L. Frank Baum

Photos: WICKED Celebrates 20th Anniversary in London With 'Pink' and 'Green' Performances
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2026

WICKED celebrated its 20th anniversary in London and raised a toast to all things Ozian with a weekend of celebratory performances. Check out all new West End character photography as well as photos from the anniversary weekend here!

Interview: Tony Winner Susan Hilferty On Dressing WICKED's Ozians & More
by R. Scott Reedy - Sep 28, 2026

Costume designer Susan Hilferty – who amassed a mantel-full of awards, including the Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics’ Circle Awards, for the musical “Wicked,” being presented by Broadway In Boston at the Citizens Opera House through November 15 – got an early start on a career that so far includes 27 Broadway shows, including the Tony Award-nominated revivals of “Parade” (2023), “Funny Girl” (2022), and “Present Laughter” (2017) as well as 2005’s “Into the Woods” and 2006’s “Spring Awakening.”

WICKED Welcomes 14 Millionth Visitor Ahead of 20th Anniversary Celebrations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2026

​WICKED, the West End stage musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, this week, welcomed its 14 millionth visitor to London's Apollo Victoria Theatre.

THE WIZ Will Come to Madison in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2026

The Tony Award-winning musical THE WIZ will run at Overture Hall in Madison in October. The production features a new cast including Gabby Samone as Dorothy and Bryan DeMond as The Wiz.

Photos: First look at MTVarts green cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Jerri Shafer - Sep 19, 2026

The most beloved tale of all time comes to life on the stage as only MTVarts youth can do. After a tornado whisks her away to the magical land of Oz, young Dorothy Gale teams up with a Scarecrow, a Tin Woodsman and a Cowardly Lion to find the mighty Wizard of Oz, who can send her home. Along the way, they must avoid the clutches of the Wicked Witch of the West, who is trying to steal the mysterious magic slippers that once belonged to her evil sister… but are now on Dorothy’s feet. Dorothy eventually learns just how magical friendship can be and how wonderful it can feel to go home again.

PIPPIN, LES MISERABLES and More Set for Marriott Theatre 2027 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2026

Marriott Theatre will present five musicals in its 2027 subscription season, including Pippin, Les Miserables, and more along with Theatre for Young Audiences productions and a concert series.

BWW Reviews: SOMEWHERE OVER THE BORDER at Mosaic Theater Company
by Itai Yasur - Sep 16, 2026

The immigrant story meets Wizard of Oz in DC premiere of new musical. See what our critic had to say.

Photos: First look at MTVarts’ THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Jerri Shafer - Sep 11, 2026

The most beloved tale of all time comes to life on the stage as only MTVarts youth can do. After a tornado whisks her away to the magical land of Oz, young Dorothy Gale teams up with a Scarecrow, a Tin Woodsman and a Cowardly Lion to find the mighty Wizard of Oz, who can send her home.

Live Orchestra Concerts of WICKED and WICKED: FOR GOOD Will Tour in 2027
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2026

Wicked and Wicked: For Good will be screened alongside a live symphony orchestra in new live-to-film concerts that will embark on tour next year. Learn more here!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!