Des O'Connor Stars as The Wizard in THE WIZARD OF OZ from Tonight, May 22
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2012
Following a staggering 1,200+ solo appearances at the London Palladium, Des O'Connor is set to star at the world renowned venue for the very first time in a stage musical. He takes over the iconic role of The Wizard in Andrew Lloyd Webber's reimagining of THE WIZARD OF OZ, presented by Bill Kenwright and The Really Useful Group, from tonight, 22 May to the show's final season, booking through 2 September.
Photo Flash: WIZARD OF OZ Celebrates 500th Performance!
by Nicole Rosky - May 10, 2012
THE WIZARD OF OZ, featuring Sophie Evans as Dorothy and Russell Grant as The Wizard, ust celebrated 500 performances at the London Palladium. Check out a photo of the cast on the big day, as featured on the show's official website!
Confirmed: Des O'Connor to Star as The Wizard in THE WIZARD OF OZ from May 22; Show to Close in September
by James T Harding - May 9, 2012
ollowing a staggering 1,200+ solo appearances at the London Palladium, Des O'Connor is set to star at the world renowned venue for the very first time in a stage musical. He will take over the iconic role of The Wizard in Andrew Lloyd Webber's reimagining of THE WIZARD OF OZ, presented by Bill Kenwright and The Really Useful Group, from Tuesday 22 May to the show's final season, booking through 2 September.
Des O'Connor to Play The Wizard in THE WIZARD OF OZ?
by James T Harding - May 2, 2012
According to rumours posted on WhatsOnStage.com, Des O'Connor may take over from Russel Grant in the Wizard role of THE WIZARD OF OZ, currently playing at the London Palladium.
THE WIZARD OF OZ BLOG: Meet the New Munchkins!
by THE WIZARD OF OZ Blog - March 2, 2012
Audiences are following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Sophie Evans, runenr-up of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, play Dorothy at The London Palladium, the capital's home of the family musical.Get to know the new munchkins below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Sophie Evans, Russell Grant in THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Nicole Rosky - February 20, 2012
Original cast members Michael Crawford and Danielle Hope both recently departed the West End production of THE WIZARD OF OZ, and have been replaced by Over the Rainbow finalist Sopie Evans and Russell Grant and Dorothyand the Wizard respectively. Check out production images of the newcomers in action below!
THE WIZARD OF OZ BLOG: Meet the New Lion!
by THE WIZARD OF OZ Blog - February 2, 2012
Audiences are following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Danielle Hope, winner of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, play Dorothy at The London Palladium, the capital's home of the family musical. A new cast will soon be taking over the show, which includes Sophie Evans and Russell Grant, and you can get to know the new lion in the video below!
THE WIZARD OF OZ BLOG: Meet the New Cast
by THE WIZARD OF OZ Blog - January 31, 2012
Audiences are following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Danielle Hope, winner of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, play Dorothy at The London Palladium, the capital's home of the family musical. A new cast will soon be taking over the show, which includes Sophie Evans and Russell Grant, and you can get to know the newbies in the video below!
STAGE TUBE: Michael Crawford Celebrates Birthday at WIZARD OF OZ
by Nicole Rosky - January 20, 2012
Both Michael Crawford and Danielle Hope will both depart the West End production of THE WIZARD OF OZ on February 5, 2012. Both have been with the show since the beginning, and audiences had been following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Crawford (as the Wizard) and Danielle Hope (as Dorothy), winner of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, at The London Palladium. But before they leave, the cast celebrated Crawford's 70th birthday at a recent curtain call.
Michael Crawford & Danielle Hope to Depart UK WIZARD OF OZ Feb. 5
by Robert Diamond - January 12, 2012
It's now official that both Michael Crawford and Danielle Hope will both depart the West End production of THE WIZARD OF OZ on February 5, 2012. Both have been with the show since the beginning, and audiences had been following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Crawford (as the Wizard) and Danielle Hope (as Dorothy), winner of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, at The London Palladium where the show began previews in early February and opened in March to great reviews.
THE WIZARD OF OZ BLOG: Last Christmas
by THE WIZARD OF OZ Blog - December 19, 2011
Audiences are following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Danielle Hope, winner of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, play Dorothy at The London Palladium, the capital's home of the family musical. Click below to check out a holiday message from the cast and crew!