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Other Oz events can also be found on [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wizard-of-Oz-calendar-of-events/134800309920409?sk=wall the Wizard of Oz Calendar of Events page on Facebook].
Please note that, since I live in the United States and most Oz events take place in the United States, I will identify most event locations by city and state only. Any events taking place in other countries will include the name of the country as well.
==Going on now==
==Going on now==
===''Wicked'' play, around the world===
===''Wicked'' play, around the world===
'''Now playing: ''Wicked''.''' This is it, the biggest thing to hit Oz in years: the award-winning musical based on Gregory Maguire's novel ''Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West''. The book is by Winnie Holzman, the music by Stephen Schwartz, and the show is directed by Joe Mantello. It has done so well, it has spawned the following sit-down companies:
'''Now playing: ''Wicked''.''' This is the award-winning musical based on Gregory Maguire's novel ''Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West''. The book is by Winnie Holzman, the music by Stephen Schwartz, and the show is directed by Joe Mantello. It has done so well, it has spawned the following productions:


* [http://www.gershwintheatre.com/ Gershwin Theater], Broadway, New York City, New York. Tickets may be purchased online at [http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/24579 ticketmaster.com]. For more details, go to [http://wickedthemusical.com/ wickedthemusical.com]. For a "Behind the Emerald Curtain" tour on Saturday mornings, go to [http://www.emeraldcurtain.com/NewYork.html emeraldcurtain.com/NewYork.html] for details.
* [http://www.gershwintheatre.com/ Gershwin Theater], Broadway, New York City, New York. Tickets may be purchased online at [http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/24579 ticketmaster.com]. For more details, go to [http://wickedthemusical.com/ wickedthemusical.com]. For a "Behind the Emerald Curtain" tour on Saturday mornings, go to https://wickedthemusical.com/behind-the-emerald-curtain#scrolldown for details.


* The Apollo Victoria Theatre, The West End, London, England, United Kingdom. For more information, including booking tickets, see [http://www.wickedthemusical.co.uk/ wickedthemusical.co.uk] or [http://www.wickedwestend.co.uk/ wickedwestend.co.uk], and tickets can be purchased through [http://www.wickedtheatretickets.co.uk/ wickedtheatretickets.co.uk]. You can also follow the British Wicked on the following social network sites:
* The Apollo Victoria Theatre, The West End, London, England, United Kingdom. For more information, including booking tickets, see http://www.wickedthemusical.co.uk/.
** [http://www.facebook.com/WickedLondon FaceBook]
** [http://www.ivillage.co.uk/newspol/community/leisure/articles/0,,598817_705003,00.html iVillage]
** [http://www.myspace.com/wickedthemusicallondon MySpace]
** [http://twitter.com/wickedlondon Twitter]
* [http://www.stage-entertainment.de/theater-events/metronom-theater.html Metronom Theater], Oberhausen, Germany (see [http://www.stage-entertainment.de/musicals/wicked-oberhausen/wicked-oberhausen.html www.stage-entertainment.de/musicals/wicked-oberhausen/wicked-oberhausen.html])


After successful runs in Tokyo and Osaka, a Japanese touring company of ''Wicked'' is scheduled to play in Fukuoka April 3 to May 29, 2011. See [http://wicked.jp/index.html wicked.jp] for details.
*''Wicked'' is also touring the United States and Canada. For more information and updates about the tour, see https://wickedthemusical.com/tickets/#tour. Here's the current schedule (locations and dates are subject to change):
** Now through May 12, 2024: [https://bushnell.org/shows-concerts/wicked The Bushnell], Hartford, Connecticut
** May 15-June 2, 2024: [https://broadwaygrandrapids.com/Wicked-2 DeVos Performance Hall], Grand Rapids, Michigan
** June 5-July 21, 2024: [https://www.mirvish.com/shows/wicked Princess of Wales Theatre], Toronto, Ontario, Canada
** July 24-August 25, 2024: [https://www.denvercenter.org/tickets-events/wicked/ Buelle Theatre], Denver, Colorado
** August 28-October 13, 2024: [https://www.broadwaysf.com/events/wicked/ Orpheum Theatre], San Francisco, California
** October 16-November 3, 2024: [https://portland.broadway.com/shows/wicked-2/ Keller Auditorium], Portland, Oregon
** November 6-December 1, 2024: [https://seattle.broadway.com/shows/wicked-2/ Paramount Theatre], Seattle, Washington
** December 4, 2024-February 2, 2025: [https://www.broadwayinhollywood.com/events/detail/wicked2024 Hollywood Pantages Theatre], Los Angeles, California
** February 5-March 2, 2025: [https://www.broadwaysd.com/upcoming-events/wicked-2025/ San Diego Civic Theatre], San Diego, California
** March 4-30, 2025: [https://www.asugammage.com/wicked ASU Gammage], Tempe, Arizona
** April 2-13, 2025: [https://www.morrisoncenter.com/events/detail/wicked Morrison Center], Boise, Idaho
** April 16-May 25, 2025: [https://saltlakecity.broadway.com/shows/wicked/ Eccles Theater], Salt Lake City, Utah
** May 28-June 15, 2025: [https://www.celebrityattractions.com/shows/10129/Wicked/Tulsa/2025 Tulsa Performing Arts Center], Tulsa, Oklahoma
** June 18-July 6, 2025: [https://indianapolis.broadway.com/shows/wicked/ Murat Theatre at Old National Centre], Indianapolis, Indiana
** July 9-27, 2025: [https://www.overture.org/tickets-events/2024-25-season/wicked/ Overture Center], Madison, Wisconsin
** July 30-August 17, 2025: [https://milwaukee.broadway.com/shows/wicked/ Marcus Center], Milwaukee, Wisconsin
** August 20-31, 2025: [https://americantheatreguild.com/peoria/shows/wicked/ Peoria Civic Center Theater], Peoria, Illinois
** September 24-October 26, 2025: [https://www.blumenthalarts.org/events/detail/wicked-2 Belk Theater], Charlotte, North Carolina


''Wicked'' is also now touring in Australia, with the following stops already announced:
* The current Australian production is now playing in Melbourne, and is scheduled to open in Brisbane September 12, 2024. For more information and to book tickets, go to https://wickedthemusical.com.au/.


* Now through June 4, 2011: [http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/afc/whats-on/musical-theatre/wicked.php Adelaide Festival Theatre], Adelaide, South Australia
* A new, non-replicated production is now playing in Göteborg, Sweden. For more information, see the show's website at https://www.opera.se/forestallningar/sasong-2023-2024/wicked/.
* June 19-July 31, 2011: [http://www.burswood.com.au/Entertainment/Promo/?id=4021&name=WICKED Burswood Theatre], Perth, Western Australia


See [http://www.wickedthemusical.com.au/ wickedthemusical.com.au] for more about the show in Australia.
* The latest UK/Ireland tour is also gearing up, with details at https://www.wickedthemusical.co.uk/tour/. Current stops scheduled:
** Now through May 19, 2024: Bradford Alhambra, Bradford, England
** May 23-June 16, 2024: Southampton Mayflower, Southampton, England
** June 20-July 14, 2024: Liverpool Empire, Liverpool, England
** July 23-September 15, 2024: Dublin Bold Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin, Ireland
** September 24-October 20, 2024: Sunderland Empire, Sunderland, England
** October 24-November 23, 2024: Cardiff Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, Wales
** December 3, 2024-January 12, 2025: Manchester Palace Theatre, Manchester, England


That long-rumored Dutch production may finally open in Scheveningen, The Netherlands late in 2011.
* A new Danish production is coming to the Tivoli Concert Hall in Copenhagen, October 11-19, 2024. For more information, se the show's website at https://www.tivoli.dk/da/kultur-og-program/teater/2024/wicked. Here's the trailer:
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''Wicked'' is also touring North America. For more information and updates about the tour, see [http://www.wickedthemusical.com/#WickedCitiesOnTour wickedthemusical.com/#WickedCitiesOnTour] or [http://www.musicalschwartz.com/wicked-tour.htm musicalschwartz.com/wicked-tour.htm]. Here's the current schedule (locations and dates are subject to change):
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* April 27-May 22, 2011: [http://www.sheas.org/ Shea's Performing Arts Center], Buffalo, New York
===''The Wiz'' play, Broadway and national tour===
* May 4-15, 2011: [http://www.newspaceentertainment.com/boise/wicked-boise/ Morrison Center], Boise, Idaho
'''''The Wiz'' play, national tour.''' This is a new staging of the Tony-winning musical adaptation of ''The Wizard of Oz'', now playing at the [https://broadwaydirect.com/show/the-wiz/ Marquis Theatre], New York City, New York, after a successful tour.
* May 5-June 12, 2011: [http://www.omahaperformingarts.org/ Omaha Theatre], Omaha, Nebraska
* May 18-29, 2011: [http://bestofbroadwayspokane.com/1011/wicked.asp INB Performing Arts Center], Spokane, Washington
* June 1-26, 2011: [http://vancouver.ca/commsvcs/cultural/theatres/qet/index.htm Queen Elizabeth Theatre], Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
* June 15-August 21, 2011: [http://kennedy-center.org/calendar/index.cfm?fuseaction=showEvent&event=TLTSF Opera House at the Kennedy Center], Washington, DC
* June 29-July 17, 2011: [http://www.jubileeauditorium.com/southern/about/default.asp Southern Jubilee Auditorium], Calgary, Alberta, Canada
* July 20-August 7, 2011: [http://www.jubileeauditorium.com/Northern/Home.aspx Northern Jubilee Auditorium], Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
* August 10-21, 2011: [http://www.tcuplace.com/ TCU Place], Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
* August 24-September 4, 2011: [http://centennialconcerthall.com/2010/09/wicked/ Centennial Concert Hall], Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
* August 14-September 11, 2011: [http://bushnell.org/index.cgi/50495 The Bushnell Performing Arts Center], Hartford, Connecticut
* September 7-October 11, 2011: [http://www.pgharts.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=26485 Benedum Center], Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
* September 14-October 9, 2011: [http://www.foxtheatre.org/index.aspx Fox Theatre], Atlanta, Georgia
* November 2-26, 2011: [http://www.cincinnatiarts.org/aronoff Proctor & Gamble Hall, Arnoff Center for the Arts], Cincinnati, Ohio
* November 30, 2011-January 22, 2012: [http://www.los-angeles-theatre.com/theaters/pantages-theater/theater.php Pantages Theatre], Los Angeles, California
* December 7-31, 2011: [http://www.motopera.org/ Detroit Opera House], Detroit, Michigan
* January 4-22, 2012: [https://www.artistseriesjax.org/peo/content.asp?pid=17 Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts], Jacksonville, Florida
* January 25-February 12, 2012: [http://broadwayacrossamerica.com/austin/index.html Bass Concert Hall], Austin, Texas
* February 1-12, 2012: [http://visitelpaso.com/wicked/ Plaza Theatre], El Paso, Texas
*February 15-March 4, 2012: [http://www.newspaceentertainment.com/birmingham/wicked-birmingham/ BJCC Concert Hall], Birmingham, Alabama
* February 15-March 11, 2012: [http://broadwayacrossamerica.com/tempe/index.html Gammage Auditorium], Tempe, Arizona
* March 14-April 12, 2012: Keller Auditorium, Portland, Oregon
* March 28-April 15, 2012: [https://www.bbmannpah.com/content.php?id=14 Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall], Fort Meyers, Florida
* April 18-29, 2012: [http://www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com/ North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center], North Charleston, South Carolina
* May 2-27, 2012: [http://www.dpacnc.com/default.asp?dpac=19&objId=444 Durham Performing Arts Center], Durham, North Carolina
* May 23-June 17, 2012: [http://calmt.com/index.cfm Community Center Theatre], Sacramento, California
* May 30-June 24, 2012: [http://victoriatheatre.com/ Victoria Theatre], Dayton, Ohio
* June 20-July 15, 2012: [http://broadwaysd.com/wicked.php San Diego Civic Center], San Diego, California
* August 29-October 7, 2012: [http://www.thesmithcenter.com/ Smith Center for the Performing Arts], Las Vegas, Nevada


