Mark your calendars for the 2024 celebration of All Things Oz in Chittenango, NY, birthplace of L. Frank Baum. The communities annual festival draws fans from near and far. Gita Morena, great-granddaughter of L. Frank Baum, Robert Welch, grandson of Arnold (Buddy) Gillespie, composer Steve Margoshes, author/illustrator Gabriel Gale (Ages of Oz, The Art of […]
The Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, has announced this year's dates. Mark June 20-22 and save the dates. More information should be available soon at their website.
L. Frank Baum's story and W.W. Denslow's illustrations come alive on the puppet stage through August 4. The Puppet Company uses several styles of puppetry, we tell the great American fairy tale with performers in costumes, guiding the audience down the yellow brick road. A detailed review can be found here. Recommended for 4+ Run […]
OzCon International 2024 - Celebrating The Royal Historians of Oz & Games Galore! Join us at Kellogg West in beautiful Pomona, California, from July 19th & 20th, 2024, as we embark on a magical journey through all the Royal Historians' wondrous versions of Oz and beyond. We're also dedicating this event to all the enchanting […]
The United Federation of Doll Club's Annual Convention will be held in Kansas City with Oz as the theme. "There's No Place Like Home" is especially appropriate as the UFDC's headquarters and museum is located in Kansas City, and this is the group's 75th annual convention. Described as the largest and most highly acclaimed doll […]
Cultural Center of Cape Cod offers an opening event Saturday, July 27, from 10am – 3pm for its Wizard of Oz exhibit. Event tickets are $25. Central to the exhibit are thirteen mural-sized canvases by Christina Schlesinger. "The Dorothy Paintings" reimagine Dorothy's adventures as the symbol of youthful resilience and independence. "Through my paintings, I […]
The Oz Garden at Butler Haynes Park comes to life with music and magic every year, creating a wonderful Oz-filled weekend of families and fans. Performances, story telling, and photo opportunities with popular The Spirit of Oz characters are highlights for everyone. Participate in contests and activities, take the kids to the Stevens Puppet Show […]
Vendors and Food Trucks and Actors, Oh my! Antonia Arts’ fourth annual Ozland Festival will take place on Saturday, August 17, 2024. An open call for character actors is out, as entertainment for the outdoor stage, the "Artsmobile from Arts Westchester, and vendors are confirmed. South Street in downtown Peekskill will be closed off for […]
No Place Like Home, a new Oz museum set to open Aug. 24 in LaGrange, Indiana, is the life-long dream of Oz collector Katie Bailey. The new museum showcases more than 6,000 Oz items, and includes a gift shop of new and vintage Oz material. No Place Like Home does not yet have a […]
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, has long celebrated its tie to the 1939 MGM screen classic with an annual film screening downtown. The free event shuts down a stretch of street and welcomes the public to enjoy the beloved family film in a festive outdoor setting. NOTE: Due to inclement weather forecasts, this event has been moved from […]
The Springfield Little Theatre crown their 90th Emerald Anniversary Season with The Wizard of Oz. Featuring all of the most beloved songs and memorable moments from the 1939 classic film, this timeless musical brings to life on the Landers stage a magical tale of wonder, friendship, courage, and the quest for home. Experience the magic […]
The Land of Oz theme park in Banner Elk, North Carolina, will open for three weekends in September—6-8, 13-15, and 20-22. Starting out with Professor Marvel, Kansas farmhands, and Dorothy's iconic song, this is the only place fans can enter Dorothy's house and come out on the Yellow Brick Road in a truly interactive experience. […]
This year the Oz Club's convention will be held in conjunction with CharlOz. Join us Sept. 27-29 in Charlotte, NC, for three full days of Ozzy program. Arrive early for a Thursday evening presentation by Wicked author Gregory Maguire. Watch for information about Club-specific programing, group participation in public events, and all your housing and […]
CharlOz is a three-day interdisciplinary festival explores how L. Frank Baum’s fairy tale timelessly reflects American values with its vast array of characters. Even as the Oz theme inspires new interpretations, it remains relevant, celebrating all representations of non-traditional characters. The International Wizard of Oz Club will be holding Oz: The National Convention in partnership […]
