The Wizard of Oz 1998 - Articles Page 14

Opened: May 1, 1998
Closing: unknown

The Wizard of Oz - 1998 - 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 - 1998 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 14

Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Ends Performances at Cadillac Palace Theatre, 4/4
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2010


Broadway In Chicago will end its run of the award-winning worldwide smash-hit musical, Disney's Beauty and the Beast on April 4th. The production is produced by NETworks Presentations.

Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Returns to Chicago for Performances at Cadillac Palace Theatre, March 23 �" April 4
by BWW News Desk - Mar 23, 2010


Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to present the award-winning worldwide smash-hit musical, Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Cadillac Palace Theatre March 23 - April 4, 2010. Tickets go on sale at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 22, 2010.

Asolo Rep Presents MANAGING MAXINE
by BWW News Desk - Mar 12, 2010


Asolo Rep announces additional casting for award-winning Managing Maxine, Janece Shaffer's new play that takes a straight forward look at sex, love and life after 70. The cast features Howard Elfman as Louis, the role he originated last season in the world premiere of Managing Maxine at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta.

Powerhouse Theater Program Accepting Applications for Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2010


Intense. Amazing. Life-changing. These are just some of the words that former members of the Powerhouse Theater Training Program, one of the country's leading theater immersion programs, use to describe their experience at Vassar. Now, this nationally-recognized training program entering its 26th season is accepting applications for actors, designers, directors, and writers for the 2010 Powerhouse season.

Asolo Rep Presents MANAGING MAXINE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 23, 2010


Asolo Rep announces additional casting for award-winning Managing Maxine, Janece Shaffer's new play that takes a straight forward look at sex, love and life after 70. The cast features Howard Elfman as Louis, the role he originated last season in the world premiere of Managing Maxine at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta.

The Metropolitan Room Announces March 2010 Lineup
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 22, 2010


For old-world cabaret, performers still swoon over the stately, romantic elegance of the Oak Room at the Algonquin, but this sleek, two-year-old spot is threatening to encroach on the turf of such established institutions.

Partridge, Church and Hancock Join Webber as 'Over the Rainbow' Judges
by Jeff Dennhardt - Feb 19, 2010


The upcoming reality television show, 'Over the Rainbow,' which will feature a competition to earn the role as of Dorothy in the upcoming West End production of The Wizard of Oz, will feature a judging panel consisting of Andrew Lloyd Webber, John Partridge, Charlotte Church, and Sheila Hancock. The show will be hosted by British star Graham Norton.

Joe's Pub Announces Lawrence Wright's The Human Scale, DanceNOW And More
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 16, 2010


Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

DISTRACTED Makes Chicago Premiere At American Theatre Co 1/28/2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2010


American Theater Company (ATC) continues its 25th anniversary season with the Chicago premiere of Distracted, written by Lisa Loomer. The production is directed by Artistic Director PJ Paparelli and will run January 28 - February 28, 2010 at American Theater Company, 1909 W. Byron Street, Chicago. Press Opening is to be determined.

Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Returns to Chicago for Performances at Cadillac Palace Theatre, March 23 �" April 4
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2010


Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to present the award-winning worldwide smash-hit musical, Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Cadillac Palace Theatre March 23 - April 4, 2010. Tickets go on sale at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 22, 2010.

Segal, Orsekes, Cummings et al. Complete Cast for Broadway's THE MIRACLE WORKER
by Aimee Savoth - Jan 13, 2010


Producers David Richenthal, Eric Falkenstein and Randall Wreghitt have announced that Tobias Segal, Daniel Orsekes, Michael Cummings, Simone Joy Jones, Yvette Ganier and Lance Chantiles-Wertz complete the cast of the first revival of William Gibson's THE MIRACLE WORKER as the Tony Award® winning play celebrates its 50th Anniversary of opening on Broadway.

DISTRACTED Makes Chicago Premiere At American Theatre Co 1/28/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 13, 2010


American Theater Company (ATC) continues its 25th anniversary season with the Chicago premiere of Distracted, written by Lisa Loomer. The production is directed by Artistic Director PJ Paparelli and will run January 28 - February 28, 2010 at American Theater Company, 1909 W. Byron Street, Chicago. Press Opening is to be determined.

TNC and Harlem Rep Revive Yip Harburg's FLAHOOLEY, 12/18-1/3
by BWW News Desk - Jan 3, 2010


The Theater for the New City and The Harlem Repertory Theatre will present a modern adaptation of 'Flahooley' by E.Y. Harburg, Fred Saidy and Sammy Fain, to be staged from December 18 to January 3 at the Theatre for the New City. This classic musical tells of a misbegotten toymaker during the McCarthy madness.