And for the first time, new productions, not based on the Broadway original, have been authorized. So far announced:
A second tour has already been announced, beginning in 2025:
* September 9-21, 2025: Music Hall at Fair Park, Dallas, Texas


* [http://www.hkt.fi/ohjelmisto/play.php?name=wick ''Wicked: Uusi Musikaali Lumotusta Maailmasta''], Helsingen Kaupungin Teaterri, Helsinki, Finland, now playing through at least May 14 ([http://www.lippu.fi/PublishedService?pageID=9&itemcode=event_22329 tickets])
For more information, see the show's website at https://wizmusical.com/.
* [http://www.detnyteater.dk/forestillinger/wicked/ ''Wicked: Heksene Fra Oz''], Det Ny Teater, Copenhagen, Denmark, now through at least May 29, 2011 ([http://www.billetnet.dk/html/artist.htmI?l=DK&artist=WICKED&brand=dk_detnyteater&camefrom=brand_dnt tickets])


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===''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'' series, on the Internet===
===''Ozmafia'' anime series, on the Internet===
'''Now playing: ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'' series, jaroo.com and hulu.com.''' The online cartoon broadcast site, [http://www.jaroo.com/index.php jaroo.com], is showing the 1987 Cinar Productions series of [http://www.jaroo.com/shows/about/the-wonderful-wizard-of-oz ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'']. Based on the Oz books ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'', ''The Marvelous Land of Oz'', ''Ozma of Oz'', and ''The Emerald City of Oz'' and originally made in Japan, you can now watch selected episodes online, with a new episode being made available once a week. To start watching, go to http://www.jaroo.com/shows/about/the-wonderful-wizard-of-oz. Also showing the series is hulu.com. To see the show there, go to http://www.hulu.com/tv and do a search for "Wonderful Wizard of Oz".
'''Now playing: ''Ozmafia'' anime series, crunchyroll.com.''' In this Japanese anime series (based on the video game of the same name), Scarlet is a new transfer student at Oz Academy. He doesn't get off to a good start, but the teachers seem nice enough. But what strange secrets are hiding at Oz Academy, and why are they at war with the other academies? Episodes (in Japanese, with English subtitles) are available to view online at http://www.crunchyroll.com/ozmafia for free.


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===''High Drama: Against All Oz'' show, on the Internet===
===''The Wizard of Oz'' and ''The Wiz'', throughout the United Kingdom===
'''Now playing: ''High Drama: Against All Oz'', thewb.com.''' The late television network is reborn as an online broadcaster. Besides many old Warner Bros. shows, they also have a reality series, a behind-the-scenes look at a high school's production of ''The Wizard of Oz''. To see the trailer and watch episodes from the first two seasons, go to [http://www.thewb.com/shows/high-drama/ thewb.com/shows/high-drama].
'''Now playing: ''The Wizard of Oz'', throughout the United Kingdom.''' Oz is a popular show to perform in the United Kingdom, and there always seems to be a show going on somewhere. For a complete listing of all upcoming productions of ''The Wizard of Oz'' in the United Kingdom, see the listings at [http://www.list.co.uk/events/theatre/what:The%20Wizard%20of%20Oz/sort:date/show:100/ ''The List''], naturally. They also have listings for performances of [http://www.list.co.uk/events/theatre/what:The%20Wiz/sort:date/show:100/ ''The Wiz''].


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==="Not in Kansas Anymore" episode of ''Fame'', on the Internet===
===''Emerald City'' television series, NBC.com===
'''Now playing: "Not in Kansas Anymore" episode of ''Fame'', hulu.com.''' Episodes of the classic series ''Fame'' are now available to watch on the Internet, including this Oz-themed episode. Doris, after finding out that she's not eligible to be in the next show, conks herself on the head and dreams that the School for the Arts has been transformed into Oz, with all of her friends and teachers playing its citizens. To watch, go to http://www.hulu.com/watch/151850/fame-not-in-kansas-anymore.
'''''Emerald City'' television series, NBC.com''' The latest Oz TV project has gone through its broadcast run on NBC. But the show's website is still up at http://www.nbc.com/emerald-city. You can still watch episodes online at http://www.nbc.com/emerald-city/episodes, and the show is also streaming on Peacock.


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==="Off to See the Wizard" on ''My Fair Wedding with David Tutera'', WE channel, nationwide telecast===
===''Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz'', Internet Streaming and Cablecast===
'''Now airing: "Off to See the Wizard" episode, ''My Fair Wedding with David Tutera'', WE Channel, nationwide telecast.''' Wedding planner David Tutera has to swoop in and rescue a ''Wizard of Oz''-themed wedding. Can he do it without breaking up the happy couple? This episode has the following scheduled airtimes (all times listed are EST):
'''Now playing: ''Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz'' cartoon series, Internet Streaming, Boomerang.''' Boomerang brings you the latest Oz cartoon series, based (very loosely) on the famous 1939 film version. Dorothy is now a princess of Oz and living in the Emerald City with Queen Ozma. But she's still having adventures! The first episode is free on the Boomerang website, but getting the rest means subscribing to Boomerang's streaming service. For more information, see the show's website at https://watch.boomerang.com/shows/dorothy-franchise/series/dorothy-series/volume-1. Or, if you have the Boomerang or Cartoon Network cable channels, episodes are now being shown there as well. Other territories around the world, outside the United States, also have the show, so check your local version of the Cartoon Network or Boomerang channels or websites.
* Sunday, May 22, 6:00 p.m.
* Monday, May 23, 3:00 a.m.
Check your local listings for exact channel and times in your area. For further showtimes, see the episode's website at [http://affiliate.zap2it.com/tv/my-fair-wedding-with-david-tutera-off-to-see-the-wizard/EP010846660036 zap2it.com]. You can even watch a clip at http://www.wetv.com/video/747509065001/my-fair-wedding-wizard-of-oz-bride.


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==="The Wizard of Odd" on ''Phineas and Ferb'', the Disney Channel and Disney XD, nationwide cablecast===
===''Lost in Oz'' series, Internet streaming===
'''Now airing: "The Wizard of Odd" episode, ''Phineas and Ferb'', the Disney Channel and Disney XD, nationwide cablecast.''' Stepbrothers Phineas and Ferb are off to see the Wizard in this take-off of ''The Wizard of Oz''. This episode of the show ''Phineas and Ferb'' is scheduled to be shown at the following times:
'''Now playing: ''Lost in Oz'', Amazon Video streaming.''' This animated series from Amazon tells the story of Dorothy, a modern-day girl, and her dog Toto, who are whisked to Oz when Dorothy opens one of her mother's old journals. To get home, she must find the elements of magic and help restore magic to Oz. Fortunately she has made friends with Ojo the Munchkin and West, a trainee witch, to help her out. To get started, see Amazon's ''Lost in Oz'' website at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Z89MYTI! And in November of 2022, [https://www.youtube.com/embed/h4fc1XvdBrk this short was dropped] with news of what's to come.
*(No showings currently scheduled)
Check your local listings for exact channels and times in your area. For further showtimes, see the episode's website at [http://affiliate.zap2it.com/tv/phineas-and-ferb-wizard-of-odd-part-i-and-ii/EP009488470184 zap2it.com].