The Oz Museum in Wamego, Kansas, has announced this year's annual event will be held Oct. 5. We'll update here as more information becomes available. Also see the community's event site and the Oz Museum's website, both linked from this page
Trilogy Cultural Arts Centre in Olathe, Kansas, invites you to prepare for an enchanting experience. The Gala of Oz is a spectacular Cirque Delaire Cascade company production, retelling the classic Wizard of Oz story in a breathtaking cirque style show. This stunning reimagining of a beloved tale, will be performed at Trilogy from October 25-27. […]
In this fantastic new adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz," we are invited to go to Oz with Dorothy as audience members become a part of an experiential production, singing and dancing, and acting alongside professional actors. When the cyclone comes, the entire theater enters the eye of the storm with whisking lights and exciting […]
In a recent interview, Fourth Wall founder-creative director Cyndie Klorer said, “I knew I wanted to tackle another immersive ’jukebox musical. I wanted to tell a story about the Wicked Witch of the East and what might have happened if Dorothy’s house had landed on the Wicked Witch of the West and we were left […]
Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide. Welcome the holiday season with […]
“Lions and Tigers and Bears… oh my!” Get ready to embrace fun and friendship on a technicolor trip down the Yellow Brick Road telling the classic story of The Wizard of Oz through dance with AfterWork Theater. Whether you're familiar with the L. Frank Baum book, the 1939 movie, The Wiz, or Wicked, there is something […]
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus -- Concordia, Kansas Have you ever wondered just where Santa Claus came from? The Brown Grand Players share the story of Saint Nicholas as told to L. Frank Baum by Necile, the nymph who found Claus and raised him as her own in the world of Knooks, Faeries, […]
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra performs Herbert Stothart’s beautiful score to MGM's classic 1939 film The Wizard of Oz live on the big screen at the Chicago Symphony Center Nov. 29-Dec. Ticket prices are $79-$299
The beloved Toronto holiday tradition returns The revival of the holiday panto extravaganza is here! Following in the illustrious footsteps of Ross Petty's iconic 25-year tradition, Canadian Stage proudly steps up to lead the next chapter of larger-than-life holiday pantomimes for the enjoyment of Toronto audiences of all ages. Prepare yourselves for an irreverent twist […]
L. Frank Baum tells the story of Saint Nicholas and Necile, the nymph who found him and raised him in the world of Knooks, Faeries, and Ryls. As the creator of “The Wizard of Oz” relates the fantastic tale, we see young Claus leave the world of The Immortals to live among humans. Bring the […]
The Portland Panto Players present traditional British Pantomime. Enjoy a boisterous, family-friendly winter event filled with slapstick, witty dialogue, great music, and a few wink-wink jokes for the adults. This year The Wizard of Oz offers an updated script and set list. Kids and adults will laugh, cheer, and have a wonderful time. Panto is […]
Decatur historian Mark W. Sorensen will give an illustrated presentation about how L. Frank Baum came to Chicago in 1891 and 125 years ago wrote the children’s Book-of-the-Year, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Thinking it a one-time effort, demands from children across the country convinced him and later “Royal Historians of Oz” to keep writing […]
Experience the beloved family film classic with the full score performed live by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. When a cyclone rips through Kansas, Dorothy (Judy Garland) and her dog Toto are whisked away to the magical Land of Oz. As they follow the yellow brick road toward the Emerald City to meet the Wizard, they […]
The Offsite Connecticut Theatre continues its series of productions based on early Oz theatricals. This one-night event celebrates 122 years of the 1903 Wizard of Oz extravaganza with an evening of live music. Many of these songs were written by L. Frank Baum. Fans far from Connecticut can watch Offsite Connecticut Theatre’s one-night-only concert version […]
Join us for a magical afternoon of music and fun at the Red Run Theater's All-Ages Sing-Along of Wicked and The Wizard of Oz Songs! Whether you're a long-time fan or a newcomer, this event is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Oz. Get ready to belt out iconic tunes, […]
