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The Wizard of Oz - 2011 - West End Tickets, News, Info & More
"We’re off to see..."
The most magical adventure of them all.
Follow the yellow brick road over the rainbow and into The London Palladium, the capital's home of the family musical.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's new production of The Wizard of Oz is an enchanting adaptation of the all time classic, totally reconceived for the stage by the award-winning creative team that delighted audiences of all ages with their recent London Palladium revival of The Sound of Music.
Developed from the ever popular MGM screenplay this new production contains all the much-loved songs from the Oscar winning movie score, all the favourite characters and iconic moments, plus a few surprises along the way, including new songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Click your heels together and join Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Dorothy and her little dog Toto, as they journey through the magical land of Oz to meet the Wizard and obtain their heart's desires. Watch out for the Wicked Witch of the West and her winged monkeys as you rediscover the real story of Oz in this fantastic musical treat for all the family.
History:
Revised ProductionRun Type: Limited Run
Market: West End
Previews: February 07, 2011
Closing: September 02, 2012
London Palladium
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The Wizard of Oz West End Cast
by Lauren Wolman
- Mar 9, 2010
Jazz at Lincoln Center will present 'The Music of Fats Waller' on April 16 and 17 at 8 PM in the Rose Theater. Tony winning Broadway entertainer, singer, and dancer Ben Vereen will serve as host for the event as well as perform.
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 30, 2010
The greatest family musical of all time, THE WIZARD OF OZ, is coming to Pittsburgh's Heinz Hall for six performances March 30 - April 4, 2010, as a special presentation in the PNC Broadway Across America - Pittsburgh series. PNC Broadway Across America - Pittsburgh is presented by The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh Symphony and Broadway Across Americ
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Mar 29, 2010
The Colony Theatre Company is thrilled to announce its 2010 - 2011 season of shows. In this, its tenth anniversary year in its beautiful home in Burbank, the multi-Ovation Award-winning theatre company brings its subscribers and audiences on five extraordinary and magical theatrical experiences, beginning with two women who find that they might just need each other more than they know; to the true story of one of the first freed slaves to ever graduate from an American university; from a beautiful witch who finds be-witching might lead her to lose her powers; to the fictionalized behind-the-scenes drama of one of the greatest movies of all time and to wrap up the season, we're gonna celebrate with an 'all night' musical sensation! Five amazing theatrical experiences; one spectacular season!
by Jessica Pinkett
- Mar 29, 2010
Missed out on who could be Dorothy? Catch up now!
by Robert Diamond
- Mar 28, 2010
'Over The Rainbow', the BBC talent search for Dorothy in an upcoming Andrew Lloyd Webber production, made its debut on Saturday night to staggering numbers - an audience of over 7 million viewers, reports The Telegraph.
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 28, 2010
Denise Van Outen, who was originally scheduled to be a part of the judging panel for Andrew Lloyd Webber's BBC show 'Over The Rainbow', but was reportedly dropped for being pregnant and replaced with Charlotte Church, sits down with Lydia Slater of The Daily Mail to discuss her disappointment of being let go of the project, and what her current plans entails.
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 28, 2010
The Wizard of Oz, the magical stage production based on the Royal Shakespeare Company's celebration of the 1939 MGM film starring Judy Garland, debuts at Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre for a limited engagement of only five performances, March 26-28, 2010.
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 28, 2010
'Over The Rainbow', the BBC talent search for Dorothy in an upcoming Andrew Lloyd Webber production, made its debut on Saturday night to staggering numbers - an audience of over 7 million viewers, reports The Telegraph.
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 27, 2010
As BBC One's series 'Over The Rainbow' begins its search for a 'Dorothy' to star in Andrew Lloyd Webber's West End production of 'The Wizard of Oz', the Telegraph profiles the 20 contestants who are hoping they will be selected to fill the ruby slippers.
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Mar 26, 2010
Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents An Evening with Lucie Arnaz on Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 8pm in the Claire Shulman Playhouse Main Stage Theatre at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY. Tickets are $37 and are available at www.queenstheatre.org or by phone at 718-760-0064.
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 26, 2010
George Hurrell's iconic portrait of Jean Harlow on a white bearskin rug created for Vanity Fair magazine now spearheads the largest auction of Glamour Photography in art history.
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 26, 2010
Actress and singer Lucie Arnaz has released a new album titled, 'Latin Roots.' She will perform and autograph CDs on March 26 at Manhattan's J&R Music World at 12 PM. Special guests Pap Pepin and Joe Luckinbill will join her.
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 26, 2010
The national tour of The Wizard of Oz, touching down in Minneapolis for five performances March 26-28 at Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre, announced today that the 5 Star Dance Studio in Woodbury has been selected to perform the roles of 'Munchkins' for all Minneapolis shows.