BWW Blog: Nashville Theatre's 'Top Ten of 2009'
by Jeffrey Ellis - Dec 31, 2009


With the strains of 'Auld Lang Syne' mere moments away, minds are apt to be caught up in reflection, remembering the year now ending as a new one awaits just over the horizon. Certainly that's what I've been doing lately, looking back over the past year in Nashville theatre as I pencil in dates in my new 2010 (Here's a question to ponder: Is it 'two thousand ten' or 'twenty ten'...think about it and get back to me) calendar for the shows set to open in the months ahead.

Photo Flash: Harburg Family Attend Theatre for New City's Production of E.Y. Harburg's FLAHOOLEY
by BWW News Desk - Dec 26, 2009


On Christmas Eve, members of the Harburg family attended the show at Theater for the New City and joined cast members of E.Y. Harburg's'Flahooley'.

DISTRACTED Makes Chicago Premiere At American Theatre Co 1/28/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 22, 2009


American Theater Company (ATC) continues its 25th anniversary season with the Chicago premiere of Distracted, written by Lisa Loomer. The production is directed by Artistic Director PJ Paparelli and will run January 28 - February 28, 2010 at American Theater Company, 1909 W. Byron Street, Chicago. Press Opening is to be determined.

TNC and Harlem Rep Revive Yip Harburg's FLAHOOLEY, 12/18-1/3
by BWW News Desk - Dec 18, 2009


The Theater for the New City and The Harlem Repertory Theatre will present a modern adaptation of 'Flahooley' by E.Y. Harburg, Fred Saidy and Sammy Fain, to be staged from December 18 to January 3 at the Theatre for the New City. This classic musical tells of a misbegotten toymaker during the McCarthy madness.

Jennifer Morrison, Matthew Modine & Elizabeth Franz Join Revival of THE MIRACLE WORKER
by Robert Diamond - Dec 14, 2009


According to reports, Jennifer Morrison, star of TV's 'House', Matthew Modine and Elizabeth Franz will join Abigail Breslin and Alison Pill in the Broadway revival of 'The Miracle Worker'.

RIALTO CHATTER: Roseanne Barr Headed to Broadway?
by Robert Diamond - Dec 9, 2009


The New York Post's Cindy Adams is reporting that Roseanne Barr might be headed to Broadway. 'That is, I could be coming to Broadway. I sure want to' told the star to the gossip columnist. 'That's even if there's something to know... actually it could even be off-Broadway. Right now it was just a reading, but I'm excited about the possibility. Look ... who knows?'

TNC and Harlem Rep Revive Yip Harburg's FLAHOOLEY, 12/18-1/3
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2009


The Theater for the New City and The Harlem Repertory Theatre will present a modern adaptation of 'Flahooley' by E.Y. Harburg, Fred Saidy and Sammy Fain, to be staged from December 18 to January 3 at the Theatre for the New City. This classic musical tells of a misbegotten toymaker during the McCarthy madness.

Gary Wilmot Extends As 'Billy Flynn' In UK Tour Of CHICAGO, New Tour Dates Added
by BWW News Desk - Nov 23, 2009


Gary Wilmot will continue in his starring role of ?Billy Flynn' in the UK National tour of the smash-hit musical 'CHICAGO' from Monday 23 November until Saturday 19 December 2009, with further dates and casting to be announced.

Darrington, Bohmer, Noll, Petkoff, Steggert, Umoh Headline Broadway's RAGTIME, Previews Begin At the Neil Simon Theatre 10/23
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2009


The anticipated new Broadway production of Terrence McNally, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty's Tony Award® winning musical RAGTIME has announced complete casting of its 40 member company.

Full Casting Announced For Roundabout's BYE BYE BIRDIE, Starring Stamos And Gershon, Previews 9/10, Opens 10/15
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie, after a 48 year absence, as the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) beginning Thursday, September 10th, 2009 with an official opening on Thursday, October 15th, 2009. This will be a limited engagement through January 10th, 2010.

Roundabout's Stamos and Gershon Led BYE BYE BIRDIE Announces Full Casting
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2009


After a 48 year absence, Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie as the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) beginning Thursday, September 10th, 2009 with an official opening on Thursday, October 15th, 2009. This will be a limited engagement through January 10th, 2010.

FRANKENSTEIN Comes To Life At The Barter Theatre 9/25
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2009


Straight from Mary Shelley's beloved novel, Richard Rose's adaptation tells the tale of the experimental creature brought to life in Frankenstein beginning at Barter Theatre September 25.

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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