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The Wizard of Oz Tour 2013

Opened: September 10, 2013
Closing: June 29, 2014

The Wizard of Oz - 2013 US Tour History , Info & More

Detroit Opera House
1526 Broadway Detroit, MI 48226

Andrew Lloyd Webber's reworked stage musical The Wizard of Oz is set to launch a North American tour in fall of 2013. After its run at the Ed Mirvish theatre in Toronto this December, The Wizard of Oz will take its entire cast across Canada and into the United States, hitting cities such as Chicago and Los Angeles.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new production of The Wizard of Oz is an adaptation of the all-time classic, totally reconceived for the stage by the award-winning creative team of the revival of The Sound of Music.

Developed from the ever popular MGM screenplay, this new production contains all the songs from the Oscar-winning movie score, all the favourite characters and iconic moments, plus a few surprises along the way, including new songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber.


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Broadway-Themed Gala Dinner Benefits Music Circus, Broadway Sacramento and Arts Ed Programs Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2014


The Broadway Gala, California Musical Theatre's annual fund raising dinner, takes place tonight, May 3, starting at 6:00 p.m., at Sacramento Memorial Auditorium, 1515 J Street in Sacramento. Memorial Auditorium will be elegantly decorated for the evening with a New York Broadway theme.

Broadway-Themed Gala Dinner to Benefit Music Circus, Broadway Sacramento and Arts Ed Programs, 5/3
by Diana Heisroth - Apr 15, 2014


The Broadway Gala, California Musical Theatre's annual fund raising dinner, takes place on Saturday, May 3, starting at 6:00 p.m., at Sacramento Memorial Auditorium, 1515 J Street in Sacramento. Memorial Auditorium will be elegantly decorated for the evening with a New York Broadway theme.

THE WIZARD OF OZ, NOISES OFF and More Set for Fine Arts Center's 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2013


There's no place like home and there's no place like the Fine Arts Center for the 2013-2014 theatre season, featuring the iconic musical, The Wizard of Oz.

Savion Glover's STePz, THE SHOW MAIDEN, WIZARD OF OZ and More Set for Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts' 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2013


Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College announces its 59th season of music, dance, theater, and family programming reflecting the multicultural diversity of Brooklyn. The outstanding line-up features performances from Jamaica, Russia, Canada, and China, as well as the United States, and includes both Brooklyn premieres and returning favorites.

THE WIZARD OF OZ Kicks Off 2013 Music Circus Season Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2013


The timeless classic family musical The Wizard of Oz, based on the beloved 1939 film starring Judy Garland, kicks off the 2013 Music Circus season with an extended run at the Wells Fargo Pavilion from today, June 21 - 30. Filled with favorite songs like 'Over the Rainbow' and 'We're Off to See the Wizard,' fans of all ages will once again be delighted as they follow Dorothy, Toto, Tin Man, Scarecrow and Cowardly Lion on an enchanting adventure along the Yellow Brick Road to Oz. The Music Circus production will be the Royal Shakespeare Company version of the musical, which was first presented at the Barbican Centre in London in 1988 and is based closely on the classic film.

THE WIZARD OF OZ to Kick Off 2013 Music Circus Season, 6/21
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2013


The timeless classic family musical The Wizard of Oz, based on the beloved 1939 film starring Judy Garland, kicks off the 2013 Music Circus season with an extended run at the Wells Fargo Pavilion from June 21 - 30. Filled with favorite songs like 'Over the Rainbow' and 'We're Off to See the Wizard,' fans of all ages will once again be delighted as they follow Dorothy, Toto, Tin Man, Scarecrow and Cowardly Lion on an enchanting adventure along the Yellow Brick Road to Oz. The Music Circus production will be the Royal Shakespeare Company version of the musical, which was first presented at the Barbican Centre in London in 1988 and is based closely on the classic film.

THE WIZARD OF OZ North American Tour to Launch from Las Vegas in September 2013; Danielle Wade to Play 'Dorothy'
by Nicole Rosky - May 6, 2013


Producers Bill Kenwright, The Really Useful Group, David Mirvish, Troika Entertainment & Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures have just announced that the first North American tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's new stage adaptation of THE WIZARD OF OZ will commence on September 10, 2013 at The Smith Center in Las Vegas, NV.

