey.

LIZA MINNELLI Returns To Roy Thomson Hall On 4/7
by BWW News Desk - Apr 7, 2009


The sensational Liza Minnelli returns! The singer, actor and showbiz phenomenon returns to Roy Thomson Hall on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 ? 26 years after a four-night run during the Hall?s inaugural season. Winner of an Academy Award in 1973 for her iconic role as Sally Bowles in Cabaret, she has also won 3 Tony Awards, 2 Golden Globes, an Emmy, a British Film Academy Award, and a Grammy Legend Award, one of the few artists who have won entertainment?s top six awards. As a recording artist, she has sold millions of records worldwide and three of her albums and one of her videos have been certified Gold by the RIAA. Her very first single, ?You Are For Loving,? sold a half million copies in 1963, leading to her signing with Capitol Records. She has also recorded for A&M, Columbia, Epic and Angel.

LIZA MINNELLI Returns To Roy Thomson Hall On 4/7
by Reynard Loki - Mar 17, 2009


The sensational Liza Minnelli returns! The singer, actor and showbiz phenomenon returns to Roy Thomson Hall on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 ? 26 years after a four-night run during the Hall?s inaugural season. Winner of an Academy Award in 1973 for her iconic role as Sally Bowles in Cabaret, she has also won 3 Tony Awards, 2 Golden Globes, an Emmy, a British Film Academy Award, and a Grammy Legend Award, one of the few artists who have won entertainment?s top six awards. As a recording artist, she has sold millions of records worldwide and three of her albums and one of her videos have been certified Gold by the RIAA. Her very first single, ?You Are For Loving,? sold a half million copies in 1963, leading to her signing with Capitol Records. She has also recorded for A&M, Columbia, Epic and Angel.

Vital Announces 2 Weekday Shows Of PINKALICIOUS, THE MUSICAL
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 11, 2009


VITAL THEATRE COMPANY is pleased to announce two weekday performances of 'PINKALICIOUS, THE MUSICAL' on Monday, Feburary 16th and Friday February 20th both at 2pm. The production, with book and lyrics by ELIZABETH KANN and VICTORIA KANN, and music, lyrics and orchestrations by JOHN GREGOR, is based on the popular children's book PINKALICIOUS by Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann. The musical adaptation is directed by TERESA K. POND with musical direction by JAD BERNARDO. Performances continue Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00 p.m. through April 26th 2009. All tickets are $29.50. The show is appropriate for children ages 4 to 12. For tickets and information, please visit www.vitaltheatre.org or call Telecharge.com at (212) 239-6200. The BLEECKER STREET THEATRE is located at 45 Bleecker Street (North side of Bleecker Street, between Lafayette & Mott Streets).

Photo Coverage: 'Talkback Tuesdays' at CHICAGO with Joel Grey
by Peter James Zielinski - Jan 21, 2009


The Broadway company of CHICAGO is pleased to announce additional offerings for its expanded 'Talkback Tuesdays' program, the new series offering a post-show discussion and audience Q&A session with members of the Broadway company of the record-breaking hit musical. Designed to provide theatergoers with an exclusive, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of CHICAGO, the nlast 'Talkback Tuesdays' on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 offered a chat with Tony Award winner and the revival's original Amos Hart, Joel Grey. BroadwayWorld's cameras were there to capture the post show razzle dazzle! Tickets for performances are available by calling Telecharge.com at 212-239-6200. Tickets may also be purchased in-person at the Ambassador Theatre Box Office, located at 219 W. 49th St. Regular Box Office hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and Noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. Now celebrating twelve glorious years of girls, glitz and glamour on the Great White Way, the record-breaking smash hit musical CHICAGO is currently the eighth longest-running production in Broadway history, as well as Broadway's longest-running musical revival...and it shows no sign of ever slowing down!

Green's COWARD AT CHRISTMAS: A CABARET FOR NOEL 12/14
by BWW News Desk - Dec 14, 2008


59E59 Theaters' Holiday E:Café toasts the Festive season with SIMON GREEN Sings COWARD AT CHRISTMAS: A Cabaret for Noël

Green's COWARD AT CHRISTMAS: A CABARET FOR NOEL 12/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 6, 2008


59E59 Theaters' Holiday E:Café toasts the Festive season with SIMON GREEN Sings COWARD AT CHRISTMAS: A Cabaret for Noël

'Pinkalicious' the Musical Moves to Bleecker Theatre Nov. 1
by Jordan Westfall - Sep 24, 2008


VITAL THEATRE COMPANY is pleased to announce that its production of 'PINKALICIOUS, THE MUSICAL' will move to the BLEECKER STREET THEATRE on November 1st. The production, with book and lyrics by ELIZABETH KANN and VICTORIA KANN, and music, lyrics and orchestrations by JOHN GREGOR, is based on the popular children's book PINKALICIOUS by Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann. The musical adaptation is directed by TERESA K. POND with musical direction by JAD BERNARDO.

