THE WIZ to Open 8/15 at Hangar Theatre

Complementing the 2013 Mainstage season, the Hangar Theatre presents a magical series of live theatre for young audiences based on favorite children's stories. The KIDDSTUFF season will conclude with performances of The Wiz, a "super soul" musical version of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz playing from August 15-17 at 10am and 12pm. For tickets and information visit HangarTheatre.org or call 607.273.4497.

Adapted for young audiences, this "super soul," musical version of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz invites audiences to "Ease on Down the Road" with Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion. In the Land of Oz, where magic and adventure are hidden around every turn, Dorothy tries to find her way home and discovers a power inside herself that she never knew she had. This celebrated musical, which won seven Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Score, will feature students from the Hangar's Next Generation School of Theatre.

All KIDDSTUFF performances take place at the Hangar Theatre and run Thursdays through Saturdays at 10am and 12pm. Performances of The Wiz are recommended for children ages 4 and up. Tickets are $7 for adults and kids. Tickets can be purchased at www.HangarTheatre.org or by phone at 607.273.4497 or1.800.284.8842 and at the Hangar box office one hour before curtain. The Hangar Theatre is located at 801 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca, NY 14850. The Hangar gratefully acknowledges The Wiz presenting sponsor Northeast Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, as well as KIDDSTUFF season sponsors Wegmans, Cayuga Radio Group, and Ithaca Child.

The Hangar Theatre's commitment to making theatre accessible for the entire community is represented though our Pay What You Can (PWYC) program. Patrons may pay what they can afford to see a show. The Saturday noon performance of The Wiz features PWYC seating thanks to the generosity of our KIDDSTUFF PWYC sponsor, Ithaca Bakery. A limited number of PWYC tickets are available. Tickets may be purchased at the Hangar Theatre box office one hour before curtain.

The Hangar Theatre is committed to providing exceptional theatre experiences of high professional quality to enrich, enlighten, educate, and entertain the diverse audience in the Finger Lakes region and beyond. Strong education and training programs are central parts of our commitment to the local and national artistic communities. Visit our website at www.HangarTheatre.org for more information.

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