Waukesha Civic Theatre to Present Screening of THE WIZARD OF OZ

WCT is bringing the silver screen back to the PIX. The Wizard Of Oz is one of Hollywood's most iconic movie musicals! It's the 1939 adaptation of L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel, The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz. Judy Garland plays Dorothy, a Kansas girl who feels somewhat out of place growing up on her uncle's farm. She captured hearts and imaginations with her rendition of Somewhere Over The Rainbow, which stands out as one of the best known musical numbers of the twentieth century.

This film was one of the first to use Technicolor, in filming the Oz scenes. It was also one of the first to be released on videocassette. The Wizard Of Oz celebrated its 77th anniversary in August 2016. It was previewed in three test markets, two of which were in southeastern Wisconsin (Kenosha & Oconomowoc).

This exciting film did not come without its dangers, however. The original Tin Man, Buddy Ebsen, reacted to the makeup and had to be replaced. The aluminum powder makeup coated his lungs, causing him to be hospitalized and the makeup team to switch to an aluminum paste over a layer of clown white. Margaret Hamilton, who played the Wicked Witch Of The West, suffered second degree burns when the grease in her makeup caught fire during a Munchkinland scene. They had to fully remove the makeup before treating her burns. After six weeks in the hospital, she returned to finish filming.

Chances are, you've never seen this Hollywood classic in the theatre ? so join in next Monday, January 2nd, at 6:30 pm to see The Wizard Of Oz on the big screen! The movie starts at 6:30 pm and tickets are only $5! We'll bring the popcorn, you bring your friends! See you at the Theatre!