L. Frank Baum
L. Frank Baum is a source material, bookwriter/lyricist whose BroadwayWorld credits include The Wizard of Oz.
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Video: Inside the Sound of Broadway's WICKED with Head of Audio Josh Maszle
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-17 14:38:49
Video: Exclusive Clip Reveals WICKED's Journey from Broadway to Big Screen
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-30 11:08:28
Video: New Footage From Ariana Grande's WICKED Audition Released
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-26 13:42:29
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Exclusive: New Cast and Dates Announced for THE WIZ National Tour
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 27, 2026
Crossroads Live North America, producer of the National Tour of THE WIZ, has just announced an all-new cast who will ease on down the road. THE WIZ continues to charm audiences in cities across the country, bringing the seven-time Tony Award-winning musical and the exhilarating live theatrical experience from coast to coast.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 27, 2026
Crossroads Live North America, producer of the National Tour of THE WIZ, has just announced an all-new cast who will ease on down the road. THE WIZ continues to charm audiences in cities across the country, bringing the seven-time Tony Award-winning musical and the exhilarating live theatrical experience from coast to coast.
Fall Into Oz to Open as Outdoor Immersive Experience From Heart to Art Productions
by Rachel Stone - Aug 22, 2026
Heart to Art Productions will present the world premiere of FALL INTO OZ, an interactive outdoor theatre experience inspired by L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, at A Secret Rose Garden in Woodland Hills.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 22, 2026
Heart to Art Productions will present the world premiere of FALL INTO OZ, an interactive outdoor theatre experience inspired by L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, at A Secret Rose Garden in Woodland Hills.
THE WIZ Tickets On Sale This Week at Overture Center
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2026
Tickets for the national tour of THE WIZ will go on sale Friday, Aug. 21 at 11 a.m. for eight performances at Overture Center's Overture Hall, running Oct. 6 through Oct. 11 in Madison, Wisconsin.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2026
Tickets for the national tour of THE WIZ will go on sale Friday, Aug. 21 at 11 a.m. for eight performances at Overture Center's Overture Hall, running Oct. 6 through Oct. 11 in Madison, Wisconsin.
THE WIZ North American Tour to Stop at Smart Financial Centre This November
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2026
A new North American tour of THE WIZ will play a one-night-only performance at Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land on Nov. 1, 2026, with tickets going on sale Aug. 14.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2026
A new North American tour of THE WIZ will play a one-night-only performance at Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land on Nov. 1, 2026, with tickets going on sale Aug. 14.
FALL INTO OZ to Premiere From Heart to Art Productions This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2026
Rochelle Perry's Heart to Art Productions announced its premiere immersive family production, an Oz-inspired adaptation set for a fall run with preview performances beforehand.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2026
Rochelle Perry's Heart to Art Productions announced its premiere immersive family production, an Oz-inspired adaptation set for a fall run with preview performances beforehand.
Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Batesville Community Thatre
by Theresa Bertram - Aug 3, 2026
What did our critic think of THE WIZARD OF OZ at Batesville Community Thatre?
by Theresa Bertram - Aug 3, 2026
What did our critic think of THE WIZARD OF OZ at Batesville Community Thatre?
SOMEWHERE OVER THE BORDER Set for DC Premiere at Mosaic Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2026
Mosaic Theater Company will present the DC premiere of a musical by Brian Quijada, inspired by his mother's immigration journey from El Salvador and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2026
Mosaic Theater Company will present the DC premiere of a musical by Brian Quijada, inspired by his mother's immigration journey from El Salvador and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Photos: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Morrow Little Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2026
Morrow Little Theatre will present THE WIZARD OF OZ, featuring Emma Henderson as Dorothy alongside a full cast including Joey Powell as Scarecrow and Jaime Zeger as the Wicked Witch of the West. Check out photos of the production.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2026
Morrow Little Theatre will present THE WIZARD OF OZ, featuring Emma Henderson as Dorothy alongside a full cast including Joey Powell as Scarecrow and Jaime Zeger as the Wicked Witch of the West. Check out photos of the production.
Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Charlie Thomas - Jul 23, 2026
Some productions feel like comfort food: familiar, warming, and quietly essential. But every so often, a company takes a beloved title and reminds you why it became beloved in the first place—not by chasing novelty for its own sake, but by leaning into craft, clarity, and the strange emotional truth hiding under a story you thought you knew by heart.
by Charlie Thomas - Jul 23, 2026
Some productions feel like comfort food: familiar, warming, and quietly essential. But every so often, a company takes a beloved title and reminds you why it became beloved in the first place—not by chasing novelty for its own sake, but by leaning into craft, clarity, and the strange emotional truth hiding under a story you thought you knew by heart.
Plan-B Theatre to Present Season 36 With Three World Premieres and Anniversary Revival
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2026
Plan-B Theatre announced its 2026/27 season, featuring a 20th anniversary revival of FACING EAST and world premieres of RADIO HOUR EPISODE 18: THE LAND OF OZ and WHAT THE PHỞ?, plus a free elementary school tour.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2026
Plan-B Theatre announced its 2026/27 season, featuring a 20th anniversary revival of FACING EAST and world premieres of RADIO HOUR EPISODE 18: THE LAND OF OZ and WHAT THE PHỞ?, plus a free elementary school tour.