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==="Twister" on ''The Suite Life on Deck'', the Disney Channel and Disney XD, nationwide cablecast===
===''Dee & Friends in Oz'', Netflix worldwide===
'''Now airing: "Twister" three-part story, ''The Suite Life on Deck'', the Disney Channel, nationwide cablecast.''' The ''Suite Life on Deck'' gang takes on Oz in the three-part storyline, "Twister". The story is scheduled to be shown at the following times:
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* Monday, May 16, 3:00 p.m. (part 1), 3:30 p.m. (part 2), and 4:00 p.m. (part 3), Disney XD
'''Now playing: ''Dee & Friends in Oz'', Netflix worldwide.''' The streaming service has announced their new shows for 2024, including ''Dee & Friends in Oz'', an animated musical series aimed at preschoolers. Dee is a young girl who discovers a key to the magical land of Oz, where she makes friends and has has adventures where she saves the day. Want a sneak peek? [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPAZCfmc0mQ&ab_channel=NetflixJr. Here's the first episode!]
Check your local listings for exact channels and times in your area. For further showtimes, see the episodes' websites at zap2it.com — [http://affiliate.zap2it.com/tv/the-suite-life-on-deck-twister-part-1/EP010802400076 part 1], [http://affiliate.zap2it.com/tv/the-suite-life-on-deck-twister-part-2/EP010802400077 part 2], and [http://affiliate.zap2it.com/tv/the-suite-life-on-deck-twister-part-3/EP010802400078 part 3]


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===Andrew Lloyd Webber's ''The Wizard of Oz'' play, London, England===
===''Chronicles of Oz'' podcast, the Internet===
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'''Now streaming: The ''Chronicles of Oz'' podcast.''' This audio adaptation of the first three Oz books, each in six episodes, presents ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'', ''The Marvellous Land of Oz'', and ''Ozma of Oz'', plus a special episode adapting ''The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus''. Produced by Crossover Adventure Productions out of Australia. All episodes, along with trailers and other materials, can be downloaded at http://chroniclesofoz.com/.
'''Now playing: ''The Wizard of Oz'', The West End, London, England, United Kingdom.''' Danielle Hope won the role of Dorothy through the television show ''Over the Rainbow'' (and the runner-up, Sophie Evans, is her understudy), and now you can see her in the part in Andrew Lloyd Webber's version of the show. Michael Crawford is playing the Wizard, with Hannah Waddingham as the Wicked Witch of the West. News and information is available on Webber's website, at [http://www.andrewlloydwebber.com/shows/the-wizard-of-oz/ andrewlloydwebber.com/shows/the-wizard-of-oz], and the show's website is  at http://www.wizardofozthemusical.com/.
 
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===''The Wizard of Oz'' and ''The Wiz'', throughout the United Kingdom===
===''The Royal Podcast of Oz'', the Internet===
'''Now playing: ''The Wizard of Oz'', throughout the United Kingdom.''' Oz is a popular show to perform in the United Kingdom, and there always seems to be a show going on somewhere. For a complete listing of all upcoming productions of ''The Wizard of Oz'' in the United Kingdom, see the listings at [http://www.list.co.uk/events/theatre/what:The+Wizard+of+Oz/sort:date/show:100/ ''The List''], naturally. They also have listings for performances of [http://www.list.co.uk/events/theatre/what:The+Wiz/sort:date/show:100/ ''The Wiz''].
'''Now streaming: ''The Royal Podcast of Oz'', podbean.com and other podcasting sites.''' Now running for over a decade, this podcast is devoted to all things Oz, with interviews, reviews, news, and other items of interest to Oz fans of all types. You can listen to or download all editions at https://anchor.fm/the-royal-podcast-of-oz/, or look for it on your favorite podcast site.


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===''The Wizard of Oz'' play, Fort Worth, Texas===
===''Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me'', National Public Radio===
'''Now through May 22, 2011: ''The Wizard of Oz'' play, Casa Mañana Theatre, Fort Worth, Texas.''' The famous musical version of the story, based on the movie. For more information or to purchase tickets, see http://www.casamanana.org/playhouse/wizard.html.
'''Now streaming: ''Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me'' edition of May 11, 2019, npr.org.''' The popular current events quiz show recorded this episode in St. Louis, and got one of the city's most celebrated residents to play "Not My Job". Former Cardinals shortstop and Hall of Fame inductee Ozzie Smith was nicknamed "The Wizard of Oz" in his playing days, so naturally, he gets to answer questions about ''The Wizard of Oz''! You can listen to the entire episode [https://www.npr.org/programs/wait-wait-dont-tell-me/722132214/wait-wait-for-may-11-2019-with-not-my-job-guest-ozzie-smith?showDate=2019-05-11 here], or just Smith's segment [https://www.npr.org/2019/05/11/721853591/not-my-job-we-quiz-baseball-great-ozzie-smith-on-the-wizard-of-oz here].


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===''Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz'' play, Sierra Madre, California===
===''Hit the Bricks!'' podcast, the Internet===
'''Now through June 4, 2011: ''Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz'' play, Sierra Madre Playhouse, Sierra Madre, California.''' The Sierra Madre Playhouse's popular Saturday morning Fairy Tale Theatre program features this adaptation of ''The Wizard of Oz'' (and no, not of L. Frank Baum's fourth Oz book). The Muchkins are played by the kids in the audience! Performances begin at 11:00 a.m., and tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for potential Munchkins 12 and under. For more details, see http://sierramadreplayhouse.org/FairyTaleTheatre.html.
'''Now playing: ''Hit the Bricks!'' podcast, the Internet.''' One hundred years after the events of ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'', the Gale farm is abandoned, and a new generation is off to have adventures in Oz. The first act has now dropped, with further episodes to come. For more information, see the show's website at https://hitthebricks.com/, and its Twitter feed at https://twitter.com/HitTheBricksPod/.


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===''The Wizard of Oz'' museum exhibit, Memphis, Tennessee===
===''The Smallwood Sessions'' podcast, "The Podcast of Oz", the Internet===
'''Now through June 12, 2011: ''The Wizard of Oz'' interactive museum exhibit, Children's Museum of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee.''' Based on the book ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'', this exhibit presents interactive displays of Dorothy and her friends. For more information, see the museum's website at http://www.cmom.com/.
'''Now playing: "The Podcast of Oz" episode of ''The Smallwood Sessions'' podcast.''' To celebrate what would have been the 2020 edition of Chittenango's Oz-Stravaganza, this podcast about upstate New York celebrates Oz and creator L. Frank Baum's connections to the area. To listen, go to https://anchor.fm/josh-taylor87/episodes/Episode-22-The-Podcast-of-Oz-ef05f4.


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===''The Whiz: Over the Rainbow'', on tour===
===''Down the Yellow Brick Pod'' podcast, the Internet===
'''''The Whiz: Over the Rainbow'' show, presented by Nicholas Leichter Dance, on tour.''' This dance extravaganza reimagines and reinterprets ''The Wizard of Oz'' and ''The Wiz'' for the Obama generation. Currently scheduled performances:
'''Now playing: ''Down the Yellow Brick Pod'' podcast.''' This podcast takes a deep dive into the Oz books, one chapter at a time, and looks at all that they encompass. Available on many podcast sources, including Google Podcasts, and through [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMTcyMTM4LnJzcw?hl=en this link].
* May 21, 2011: Broadway Center for the Performing Arts, Tacoma, Washington
* June 4, 2011: Tony Bennett Concert Hall, Astoria, New York


For more information, see the company's website at http://www.nldnyc.org/calendar.html.
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===''The Wonderful Recap of Oz'' podcast, the Internet===
'''Now playing: ''The Wonderful Recap of Oz'' podcast.''' This podcast recaps the Oz books, one per episode. Available Available on many podcast sources, including Google Podcasts, and through [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ZjgyMWIyYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== this link].


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===''The Wizard of Oz'' play, Northport, New York===
===''No Place Like Home'' podcast, the Internet===
'''Now through June 19, 2011: ''The Wizard of Oz'' play, John W. Engeman Theater at Northport, Northport, New York.''' As part of their Children's Theater series, the theater is presenting late-in-the-morning performances of ''The Wizard of Oz'' Saturday and Sunday mornings. Showtimes are at 11:00 a.m. on Saturdays, and 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. This version is based presented as a fresh new musical comedy, containing adventure, friendly characters and humor. People of all ages will enjoy this colorful classic fairy tale from somewhere over the rainbow! Ticket prices are $15. For more details or to purchase tickets, see http://www.johnwengemantheater.com/.
'''Now playing: ''No Place Like Home'' podcast.''' This podcast looks at the Ruby Slippers, how they were stolen in 2005 and found again in 2018, and all the background behind them, the production of The Movie, the life of Judy Garland, and more. Available on most podcasting sites. For more information, the show's website is at https://shows.cadence13.com/podcast/noplacelikehome.


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==="Cyclones on the Prairies: ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'' and the Arts & Crafts of Publishing, Chicago, 1900" exhibit, San Francisco, California.===
===''The Lost Princess of Oz'' podcast, the Internet===
'''Now through June 27, 2011: "Cyclones on the Prairies: ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'' and the Arts & Crafts of Publishing, Chicago, 1900" exhibit, Book Club of California, San Francisco, California.''' The Book Club of California's latest exhibit showcases ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'' and the rest of the Oz series, as well as the career of L. Frank Baum. Peter E. Hanff, from whose collection much of the exhibit comes from, will give a talk on the final day. The Club is open to the public Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and is located at 312 Sutter Street, Suite 500. For more information, see the Club's website at http://www.bccbooks.org/index.htm.
'''Now playing: ''The Lost Princess of Oz'' podcast.''' A new, original Oz story for kids (of all ages), told in six parts, with songs, and presented by the Delaware Children's Theatre. Although based on Baum's writings, this is not the same story as his novel ''The Lost Princess of Oz''. For more information, or to subscribe, see the show's website at https://www.thelostprincessofozpodcast.com/.


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===''150 Things I Love About Kansas'' museum exhibit, Topeka, Kansas===
===''The Wizard of Oz: A Homegrown American Fairy Tale'' radio broadcast, BBC World Service===
'''Now through December 31, 2011: 150 Things I Love About Kansas exhibit, Kansas Museum of History, Topeka, Kansas.''' To celebrate the state's sesquicentennial (it was admitted to the Union on January 29, 1861), the Kansas Museum of History is presenting an exhibit of 150 Things I Love About Kansas. One area is devoted to ''The Wizard of Oz'' and its place in depicting Kansas. For details, see the museum's website at http://www.kshs.org/p/150-things-i-love-about-kansas/15782.
'''Now playing: ''The Wizard of Oz: A Homegrown American Fairy Tale'' radio documentary, BBC World Service and online streaming.''' This program looks at the origins and mythology of ''The Wizard of Oz'' and how it came about. It is currently available to listen or download online, anywhere in the world. Check the program's website at https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct1rl9 to listen to it online, or to download it.


