MICHELOB ULTRA COOL FILMS SERIES Presents The Wizard of Oz 8/5-7

Victoria Theatre Association and the Heidelberg Distributing Company present the 2011 Michelob Ultra Cool Films Series showing of Victor Fleming's The Wizard of Oz, August 5-7, 2011 at the historic Victoria Theatre. Come dressed as your favorite character from the film!

Starring Judy Garland, Frank Morgan and Ray Bolger, The Wizard of Oz has warmed the hearts of millions of fans as Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion make their way through the world of Oz. Know for classic songs like "Over the Rainbow" and "We're Off to See the Wizard," Garland is featured as the innocent young girl named Dorothy who is unexpectedly whisked off in a tornado to an unknown land. With the help of Glinda the Good Witch of the North (Billie Burke), she follows the yellow brick road toward The Emerald City with the hope The Wizard will show her the way home.

With five Oscar® nominations and two wins in the Best Original Song and Best Original Score categories, The Wizard of Oz is beloved by generations and ranks #6 on the American Film Institute's 100 Years ...100 Movies List. Give your children and grandchildren the memory of a lifetime by watching The Wizard of Oz on the big screen in the beautiful Victoria Theatre

DRESS AS YOUR FAVORITE CHARACTER
Come dressed as your favorite character from The Wizard of Oz! Kids will receive a special Oz lollipop, while supplies last. No live Toto's or flying monkeys please!

The 2011 Michelob Ultra Cool Films Series is made possible through the generous support of Heidelberg Distributing Company.

What's the best part about the 2011 Michelob Ultra Cool Films Series (besides FREE popcorn and soda)? Tickets are just $5 each, or $28 for a 10-ticket passbook- a great entertainment bargain during a summer when gas prices are projected at over $4 a gallon!

Passbooks are on sale now through Ticket Center Stage. They may be purchased at the Schuster Center Box Office in downtown Dayton, by phone at (937) 228-3630 or toll free (888) 228-3630, or online at www.victoriatheatre.com/11-films-series.

Individual tickets are available day-of-show at the Victoria Theatre box office, beginning one hour prior to showtime.

Films are shown at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. on Sundays in the air-conditioned comfort of the Victoria Theatre. Recreating the feel of the old-time movie palaces, guests may enjoy free popcorn and soda in the lobby beginning one hour prior to showtime.

For the full scoop on this summer's series, including video clips and much more, go to www.victoriatheatre.com/11-films-series. Be sure to visit our Facebook (www.facebook.com/VictoriaTheatreAssociation) page and follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/VictoriaTheatre) for exclusive Michelob Ultra Cool Films Series updates and offers.

Upcoming Films

The African Queen (1951) - August 12-14
Color
101 minutes
Directed by John Huston
Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn and Robert Morley
What could possibly happen to two people travelling down a river in Africa in a run-down boat? A whole lot of adventure! Humphrey Bogart won an Oscar® for his portrayal of Charlie Allnut, and with the strong and independent Katharine Hepburn by his side the duo can take on anything the jungle throws at them--even the Germans!

Rear Window (1954) - August 19-21
Color
101 minutes
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock
Starring: James Stewart, Grace Kelly and Wendell Corey
Hitchcock knows how to keep an audience in suspense--and this film is no exception. When L.B. Jeffries (James Stewart) breaks his leg, he is left to entertain himself by spying on his neighbors. His interest is piqued when one neighbor's nagging wife suddenly disappears. Grace Kelly stars as Stewart's love interest in this classic thriller.

Grease (1978) - August 26-28
Color
110 minutes
Directed by Randal Kleiser
Starring: John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John and Stockard Channing
Are you born to hand jive? Spend the last of your summer nights dancing and singing along with the cast of Grease! Still one of the most adored movies of all time, John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John star in this catchy musical about the ups and downs of young love. You'll feel like you're back in high school all over again!!

For tickets call the Ticket Center Stage at (937) 228-3630 or toll free (888) 228-3630, or go online www.ticketcenterstage.com or visit the Box Office located in the Wintergarden of the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center in downtown Dayton.

For more information about Victoria Theatre Association's entire 2011-2012 season, visit www.victoriatheatre.com.

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