Photos: THE WIZARD OF OZ Comes to 5-Star Theatricals
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2026
5-Star Theatricals has released all new photos from the second show of their 2026 season, one of the most beloved musicals of all time, THE WIZARD OF OZ. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2026
5-Star Theatricals has released all new photos from the second show of their 2026 season, one of the most beloved musicals of all time, THE WIZARD OF OZ. Check out the photos here!
Photos: THE WIZARD OF OZ: YOUTH EDITION At Asolo Rep
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 10, 2026
Asolo Rep has released a first look at their production of THE WIZARD OF OZ: YOUTH EDITION ahead of their official opening night. Check out the photos!
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 10, 2026
Asolo Rep has released a first look at their production of THE WIZARD OF OZ: YOUTH EDITION ahead of their official opening night. Check out the photos!
Photos: THE WIZARD OF OZ to Run at Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2026
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island will present THE WIZARD OF OZ, directed and choreographed by Tony Parise, with Sophie Kaegi making her Circa '21 debut as Dorothy Gale. Check out photos of the production.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2026
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island will present THE WIZARD OF OZ, directed and choreographed by Tony Parise, with Sophie Kaegi making her Circa '21 debut as Dorothy Gale. Check out photos of the production.
LES MISÉRABLES, MEAN GIRLS and More Set for PCPA 63 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2026
PCPA has revealed Season 63, featuring seven productions including Les Miserables, Mean Girls, A Midsummer Night's Dream and more across its Santa Maria and Solvang venues.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2026
PCPA has revealed Season 63, featuring seven productions including Les Miserables, Mean Girls, A Midsummer Night's Dream and more across its Santa Maria and Solvang venues.
Photos: WIZARD OF OZ to Open at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Fort Myers
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2026
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Fort Myers, FL announced a production of THE WIZARD OF OZ, bringing the classic story to its Colonial Boulevard stage.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2026
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Fort Myers, FL announced a production of THE WIZARD OF OZ, bringing the classic story to its Colonial Boulevard stage.
Cast Set for THE WIZARD OF OZ at Legacy Theatre in Branford, CT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2026
Legacy Theatre has revealed their full cast and creative team for the summer production of The Wizard of Oz. The show will feature time-honored songs such as “Somewhere Over The Rainbow,” “If I only Had a Heart” and much more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2026
Legacy Theatre has revealed their full cast and creative team for the summer production of The Wizard of Oz. The show will feature time-honored songs such as “Somewhere Over The Rainbow,” “If I only Had a Heart” and much more!
Hannah Ryan Will Direct THE WIZARD OF OZ at Legacy Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2026
Legacy Theatre announced the cast and creative team for its summer production of THE WIZARD OF OZ, directed by Hannah Ryan, known for Hamilton and An American in Paris, at its intimate Branford, CT venue.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2026
Legacy Theatre announced the cast and creative team for its summer production of THE WIZARD OF OZ, directed by Hannah Ryan, known for Hamilton and An American in Paris, at its intimate Branford, CT venue.
WIZARD OF OZ: YOUTH EDITION Cast Revealed for Asolo Rep Production
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2026
Asolo Repertory Theatre announced the cast and creative team for THE WIZARD OF OZ: YOUTH EDITION, with eight actors portraying more than 35 characters in the Sarasota production directed by Cat Brindisi.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2026
Asolo Repertory Theatre announced the cast and creative team for THE WIZARD OF OZ: YOUTH EDITION, with eight actors portraying more than 35 characters in the Sarasota production directed by Cat Brindisi.
Full Cast Set for THE WIZARD OF OZ at 5-Star Theatricals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2026
5-Star Theatricals has revealed the full cast for the second show of their 2026 season, one of the most beloved musicals of all time, The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, with music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2026
5-Star Theatricals has revealed the full cast for the second show of their 2026 season, one of the most beloved musicals of all time, The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, with music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg.
IT'S DOROTHY! Documentary Exploring WIZARD OF OZ Character Sets Digital Release
by Josh Sharpe - May 28, 2026
A new documentary spotlighting a beloved Wizard of Oz character is coming to digital platforms next month. It's Dorothy!, which takes a look at Dorothy Gale, will be available to watch on video on demand beginning Friday, June 12.
by Josh Sharpe - May 28, 2026
A new documentary spotlighting a beloved Wizard of Oz character is coming to digital platforms next month. It's Dorothy!, which takes a look at Dorothy Gale, will be available to watch on video on demand beginning Friday, June 12.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has L. Frank Baum written?
L. Frank Baum has written 4 shows including The Wizard of Oz (Bookwriter/Lyricist), The Wizard of Oz (Source Material), The Wiz (Source Material), A Mermaid's Tale (Author).
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