L. Frank Baum

Review: OZMA OF OZ at UVU is a Genuine Journey

OZMA OF OZ, presented by the Utah Valley University theatre department in the Noorda Center’s Bastian Theatre, takes the audience on a journey filled with genuine feeling and good old-fashioned wonder. Read BroadwayWorld's review!

THE WIZARD OF OZ Adaptations and Spin-Offs to Watch Before WICKED: A Guide

To prepare for the big moment of seeing the tale on screen, BroadwayWorld has put together a list of film projects that we think are worth viewing or revisiting before Wicked flies into theaters on November 22.

Photos: WICKED Celebrates 18 Years In The West End

On Friday 27 September 2024, WICKED, the West End and Broadway musical phenomenon that tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz, celebrated 18 years since its London premiere on 27 September 2006 at the Apollo Victoria Theatre. Check out photos from the celebration here!

THE WIZ National Tour On Sale At The Bushnell September 27

The producers of the hit Broadway musical revival of The Wiz has announced that tickets for the limited engagement at The Bushnell in Hartford, Connecticut will go on sale Friday, September 27 at 10 AM.

WICKED Movie's Ozdust Ballroom Will Depict 'The Underbelly of Oz'

It's thrillifying! In a new in-depth piece, Wicked director Jon M. Chu has provided details about what viewers can expect from specific scenes in the upcoming movie, including 'Dancing Through Life' and the setting of the Ozdust Ballroom.

OZ: A NEW MUSICAL Original Cast Recording to be Released This Month

The original cast recording of OZ: A NEW MUSICAL will be released. OZ: A New Musical explores the genius of L. Frank Baum and his complicated relationship with his most famous creation, the Land of Oz. Learn more bout the musical!

Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at The Forum

What did our critic think of THE WIZARD OF OZ at The Forum?

Classic American Tales Will Host Stories by Paley, Goyen, Baum, Hecht, Ade, and Wells

Every Thursday at 4:00 p.m. through October 10, Classic American Tales (CAT) will present readings of stories, plays, and poetry at the historic Dormer House Bed and Breakfast, 800 Columbia Avenue in Cape May, NJ.

Hong Kong Ballet Will Perform THE WIZARD OF OZ Beginning This Week

Hong Kong Ballet will perform The Wizard of Oz beginning this week. Performances will run 30 August - 1 September.

Hong Kong Ballet Will Perform THE WIZARD OF OZ

Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion as they journey to Emerald City to find the Wizard of Oz and triumph over the Wicked Witch!

LionHeart Productions to Present THE WIZARD OF OZ in November

The Wizard of Oz runs November 8th and 9th at 7:30 PM, and November 10th at 2:00 PM. Then the following weekend November 15th and November 16th at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM.

WAITRESS To Complete ZACH Theatre's 2024-25 Season Lineup

ZACH Theatre has added WAITRESS to complete its 2024-25 season lineup. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ: A Child's Dream at Ralston Community Theater

I grew up with “The Wizard of Oz.” Every year we set aside that one night when the 1939 MGM film with Judy Garland as Dorothy came on our black and white console television. We huddled around the screen with bowls of popcorn and feasted on the fantasy world of Oz.

Kids Go Free At THE WIZARD OF OZ This Summer at the Gillian Lynne Theatre

A new Kids Go Free promotion has been launched for The Wizard of Oz this summer. The beloved musical, based on the iconic story by L. Frank Baum begins a strictly limited four-week summer season at the Gillian Lynne Theatre on Thursday 15 August following a record-breaking UK and Ireland tour.

Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Queensbury Theatre

What did our critic think of THE WIZARD OF OZ at Queensbury Theatre?

Photos: First Look At SOMEWHERE OVER THE BORDER At People's Light

Beginning July 17, Malvern-based theatre People’s Light (39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA 19355) concludes its 49th season with the regional premiere presentation of Somewhere Over the Border by Emmy Award-nominated playwright, actor, and composer Brian Quijada. See photos from the production. 

Photos: THE WIZ Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway

Last night, the revival of The Wiz at the Marquis Theatre celebrated their 100th performance on Broadway. See photos of the company's celebration here.

Broadway Streaming Guide: July 2024 - Where to Watch DESCENDANTS: THE RISE OF RED & More

This July, Broadway fans can beat the heat with a new installment in the beloved Descendants franchise, watch a documentary about stage and screen actress Faye Dunaway, or revisit old favorite musical films such as West Side Story and The Wiz.

Listen: THE WIZ Releases 2024 Broadway Cast Recording, Available to Stream now!

The 2024 Broadway cast recording of THE WIZ is now available on all streaming platforms. Enjoy the latest renditions of this classic musical's beloved songs performed by the new Broadway cast.

Videos: Watch Music Videos For 'Be A Lion' and 'Home' From THE WIZ

Two new singles, “Be a Lion” and “Home”, have been released from the upcoming The Wiz (2024 Broadway Cast Recording) available on all streaming platforms digitally next Friday, June 14.