Prepare to be captivated as Ice Creative Entertainment presents "Wizard of Oz On Ice," a reimagined, all-new production that breathes fresh life into the beloved classic. Set on a stunning synthetic ice stage, this innovative performance will take place at select theaters around the nation. From the visionary team behind acclaimed ice spectacles like "Peter […]
There’s no place like the Cincinnati Music Hall for choreographer Septime Webre’s The Wizard of Oz. Join Dorothy on the yellow brick road but watch out for the Wicked Witch and her flying monkeys! This production features fantastic special effects and gorgeous sets and costumes. With music from Matthew Pierce performed by the Cincinnati Symphony […]
Prepare to be transported to a world beyond the rainbow. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz comes to life in a breathtaking drone light show that redefines creative entertainment. Enjoy a spellbinding 45-minute aerial display that invites you to experience the beloved novel like never before, with heart-warming narration and audio filled with excitement, heart, and […]
Theater Works USA brings this salsa, merengue, and Mexican folk-infused musical inspired by The Wizard of Oz to the Kirk Douglas Theatre March 23-April 13. A New York Times Critic's Pick invites you to click your heels together tres veces and be swept away. In this adaptation, Dora, a contemporary Latiné teenager, struggles with her family’s […]
The Sistersville (WV) Opera presents: Marvelous! an opera based on L. Frank Baum's Marvelous Land of Oz. Merissa Beddows stars with a cast of students from the Carnegie-Mellon School of Music in Pittsburgh. Artwork by Vincent Myrand that will be projected in the opera will be showcased in the adjoining Gold Derrick Gallery immediately after […]
Join Broadway’s Alyssa Fox (Broadway’s Wicked 20th Anniversary “Elphaba") and McKenzie Kurtz (Broadway’s Wicked 20th Anniversary “Glinda”) at the Lake House for an unforgettable night of music and stories through their careers. Joined by Music Director/ Conductor Dan Micciche, of Wicked on Broadway. This night promises to be a magical celebration through song and stories! […]
Certified genealogist Pam Anderson will present “W. W. Denslow: The Wonderful Illustrator of Franklin County,” at the 12th annual meeting of Antietam Historical Association Wednesday, April 16. Denslow (1856–1915), a native of Philadelphia, is best remembered as the illustrator of the first edition of L. Frank Baum’s “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” Anderson will offer […]
Join us for a marathon, half marathon, 10k, or Munchkin Marathon through the beautiful streets and trails of Olathe. This year marks the 22nd anniversary of the event. The city of Olathe is 20 minutes southwest of downtown Kansas City, located in Johnson County, Kansas. Come experience our Midwest charm in the Land of Oz. Participants […]
Join the Friends of the Carbondale Public Library for their annual meeting and program, including a talk by Carl Rexroad, former owner of the Bookworm Book Store. Rexroad will present on the long lasting legacy of The Wizard of Oz in books, musicals, movies, and pop culture. All are welcome to this free program! […]
An extraordinary whirlwind of adventure lands in Pittsburgh with the PBT premiere of the whimsical The Wizard of Oz. Based on the beloved book and film, this ballet follows Dorothy and Toto down the yellow brick road into Oz. Joined by the Scarecrow, Tinman and Lion, they quest to find the Wizard and battle the […]
The only all-blind theatre company in the USA, LA's Theatre by the Blind, presents the world premiere of The Enemy of Oz by Christopher Ureña. Reimagining the classic world of The Wizard of Oz, the new play entangles a new generation of characters in an adventure fraught with political ambitions, magical conflicts, and revenge. The […]
A grant from the William Pomeroy Foundation for a New York State Historical Marker has been awarded to the Lyman Frank Baum Foundation Inc. of Syracuse. A celebration of the announcement is planned May 17, 2025, on the grounds where the new marker will be placed. The Mattydale, NY, location is the site where Baum's […]
Universal Pictures will re-release of The Wiz--the 1978 Oscar-nominated musical starring Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Lena Horne, and Richard Pryor--nationwide for screenings Sunday, May 18 and Wednesday, May 21. Universal has restored The Wiz in 4K using the original 35mm negative, the 35mm magnetic audio stems, and both the 1” 8-track stereo music masters and […]
Judy Garland's legacy as an LGBTQ icon is deeply intertwined with her work, particularly in The Wizard of Oz, which serves as a narrative of self-discovery, acceptance, and the quest for a place to belong. "Over the Rainbow", a song that was almost cut from the film, is a metaphor for a place of hope, […]