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==May 2011==
===To Oz? To Oz! online convention, the Internet===
===''Wizard of Oz'' Month Celebration, the Internet===
'''To Oz? To Oz! online convention.''' With so many Oz events having to be cancelled this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a bunch of them got together to present some of their events to a worldwide, online audience for free. The live portions of the convention have now ended, but if you go to https://ozis.us/, you can see many prerecorded talks and events.
'''May, 2011: ''Wizard of Oz'' Programming, Seasons & Celebrations, Live365.com Internet Radio.''' In honor of L. Frank Baum's birthday on May 15, this online radio station, with different topical programming each month, plays music about Oz, including songs from Oz movies and plays. Also in the mix is Judy Garland reprising her role as Dorothy in the 1950 Lux Radio Theatre adaptation of ''The Wizard of Oz''. To listen, go to [http://www.live365.com/stations/tc_arts_ent live365.com/stations/tc_arts_ent]. You can also look for the station at http://www.athena365.com/index.live and on itunes Adult Contemporary radio.


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===''A Wonderful Wicked Wizard of Oz'' musical play, Ridgewood and/or Sparta, New Jersey===
===The OzConnection, YouTube===
'''May, 2011: ''A Wonderful Wicked Wizard of Oz'' musical play, Acting-A-Part Theatre Company, Ridgewood and/or Sparta, New Jersey.''' The classes are already underway for these musical theater students ages eight and up, but the final result should be fun for Oz fans: the new original musical, ''A Wonderful Wicked Wizard of Oz''. It will be performed some weekend in May, at either the Ridgewood or Sparta locations, or perhaps both. Keep an eye on http://www.actingapart.com/ for more details.
'''The OzConnection, YouTube.''' OzCon International, the world's longest running ''Wizard of Oz'' convention, now has a YouTube channel at "The OzConnection", which features highlights of earlier cons and new material. The link is at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQU5pEFZZ6n_vXvRalgclSg.
 
The OzConnection has recently started two shows specifically for their channel. The first is a talk show called "OZ:Connect", which you can find in a playlist at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-NAe0FKDXk&list=PLVNfENfXbx111GmnLLJFklUVGxPl1zUC-. The other new show is "Crypto-Oz-ology", short stories about all kinds of unusual happenings in Oz, which is in a playlist at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCoSH97u4ts&list=PLVNfENfXbx11g0DhXikoqyP0dslwHeC1h.  


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===Linda Eder Sings Judy Garland, Boston, Massachusetts===
===Oz Talk, YouTube===
'''May 11-13, 2011: "Linda Eder Sings Judy Garland" with the Boston Pops Orchestra, Symphony Hall, Boston, Massachusetts.''' To open its new season, celebrating the American Songbook, the Boston Pops and singer Linda Eder will present a selection of songs made famous by Judy Garland, including "Over the Rainbow". The public is welcome to take part by submitting videos of themselves singing "Over the Rainbow" for a collage that will highlight Boston Pops performances this season. (For more details on the contest, see http://www.bso.org/bso/mods/content1.jsp?id=43400051.) For more details on the season opening concert, see http://www.bso.org/bso/mods/perf_detail.jsp?pid=prod3880217.
'''''Oz Talk'' panel talk show, YouTube.''' Join five Oz friends as they discuss any and all Oz subjects under the sun. New episodes will drop every two weeks on [https://www.youtube.com/c/TheOfficialOzClub/videos the Official Oz Club's YouTube Channel]. You can find the playlist for ''Oz Talk'' at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNINbbefPS4&list=PL3OVMLWgINCRfgeWZR8GPJOp11rR73Ssc.


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===Miss Oz-Stravaganza Pageant, Chittenango, New York===
===''Fifty Years of Oziana'' Readings, Youtube===
'''May 14, 2011: Miss Oz-Stravaganza Pageant, Chittenango High School, Chittenango, New York.''' For the first time, L. Frank Baum's home town's Oz-Stravaganza will have a Miss Oz-Stravaganza — and she receives her crown here! Girls from ages 2 to 19 living in the areas served by Chittenango schools are encouraged to participate. The winners will serve as ambassadors for the community and at a variety of Oz-Stravaganza! activities. For more details (or, if you qualify, to be in the pageant), see http://www.oz-stravaganza.com/content/miss-oz-stravaganza-pageant.
'''''Fifty Years of Oziana'' short story readings, YouTube.''' To celebrate fifty years of ''Oziana'', the International Wizard of Oz Club's annual literary magazine, Club members read stories from the last five decades. Many authors have even revisited their own stories. You can see the playlist of all stories [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hm6WXDLg9U8&list=PL3OVMLWgINCQ2a_CDuBggCt7kCYVaS4yD right here].


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===Hollywood Memorabilia Auction, Beverly Hills, California===
===''American Experience: American Oz'' documentary, pbs.org===
'''May 14-15, 2011: Hollywood Memorabilia Auction, Saban Theatre, Beverly Hills, California.''' A large number of props, art, and other items used in the movies go under the gavel in this two-day auction, presented by Profiles in History. Among the items to be sold are several from ''The Wizard of Oz'', including a Winkie spear and the Wicked Witch's crystal ball. For details, including a downloadable auction catalog, and to register to bid (they accept off-site phone and online bids), go to http://profilesinhistory.com/hollywood-memorabilia-auction-44/hollywood-memorabilia-auction-44.
'''''American Experience: American Oz'' documentary, pbs.org.''' The recent PBS documentary, ''American Oz'', about the life of L. Frank Baum and the creation of Oz (part of the ''American Experience'' series) is now available for viewing online, and streaming on the PBS app. To watch, go to https://www.pbs.org/video/american-oz-cvqd3p/.


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===Celebrating 100 Years, New York City, New York===
===''Wicked in Concert'', pbs.org===
'''May 14-December 31, 2011: "Celebrating 100 Years" exhibit, Gottesman Exhibition Hall, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building of the New York Public Library, New York City, New York.''' The famous Beaux-Arts main branch of the New York Public Library, at Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street in Manhattan, opened in 1911, and so it's celebrating its centennial this year. Of special interest to Oz fans (besides the library's use as the Cowardly Lion's home in the film version of ''The Wiz'') is that some of the library's collection of W. W. Denslow's original art for the novel of ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'' will be on display. The exhibit is free, and docent-led tours meet outside the entrance to Gottesman Exhibition Hall on the Library's first floor. For more information, see the exhibit's website at http://www.nypl.org/events/exhibitions/celebrating-100-years.
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'''''Wicked in Concert'', pbs.org''' This special highlights the music of the Broadway musical ''Wicked''. Hosts Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth introduce performances by artists including Amber Riley, Rita Moreno, Gabrielle Ruiz, Ariana DeBose, Cynthia Erivo, Isaac Powell, Alex Newell, Jennifer Nettles, and the American Pops Orchestra. To watch online, see https://www.pbs.org/show/wicked-concert/, or the PBS app.


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===''The Wizard of Oz: The Ballet'', Burnsville, Minnesota===
===''Rainbow'' movie, Netflix===
'''May 18-19, 2011: ''The Wizard of Oz: The Ballet'', Burnsville Performing Arts Center, Burnsville, Minnesota.''' Twin Cities Ballet of Minnesota, Ballet Royale Minnesota, and Envision Academy of the Arts are teaming up to present this world premiere ballet, based on the famous story. Performances both nights begin at 7:00 p.m., and ticket prices range from $10 to $22. For more information or to buy tickets, see http://www.burnsvillepac.com/event-calendar/view/242/70.
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'''Now playing: ''Rainbow'', on Netflix worldwide.''' The first streaming service premieres this new movie, from director Paco León, that uses themes and imagery from ''The Wizard of Oz'' to explore the coming of age of Dora, a young Spanish woman who finds that everything she thought she knew about her life may be wrong. Available in an English dub, or with English subtitles.


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===Yellow Brick Road Festival, Sedan, Kansas===
===''The Masked Singer's Wizard of Oz'' night, Fox Television===
'''May 21, 2011: Yellow Brick Road Festival, Sedan, Kansas.''' Another town in Kansas celebrates ''The Wizard of Oz''. For details, see http://www.lasr.net/travel/city.php?Sedan&Kansas&Yellow+Brick+Road+Festival&City_ID=KS0604019&Event_ID=KS0604019e002&VE=Y
'''''The Masked Singer's Wizard of Oz'' night, Fox Television.''' The singing competition show's eleventh American series' first theme night is all about Oz, celebrating The Movie's 85th anniversary. Host Nick Cannon enters in a hot air balloon, the judges wear Oz costumes, there will be homages to Oz throughout the episode, and LeAnn Rimes performs "Over the Rainbow":
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If you missed it on its showing on Fox, you can catch up on [https://www.fox.com/watch/ca04dc89f74f9cd1bafa25d0827cd703/ the Fox website] or [https://www.hulu.com/series/the-masked-singer-15209f88-6004-4d73-b993-3ff1a244f494 Hulu].


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===''The Wizard of Oz'' Children's Educational Exhibition, Boston, Massachusetts===
===The Wizard of Oz Experience, Around the World===
'''May 23-September 10, 2011: ''The Wizard of Oz'' Children's Educational Exhibition, Boston Children's Museum, Boston, Massachusetts.''' First created to celebrate the seventieth anniversary of the famous movie version, this interactive museum exhibit shows elements of science while visitors travel the Yellow Brick Road. For more information, see http://www.bostonkids.org/exhibits/coming_attractions.html. And visitors to Boston may be interested in a special promotion at [http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-deals/boswf-renaissance-boston-waterfront-hotel/ The Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel], giving hotel guests tickets to the exhibit and a DVD of the movie.
'''The Wizard of Oz Experience.''' The interactive outdoors event will be making making another set of appearances around the United States, Canada, and Australia in the spring of 2024. Take a look at https://questoapp.com/ for when it's coming to your town.


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==June 2011==
===''The Wizard of Oz Immersive'' Art Exhibit, Bucharest, Romania===
===Oz-Stravaganza, Chittenango, New York===
'''Now through August 20, 2024: ''The Wizard of Oz Immersive'' Art Exhibit, Museum of Immersive New Art, Bucharest, Romania.''' This new interpretation of the Oz story is told through an immersive experience where the art happens around you as you travel through the exhibit space. For details, see [https://www.romania-insider.com/wizard-oz-bucharest-immersive-museum-february-2024 this article], and visit the museum's website (in Romanian) at https://www.minamuseum.com/.
'''June 3-5, 2011: Oz-Stravaganza, Chittenango, New York.''' L. Frank Baum's home town honors their favorite son with this annual festival (formerly known as Oz Fest). This year's guests include Movie Munchkins Margaret Pellegrini and Karl Slover; Oz author and historian John Fricke; L. Frank Baum's great-grandsons Roger and Robert Baum; Judy Garland's stand-in, Caren Marsh-Doll; Judy Garland dress collector Michael Siewert; and Oz artist and Marvel Oz comics writer Eric Shanower. Events include a children's OZ costume contest; craft and vendor booths; the Munchkin Mile Kids Fun Run; and lots of other contests. For more information, see the festival's website at [http://oz-stravaganza.com oz-stravaganza.com], or the town's website at [http://www.chittenango.org www.chittenango.org].


