L. Frank Baum

THE WIZARD OF OZ Cast Set For 113th Mountain Play Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026

The Mountain Play has announced casting for THE WIZARD OF OZ in its 113th season. The production will be staged at the Cushing Memorial Amphitheatre on Mount Tamalpais. Performances will take place in June.

It's Wonderful: Toby's Presents THE WIZARD OF OZ, A Treat For the Whole Family
by Cybele Pomeroy - Apr 22, 2026

The WIZARD OF OZ is familiar to so many after all this time (and so many versions, including the Disney alternate universe ‘Wicked’ franchise) that one might be forgiven for thinking that no version is capable of any surprises anymore. AND YET. I am delighted to report that in this production lovingly done by Toby’s, there are delightful, unexpected moments, including puppetry and a surprising dance number, plus The Jitterbug.

Interview: GABRIELE MARCELLO - IL MAGO DI OZ
by Chiara Alivernini - Apr 19, 2026

GABRIELE MARCELLO - IL MAGO DI OZ INCONTRIAMO L'AUTORE DEL SAGGIO PUBBLICATO DA GREMESE

Interview: Carmen Cusack of BACK TO OZ at Mark Taper Forum
by Melissa Heckscher - Apr 13, 2026

BroadwayWorld talks with WICKED alumn Carmen Cusack, who will headline BACK TO OZ: From The Wonderful Wizard to The Wiz to Wicked at the Mark Taper Forum April 18–26.

THE WIZARD OF OZ to be Presented at Big Noise Theatre Beginning April 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2026

Big Noise Theatre will conclude their 2025-2026 season with THE WIZARD OF OZ! (by L. Frank Baum with Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg this spring in Des Plaines, IL., just a few minutes outside of Chicago.

Review: THE WIZ at The National Theatre
by Itai Yasur - Apr 9, 2026

A tremendous cast breathes new life into this Broadway classic. See what our critic had to say.

Jordan Litz Will Make West End Debut in WICKED; Plus Claire Machin, Yara Fabricante, and More
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026

The West End production of WICKED announced its 20th anniversary company, with Emma Kingston and Zizi Strallen continuing as Elphaba and Glinda, and Broadway's Jordan Litz joining as Fiyero for the celebration performances.

MUSE/IQUE Will Bring BACK TO OZ to the Mark Taper Forum
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026

MUSE/IQUE will present BACK TO OZ, tracing Oz from the 1939 MGM film to THE WIZ to WICKED, at the Mark Taper Forum in April 2026, led by Artistic Director Rachael Worby.

Mosaic Theater Company Reveals First Slate of Programming for 2026 – 2027
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2026

Mosaic Theater Company has revealed its first productions of its 2026 – 2027 season. The full slate will be the company’s largest subscription season since the Covid-19 pandemic.

Free Summer Theatreworks Returns To The Florida Theatre For 29th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2026

Free Summer Theatreworks will return to the Florida Theatre in Jacksonville. The children’s series will feature three free shows in July. Reservations are available now.

Interview: Becca Claire Hart of THE WIZARD OF OZ at Children's Theatre Company
by Jared Fessler - Mar 10, 2026

A tornado, a pair of sparkling shoes, a yellow brick road, and a loyal dog named Toto—The Wizard of Oz has been delighting audiences for generations.

THE DAY THE CIRCUS CAME TO TOWN and More Set For Asolo Repertory Theatre's 2026/27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2026

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced its 2026/2027 Season — a celebration of 1927, the year John Ringling moved the 'Greatest Show on Earth' to Sarasota. Learn more about the lineup here!

TheaterWorks to Celebrate 40th Anniversary with THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Gillian Blum - Mar 7, 2026

TheaterWorks will close its 2025–2026 MainStage season with a magical journey somewhere over the rainbow as it presents The Wizard of Oz, running March 27 through April 12, 2026 in the Gyder MainStage Theatre.

Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre Reveals 2026/27 Season - A CHORUS LINE and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2026

The 5th Avenue Theatre Company has revealed its 2026/27 season, featuring a collection of five shows, two self-produced, two national tours, and one still to be announced that will combine for a captivating year of theater.

What to Watch in March: WICKED: FOR GOOD, AMERICAN CLASSIC, and Other Theater Highlights
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 2, 2026

To mark the arrival of spring, there are plenty of new things for Broadway fans to watch, including the theater series American Classic, Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride! and the streaming debuts of Wicked: For Good and Hamnet.

Review: SOMEWHERE OVER THE BORDER at Cygnet Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - Feb 24, 2026

“Somewhere Over the Border,” now playing at Cygnet Theatre through March 15, wraps that hope in music, metaphor, and a road-trip structure in a production that is charming and colorful on its surface, but anchored by performances strong enough to carry its deeper weight.

THE WIZARD OF OZ Set for March Debut at Citadel Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

This spring, The Citadel invites audiences to follow the Yellow Brick Road as it brings The Wizard of Oz to life in a magical new stage production at the Shoctor Theatre.

THE WIZARD OF OZ Returning to Broadcast Television Later This Year
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 5, 2026

The 1939 movie musical The Wizard of Oz is set to return to broadcast television later this year, courtesy of classic network MeTV. This will mark the first time the film has been seen on linear television since its most recent CBS broadcast on May 9, 1998.

Review: THE WIZ at Keller Auditorium
by Krista Garver - Feb 4, 2026

For years, I'd written off THE WIZ. My only prior experience with the show had been a disappointing production that left me confused about why the original had swept the Tony Awards in 1975, winning Best Musical and Best Original Score among other honors.

Entr'Acte Theatrix Will Present THE WIZARD OF OZ in West Palm Beach
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026

Entr'Acte Theatrix is set to stage THE WIZARD OF OZ at the William G. Skaff Center in West Palm Beach from February 26 to March 14. This production, based on the beloved 1939 film, features classic songs and timeless characters, offering a nostalgic experience for audiences.