Photo Flash: Follow the Yellow Brick Road Backstage to THE WIZARD OF OZ at The Muny
By: BWW News Desk Jun. 20, 2016
The Muny presents The Wizard of Oz, running now through June 22. The Wizard of Oz is directed by John Tartaglia, choreographed by Ralph Perkins, and music directed by Valerie Gebert. Scroll down for a behind-the-scenes look at the cast and crew during the June 16th performance of the show!
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.
Photo Credit: Phillip Hamer
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PJ Benjamin (The Wizard of Oz)
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PJ Benjamin (The Wizard of Oz) and The Muny Youth Ensemble (Munchkin)
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PJ Benjamin (The Wizard of Oz)
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Leah Berry (Glinda, The Good Witch)
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Leah Berry (Glinda, The Good Witch)
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Leah Berry (Glinda, The Good Witch)
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Leah Berry (Glinda, The Good Witch)
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Leah Berry (Glinda, The Good Witch)
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Danielle Bowen (Dorothy)
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Danielle Bowen (Dorothy)
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Danielle Bowen (Dorothy)
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Kevin Cahoon (Scarecrow), Danielle Bowen (Dorothy), Nicholas Rodriguez (The Tin Man) and Stephen Wallem (The Lion)
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Stephen Wallem (The Lion)
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Kevin Cahoon (Scarecrow)
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Peggy Roeder (The Wicked Witch of the West)
Peggy Roeder in the trap door
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Peggy Roeder (The Wicked Witch of the West)
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Peggy Roeder (The Wicked Witch of the West)
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Peggy Roeder (The Wicked Witch of the West)
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Peggy Roeder (The Wicked Witch of the West)
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Peggy Roeder (Miss Gultch)
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Peggy Roeder (Miss Gultch)
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Stephen Wallem (The Lion), Nicholas Rodriguez (The Tin Man) and Danielle Bowen (Dorothy)
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Michaela Vine and Michelle Coben (Ensemble)
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Halli Toland (Jitterbug) and Yvette Lu (Jitterbug)
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Daryl Tofa (Ensemble) and Walker Brown (Ensemble)
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Daryl Tofa (Ensemble)
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Kaitlyn Louise Smith (Barrister)
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Saidu Silah, Elliott Mattox, Sean Harrison Jones and Daryl Tofa (Ensemble)
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Saidu Sinlah (Ensemble)
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Saidu Sinlah (Ensemble)
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Jacob Scott (Ensemble)
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Nicholas Rodriguez (The Tin Man) and company
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Rich Pisarkiewicz (Uncle Henry)
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Rich Pisarkiewicz (Ensemble)
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Rich Pisarkiewicz (Ensemble)
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Rich Pisarkiewicz (Ensemble)
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Rich Pisarkiewicz (Ensemble)
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The Muny Youth Ensemble (Munchkins)
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The Muny Youth Ensemble (Munchkin)
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The Muny Youth Ensemble (Lullaby League)
The Muny Crew
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Elliott Mattox and Michaela Vine (Ensemble)
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Elliott Mattox and Michaela Vine (Ensemble)
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Michael Baxter (Jitterbug) and Walker Brown (Jitterbug)
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Elliot Mattox (Coroner)
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Yvette Lu, Michelle Coben and Emma Gassett (Ensemble)
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Sean Harrison Jones (Ensemble)
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Emma Gassett (Ensemble)
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Emma Gassett (Ensemble)
The Ensemble
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The Ensemble (Winkies)
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The Ensemble (Winkies)
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Colby Dezelick (Ensemble)
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Michelle Coben, Emma Gassett and Yvette Lu (Ensemble)
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Michelle Coben, Emma Gassett and Yvette Lu (Ensemble)
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Michelle Coben (Ensemble)
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Aaron Choi (Mayor of Munchkinland)
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