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 26, 2010
The Wizard of Oz, the magical stage production based on the Royal Shakespeare Company's celebration of the 1939 MGM film starring Judy Garland, debuts at Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre for a limited engagement of only five performances, March 26-28, 2010.
by Jessica Lewis
- Mar 26, 2010
In the midst of filming his new BBC reality show, Over The Rainbow, in which he searches for the perfect 'Dorothy' for the upcoming West End production of The Wizard of Oz, Andrew Lloyd Webber reflects on the positive impact television reality specials have had on live theater, and how the small screen has helped him reach new fans.
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Mar 25, 2010
Crown Center announces their upcoming schedule of Events from April - December 2010. One of the nation's first mixed-use redevelopments, Crown Center is an 85-acre complex that welcomes more than five million visitors each year.
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Mar 25, 2010
This Friday BBC1 kicks off the search to find a Dorothy for Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Wizard Of Oz. Graham Norton is set to host the show titled 'Over The Rainbow', which is set to begin March 26th at 9pm and continues on March 27th at 6:30pm.
by Jessica Lewis
- Mar 25, 2010
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs has announced the nominees for the 2010 24th Annual MAC Awards. The ceremony honoring the nominees, will take place on May 4, 2010 at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, and will be hosted by Sharon McNight. Leslie Uggams will be honored for Lifetime Achievement, with Board of Directors Awards being presented to Peter Leavy and playbill.com. The event will begin at 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:00pm. Lennie Watts will direct the evening, with Tracy Stark musical directing.
by Adrienne Onofri
- Mar 25, 2010
For Women's History Month, an interview with the singer and activist, who has a new recording of 'Over the Rainbow' out and upcoming shows at Cafe Carlyle.
by Samantha Jacobsen
- Mar 24, 2010
The enchanting musical romantic comedy, 'She Loves Me,' with all the grace and spirit that established it as one of the all-time great Broadway classics, will begin Westport Country Playhouse's 80th anniversary season, April 20 - May 8. Featuring an alluring musical score and delightful lyrics by the Tony Award-winning team who created 'Fiddler on the Roof,' the production will be directed by Mark Lamos, Playhouse artistic director.
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Mar 24, 2010
Winner of the 2008/09 L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Award for its critically-acclaimed production of Kiss of the Spider Woman (Best Musical - Intimate Theatre), Havok Theatre Company is thrilled to announce that its first production of 2010, the critically-acclaimed (LA Times CRITICS' CHOICE, Backstage CRITIC'S PICK), Los Angeles Premiere of the Broadway musical THE STORY OF MY LIFE with music and lyrics by Neil Bartram, book by Brian Hill, musical direction by Michael Paternostro and directed by Havok's Artistic Director and Ovation Award-winner Nick DeGruccio and starring Robert J. Townsend and Chad Borden; is EXTENDING through Sunday, April 18 at the Lillian Theatre, 6322 Santa Monica Blvd. in Hollywood.
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 23, 2010
Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to present the award-winning worldwide smash-hit musical, Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Cadillac Palace Theatre March 23 - April 4, 2010. Tickets go on sale at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 22, 2010.
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 23, 2010
The nominees for the 24TH ANNUAL MAC AWARDS will be announced by veteran Cabaret and Broadway performers TITUS BURGESS (The Little Mermaid, Guys & Dolls), DOREEN MONTALVO (In The Heights), KT SULLIVAN (Lifetime Achievement Award, Mabel Mercer Foundation) and LENNIE WATTS (President of MAC and Director of MAC Awards Show).
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 22, 2010
The riotously acerbic cabaret legend Sharon McNight will end her hotly anticipated return to The Metropolitan Room, March 22. The closing follows a weeklong explosion of good cheer and bonhomie of her new show, 'Sharon McNight: The First 30 Years.'
by Samantha Jacobsen
- Mar 22, 2010
Fox Associates announces its stellar 2010-2011 U.S. Bank Broadway Series. Alongside the previously announced engagement of Broadway's latest sensation BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL, winner of the 2009 Tony Award® for Best Musical; will be Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC, a stunning reinvention produced by Lincoln Center Theater, making its St. Louis debut. Also included in the series are: SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to life on stage; 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL the new musical comedy, direct from Broadway & based on the hit movie; and NEXT TO NORMAL winner of three 2009 Tony Awards including Best Score. The story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, JERSEY BOYS returns to round out the six show series.