THE WIZARD OF OZ, NOISES OFF and More Set for Fine Arts Center's 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2013


There's no place like home and there's no place like the Fine Arts Center for the 2013-2014 theatre season, featuring the iconic musical, The Wizard of Oz.

JERSEY BOYS, THE WIZARD OF OZ and More Set for Broadway Grand Rapids' 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2013


The Grand Rapids premiere of 'Jersey Boys' will open the Fifth Third Bank Broadway Grand Rapids 2013-14 season.

BWW Exclusive Details on TUTS' 2013-14 Season - PRISCILLA, WE WILL ROCK YOU, WIZARD OF OZ, EVITA, ELF and THE LITTLE MERMAID!
by David Clarke - Feb 16, 2013


Houston's Theatre fans always anticipate season announcements with bated breath like children awaiting Birthday presents or clamoring to see what Santa Claus has placed under their trees. Theater Under the Stars (TUTS) has a fantastic gift for fans of musical theatre to unwrap today. Their 2013-2014 season is an enthralling and exciting season with a little something for everyone, including Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, We Will Rock You, Wizard of Oz, Evita, Elf and The Little Mermaid.

Toronto's THE WIZARD OF OZ Extends Through June 2, 2013
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 21, 2013


From the very first performance on December 20, 2012, THE WIZARD OF OZ has been a bona fide box office hit. Audiences have packed the Ed Mirvish Theatre (formerly the Canon) to enjoy this new telling of the classic story. More than 60,000 people have already seen the show in just 35 performances, bringing in over $6M at the box office.

CHICAGO, THE WIZARD OF OZ, SUGAR and More Set for Music Circus' 2013 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2013


California Musical Theatre Executive Producer Richard Lewis announced a varied lineup of musicals for the 2013 season of Sacramento Music Circus at the Wells Fargo Pavilion, the 63rd season for what has become a Northern California summer tradition. The five-show season will include the Music Circus premiere of the Kander and Ebb hit Chicago; a production of The Wizard of Oz based on the iconic movie; the Wells Fargo Pavilion premiere of the American theater masterpiece Show Boat; the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic The King and I; and Sugar, the stage version of the classic film comedy Some Like It Hot.

Andrew Lloyd Webber to Take All-Canadian Cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ on North American Tour in 2013
by BWW News Desk - Nov 5, 2012


According to The Globe and Mail, Andrew Lloyd Webber's reworked stage musical The Wizard of Oz is set to launch a North American tour in fall of 2013. Danielle of La Salle, Ontario, has just been cast in the lead role of 'Dorothy' after competing in CBC's reality series 'Over the Rainbow.' She will also lead the all-Canadian cast on the tour.

The Windham Theatre Guild Announces 2012-2013 Season- Including THE WIZARD OF OZ and THE 39 STEPS
by Laura Meltzer - Jun 11, 2012


As the Windham Theatre Guild (WTG) celebrates 10 years at the Burton Leavitt Theatre, we have made some changes to this year's schedule. Our Main Stage Season of six shows continues, but all non-musical productions have a new two-weekend schedule. This new schedule allows us to add two SpecialStage Events to our line-up this year. As always, you can save money by purchasing a subscription now. You can get just the Main Stage Season of six shows, you can add the SpecialStage Events and see all eight shows or you can purchase a flex pass and see any four of the eight shows. Single ticket prices have increased by $1 this year; place your order now to save. If you have any questions, please call or email us.

THE WIZARD OF OZ Plays TIP Mainstage, May 17; TIP Announces 2012-2013 Season
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2012


'The Wizard of Oz' by L. Frank Baum, book by John Kane, music by Harold Arlen, lyrics by E.Y. Harburg, directed by Jonah Hagans, will be presented on TIP's mainstage May 17-20. TIP has also announced several upcoming performances and the program for its 2012-2013 season.

The Wizard of Oz History

Other Productions of The Wizard of Oz

1987   London Fringe Original London Production
London Fringe
1992   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
1997   Off-Broadway Madison Sqaure Garden Production
Off-Broadway
1998   Off-Broadway Return Engagement [off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway
1999   Off-Broadway Return Engagement [off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway
2006   St. Louis, MO (Regional) St. Louis MUNY Production
St. Louis, MO (Regional)
2009   US Tour Touring Revival
US Tour
2011   West End London Revival
West End
2013   US Tour North American National Tour
US Tour

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