THE WIZARD OF OZ Plays The Orpheum Theatre 3/26-28

The Wizard of Oz, the magical stage production based on the Royal Shakespeare Company's celebration of the 1939 MGM film starring Judy Garland, debuts at Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre for a limited engagement of only five performances, March 26-28, 2010. Twelve local children will be chosen to perform as Munchkins for all Minneapolis shows at auditions held Saturday, Feb. 20 at Hennepin Stages in downtown Minneapolis. For more information on the Munchkin auditions, please visit www.wizardofozontour.com and click on the Munchkinland tab. The Wizard of Oz is presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust as a special addition to its 2009/10 Broadway Across America-Minneapolis Season.

Tickets for The Wizard of Oz are on sale now. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.HennepinTheatreTrust.org or call 1.800.982.2787.

Tickets for The Wizard of Oz are on sale now and range in price from $23-67 (subject to change) depending on performance time and seating preference. All prices include applicable facility fees. Additional charges may apply. Tickets may be purchased in person at the State Theatre Box Office (805 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, 55402), online at HennepinTheatreTrust.org, or through Ticketmaster by calling 1.800.982.2787 or visiting a Ticketmaster Ticket Center.

Performance dates for The Wizard of Oz are Friday, March 26 through Sunday, March 28, 2010 at the Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Avenue, Mpls., 55403). Show times are Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m.

Groups of 10 or more are eligible for discounts and should call 612.373.5665 for information and reservations.