by Jeffrey Ellis
- Mar 22, 2010
It's 1939 and producer David O. Selznick (played by Derek Whittaker) finds himself under the gun: He only has seven days to fashion a shooting script for his epic film version of Margaret Mitchell's worldwide bestseller. Virtually every writer of note (including Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald) has submitted a treatment of the novel only to have Selznick - whose reputation as a controlling perfectionist remains intact in this play - reject every one of them
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 22, 2010
The Music Division of the Library of Congress will present the 1934 Harold Arlen/Ira Gershwin/Yip Harburg musical revue 'Life Begins at 8:40' in concert, its first live performance in 75 years, in the Library's Coolidge Auditorium at 10 First St., S.E., Washington, D.C., on Monday, March 22, 2010, at 8 p.m. Aaron Gandy will conduct the cast of 25 and the 24-piece orchestra.
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 21, 2010
San Diego native, Jeremy McQueen, who is currently appearing the in the national tour of the record-breaking musical Wicked, is set to return to his roots to share his knowledge and experience in the professional field of dance with aspiring young professionals in the San Diego community on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at Dance Place San Diego from 12noon - 3pm.
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Mar 19, 2010
San Diego native, Jeremy McQueen, who is currently appearing the in the national tour of the record-breaking musical Wicked, is set to return to his roots to share his knowledge and experience in the professional field of dance with aspiring young professionals in the San Diego community on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at Dance Place San Diego from 12noon - 3pm.
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 19, 2010
Legacy Theatre is proud to present 'Stars of Legacy!' on March 19, 2010 at 8PM.
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 18, 2010
DanceNOW [NYC] presents nicholas leichter dance's new THE WHIZ: EMERALD
CITY, the Wizard of Oz for the Obama generation, as a part of the
Spring 2010 Dancemopolitan series. Featuring a brand new commissioned
score by Monstah Black performed live with added selections.
by Carrie Dunn
- Mar 17, 2010
Following the success of How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?, Any Dream Will Do and I'd Do Anything, Over The Rainbow reunites host Graham Norton and Andrew Lloyd Webber, who, along with a brand new panel of experts (Sheila Hancock, Charlotte Church and John Partridge) and BBC One viewers, will choose a Dorothy to perform in the West End production of The Wizard Of Oz next year.
by Samantha Jacobsen
- Mar 17, 2010
Andrew Lloyd Webber recently sat down with unrealitytv.co.uk to chat about his new BBC television talent program 'Over the Rainbow' and talk about what qualities his ideal Dorothy should have.
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 16, 2010
A tuneful, funny musical score meets a giant man-eating plant when Cabrillo Music Theatre's production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS devours the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. One of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows of all time, with a hit movie and a Broadway revival to its credit, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS takes root on Friday, April 23rd, 2010, and blossoms until Sunday, May 2nd. Locally produced exclusively for Southern California audiences, performances take place at the 1,800-seat Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, located at 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks.
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Mar 15, 2010
George Hurrell's iconic portrait of Jean Harlow on a white bearskin rug created for Vanity Fair magazine now spearheads the largest auction of Glamour Photography in art history.
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 14, 2010
North Coast Repertory Theatre presents: A World Premiere Adaptation of a Play with Music, Little Women. Previews are from February 17 - 19, 2010. Show Dates: February 20 - March 14, 2010.
by Jeffrey Ellis
- Mar 14, 2010
Nashville playwrights Elizabeth Hayes and Anne-Geri Fann have written Cake or Death, 'a modern-day farce that is a witty, rollicking, Hitchcockian, roller-coaster of a ride and fun to the last crumb,' and slated for its world premiere production at Encore Theatre Company in Mount Juliet. The show plays its final performance on March 14.
by Jeffrey Ellis
- Mar 12, 2010
The time is 1939 and Selznick has already begun filming Gone With the Wind, but needs a new script. There's only one writer up to the task - the legendary Ben Hecht. The only problem is that Hecht has never read the book and there's only one week to re-write the script. Selznick locks himself, Hecht and director Victor Fleming (pulled off the set of The Wizard of Oz, which he is also directing) in his office to get the job done.
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 12, 2010
Asolo Rep announces additional casting for award-winning Managing Maxine, Janece Shaffer's new play that takes a straight forward look at sex, love and life after 70. The cast features Howard Elfman as Louis, the role he originated last season in the world premiere of Managing Maxine at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta.
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 11, 2010
Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents An Evening with Lucie Arnaz on Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 8pm in the Claire Shulman Playhouse Main Stage Theatre at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY. Tickets are $37 and are available at www.queenstheatre.org or by phone at 718-760-0064.
