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Photo Flash: Cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ Celebrates Opening Night at The Muny!

By: Jun. 14, 2016
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The Muny is currently presenting its season opener, The Wizard of Oz, now through June 22. The Wizard of Oz is directed by John Tartaglia, choreographed by Ralph Perkins, and music directed by Valerie Gebert. Go inside opening night with the cast below!

An all-time American and Muny classic - this is the first Muny production of The Wizard of Oz in a decade. Whenever Dorothy and her friends follow their hearts down the yellow brick road, you're guaranteed an evening of enchantment. One of the most popular shows-if not the most popular show-in Muny history, this lavish musical is a joyful reminder that come summer, there's no place like The Muny.

The full cast includes Danielle Bowen (Dorothy), PJ Benjamin (Professor Marvel/The Wizard),Peggy Roeder (Miss Gultch/The Wicked Witch of the West), Kevin Cahoon (Hunk/The Scarecrow), Nicholas Rodriguez (Hickory/The Tin Man), Stephen Wallem (Zeke / The Lion),Leah Berry (Glinda, the Good Witch), and Lynn Humphrey (Aunt Em). The ensemble includesMichael Baxter, Walker Brown, Aaron Choi, Michelle Coben, Colby Dezelick, Emma Gassett, Sean Harrison Jones, Yvette Lu, Elliott Mattox, Rich Pisarkiewicz, Jacob Scott, Saidu Sinlah, Kaitlyn Louise Smith, Daryl Tofa, Halli Toland, Michaela Vine, Eleri Ward and Daisy Wright. The Muny Kid and Teen ensembles also joined the company.

Scenic design is by Robert Mark Morgan, with costume design by Leon Dobkowski, lighting design by John Lasiter, sound design by John Shivers and David Patridge, and video design byNathan W. Scheuer. Wig design is by Leah J. Loukas and the production stage manager is Larry Smiglewski.

Photos Courtesy of The Muny

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Photo Flash: Cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ Celebrates Opening Night at The Muny!  Image

Photo Flash: Cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ Celebrates Opening Night at The Muny!  Image

Photo Flash: Cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ Celebrates Opening Night at The Muny!  Image

Photo Flash: Cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ Celebrates Opening Night at The Muny!  Image

Photo Flash: Cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ Celebrates Opening Night at The Muny!  Image

Photo Flash: Cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ Celebrates Opening Night at The Muny!  Image

Photo Flash: Cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ Celebrates Opening Night at The Muny!  Image

Photo Flash: Cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ Celebrates Opening Night at The Muny!  Image

Photo Flash: Cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ Celebrates Opening Night at The Muny!  Image

Photo Flash: Cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ Celebrates Opening Night at The Muny!  Image

Photo Flash: Cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ Celebrates Opening Night at The Muny!  Image

Photo Flash: Cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ Celebrates Opening Night at The Muny!  Image

Photo Flash: Cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ Celebrates Opening Night at The Muny!  Image

Photo Flash: Cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ Celebrates Opening Night at The Muny!  Image

Photo Flash: Cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ Celebrates Opening Night at The Muny!  Image

Photo Flash: Cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ Celebrates Opening Night at The Muny!  Image

Photo Flash: Cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ Celebrates Opening Night at The Muny!  Image

Photo Flash: Cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ Celebrates Opening Night at The Muny!  Image

Photo Flash: Cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ Celebrates Opening Night at The Muny!  Image

Photo Flash: Cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ Celebrates Opening Night at The Muny!  Image

Photo Flash: Cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ Celebrates Opening Night at The Muny!  Image

Photo Flash: Cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ Celebrates Opening Night at The Muny!  Image

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