The Wizard of Oz at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Riverside Center for the Performing Arts for this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, The Wizard of Oz.  The show runs from Wednesday, May 22 through Sunday, July 14, 2024. With music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg, background music by Herbert Stothart, dance and vocal arrangements by Peter Howard, orchestration by Larry Wilcox, adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company. Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros. Enjoy classics such as “Over the Rainbow,” “Follow the Yellow Brick Road,” and “We’re Off to See the Wizard.”

Riverside Center for the Performing Arts is pleased to announce our stellar cast being led by Rebecca Carroll, as the beloved Dorothy. Rebecca recently appeared on our stage in 42nd Street as Peggy Sawyer.  Starring alongside Rebecca are Larry Toyter as the Scarecrow, Ariel Messeca as the Tinman, and Jordan Stockdale as the Cowardly Lion. The cast features Kathy Halenda as the Wicked Witch of the West, Sheri Hayden as Glinda the Good Witch, Robert Biedermann as The Wizard of Oz/Professor Marvel, Andrea Kahane as Auntie Em, and Ian Lane as Uncle Henry (U/S Cowardly Lion). The ensemble includes Jordan Brown (U/S Wizard of Oz/ Uncle Henry), Leighton Carter (U/S Tinman), Michael Goltry (U/S Scarecrow), Chris Florio, Silas Iem, Colleen Kleveno, Aniyah Lee, Sally Roehl, Giancarlo Santiago, Ella Schnoor (U/S Dorothy), Abigail Weinel, and Stephanie Wood. Our cast is completed with the vibrant energy and boundless charm of the following talented young stars as the munchkins; Loni Arnold, Bella Browning, Colson Files, Milla Long, Catherine Mayers, Maya Misenheimer, Sophia Misenheimer, Lillian Rokoz, Ryan Rokoz, and Joey Vogel.

The creative team is led by Riverside Center for the Performing Arts’ CEO & Producing Artistic Director Patrick A’Hearn, with Music Director David Landrum, Choreographer Stephanie Wood, and Production Stage Manager Cody Medley. Set Design by Christian Fleming, Lighting Design by Mike Jarett, and the Production Electrician is Weston Corey. Sound Design by Cheyenne Tenda. Costume Coordinator is Erin Welsh, and Properties Master is Reilly Cooper.

For tickets, contact the Box Office at (540) 370-4300 or visit our website at riversidedt.com. Regular price tickets: $65-$82. Discounted senior & group rates are available. For group discounts, field trip prices and information, please call Allison at 540-479-1356. Evening performances start at 7:30pm with dinner service beginning at 5:30pm on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Matinee performances start at 1:30pm with meal service beginning at 11:30am on Wednesday and 3:00pm on Sunday with dinner service beginning at 1:00pm.

Riverside Center for the Performing Arts is located in historic Stafford County just off I-95 in Fredericksburg, Virginia and produces the best of Broadway’s plays and musicals each year. Follow Riverside Center on Facebook (facebook.com/riversidecenter), X, previously named Twitter (@riversidecpa98), Instagram (@riversidecpa), and YouTube (RiversideCenter) for behind-the-scenes info, photos, and fun throughout the year. For a complete list of shows, show times, pricing, and more information about the season, visit www.riversidedt.com.

Authors

• A. Baldwin Sloane
• Bil Baird
• E. Y. Harburg
• E.Y. Harburg
• Harold Arlen
• Herbert Stothart
• L. Frank Baum
• Noel Langley
• Paul Tietjens
• Robert Johanson
• Roger Edens