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 11, 2010
Nobody Gets to See the Wizard. Not Nobody. Not Nohow. Extended through Saturday, March 20th, 2010
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 4, 2010
The Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, nationally known for its interpretation of Stephen Sondheim musicals, celebrated its 20th anniversary season by presenting Sondheim's most popular musical SWEENEY TODD, directed by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. The production will end its run in the 276-seat MAX Theater, April 4, 2010.
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 3, 2010
The Soul 70's Super Jam starring the O'Jays and special guests Stephanie Mills, The Stylistics and The Jones Girls will take to the stage at the Fox Theatre on Saturday, April 3 at 8:00 p.m.
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 3, 2010
Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents An Evening with Lucie Arnaz on Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 8pm in the Claire Shulman Playhouse Main Stage Theatre at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY. Tickets are $37 and are available at www.queenstheatre.org or by phone at 718-760-0064.
by Jeff Dennhardt
- Apr 3, 2010
Tyrone, Georgia's Legacy Theatre recently announced it will close out its 2010 season with a production of Maltby and Shire's BABY. The production will begin its run April 16th and play through May 2nd.
by Robert Diamond
- Apr 2, 2010
Word is coming out this morning that the LOVE NEVER DIES opening on Broadway, which was scheduled for November 11, 2010 might be pushed into January/February or even to Spring in New York.
by Robert Diamond
- Apr 2, 2010
In a new German TV interview with the composer, Andrew Lloyd Webber cites both his health (he beat prostate cancer last year) and his new London production of The Wizard of Oz as potentially forcing the show to be delayed to 'January or February or maybe even later in the Spring.' He says that nothing has been decided yet and it all will come down to his health and the number of the hours in the day.
by Lauren Wolman
- Apr 1, 2010
On Friday, April 16 the Rainbow Troupe will present a staged reading of an hour long theatrical version of THE WIZARD OF OZ. The performance will take place in the Bruno Walter Auditorium in the Library of Performing Arts at Lincoln Center.
by Mary Hanrahan
- Apr 1, 2010
This weekend, Over The Rainbow continues Andrew's search for a Dorothy to star in his upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz; and on Easter Monday 5th April, a BBC special gives you the chance to catch up on what happened to the contestants of Andrew's previous TV talent searches - How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?, Any Dream Will Do? and I'd Do Anything.
The Wizard of Oz Frequently Asked Questions
What other awards has The Wizard of Oz been nominated for?
Best Musical Revival (Olivier Awards) for London Palladium.
What awards has The Wizard of Oz been nominated for?
Best Musical Revival (Olivier Awards) for London Palladium.
What productions of The Wizard of Oz have there been?
The Wizard of Oz has had 9 productions including London Fringe which opened in 1987, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 1992, Off-Broadway which opened in 1997, Off-Broadway which opened in 1998, Off-Broadway which opened in 1999, St. Louis, MO (Regional) which opened in 2006, US Tour which opened in 2009, West End which opened in 2011 and US Tour which opened in 2013.
What is the songs are in The Wizard of Oz and what's the order?
The Twister
Opening Music - Munchkinland
Entrance Witch of the North
Munchkinland
Come Out Wherever You Are
The House Began to Pitch
We Thank You Very Sweetly
Threatening Witch
You're Off to See the Wizard
In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree
Into the Forest of the Wild Beast
Poppies
Optimistic Voices
The City Gates Are Open
If I Were King of the Forest
Courage
Magic Smoke Chords
Winkies March
The Witch's Castle
Toto's Chase
On the Castle Wall
The Cornfields
At the Gates of the Emerald City
Dorothy's Rescue
Delirious Escape
Over the Rainbow
Ding Dong the Witch Is Dead
We Welcome You to Munchkinland
Follow the Yellow Brick Road
If I Only Had a Brain
If I Only Had a Heart
If I Only Had the Nerve
The Merry Old Land of Oz
The Jitterbug
We're Off to See the Wizard
Opening Music - Munchkinland
Entrance Witch of the North
Munchkinland
Come Out Wherever You Are
The House Began to Pitch
We Thank You Very Sweetly
Threatening Witch
You're Off to See the Wizard
In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree
Into the Forest of the Wild Beast
Poppies
Optimistic Voices
The City Gates Are Open
If I Were King of the Forest
Courage
Magic Smoke Chords
Winkies March
The Witch's Castle
Toto's Chase
On the Castle Wall
The Cornfields
At the Gates of the Emerald City
Dorothy's Rescue
Delirious Escape
Over the Rainbow
Ding Dong the Witch Is Dead
We Welcome You to Munchkinland
Follow the Yellow Brick Road
If I Only Had a Brain
If I Only Had a Heart
If I Only Had the Nerve
The Merry Old Land of Oz
The Jitterbug
We're Off to See the Wizard