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===Walk For Life, London, England, United Kingdom===
==May and June 2024==
'''June 5, 2011: Walk for Life, the streets of London, England, United Kingdom.''' The annual benefit walk for the Terrence Higgins Trust celebrates its twenty-second year. This year's theme is Follow the Yellow Brick Road, and the event will have a definite Oz theme. For more details or to register, see http://www.walkforlife.co.uk/.
===''The Wizard of Oz'' play, Olympia, Washington===
'''May 11-June 2, 2024: ''The Wizard of Oz'' play, Olympia, Washington.''' The Olympia Family Theater presents the stage adaptation of the first Oz book with a modern take. See the company's website at https://olyft.org/ for more information.


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===''Ozma of Oz'' musical, San Francisco, California===
===Yellow Brick Road Festival, Sedan, Kansas===
'''June 10-11, 2011: ''Ozma of Oz'' trip-hop musical, The Cutting Ball Theater, San Francisco, California.''' In this new musical adaptation of L. Frank Baum's third Oz book, director Rob Melrose collaborates with the San Francisco-based electro-rock group Z.O.N.K. to create Cutting Ball’s first musical, a trip-hop fantasy that captures L. Frank Baum’s American breed of surrealism with just a hint of the post-modern. For more information, see the company's website at http://cuttingball.com/season/1011/risk-is-this-2011/.
'''May 24-25, 2024: Yellow Brick Road Festival, Sedan, Kansas.''' This town in Kansas celebrates ''The Wizard of Oz'' every year. For details, see http://www.lasr.net/travel/city.php?Sedan&Kansas&Yellow+Brick+Road+Festival&City_ID=KS0604019&Event_ID=KS0604019e002&VE=Y or call 620-725-4033.


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===Judy Garland Festival, Grand Rapids, Minnesota===
===The Oz Run, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin===
'''June 16-18, 2011: Judy Garland Festival, Grand Rapids, Minnesota.''' Judy's home town throws its annual party in her honor. For more information, check out the website at [http://www.judygarlandmuseum.com judygarlandmuseum.com].
'''May 27, 2024: The Oz Run, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.''' This annual 5K and half-marathon run raises money for local charities while the participants dress in Oz costumes as they make their ways to the Emerald City at the end. For more information, or to sign up, go to https://www.raceentry.com/oz-run/race-information. And if you want to find out a little more, including video of the 2016 run, see http://www.weau.com/content/misc/Oz-Run---Dec-19th-407438355.html.


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===''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'' exhibit, Kalamazoo, Michigan===
===Oz-Stravaganza, Chittenango, New York===
 
'''May 31-June 2, 2024: Oz-Stravaganza, Chittenango, New York.''' This village in upstate New York honors its native son, L. Frank Baum, with an annual festival honoring his creation, the Land of Oz. For more information, see the event's website at http://www.oz-stravaganza.com/.
'''June 18-September 5, 2011: ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'' museum exhibit, Kalamazoo Valley Museum, Kalamazoo, Michigan.''' The traveling children's museum exhibit has made its way to Michigan. Based on the original novel by L. Frank Baum and illustrated by W. W. Denslow, visitors step into the book and follow the yellow brick road through interactive exhibits. For more information, see the Kalamazoo Valley Museum's website at http://kvm.kvcc.edu/. (Afterwards, the exhibit is expected to travel to the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Massachusetts; The Kansas Children's Discovery Center in Topeka, Kansas; and the Lied Discovery Children's Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada.)


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==July 2011==
===Judy Garland Festival, Grand Rapids, Minnesota===
===''The Wizard of Oz'' with Seattle Symphony, Seattle, Washington===
'''June 20-23, 2024: Judy Garland Festival, Judy Garland Museum and environs, Grand Rapids, Minnesota.''' Judy Garland's home town celebrates her in this annual festival, with events all over town spread out over several days. For more information, keep an eye on the event's website at https://judygarlandmuseum.com/judy-garland-museum-events/.
[[File:WizOfOzSeattleSymphony.jpg|left]]'''July 7 and 9, 2011: ''The Wizard of Oz'' with Seattle Symphony, Benaroya Hall, Seattle, Washington.''' The Seattle Symphony performs the soundtrack of the famous film version of ''The Wizard of Oz'' while the movie plays on a screen above them. For more details or to purchase tickets, see [http://www.seattlesymphony.org/symphony/buy/single/production.aspx?id=10582&src=t&dateid=10582 seattlesymphony.org].
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===The Winkie Convention, Pacific Grove, California===
==July 2024==
'''July 8-10, 2011: The Winkie Convention, Asilomar Conference Center, Pacific Grove, California.''' Highlights include the auction and sales tables, the costume contest, and the annual Winkie Award. Special presentations will highlight the centennial of ''The Sea Fairies''. Special guests will be Tommy Kovacs, writer of the comic book ''The Royal Historian of Oz'', and Kirk Kushin, writer of the ''Ozopolis'' comic book. For more information, see http://hungrytigerpress.blogspot.com/p/winkie-convention.html, and keep an eye on the event's Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=135243296512937&ref=ts.
===OzCon International, Pomona, California===
 
'''July 19-20, 2024: OzCon International, Kellogg West Conference Center and Hotel, California State Polytechnic University Pomona, Pomona, California.''' The world's longest continuously running ''Wizard of Oz'' convention is meeting for its sixtieth edition. For updates and further details, check out http://www.ozconinternational.com/.  


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===''The Wizard of Fu'' play, Johannesburg, South Africa===
==August 2024==
'''July 8-9, 2011: ''The Wizard of Fu''play, Joburg Promusica Theatre, Johannesburg, South Africa.''' Presented by Stageworx Performing Arts, this is not your typical visit to Oz! After landing in the Land Of Fu after a storm, Dorethy, from the small town of Kroonstad, goes on a journey to find the Wizard to help her get home. All is not well in the land though. People are missing things. The Lion is missing his courage, Mr. Tin has lost his heart, the Scarecrow has lost his dancing skills, Miley Cyrus has lost Hannah Montana and Justin Beiber has lost his voice!! Watch Dorethy enter a land of Funky song and dance as she goes on a mission to put everything right. Features the band Sergeant Fu. Shows are at 11:00 a.m. Tickets are R60 for adults, R50 for children, and R40 for members of groups of ten or more. For more information, see http://www.promusica.co.za/whatson.html and scroll down.
===Oz Festival Illinois, Mapleton, Illinois===
'''August 10, 2024: Oz Fest Illinois, Butler Haynes Park, Mapleton, Illinois.'''. For more information, see the event's website at https://www.hollispark.org/oz-fest, or the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OzFestIllinois/.


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===''Oz Forever'' workshop, Lake Oswego, Oregon===
==Oz Land Festival, Peekskill, New York==
'''July 11-22, 2011: ''Oz Forever'' workshop, Lakewood Center for the Arts, Lake Oswego, Oregon.''' This is an acting workshop for young thespians, aged 7 to 16, culminating in the public performance of the original musical ''Forever Oz''. It's forty years later, and Dorothy's grandchildren are now off to Oz, where they meet the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, Cowardly Lion, and the ''new'' Wizard of Oz. For details, see the website at http://www.lakewood-center.org/pages/lakewood-news-classes-2011-summer.
'''August 17, 2024: Oz Land Festival, South Street, Peekskill, New York'''. The fourth annual Oz Land Festival is taking place in Peekskill, New York, where L. Frank Baum briefly attended school. For more information, see the event's website at https://patch.com/new-york/peekskill/calendar/event/20240817/215ff554-d184-4128-8fb8-5fe83481318e/fourth-annual-oz-land-festival.


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===Pratt County Fair, Pratt, Kansas===
==September 2024==
'''July 20-23, 2011: Pratt County Fair, Pratt, Kansas.''' In honor of the state's sesquicentennial this year, the Pratt County Fair's theme will be "There's No Place Like the Fair", and all kinds of Oz events will take place, including a request for Oz-themed arts and crafts displays. For more information, see the fair's website at http://www.pratt.ksu.edu/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=48.
===Michigan Wizard of Oz Festival, Ionia, Michigan===
'''September (exact dates to be announced), 2024: Michigan Wizard of Oz Festival, Ionia, Michigan.''' This Michigan town holds an annual ''Wizard of Oz'' festival (which they skipped in 2023). For details and schedule, see the festival's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MichiganWizardofozfest/.


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==August 2011==
===Wizard of Oz Weekend, Lowell, Indiana===
===The International Wizard of Oz Club's National Convention, Banner Elk, North Carolina===
'''September 21-22, 2024: Wizard of Oz Weekend, Harvest Tyme Family Farm, Lowell, Indiana.''' This annual Oz festival returns to northwestern Indiana. For more details, see the event's website at https://www.harvesttymefun.com/wizard-of-oz.
'''August 5-7, 2011: The International Wizard of Oz Club's National Oz Convention, Banner Elk, North Carolina.''' The Oz Club brings its annual convention to the site of the ''Wizard of Oz'' theme park of the 1970s, where many of the attractions still stand. Alongside its usual activities, former park employees are expected to talk about their time there. Details coming when they're available. But you can take a look at the flyer [http://ozclubforums.yuku.com/topic/3918 right here].


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==Autumn 2011==
===Autumn at Oz Party, Banner Elk, North Carolina===
===''The Wizard of Oz'' touring show, throughout the United States and Canada===
'''September 6-22, 2024: Autumn at Oz Party, Beech Mountain, Banner Elk, North Carolina.''' The Wizard of Oz Park on the mountain may no longer be in regular operation, but it's still there, and Oz and park fans get together once a year for a party. For more information, check out https://landofoznc.com/.
'''''The Wizard of Oz'' on Tour.''' This is a North America-wide tour of ''The Wizard of Oz'' on stage, based on the famous movie version. Dates for the upcoming season have yet to be announced. For more information about the show, see the website at http://wizardofozontour.com/.


