L. Frank Baum News

Harlem Rep Offers Free Performance of THE WIZARD OF OZ

by Stephi Wild — July 7, 2019

Harlem Repertory Theatre's The Wizard f Oz, a 'Jazz Musical for All Ages' is FREE for patrons attending the noon show on Monday, July 8.

Elm Street Presents THE WIZARD OF OZ

by A.A. Cristi — June 24, 2019

Elm Street Cultural Arts Village goes over the rainbow and down the yellow brick road with The Wizard of Oz, a faithful stage adaption of the classic 1939 film.

THE WIZ Librettist William F. Brown Passes Away Age 91

by Julie Musbach — June 24, 2019

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THE WIZARD OF OZ Comes to TheaterWorks This Summer

by Julie Musbach — June 21, 2019

TheaterWorks presents THE WIZARD OF OZ as their summer production at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts.

WIZARD OF OZ Jazz Musical Extends Through January 11, 2020 at Harlem Repertory Theater

by Stephi Wild — June 19, 2019

'The Wizard of Oz: A Jazz Musical for All Ages,' presented by Harlem Repertory Theater (HRT) and Yip Harburg Foundation, has been extended through January 11, 2020 due to continuing and steady audience interest.

Chicago Shakespeare Presents THE WIZARD OF OZ All Summer Long On Navy Pier

by A.A. Cristi — June 12, 2019

This summer, Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents the 75-minute musical stage adaptation of the timeless 1939 MGM film The Wizard of Oz, directed by Brian Hill and choreographed by Kenny Ingram.

BWW Review: STARLIGHT THEATRE PRESENTS THE WIZARD OF OZ THROUGH JUNE 16

by Steve Wilson — June 12, 2019

You're not in Kansas anymore Toto, you're at The Starlight Theatre in Kansas City for the opening night of THE WIZARD OF OZ.

Photo Flash: First Look at THE WIZARD OF OZ at Sierra Rep

by Stephi Wild — June 8, 2019

The story of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" has gone through many incarnations over the years: An American fairytale, a Broadway extravaganza, one of the first technicolor MGM movie musicals, and the 1989 West End holiday musical.

Nikki Bentley, Helen Woolf, and More Join WICKED

by Stephi Wild — May 30, 2019

WICKED, the West End and Broadway musical sensation that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, has announced that Nikki Bentley and Helen Woolf will lead the new London cast as Elphaba and Glinda respectively, alongside the previously announced Alistair Brammer as Fiyero, from Mond

Quintessence Theatre Group Celebrates Ten Years With Season X: The Magic And Dreams Season

by A.A. Cristi — May 22, 2019

Quintessence Theatre Group, a professional theatre company located in the Mt.

BWW Review: THE WOODSMAN at Bluebarn Theatre Leaves Me Speechless

by Christine Swerczek — May 18, 2019

If you have a heart, you will love this show.

Worthing Theatres Offer Free Dementia Friendly Screening Of THE WIZARD OF OZ For Dementia Awareness Week

by Stephi Wild — May 14, 2019

Worthing Theatres are offering a completely free screening of the MGM classic The Wizard of Oz as part of Dementia Action Week, this special dementia-friendly screening will take place at the Connaught Cinema on Tuesday 21st May, 10.

BWW Review: RAY BOLGER: MORE THAN A SCARECROW by Holly Van Leuven

by William Statham — May 7, 2019

A review of premiere biographer Holly Van Leuven's Ray Bolger: More Than A Scarecrow, chronicling the life of one of entertainment's most iconic men of stage and screen.

Virginia Repertory Theatre Presents THE WIZ

by Julie Musbach — May 6, 2019

Virginia Repertory Theatre announces the opening of The Wiz on Friday, June 21, 2019 at the November Theatre/Arenstein Stage, 114 West Broad Street.

FPAC's WIZARD OF OZ Cast and Creative Team Announced

by Stephi Wild — April 26, 2019

Alistair Brammer Will Join the Company of WICKED in London

by Stephi Wild — April 24, 2019

WICKED, the West End and Broadway musical sensation that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is pleased to announce that Miss Saigon star Alistair Brammer will play Fiyero at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre from Monday 22 July 2019.

Axelrod Performing Arts Center Rising Stars Presents THE WIZARD OF OZ

by A.A. Cristi — April 22, 2019

The Axelrod Performing Arts Center's Rising Stars youth performing arts program will celebrate the 80th Anniversary of MGM's classic, "The Wizard of Oz," with six performances on Sunday May 5 at 1:00 and 5:00 PM; Saturday, May 11 at 2:00 and 7:00 PM, and Sunday, May 12 at 1:00 and 5:00 PM.

Playhouse on the Prairie Presents OZ!

by Sarah Hookey — April 17, 2019

PLAYHOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE is back with another adventure.

Pittsburgh CLO Announces Cast of New Musicals Weekend

by Julie Musbach — April 9, 2019

Pittsburgh CLO will launch its second New Musicals Weekend, a project of the Next Generation Campaign's New Small Musicals Initiative.