L. Frank Baum News

THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF SANTA CLAUS Comes to Possum Point Players in December

by Stephi Wild — June 1, 2023

The Life And Adventures Of Santa Claus comes to Possum Point Players this year.

Stephanie Mills Pens Letter to Halle Bailey After THE LITTLE MERMAID Negativity

by Michael Major — May 30, 2023

Stephanie Mills has penned an open letter to Halle Bailey, likening the negativity she received during The Wiz to what Bailey is currently facing after starring in Disney's new The Little Mermaid film.

Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker Join THE WIZ Producing Team

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 25, 2023

Kandi Burruss, the Tony Award® and Emmy Award®-nominated, and Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, actress, entrepreneur, alongside Todd Tucker, will join the producing team for an all-new production of The Wiz.

Listen: Hear Brandi Carlile Cover 'Home' From THE WIZ For TED LASSO

by Michael Major — May 24, 2023

Brandi Carlile has released her rendition of “Home” from The Wiz.

Theatrical Partners With The Lost Dogs' Home to Support 'There's No Place Like Home' Winter Adoption Appeal

by Stephi Wild — May 24, 2023

The phrase immortalised by The Wizard of Oz has been given new meaning as Melbourne winter approaches.

THE WIZARD OF OZ to be Presented at Bombshell Theatre This Summer

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 18, 2023

Bombshell Theatre Co.

The Cortland Repertory Theatre Summer Box Office Opens For All Sales, May 22

by A.A. Cristi — May 15, 2023

The Cortland Repertory Theatre Box Office will open on Monday, May 22nd for all summer ticket sales for their 51st annual summer season.

Impact Arts to Present SHOWTIME IN THE PARK This Summer

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 11, 2023

Impact Arts will present Showtime in the Park, a family-friendly event kicking off Summer Stock Austin's 2023 Season on Friday, June 9, 2023 from 5:00-9:30 p.

Carl Man Will Join Laura Pick in the UK and Ireland Tour of WICKED

by Stephi Wild — May 11, 2023

WICKED will fly to cities in England, Scotland, Wales, and the Republic of Ireland from December 2023 and producers today confirmed that the previously announced Laura Pick (Elphaba) will be joined by Carl Man as 'Fiyero', reuniting these two former Wicked West End cast members.

Photos: Inside Rehearsals for Sam Pinkleton-Directed THE WIZARD OF OZ at American Conservatory Theater

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 10, 2023

Get a first look inside rehearsals for The Wizard of Oz, performing at American Conservatory Theater !

David Foley, Jr. to Lead World Premiere Musical OZ at FreeFall Theatre Company

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 10, 2023

Preempted from freeFall’s 19/20 season, the world-premiere musical OZ by freeFall’s artistic director Eric Davis and resident music director Michael Raabe finally takes its turn.

THE WIZ Sets Complete National Tour Route With Stops in Chicago, Los Angeles & More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 8, 2023

The complete coast-to-coast tour route for the all-new production of The Wiz has been announced, in advance of its Broadway return in the Spring of 2024.

This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - 5/5/2023

by — May 5, 2023

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 5/4/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

SHOWTIME IN THE PARK to Kick Off Summer Stock Austin 2023 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 25, 2023

Impact Arts will present Showtime in the Park, a family-friendly event kicking off Summer Stock Austin’s 2023 Season on Friday, May 12, 2023 from 5:00-9:30 p.

Review: WIZARD OF OZ at Downtown Cabaret Theatre

by Sean Fallon — April 23, 2023

On Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 2:30, I had the pleasure of seeing what is arguably the absolute best younger audiences production I have ever seen at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport, CT, WIZARD OF OZ! Phill Hill has created a phenomenal masterpiece in his adaptation of the classic stor