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==September 2011==
===CharlOz Interdisciplinary Festival, Charlotte, North Carolina===
===''Galdra Karlin í Oz'', Reykjavik, Iceland===
'''September 26-29, 2024: CharlOz Interdisciplinary Festival, Charlotte, North Carolina.''' Central North Carolina is hosting a major interdisciplinary academic conference on all things Oz. Most events will be on the University of North Carolina Charlotte campus, but some events will be in the downtown core as well. For more information, see the event's website at https://charloz.charlotte.edu/.
'''Opens September, 2011: ''Galdra Karlin í Oz'', Borgarleikhúsið, Reykjavik, Iceland.''' The Reykjavik City Theater (to use its English name) is putting on a big stage production of ''Galdra Karlin í Oz'' (known in English as ''The Wizard of Oz''). For details, keep an eye on the theater's website at http://www.borgarleikhus.is/.


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===Chesterton Wizard of Oz Festival, Chesterton, Indiana===
===OzFest, Liberal, Kansas===
'''September 16-18, 2011: Chesterton ''Wizard of Oz'' Festival, Chesterton, Indiana.''' One of the earliest ''Wizard of Oz'' festivals, this year Chesterton celebrates its twenty-ninth edition. For more information, see the event's website at [http://www.ozfestivalchesterton.com/ www.ozfestivalchesterton.com].
'''September 28, 2024: OzFest, Liberal, Kansas.''' The home town of the Dorothy's House attraction hosts its annual tribute to Dorothy and Oz. For more information, see [https://www.lasr.net/travel/city.php?Ozfest&TravelTo=KS1019015&VE=Y&Event_ID=KS1019015e002 the city's events page] and [http://visitliberal.com/ the city's website] (and be sure to call 1-800-LIBERAL to confirm event and dates).


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==October 2011==
==October 2024==
===Autumn at Oz Party, Banner Elk, North Carolina===
===''Wizard of Oz'' Festival Ohio, Canal Fulton, Ohio===
'''October, 2011: Autumn at Oz Party, Beech Mountain, Banner Elk, North Carolina.''' The Wizard of Oz Park on the mountain may no longer be in regular operation, but it's still there, and Oz and park fans get together once a year for a party. Special guests will be announced soon. For more information, check out [http://www.emeraldmtn.com/LandofOz/autumn.htm emeraldmtn.com/LandofOz/autumn.htm].
'''October 5-6, 2024: ''Wizard of Oz'' Festival Ohio, Putters Amusement Park, Canal Fulton, Ohio.''' For more information, see the website at https://wizardofozohio.com/, and the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/wizardofozfestivalohio/.


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===Oztoberfest, Wamego, Kansas===
===Oztoberfest, Wamego, Kansas===
'''October, 2011: Oztoberfest, Wamego, Kansas.''' The town not only has an Oz museum, they're putting on an Oz festival. Munchkins, authors, and other special guests will attend, and there's also admission to the museum. For more details, call the Oz museum at 1-866-458-TOTO, or see the event's website at [http://www.oztoberfest.com/schedule/default.htm oztoberfest.com].
'''October 5, 2024: Oztoberfest, Wamego, Kansas.''' The town not only has an Oz museum, they put on an annual Oz festival. Authors and other special guests will attend, and there's also admission to the museum. For more details, call the Oz museum at 1-866-458-TOTO, or see the event's website at http://oztoberfest.com/.


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===Downtown in Oz Festival, Poplar Bluff, Missouri===
===Wizard of Oz Days, Macon, Missouri===
'''October, 2011: Downtown in Oz Festival, Black River Coliseum, Poplar Bluff, Missouri.''' A free celebration of Oz. For details, see the website at http://www.downtowninoz.com/.
'''October (exact date to be announced), 2024: Wizard of Oz Days, Hannibal, Missouri.''' For complete details, see the event's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WizardofOzDays.


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==November 2011==
==November 2024==
===Wizard of Oz Festival and movie showing, Woodridge, Illinois===
===''Wicked'' part 1 movie, cinemas worldwide===
'''November, 2011: ''Wizard of Oz'' Festival, Hollywood Boulevard Cinema, Woodridge, Illinois.''' The cinema's annual showing of ''The Wizard of Oz'', which is usually a big event with special Munchkin guests. For more details, see [http://www.atriptothemovies.com/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=HomeClapperEVENT&category=Home www.atriptothemovies.com].
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'''November 27, 2024: ''Wicked'' movie, Part 1, cinemas worldwide.''' The musical adaptation of Gregory Maguire's novel about the witches of Oz is proving to be too much story for just one movie, so it's been split into two! The first half is coming out for the 2024 holiday season.


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===''The Wizard of Oz'', TBS and/or TNT cablecasts===
==November/December 2024==
'''November, 2011: ''The Wizard of Oz'', TBS and TNT cablecasts.''' The stations' annual Thanksgiving-season showing of the famous film version. For details, see the dedicated pages for the movie on [http://www.tbs.com/movies/movietitle/0,,12281||,00.html TBS's] and [http://www.tnt.tv/movies/movietitle/?oid=2086&iref=sitesearch TNT's] websites.
===''The Wizard of Oz'', holiday cablecasts===
'''''The Wizard of Oz'' holiday cablecasts, TBS and TNT.''' The stations' annual holiday season showings of the famous film version are, generally speaking, around Thanksgiving on TBS and Christmas on TNT. Check your local provider for exact times and channels on your system. Keep checking back for updates.
 
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===''The Wiz'' holiday cablecasts, BET and Showtime===
'''''The Wiz'' holiday cablecasts, BET.''' The cable channels BET and the Showtime channels have holiday time airings of the 1978 film adaptation of ''The Wiz'', starring Diana Ross as Dorothy, Michael Jackson as the Scarecrow, Lena Horne as Glinda, and Richard Pryor as the Wiz. Keep checking back for updates.


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==December, 2011==
===''If I Only Had Christmas'' television movie, The Hallmark Channel===
===''The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus'' cablecast, ABC Family Channel===
'''''If I Only Had Christmas'' television movie, The Hallmark Channel.''' A Hallmark Christmas romance movie, first shown in 2020 and based (extremely loosely) on ''The Wizard of Oz''! Candace Cameron Bure stars as Darcy Gale, a publicist who teams up with Huck, a cynical business owner played by Neil Webb, to help out a charity in need. It gets many showings at Christmas, and occasionally at other times through the year (check your local television provider for exact time and channel on your system). For more details and a sneak peek behind the scenes, take a look at [https://www.etonline.com/candace-cameron-bure-stars-in-hallmark-channels-if-i-only-had-christmas-first-look-exclusive-154864 the news report on the ''Entertainment Tonight'' website]. And [https://celebratingthesoaps.com/hallmark/hallmark-channel-news-wizard-of-oz-reimagined-candace-cameron-bure-in-if-i-only-had-christmas/ here's another report with another preview]. Finally, [https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/if-i-only-had-christmas here's the movie's page on the channel's website].
'''December, 2011: ''The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus'' cablecast, ABC Family Channel.''' The 1985 Rankin-Bass special, based on the book of the same name by L. Frank Baum, makes its annual holiday season showing as part of ABC Family's 25 Days of Christmas celebration. Keep an eye on the TV listings as the time gets closer.


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==2012==
==April 2025==
===The International Wizard of Oz Club's National Convention, Macatawa, Michigan===
===Garmin Marathon in the Land of Oz, Olathe, Kansas===
'''Some time in 2012 (date to be announced): The International Wizard of Oz Club's National Convention, Macatawa, Michigan.''' L. Frank Baum's old summer home, The Sign of the Goose, was in the resort town of Macatawa, on the shore of Lake Michigan. Baum even poked fun at his neighbors in his pseudonymous book, ''Tamawaca Folks''. So Macatawa makes a natural setting for an Oz convention. Keep an eye here for updates and further information.
'''April (exact date to be announced), 2025: Garmin Marathon in the Land of Oz, Olathe, Kansas.''' If you're going to have a 26.2-mile run in Kansas, you may as well give it an Oz theme! For more information and to register, see the race's website at http://ozrun.org/.


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===''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: A New Musical'', to be announced===
==November 2025==
'''Some time in 2012 (date and location to be announced): ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: A New Musical.''''' This new musical version of the story looks back to its origins, and is based on the original novel and the first dramatic adaptation, a 1903 stage musical. For more information, keep you eye on the show's website at http://www.wwozanewmusical.webs.com/.
===''Wicked'' part 2 movie, cinemas worldwide===
'''November 26, 2025: ''Wicked'' movie, Part 2, cinemas worldwide.''' The musical adaptation of Gregory Maguire's novel about the witches of Oz is proving to be too much story for just one movie, so it's been split into two! The second half is coming out for the 2025 holiday season. Keep an eye out for further announcements, including an exact date.


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==February 2012==
==To Be Announced==
===Run for Oz benefit road race, New Orleans, Louisiana===
===Midwest Oz Fest, Location To Be Announced===
'''February, 2012: Run for Oz 5K Benefit Road Race, New Orleans, Louisiana.''' Get a head start on Mardi Gras, dress as your favorite Oz character, and help out the [http://tmedweb.tulane.edu/mu/ozanam/ Ozanam Inn Weekend Clinic] at Tulane University. For more details, see http://raceforoz.eventbrite.com/.
'''Midwest Oz Fest, Location To Be Announced.''' The southwest suburbs of Chicago last hosted an Oz festival in 2019. There have yet to be any announcements of future events, but keep an eye on the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MidwestWizardOfOzFestival/.


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==April 2012==
===''Toto'' movie premiere, North American (at least) theaters===
===Oz Marathon Road Race, Olathe, Kansas===
'''''Toto'' movie premiere, theaters throughout North America (and possibly other parts of the world).''' The animated movie, based on the book ''Toto: The Dog-Gone Amazing Story of the Wizard of Oz'' by Michael Morpurgo and Emma Chichester Clark, tells the story of ''The Wizard of Oz'' from Toto's perspective. It was originally scheduled for a February 2024 release, but it was removed from the schedule with no new date announced yet.
'''April, 2012: Oz Marathon Road Race, Olathe, Kansas.''' Well, if you're going to organize a long-distance run in Kansas, you may as well make it Oz-themed. For details, including course routes and registration information, check out the website at [http://www.olathe.org/cvb/sports/Marathon/index.html ozmarathon.com].