'Pinkalicious' Returns to New World Stages
by Victoria Myers - Jul 28, 2008


VITAL CHILDREN'S THEATRE is pleased to announce the return of 'PINKALICIOUS, THE MUSICAL' at NEW WORLD STAGES August 2nd - September 21.

Sharon McNight To Perform At Metropolitan Room 4/25-26
by BWW News Desk - Apr 11, 2008


The Tony nominated actress and singer Sharon McNight is poised to unleash a star-shower of erudite show business fun in her new one-woman show 'Gone, But Not Forgotten.' The New York premiere of 'Gone, But Not Forgotten' plays two only, Friday and Saturday April 25 and 26 (both at 10pm), at The Metropolitan Room, marking the much-anticipated return to New York of the West Coast-based McNight.

Cast of 'Pinkalicious' Announced; Opens 1/13 at New World Stages
by BWW News Desk - Jan 2, 2008


Vital Children's Theatre is pleased to announce the opening of its hit production of Pinkalicious, The Musical, with book and lyrics by Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann, music, lyrics and orchestrations by John Gregor, and based on the book 'Pinkalicious' by Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann. The production is directed by Teresa K. Pond. Featured in the company are Greg Barresi, Erin Wegner Brooks, Molly Gilman, Mathew Pelliccia and Meg Phillips.

MTW's Broadway in the Park August 4
by James Sims - Jul 30, 2007


Musical Theatre West's annual fundraiser Broadway in the Park will be held August 4, 2007 in three magnificent homes in the gorgeous Park Estates neighborhood of Long Beach....

Oscar Poster Looks to Broadway
by James Sims - Dec 19, 2006


The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed Tuesday the 79th Academy Awards poster design, which features dozens of the most memorable and quotable lines from motion pictures, including a handful of films adapted from Broadway hits...

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Roger Preston Smith of 'Hello, Dolly!'
by Adrienne Onofri - Jul 5, 2006


Ten years after serenading Carol Channing on Broadway and tour, Roger is now waiting on Tovah Feldshuh in 'Dolly!' at N.J.'s Paper Mill Playhouse.

'Legally Blonde' To Open On Broadway On April 26, 2007
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2006


Hal Luftig, Fox Theatricals and Dori Berinstein, in association with MGM Onstage, Darcie Denkert and Dean Stolber, are psyched to announce LEGALLY BLONDE, the musical, based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture. Previews begin on March 30, 2007 and opening night is set for April 26, 2007 at a Broadway theatre to be announced. LEGALLY BLONDE will play a world premiere, pre-Broadway engagement in San Francisco at The Orpheum Theatre January 2007.

Eddie Korbich: Like a Phoenix...
by Adrienne Onofri - Dec 17, 2005


...the oft-employed character actor has risen from the ashes of 'After the Night and the Music' to do three shows in a row, including the Broadway-bound 'Drowsy Chaperone.'

Andrew Lippa Pens Opening Number For 79th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Featuring Camp Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2005


CAMP BROADWAY, the award-winning theater arts education company, of 480 performance-loving kids, ages 9-13, will perform live in the Opening Number of the 79th Annual Macy*s Thanksgiving Day Parade® which will be televised live on NBC this November 2005.

Ziemba, McKechnie, McCarthy, Nixon and Others Announced for Barrington Follies
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2005


Tony award winners Karen Ziemba and Donna McKechnie, Urinetown's Jeff McCarthy, City of Angels's Leslie Denniston, and Tony-nominated Lara Teeter will star in Barrington Stage Company's production of James Goldman's and Stephen Sondheim's masterpiece Follies. Broadway veteran Marni Nixon will also be featured. Artistic Director Julianne Boyd will direct and Lara Teeter will choreograph. Follies, presented in celebration of Sondheim's 75th birthday, will run from June 23 through July 16 at the Consolati Performing Arts Center, Sheffield, MA.

The Rise and Fall of the Broadway Musical: Is The Fabulous Invalid Beyond Recovery?
by Michael Dale - Jan 13, 2005


Mark N. Grant's new book explores the fall of a once-vital art form.

Estelle Parsons to star in the world premiere of "Harold & Maude: The Musical" at Paper Mill Playhouse Jan. 5 - Feb. 13, 2005
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2004


Paper Mill Playhouse is proud to present the world premiere of 'Harold & Maude: The Musical,' starring Academy Award-winner Estelle Parsons, Eric Millegan, Donna English, Donna Lynne Champlin and Danny Burstein.

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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