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JACK AND THE BEANSTALK, Lyric Hammersmith Theatre's 2025 Pantomime, Begins Performances

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK will play The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre beginning this month and running through January. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!
WICKED Celebrates 7000 Performances in the West End and Extends Booking

WICKED will tonight play its 7000th performance at the Apollo Victoria Theatre London, where it continues as the 10th longest-running West End production in history. Plus booking has extended
Classic American Tales to Present Christmas Gathering in December

Classic American Tales is throwing a little party to celebrate a successful 2024 Season and give a peek into the 2025 Season. The Cape May, NJ location will be revealed to attendees who purchase tickets.   
Cynthia Erivo Brings 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' to Life with BetterSleep

Cynthia Erivo is bringing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz to life in a whole new way. In a new partnership with BetterSleep, the Wicked star has read the first few chapters of L. Frank Baum's classic for the app, which is available now.
Tickets to THE WIZ at the Citizens Opera House on Sale Now

Tickets for the Boston engagement of THE WIZ are currently on sale.  THE WIZ returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new Broadway tour, the first one in 40 years. 
THE WIZARD OF OZ Announced At Playhouse On The Square

THE WIZARD OF OZ will be performed at Playhouse on the Square, offering audiences a chance to experience the classic tale live on stage.
Cinnabar Theater's Young Rep Presents THE WIZARD OF OZ at SRJC's Carole L. Ellis Auditorium

Petaluma's premier youth theater company, Cinnabar Theater's Young Rep, will present The Wizard of Oz, performing November 16 - December 1, 2024, at the Carole L. Ellis Auditorium on the Petaluma SRJC campus.
Apple TV+ Offers Halloween Programming for the Entire Family This Spooky Season

Apple TV+ has lots to offer ghouls and goblins of all ages this fall, including the debut of the second season of DreamWorks Animation's adventure series, “CURSES!” on Friday, October 4. Guest voice stars on this one-of-a-kind spooky adventure series include horror legend Robert Englund, as well as James Marsters, Rhea Perlman, Phylicia Rashad, and more.
Review: OZMA OF OZ at UVU is a Genuine Journey

OZMA OF OZ, presented by the Utah Valley University theatre department in the Noorda Center’s Bastian Theatre, takes the audience on a journey filled with genuine feeling and good old-fashioned wonder. Read BroadwayWorld's review!
THE WIZARD OF OZ Adaptations and Spin-Offs to Watch Before WICKED: A Guide

To prepare for the big moment of seeing the tale on screen, BroadwayWorld has put together a list of film projects that we think are worth viewing or revisiting before Wicked flies into theaters on November 22.
Photos: WICKED Celebrates 18 Years In The West End

On Friday 27 September 2024, WICKED, the West End and Broadway musical phenomenon that tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz, celebrated 18 years since its London premiere on 27 September 2006 at the Apollo Victoria Theatre. Check out photos from the celebration here!
THE WIZ National Tour On Sale At The Bushnell September 27

The producers of the hit Broadway musical revival of The Wiz has announced that tickets for the limited engagement at The Bushnell in Hartford, Connecticut will go on sale Friday, September 27 at 10 AM.
WICKED Movie's Ozdust Ballroom Will Depict 'The Underbelly of Oz'

In a new in-depth piece, Wicked director Jon M. Chu has provided details about what viewers can expect from specific scenes in the upcoming movie, including 'Dancing Through Life' and the setting of the Ozdust Ballroom.
OZ: A NEW MUSICAL Original Cast Recording to be Released This Month

The original cast recording of OZ: A NEW MUSICAL will be released. OZ: A New Musical explores the genius of L. Frank Baum and his complicated relationship with his most famous creation, the Land of Oz. Learn more bout the musical!
Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at The Forum

What did our critic think of THE WIZARD OF OZ at The Forum?
Classic American Tales Will Host Stories by Paley, Goyen, Baum, Hecht, Ade, and Wells

Every Thursday at 4:00 p.m. through October 10, Classic American Tales (CAT) will present readings of stories, plays, and poetry at the historic Dormer House Bed and Breakfast, 800 Columbia Avenue in Cape May, NJ.
Hong Kong Ballet Will Perform THE WIZARD OF OZ Beginning This Week

Hong Kong Ballet will perform The Wizard of Oz beginning this week. Performances will run 30 August - 1 September.
Hong Kong Ballet Will Perform THE WIZARD OF OZ

Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion as they journey to Emerald City to find the Wizard of Oz and triumph over the Wicked Witch!
LionHeart Productions to Present THE WIZARD OF OZ in November

The Wizard of Oz runs November 8th and 9th at 7:30 PM, and November 10th at 2:00 PM. Then the following weekend November 15th and November 16th at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM.
WAITRESS To Complete ZACH Theatre's 2024-25 Season Lineup

ZACH Theatre has added WAITRESS to complete its 2024-25 season lineup. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

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How many shows has L. Frank Baum written?

L. Frank Baum has written 4 shows including The Wizard of Oz (Bookwriter/Lyricist), The Wizard of Oz (Source Material), The Wiz (Source Material), A Mermaid's Tale (Author).

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