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Other Oz events can also be found on the Wizard of Oz Calendar of Events page on Facebook.

Please note that, since I live in the United States and most Oz events take place in the United States, I will identify most event locations by city and state only. Any events taking place in other countries will include the name of the country as well.

Going on now

Wicked play, around the world

Now playing: Wicked. This is the award-winning musical based on Gregory Maguire's novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. The book is by Winnie Holzman, the music by Stephen Schwartz, and the show is directed by Joe Mantello. It has done so well, it has spawned the following productions:

  • The current Australian production is now playing in Melbourne, and is scheduled to open in Brisbane September 12, 2024. For more information and to book tickets, go to https://wickedthemusical.com.au/.
  • The latest UK/Ireland tour is also gearing up, with details at https://www.wickedthemusical.co.uk/tour/. Current stops scheduled:
    • Now through May 19, 2024: Bradford Alhambra, Bradford, England
    • May 23-June 16, 2024: Southampton Mayflower, Southampton, England
    • June 20-July 14, 2024: Liverpool Empire, Liverpool, England
    • July 23-September 15, 2024: Dublin Bold Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin, Ireland
    • September 24-October 20, 2024: Sunderland Empire, Sunderland, England
    • October 24-November 23, 2024: Cardiff Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, Wales
    • December 3, 2024-January 12, 2025: Manchester Palace Theatre, Manchester, England

The Wiz play, Broadway and national tour

The Wiz play, national tour. This is a new staging of the Tony-winning musical adaptation of The Wizard of Oz, now playing at the Marquis Theatre, New York City, New York, after a successful tour.

A second tour has already been announced, beginning in 2025:

  • September 9-21, 2025: Music Hall at Fair Park, Dallas, Texas

For more information, see the show's website at https://wizmusical.com/.

Ozmafia anime series, on the Internet

Now playing: Ozmafia anime series, crunchyroll.com. In this Japanese anime series (based on the video game of the same name), Scarlet is a new transfer student at Oz Academy. He doesn't get off to a good start, but the teachers seem nice enough. But what strange secrets are hiding at Oz Academy, and why are they at war with the other academies? Episodes (in Japanese, with English subtitles) are available to view online at http://www.crunchyroll.com/ozmafia for free.

The Wizard of Oz and The Wiz, throughout the United Kingdom

Now playing: The Wizard of Oz, throughout the United Kingdom. Oz is a popular show to perform in the United Kingdom, and there always seems to be a show going on somewhere. For a complete listing of all upcoming productions of The Wizard of Oz in the United Kingdom, see the listings at The List, naturally. They also have listings for performances of The Wiz.

Emerald City television series, NBC.com

Emerald City television series, NBC.com The latest Oz TV project has gone through its broadcast run on NBC. But the show's website is still up at http://www.nbc.com/emerald-city. You can still watch episodes online at http://www.nbc.com/emerald-city/episodes, and the show is also streaming on Peacock.

Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz, Internet Streaming and Cablecast

Now playing: Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz cartoon series, Internet Streaming, Boomerang. Boomerang brings you the latest Oz cartoon series, based (very loosely) on the famous 1939 film version. Dorothy is now a princess of Oz and living in the Emerald City with Queen Ozma. But she's still having adventures! The first episode is free on the Boomerang website, but getting the rest means subscribing to Boomerang's streaming service. For more information, see the show's website at https://watch.boomerang.com/shows/dorothy-franchise/series/dorothy-series/volume-1. Or, if you have the Boomerang or Cartoon Network cable channels, episodes are now being shown there as well. Other territories around the world, outside the United States, also have the show, so check your local version of the Cartoon Network or Boomerang channels or websites.

Lost in Oz series, Internet streaming

Now playing: Lost in Oz, Amazon Video streaming. This animated series from Amazon tells the story of Dorothy, a modern-day girl, and her dog Toto, who are whisked to Oz when Dorothy opens one of her mother's old journals. To get home, she must find the elements of magic and help restore magic to Oz. Fortunately she has made friends with Ojo the Munchkin and West, a trainee witch, to help her out. To get started, see Amazon's Lost in Oz website at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Z89MYTI! And in November of 2022, this short was dropped with news of what's to come.

Dee & Friends in Oz, Netflix worldwide

Now playing: Dee & Friends in Oz, Netflix worldwide. The streaming service has announced their new shows for 2024, including Dee & Friends in Oz, an animated musical series aimed at preschoolers. Dee is a young girl who discovers a key to the magical land of Oz, where she makes friends and has has adventures where she saves the day. Want a sneak peek? Here's the first episode!

Chronicles of Oz podcast, the Internet

Now streaming: The Chronicles of Oz podcast. This audio adaptation of the first three Oz books, each in six episodes, presents The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Marvellous Land of Oz, and Ozma of Oz, plus a special episode adapting The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus. Produced by Crossover Adventure Productions out of Australia. All episodes, along with trailers and other materials, can be downloaded at http://chroniclesofoz.com/.

The Royal Podcast of Oz, the Internet

Now streaming: The Royal Podcast of Oz, podbean.com and other podcasting sites. Now running for over a decade, this podcast is devoted to all things Oz, with interviews, reviews, news, and other items of interest to Oz fans of all types. You can listen to or download all editions at https://anchor.fm/the-royal-podcast-of-oz/, or look for it on your favorite podcast site.

Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me, National Public Radio

Now streaming: Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me edition of May 11, 2019, npr.org. The popular current events quiz show recorded this episode in St. Louis, and got one of the city's most celebrated residents to play "Not My Job". Former Cardinals shortstop and Hall of Fame inductee Ozzie Smith was nicknamed "The Wizard of Oz" in his playing days, so naturally, he gets to answer questions about The Wizard of Oz! You can listen to the entire episode here, or just Smith's segment here.

Hit the Bricks! podcast, the Internet

Now playing: Hit the Bricks! podcast, the Internet. One hundred years after the events of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the Gale farm is abandoned, and a new generation is off to have adventures in Oz. The first act has now dropped, with further episodes to come. For more information, see the show's website at https://hitthebricks.com/, and its Twitter feed at https://twitter.com/HitTheBricksPod/.

The Smallwood Sessions podcast, "The Podcast of Oz", the Internet

Now playing: "The Podcast of Oz" episode of The Smallwood Sessions podcast. To celebrate what would have been the 2020 edition of Chittenango's Oz-Stravaganza, this podcast about upstate New York celebrates Oz and creator L. Frank Baum's connections to the area. To listen, go to https://anchor.fm/josh-taylor87/episodes/Episode-22-The-Podcast-of-Oz-ef05f4.

Down the Yellow Brick Pod podcast, the Internet

Now playing: Down the Yellow Brick Pod podcast. This podcast takes a deep dive into the Oz books, one chapter at a time, and looks at all that they encompass. Available on many podcast sources, including Google Podcasts, and through this link.

The Wonderful Recap of Oz podcast, the Internet

Now playing: The Wonderful Recap of Oz podcast. This podcast recaps the Oz books, one per episode. Available Available on many podcast sources, including Google Podcasts, and through this link.

No Place Like Home podcast, the Internet

Now playing: No Place Like Home podcast. This podcast looks at the Ruby Slippers, how they were stolen in 2005 and found again in 2018, and all the background behind them, the production of The Movie, the life of Judy Garland, and more. Available on most podcasting sites. For more information, the show's website is at https://shows.cadence13.com/podcast/noplacelikehome.

The Lost Princess of Oz podcast, the Internet

Now playing: The Lost Princess of Oz podcast. A new, original Oz story for kids (of all ages), told in six parts, with songs, and presented by the Delaware Children's Theatre. Although based on Baum's writings, this is not the same story as his novel The Lost Princess of Oz. For more information, or to subscribe, see the show's website at https://www.thelostprincessofozpodcast.com/.

The Wizard of Oz: A Homegrown American Fairy Tale radio broadcast, BBC World Service

Now playing: The Wizard of Oz: A Homegrown American Fairy Tale radio documentary, BBC World Service and online streaming. This program looks at the origins and mythology of The Wizard of Oz and how it came about. It is currently available to listen or download online, anywhere in the world. Check the program's website at https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct1rl9 to listen to it online, or to download it.

To Oz? To Oz! online convention, the Internet

To Oz? To Oz! online convention. With so many Oz events having to be cancelled this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a bunch of them got together to present some of their events to a worldwide, online audience for free. The live portions of the convention have now ended, but if you go to https://ozis.us/, you can see many prerecorded talks and events.

The OzConnection, YouTube

The OzConnection, YouTube. OzCon International, the world's longest running Wizard of Oz convention, now has a YouTube channel at "The OzConnection", which features highlights of earlier cons and new material. The link is at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQU5pEFZZ6n_vXvRalgclSg.

The OzConnection has recently started two shows specifically for their channel. The first is a talk show called "OZ:Connect", which you can find in a playlist at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-NAe0FKDXk&list=PLVNfENfXbx111GmnLLJFklUVGxPl1zUC-. The other new show is "Crypto-Oz-ology", short stories about all kinds of unusual happenings in Oz, which is in a playlist at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCoSH97u4ts&list=PLVNfENfXbx11g0DhXikoqyP0dslwHeC1h.

Oz Talk, YouTube

Oz Talk panel talk show, YouTube. Join five Oz friends as they discuss any and all Oz subjects under the sun. New episodes will drop every two weeks on the Official Oz Club's YouTube Channel. You can find the playlist for Oz Talk at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNINbbefPS4&list=PL3OVMLWgINCRfgeWZR8GPJOp11rR73Ssc.

Fifty Years of Oziana Readings, Youtube

Fifty Years of Oziana short story readings, YouTube. To celebrate fifty years of Oziana, the International Wizard of Oz Club's annual literary magazine, Club members read stories from the last five decades. Many authors have even revisited their own stories. You can see the playlist of all stories right here.

American Experience: American Oz documentary, pbs.org

American Experience: American Oz documentary, pbs.org. The recent PBS documentary, American Oz, about the life of L. Frank Baum and the creation of Oz (part of the American Experience series) is now available for viewing online, and streaming on the PBS app. To watch, go to https://www.pbs.org/video/american-oz-cvqd3p/.

