Amphitheatre To Show The Movie The Wizard of Oz June 5

Lincoln Amphitheatre will show the 1939 version of "The Wizard of Oz" on Saturday, June 5.

"The Wizard of Oz," directed by Victor Fleming, starred Judy Garland as Dorothy Gale, Ray Bolger as Scarecrow, Bert Lahr as The Cowardly Lion, and Jack Haley as The Tin Man.
This will be the fourth installment of the four-month Classic Family Films Series of movies being shown in May, June, July, and September on a 40 x 30 foot screen at Lincoln Amphitheatre.
The 2011 "Classic Family Film Series" Schedule:
June

· Saturday, June 11, 8 p.m. CDT, "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory."

· Saturday, June 18, 8 p.m. CDT, "A Muppet Movie."

July

· Friday, July 1, 8 p.m. CDT, "How The Grinch Stole Christmas."

· Saturday, July 2, 8 p.m. CDT, "A Christmas Story."

· Friday, July 8, 8 p.m. CDT, "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation."

· Saturday, July 9, 8 p.m. CDT, Christmas in July: "Elf."

September

· Saturday, September 3, 8 p.m. CDT, "A League of Their Own."

· Saturday, September 10, 8 p.m. CDT, "Field of Dreams."

· Saturday, September 17, 8 p.m. CDT, "Rudy."

All movies begin at 8 p.m. CDT. Guests may not bring in food or drinks to the amphitheatre. A full-service concessions stand will be provided for Guests to purchase items.
A $5 in-state and a $7 out-of-state per car gate fee apply to enter Lincoln State Park. Admission to the "Classic Family Film Series" is Free, but monetary donations are accepted.
Lincoln Amphitheatre's 2011 production season is complete with "The Wizard of Oz" and "Our American Cousin." "The Wizard of Oz" will take the stage July 21 - August 7, Thursday to Saturday evenings with a Sunday matinee. "Our American Cousin" will run August 19 - August 27, Friday and Saturday evenings with a Sunday matinee. The 2011 "Lincoln's Legacy Lives" fundraising campaign is underway to support the expansion of family-friendly and affordable events at Lincoln Amphitheatre.

Tickets for "The Wizard of Oz" and "Our American Cousin" are currently on sale online at www.LincolnAmphitheatre.com or through the box office at 800-264-4ABE.

For more information about Lincoln Amphitheatre's 2011 season, visit www.LincolnAmphitheatre.com or call 800-264-4ABE.

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