THE WIZARD OF OZ Returns to the Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre

A summer tradition returns to Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre when the family musical, The Wizard of Oz takes the stage. Set to run for two weekends, the beloved musical will begin on Friday, July 31 and continues through Sunday, August 9, 2015. Performances are Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 pm.

Based on the popular children's book by L. Frank Baum and made famous by the MGM film starring Judy Garland, The Wizard of Oz is a musical adventure centered on Dorothy Gale, a young girl unhappy with her drab existence on her aunt and uncle's dusty Kansas farm. Dorothy yearns to travel "over the rainbow" to a different world, and she gets her wish when a tornado whisks her and her little dog, Toto, to the land of Oz. Having offended the Wicked Witch of the West, Dorothy is protected from the old crone's wrath by the ruby slippers that she wears. In order for Dorothy to get back to Kansas, Glinda the Good Witch of the North suggests that she see the all powerful Wizard who lives in the Emerald City. As Dorothy and Toto head down the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City, along the way, they befriend a Scarecrow, a Tin Man, and a Cowardly Lion.

The Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre production of The Wizard of Oz will be performed on Friday, July 31, Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2 at 7:30 pm. The show returns for two second weekend of performances on August 7, 8 and 9 at 7:30 pm. Tickets to shows at the Open Air Theatre can be purchased at the Box Office one half hour prior to any performance. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children (ages 12 and under) and $12 for seniors (ages 65 and older.) Tickets can always be purchased at the Open Air Theatre Box Office a half-hour prior to the performance. Group discounts are available.

For complete information about the 2015 Summer Season of mainstage shows, directions and more, visit the website at www.downtownpac.com. The Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre is located inside Washington Crossing State Park at 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road in Titusville, New Jersey. Box Office phone is (267) 885-9857.

photo caption: Brianna Webb portrays Dorothy Gale in the Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre production of The Wizard of Oz.

THE LITTLE MERMAID NEXT UP IN CHILDREN'S THEATRE SERIES AT THE OPEN AIR THEATRE

The Little Mermaid continues as the fourth show in the popular children's theatre series at the Open Air Theatre. The Little Mermaid will be performed beginning Friday, July 31 and continuing through Sunday, August 9, 2015.

With music and lyrics by Open Air Theatre Artistic Director, Louis Palena, the musical is based on the classic story by Hans Christian Andersen and follows a young mermaid with dreams of becoming human and living a new life above the sea.

The Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre production of The Little Mermaid will be performed on Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1 at 11 am and Sunday, August 2 at 4 pm. A second weekend of performances is scheduled for Friday, August 7 and Saturday, August 8 at 11 am and Sunday, August 9 at 4 pm. Tickets are $5 for children or adults and can always be purchased at the Open Air Theatre Box Office prior to the performance.

For complete information about the 2015 Summer Season of mainstage shows, children's theatre productions, directions and more, visit the website at www.downtownpac.com The Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre is located inside Washington Crossing State Park at 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road in Titusville, New Jersey. Box Office phone is (267) 885-9857.

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