To celebrate the iconic film's return to the spotlight, Netflix also announced it will host a free live concert and movie screening on Tuesday, September 29 in New York's Central Park.
Ashanti, who recently starred as Dorothy in the City Center Encores! production of THE WIZ, joined Empire State Building officials to 'flip the switch' and light the world-famous icon's tower lights green to celebrate the 70th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz, and the September 29 Blu-ray and DVD release of The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Editions.
Ashanti, who recently starred as Dorothy in the City Center Encores! production of The Wiz, will join Empire State Building officials to 'flip the switch' and light the world-famous icon's tower lights green to celebrate the 70th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz, and the September 29 Blu-ray and DVD release of The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Editions.
To celebrate the iconic film's return to the spotlight, Netflix also announced it will host a free live concert and movie screening on Tuesday, September 29 in New York's Central Park.
The Candlelight Dinner Playhouse proudly announces the opening show of our second season, the classic THE WIZARD OF OZ by L. Frank Baumm, adapted by Frank Gabrielson with music and lyrics of the MGM motion pictures score by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg.
The musical version of L.Frank Baum's timeless classic, THE WIZARD OF OZ comes to life on stage at the Olivette Community Center as part of their Summer Theatre Camp 2009. Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg's tuneful score is given a nice workout by the Over Due Theatre Company, augmented by a vast ensemble of kids who portray the various munchkins, poppies, Winkies, monkeys and citizens of the Emerald City.
The Candlelight Dinner Playhouse proudly announces the opening show of our second season, the classic THE WIZARD OF OZ by L. Frank Baumm, adapted by Frank Gabrielson with music and lyrics of the MGM motion pictures score by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg.
The 2009 Dolphin Show is a modern re-telling of L. Frank Baum's popular tale 'The Wizard of Oz.' The family show will be the 67th annual production by Northwestern University students. It is one of the largest student-produced musicals in the nation. Among the show's updates will be a 'Dorothy' who will be fashionably attired in a T-shirt and skirt rather than a gingham dress, and in place of demure ruby slippers, she will wear trendy red high-heels. Five performances of 'The Wizard of Oz' will be held at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23; 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24; 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25; 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30; and 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson St., on the University's Evanston campus. The show will feature the songs 'Over the Rainbow' and 'We're Off to See the Wizard,' among other classic favorites.
With ruby slippers gripped tightly around their feet and the yellow brick road waiting ahead of them, the creators of Off-Broadway Show Judy and Me have announced that they have finalized the cast and crew prior to their opening night on Oct. 19 at the St. Luke's Theatre, with the newest additions including Set Designer Tim McMath, Lighting Designer Josh Iacovelli and Costume Designer Viviane Galloway.
With ruby slippers gripped tightly around their feet and the yellow brick road waiting ahead of them, the creators of Off-Broadway Show Judy and Me have announced that they have finalized the cast and crew prior to their opening night on Oct. 19 at the St. Luke's Theatre, with the newest additions including Set Designer Tim McMath, Lighting Designer Josh Iacovelli and Costume Designer Viviane Galloway.
Due to popular demand the series will kick off its second season with the family classic, THE WIZARD OF OZ. Follow Dorothy and her friends on a magical trip down the yellow brick road while avoiding flying monkeys and the Wicked Witch of the West! Bring your ruby slippers, your heart, your brain, and your courage, and sit back for another wonderful season of Commerce Bank Children's Theater.
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Margaret Hamilton in THE WIZARD OF OZ defined, forever, how a wicked witch looks and how she behaves. Her performance in the film is etched in our souls as surely as there are presidents etched on Mt. Rushmore
Margaret Hamilton in THE WIZARD OF OZ defined, forever, how a wicked witch looks and how she behaves. Her performance in the film is etched in our souls as surely as there are presidents etched on Mt. Rushmore
Yesterday, on 50th Street, I counted 9 Dorothys, 1 Scarecrow, 2 Tin Men, 2 Wicked Witches, and 1 Glinda coming out of the matinee showing of Sing-A-Long- 'Wizard of Oz', which just completed a short stint at the Gershwin Theater, future home of 'Wicked,' the highly anticipated new musical that also has its
roots in the 'Oz' story.