Ruby Slippers News

Actress, singer and Emmy-nominated producer Lorna Luft will bring Stories of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz and Her Mother, Judy Garland to The Palazzo Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on Saturday, March 14, and Sunday, March 15, at 4 p.m. 

Opening Night of The Wiz at Broadway San Jose was dazzling, the kind of evening that reminds you why musical theater, at its best, feels communal, electric, and alive. From the moment the curtain rose, the production burst onto the stage with color, rhythm, and unmistakable joy, offering a vibrant and imaginative retelling of Dorothy’s journey from Kansas to Oz.

Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Vancouver Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

The 2026 Slamdance Film Festival, the artist-led organization “by filmmakers, for filmmakers,” has unveiled its 2026 lineup. The festival will run in-person from February 19 to 25, 2026, and virtually from February 24 to March 6, 2026.

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre will present Shake It Away: The Ann Miller Story, written by and starring Kayla Boye, directed by Porchlight Artistic Director Michael Weber, choreographed by Tammy Mader and music directed by Linda Madonia.

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Vancouver Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Vancouver Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Vancouver Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Ruby Slippers Theatre will present THE BAKING SHOW SHOW: THE PLAY, a dark comedy by Faly Mevamanana, in Burnaby and North Vancouver. Directed by Jasmine Chen.

The World Premiere of Alexandre Rockwell’s The Projectionist has been selected as the Opening Night selection for the 32nd edition of Slamdance Film Festival.

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Vancouver Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Vancouver Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

What did our critic think of THE WIZ at Short North Stage?

Debbie Wileman makes her debut at the legendary New York club Birdland. Now, she's stepping into the spotlight not as Garland, but as herself, with a sparkling new show titled 'Debbie Does Divas.'

The iconic black hat, worn by Margaret Hamilton as the Wicked Witch of the West in 1939's The Wizard of Oz, will be auctioned off on December 9th as part of a Hollywood auction in December.

L. Frank Baum’s classic novel comes to life in The Wizard of Oz. This faithful adaptation by the Royal Shakespeare Company features all the most beloved songs and moments from the 1939 classic film, brought to life onstage.

Presentation House Theatre has unveiled its 2025-2026 Season, featuring a flavourful and diverse array of shows for audiences of all ages to enjoy. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

In many of America’s cities, theatre history exists in plain sight. Whether inside a museum or on a street corner, fascinating pieces of theatre lore exist, waiting to be discovered by an interested passerby. Here are ten inspiring displays of theatre history I saw up close and in person this summer, from New York City to Washington D.C. and beyond. You can visit them too—and many are free to see! 

Somewhere over the rainbow, I found myself transported to a land of wonder and imagination, right inside the Don Tyson School of Innovation’s Pat Ellison Performing Arts Center. Arts One Presents waved their theatrical wand and brought The Wizard of Oz to life in a vibrant, heart-filled production that ran from July 17–27.

Get a first look at video of the cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ playing at North Shore Music Theatre in action! The production runs through July 20, 2025.