Wicked in Concert, pbs.org

Wicked in Concert, pbs.org This special highlights the music of the Broadway musical Wicked. Hosts Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth introduce performances by artists including Amber Riley, Rita Moreno, Gabrielle Ruiz, Ariana DeBose, Cynthia Erivo, Isaac Powell, Alex Newell, Jennifer Nettles, and the American Pops Orchestra. To watch online, see https://www.pbs.org/show/wicked-concert/, or the PBS app.

Rainbow movie, Netflix

Now playing: Rainbow, on Netflix worldwide. The first streaming service premieres this new movie, from director Paco León, that uses themes and imagery from The Wizard of Oz to explore the coming of age of Dora, a young Spanish woman who finds that everything she thought she knew about her life may be wrong. Available in an English dub, or with English subtitles.

The Masked Singer's Wizard of Oz night, Fox Television

The Masked Singer's Wizard of Oz night, Fox Television. The singing competition show's eleventh American series' first theme night is all about Oz, celebrating The Movie's 85th anniversary. Host Nick Cannon enters in a hot air balloon, the judges wear Oz costumes, there will be homages to Oz throughout the episode, and LeAnn Rimes performs "Over the Rainbow":

If you missed it on its showing on Fox, you can catch up on the Fox website or Hulu.

The Wizard of Oz Experience, Around the World

The Wizard of Oz Experience. The interactive outdoors event will be making making another set of appearances around the United States, Canada, and Australia in the spring of 2024. Take a look at https://questoapp.com/ for when it's coming to your town.

The Wizard of Oz Immersive Art Exhibit, Bucharest, Romania

Now through August 20, 2024: The Wizard of Oz Immersive Art Exhibit, Museum of Immersive New Art, Bucharest, Romania. This new interpretation of the Oz story is told through an immersive experience where the art happens around you as you travel through the exhibit space. For details, see this article, and visit the museum's website (in Romanian) at https://www.minamuseum.com/.

May and June 2024

The Wizard of Oz play, Olympia, Washington

May 11-June 2, 2024: The Wizard of Oz play, Olympia, Washington. The Olympia Family Theater presents the stage adaptation of the first Oz book with a modern take. See the company's website at https://olyft.org/ for more information.

Yellow Brick Road Festival, Sedan, Kansas

May 24-25, 2024: Yellow Brick Road Festival, Sedan, Kansas. This town in Kansas celebrates The Wizard of Oz every year. For details, see http://www.lasr.net/travel/city.php?Sedan&Kansas&Yellow+Brick+Road+Festival&City_ID=KS0604019&Event_ID=KS0604019e002&VE=Y or call 620-725-4033.

The Oz Run, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

May 27, 2024: The Oz Run, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. This annual 5K and half-marathon run raises money for local charities while the participants dress in Oz costumes as they make their ways to the Emerald City at the end. For more information, or to sign up, go to https://www.raceentry.com/oz-run/race-information. And if you want to find out a little more, including video of the 2016 run, see http://www.weau.com/content/misc/Oz-Run---Dec-19th-407438355.html.

Oz-Stravaganza, Chittenango, New York

May 31-June 2, 2024: Oz-Stravaganza, Chittenango, New York. This village in upstate New York honors its native son, L. Frank Baum, with an annual festival honoring his creation, the Land of Oz. For more information, see the event's website at http://www.oz-stravaganza.com/.

Judy Garland Festival, Grand Rapids, Minnesota

June 20-23, 2024: Judy Garland Festival, Judy Garland Museum and environs, Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Judy Garland's home town celebrates her in this annual festival, with events all over town spread out over several days. For more information, keep an eye on the event's website at https://judygarlandmuseum.com/judy-garland-museum-events/.

July 2024

OzCon International, Pomona, California

July 19-20, 2024: OzCon International, Kellogg West Conference Center and Hotel, California State Polytechnic University Pomona, Pomona, California. The world's longest continuously running Wizard of Oz convention is meeting for its sixtieth edition. For updates and further details, check out http://www.ozconinternational.com/.

August 2024

Oz Festival Illinois, Mapleton, Illinois

August 10, 2024: Oz Fest Illinois, Butler Haynes Park, Mapleton, Illinois.. For more information, see the event's website at https://www.hollispark.org/oz-fest, or the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OzFestIllinois/.

Oz Land Festival, Peekskill, New York

August 17, 2024: Oz Land Festival, South Street, Peekskill, New York. The fourth annual Oz Land Festival is taking place in Peekskill, New York, where L. Frank Baum briefly attended school. For more information, see the event's website at https://patch.com/new-york/peekskill/calendar/event/20240817/215ff554-d184-4128-8fb8-5fe83481318e/fourth-annual-oz-land-festival.

September 2024

Michigan Wizard of Oz Festival, Ionia, Michigan

September (exact dates to be announced), 2024: Michigan Wizard of Oz Festival, Ionia, Michigan. This Michigan town holds an annual Wizard of Oz festival (which they skipped in 2023). For details and schedule, see the festival's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MichiganWizardofozfest/.

Wizard of Oz Weekend, Lowell, Indiana

September 21-22, 2024: Wizard of Oz Weekend, Harvest Tyme Family Farm, Lowell, Indiana. This annual Oz festival returns to northwestern Indiana. For more details, see the event's website at https://www.harvesttymefun.com/wizard-of-oz.

Autumn at Oz Party, Banner Elk, North Carolina

September 6-22, 2024: Autumn at Oz Party, Beech Mountain, Banner Elk, North Carolina. The Wizard of Oz Park on the mountain may no longer be in regular operation, but it's still there, and Oz and park fans get together once a year for a party. For more information, check out https://landofoznc.com/.

CharlOz Interdisciplinary Festival, Charlotte, North Carolina

September 26-29, 2024: CharlOz Interdisciplinary Festival, Charlotte, North Carolina. Central North Carolina is hosting a major interdisciplinary academic conference on all things Oz. Most events will be on the University of North Carolina Charlotte campus, but some events will be in the downtown core as well. For more information, see the event's website at https://charloz.charlotte.edu/.

OzFest, Liberal, Kansas

September 28, 2024: OzFest, Liberal, Kansas. The home town of the Dorothy's House attraction hosts its annual tribute to Dorothy and Oz. For more information, see the city's events page and the city's website (and be sure to call 1-800-LIBERAL to confirm event and dates).

October 2024

Wizard of Oz Festival Ohio, Canal Fulton, Ohio

October 5-6, 2024: Wizard of Oz Festival Ohio, Putters Amusement Park, Canal Fulton, Ohio. For more information, see the website at https://wizardofozohio.com/, and the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/wizardofozfestivalohio/.

Oztoberfest, Wamego, Kansas

October 5, 2024: Oztoberfest, Wamego, Kansas. The town not only has an Oz museum, they put on an annual Oz festival. Authors and other special guests will attend, and there's also admission to the museum. For more details, call the Oz museum at 1-866-458-TOTO, or see the event's website at http://oztoberfest.com/.

Wizard of Oz Days, Macon, Missouri

October (exact date to be announced), 2024: Wizard of Oz Days, Hannibal, Missouri. For complete details, see the event's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WizardofOzDays.

November 2024

Wicked part 1 movie, cinemas worldwide

November 27, 2024: Wicked movie, Part 1, cinemas worldwide. The musical adaptation of Gregory Maguire's novel about the witches of Oz is proving to be too much story for just one movie, so it's been split into two! The first half is coming out for the 2024 holiday season.

November/December 2024

The Wizard of Oz, holiday cablecasts

The Wizard of Oz holiday cablecasts, TBS and TNT. The stations' annual holiday season showings of the famous film version are, generally speaking, around Thanksgiving on TBS and Christmas on TNT. Check your local provider for exact times and channels on your system. Keep checking back for updates.

The Wiz holiday cablecasts, BET and Showtime

The Wiz holiday cablecasts, BET. The cable channels BET and the Showtime channels have holiday time airings of the 1978 film adaptation of The Wiz, starring Diana Ross as Dorothy, Michael Jackson as the Scarecrow, Lena Horne as Glinda, and Richard Pryor as the Wiz. Keep checking back for updates.

If I Only Had Christmas television movie, The Hallmark Channel

If I Only Had Christmas television movie, The Hallmark Channel. A Hallmark Christmas romance movie, first shown in 2020 and based (extremely loosely) on The Wizard of Oz! Candace Cameron Bure stars as Darcy Gale, a publicist who teams up with Huck, a cynical business owner played by Neil Webb, to help out a charity in need. It gets many showings at Christmas, and occasionally at other times through the year (check your local television provider for exact time and channel on your system). For more details and a sneak peek behind the scenes, take a look at the news report on the Entertainment Tonight website. And here's another report with another preview. Finally, here's the movie's page on the channel's website.

April 2025

Garmin Marathon in the Land of Oz, Olathe, Kansas

April (exact date to be announced), 2025: Garmin Marathon in the Land of Oz, Olathe, Kansas. If you're going to have a 26.2-mile run in Kansas, you may as well give it an Oz theme! For more information and to register, see the race's website at http://ozrun.org/.

November 2025

Wicked part 2 movie, cinemas worldwide

November 26, 2025: Wicked movie, Part 2, cinemas worldwide. The musical adaptation of Gregory Maguire's novel about the witches of Oz is proving to be too much story for just one movie, so it's been split into two! The second half is coming out for the 2025 holiday season. Keep an eye out for further announcements, including an exact date.

To Be Announced

Midwest Oz Fest, Location To Be Announced

Midwest Oz Fest, Location To Be Announced. The southwest suburbs of Chicago last hosted an Oz festival in 2019. There have yet to be any announcements of future events, but keep an eye on the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MidwestWizardOfOzFestival/.

Toto movie premiere, North American (at least) theaters

Toto movie premiere, theaters throughout North America (and possibly other parts of the world). The animated movie, based on the book Toto: The Dog-Gone Amazing Story of the Wizard of Oz by Michael Morpurgo and Emma Chichester Clark, tells the story of The Wizard of Oz from Toto's perspective. It was originally scheduled for a February 2024 release, but it was removed from the schedule with no new date announced yet.

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