L. Frank Baum

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre to Present the Pittsburgh Premiere of the Whimsical THE WIZARD AND I with the PBT Orchestra
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2025

Follow the yellow brick road with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) for an extraordinary adventure that follows Dorothy and Toto into the land of Oz with the breathtaking Pittsburgh premiere of Septime Webre's The Wizard of Oz.

THE WIZARD OF OZ Takes the Stage at Lewisville Grand for One Weekend Only
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2025

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Oz! Presented by Our Productions Theatre Co. The Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank Baum, with music & lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg, and background music by Herbert Stothart, blows in to the Lewisville Grand from April 10-12, 2025.

Previews: Fertile Ground Festival 2025 Kicks Off This Week - 10 Shows to Check Out
by Krista Garver - Apr 1, 2025

This year’s Fertile Ground Festival of New Works kicks off on April 4! With two weeks of programming, and 64 shows in venues across the city, the 2025 lineup is the most ambitious yet!

THE WIZ Tickets on Sale At Broadway Dallas on March 28
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2025

Tickets for the Dallas, Texas engagement of THE WIZ will go on sale Friday, March 28 for 16 performances from September 9-21 at the Music Hall at Fair Park as part of the 2024/2025 Broadway series presented by Broadway Dallas.

Video: WICKED's West End Stars Emma Kingston & Zizi Strallen Sing 'For Good'
by Michael Major - Mar 21, 2025

Be chaged 'For Good' first a first listen to the new stars of Wicked in the West End singing 'For Good.' The London production has released a new video of Emma Kingston and Zizi Strallen singing the classic song from the hit musical.

Photos: Emma Kingston, Zizi Strallen, and the New London Cast of WICKED
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2025

All new photos have been released ahead of the 2025/26 West End company of Wicked, led by Emma Kingston as Elphaba and Zizi Strallen as Glinda. Check out the photos here!

THE WIZ Movie Joining The Criterion Collection in June
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 14, 2025

The Criterion Collection has revealed the June 2025 lineup of Blu-ray titles, which includes the 1978 musical film adaptation of The Wiz, starring Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Richard Pryor, and Lena Horne.

Review: THE WIZ at Shea's Buffalo Theatre
by Michael Rabice - Mar 5, 2025

Everything OZ continues these days. L Frank Baum would be flabbergasted to think that his 1900 novel 'THE  WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ' would be as popular, if not MORE popular, in 2025. The endless fascination  with the story of young Dorothy being whisked away by a twister from her home in Kansas to the mystical land of Oz has always been a favorite of young and old. The beloved MGM musical starring Judy Garland continues to be a perennial favorite. And in 1975 a little musical called THE WIZ took Broadway by storm, updating the story to present day with an all Black cast. In 2003, the prequel musical WICKED opened and  has been dazzling Broadway audiences ever since, to say nothing of the blockbuster movie version in 2024. The 2025 Academy Awards included 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow,'  2 songs from THE WIZ and 1 from WICKED. The fascination continues....

SWEENEY TODD, COME FROM AWAY And More Set for Playhouse on the Square 57th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2025

Playhouse on the Square will present its 57th season of shows starting on July 11th, 2025. The full lineup has been announced. Titles for the season include Seussical, Jagged Little Pill, and more. Get full details here!

LBSC to Present THE WIZARD OF OZ Old Time Radio Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2025

Step into a timeless adventure and experience the magic of Oz like never before! The Long Beach Shakespeare Company is presenting The Wizard of Oz, a live radio adaptation of L. Frank Baum's beloved classic. Learn more.

THE COLOR PURPLE, DRACULA And More Announced for Kansas City Repertory Theatre 2025-2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2025

Kansas City Repertory Theatre has announced a diverse lineup of shows for its 2025-2026 season. The season begins with a musical adaptation of a beloved American novel, followed by a sultry, spooky classic, and a hilarious, but heartfelt, family comedy.

Long Beach Shakespeare Company To Perform Radio Production Of THE WIZARD OF OZ
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2025

The Long Beach Shakespeare Company will present The Wizard of Oz, a thrilling live radio adaptation of L. Frank Baum's beloved classic, adapted by S. H. Barnett.

Video: Inside Rehearsals for THE WIZ On Tour
by Joshua Wright - Feb 12, 2025

Get a first look at the cast of The Wiz in rehearsals ahead of the tour's first performances at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre in Rochester, NY. The tour begins performances on February 22nd, 2025. Watch the cast perform 'Be A Lion,' 'Ease On Down The Road,' and more.

Tickets on Sale This Week For THE WIZ in Memphis
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025

Tickets for the Memphis engagement of The Wiz will go on sale Wednesday, February 12 at 10am for 8 performances July 22-27. Learn more about the show here!

Lois Robbins and Ephraim Birney To Star In Benefit Reading Of THE FUN-ER-AL: A  FUNDRAISING MEMORIAL FOR THE DEATH OF AMERICAN THEATRE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2025

Royal Family Productions will present a benefit reading of Artistic Director Chris Henry's new short comedy, inspired by Christopher Durang, titled The Fun-er-al: A  Fundraising Memorial for the Death of the American Theatre.

Cumberland County Playhouse Presents THE WIZARD OF OZ
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2025

Beginning February 14, the Cumberland County Playhouse will present The Wizard of Oz! The Wizard of Oz is rated G and runs on the Mainstage through March 23.

THE WIZ North American Tour is Coming to The Hobby Center This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025

The Wiz National Tour is coming to the Hobby Center in the spring. The principal cast includes Dana Cimone, making her national tour debut, as Dorothy,  Alan Mingo Jr. Learn more about the tour dates and see how to purchase tickets.

LEGALLY BLONDE, LIFE OF PI, and More Set For Citadel Theatre's 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2025

The Citadel Theatre has announced a brand-new season of theatre. From familiar classics to new and groundbreaking scripts, learn more about the 2025/26 Season here!

Untitled Theater Company Celebrates 30th Anniversary and Award The David A. Einhorn Playwriting Prize
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2025

On Sunday January 26, at 5pm, Untitled Theater Company will celebrate 30 years of production! Founded by David and Edward Einhorn in 1995, the theater company has produced over 50 shows, festivals such at the Václav Havel Festival and the Ionesco Festival, and many other readings and special events.

Emma Kingston and Zizi Strallen Will Join West End Cast of WICKED
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025

WICKED has announced its full new London cast who are set to begin performances at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre in March. Learn more about the full cast here!