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==Going on now==
==Going on now==
===''Wicked'' play, around the world===
===''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 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/New-York.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 http://www.emeraldcurtain.com/New-York.html for details.
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* ''Wicked'' has finished its latest tour of Australia. See http://www.wickedthemusical.com.au/ for future tours or other news. The show is now being performed by amateur theatrical groups around the country, so check for local productions.
* ''Wicked'' has finished its latest tour of Australia. See http://www.wickedthemusical.com.au/ for future tours or other news. The show is now being performed by amateur theatrical groups around the country, so check for local productions.


* ''Wicked: A História Não Contada Das Bruxas de Oz'' is now playing at the Teatro Renault in São Paulo, Brazil, making it the first production in Portuguese and in South America. For more information, see http://wickedomusical.com.br/ (site is in Portuguese).
* A revival of the Japanese production is currently running in Sapporo. See https://www.shiki.jp/applause/wicked/ for information (site is in Japanese).


* A revival of the Japanese production recently closed in Sapporo. See https://www.shiki.jp/applause/wicked/ for information about any possible new productions (site is in Japanese).
* The recent UK tour went abroad, but will soon return to the British Isles:
 
* The recent UK tour has now gone international, with the following stops announced before returning to the British Isles:
** November 11-December 31, 2017: [http://www.ticketcorner.ch/tickets.html?fun=erdetail&affiliate=TCS&doc=erdetaila&erid=1843534&xtor=AL-6071-%5bLinkgenerator%5d-%5bTCS Zurich, Switzerland] (site is in German)
** November 11-December 31, 2017: [http://www.ticketcorner.ch/tickets.html?fun=erdetail&affiliate=TCS&doc=erdetaila&erid=1843534&xtor=AL-6071-%5bLinkgenerator%5d-%5bTCS Zurich, Switzerland] (site is in German)
** January 31-March 3, 2018: [http://www.wickedthemusical.co.uk/uk-tour/tour-dates/bristol-hippodrome Bristol Hippodrome], Bristol, England
** January 31-March 3, 2018: [http://www.wickedthemusical.co.uk/uk-tour/tour-dates/bristol-hippodrome Bristol Hippodrome], Bristol, England
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*''Wicked'' is also touring the United States and Canada. For more information and updates about the tour, see http://www.wickedthemusical.com/north-american-tour-tickets. Here's the current schedule (locations and dates are subject to change):
*''Wicked'' is also touring the United States and Canada. For more information and updates about the tour, see http://www.wickedthemusical.com/north-american-tour-tickets. Here's the current schedule (locations and dates are subject to change):
** Now through August 27, 2017: [https://www.kimmelcenter.org/pdp-pages/201617/broadway-philadelphia/wicked/ Academy of Music], Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
** Now through November 5, 2017: [https://broadwaygrandrapids.com/ Devos Performance Hall], Grand Rapids, Michigan
** August 30-September 10, 2017: [http://foxcities.broadway.com/shows/wicked-ss2/ Fox Cities Performing Arts Center], Appleton, Wisconsin
** September 13-October 16, 2017: [http://cincinnati.broadway.com/shows/wicked-baa-ss/ Procter and Gamble Hall], Cincinnati, Ohio
** October 18-November 5, 2017: [https://broadwaygrandrapids.com/ Devos Performance Hall], Grand Rapids, Michigan
** November 8-December 3, 2017: [http://www.playhousesquare.org/events/detail/wicked-1 State Theatre], Cleveland, Ohio
** November 8-December 3, 2017: [http://www.playhousesquare.org/events/detail/wicked-1 State Theatre], Cleveland, Ohio
** December 6, 2017-January 21, 2018: [http://www.broadwayinchicago.com/show/wicked-2017/ Oriental Thetre], Chicago, Illinois
** December 6, 2017-January 21, 2018: [http://www.broadwayinchicago.com/show/wicked-2017/ Oriental Thetre], Chicago, Illinois
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** February 14-March 4, 2018: [https://www.browardcenter.org/events/detail/wicked-2018 Broward Center for the Performing Arts], Fort Lauderdale, Florida
** February 14-March 4, 2018: [https://www.browardcenter.org/events/detail/wicked-2018 Broward Center for the Performing Arts], Fort Lauderdale, Florida
** March 7-25, 2018: [https://www.orpheum-memphis.com/events/detail/wicked2017/ Orpheum Theatre], Memphis, Tennessee
** March 7-25, 2018: [https://www.orpheum-memphis.com/events/detail/wicked2017/ Orpheum Theatre], Memphis, Tennessee
** March 28-April 22, 2018: [https://patron.tpac.org/events/detail/wicked-2018-tpac Andrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts Center], Nashville, Tennessee
** April 25-May 13, 2018: [http://www.oldnationalcentre.com/EventDetail?tmeventid=050052F5BD917928&offerid=0 Old National Centre], Indianapolis, Indiana
** May 16-June 3, 2018: [https://www.ticketomaha.com/Productions/wicked Orpheum Theatre], Omaha, Nebraska
** June 6-17, 2018: [http://theaterleague.com/toledo/wicked/ Stranahan Theatre], Toledo, Ohio
** June 6-17, 2018: [http://theaterleague.com/toledo/wicked/ Stranahan Theatre], Toledo, Ohio
 
** August 7-September 2, 2018: [http://www.broadwayindetroit.com/ Detroit Opera House], Detroit, Michigan
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** October 17-28, 2018: [http://popejoypresents.com/ Popejoy Hall], Albuquerque, New Mexico
 
===Courtney Act's ''The Girl from Oz'' revue, on tour===
'''Now on tour: Courtney Act's ''The Girl from Oz'' revue.''' The Australian entertainer presents a look at her home country in her own irreverent way with themes on that other version of Oz. (Not for kids!) Coming soon to:
* August 9-11, 2017: UnderBelly Festival, London, England, United Kingdom
* August 13-26, 2017: Circus Hub, Edinburgh Fringe, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
For more information, or to purchase tickets, see the show's website at http://courtneyact.com/girlfromoz/.


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'''Now playing: ''The Origins of Oz'' documentary, Smithsonian Channel cablecast and the Internet.''' This look at the Oz phenomenon and its influence has the following broadcasts scheduled (all times listed are EDT/PDT):
'''Now playing: ''The Origins of Oz'' documentary, Smithsonian Channel cablecast and the Internet.''' This look at the Oz phenomenon and its influence has the following broadcasts scheduled (all times listed are EDT/PDT):


* (No showing currently scheduled.)
* (No showings currently scheduled.)


You can also watch it online at the program's website, at http://www.smithsonianchannel.com/shows/origins-of-oz-the/0/137669.
You can also watch it online at the program's website, at http://www.smithsonianchannel.com/shows/origins-of-oz-the/0/137669.
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===''The Wizard of Oz'' train ride, Bryson City, North Carolina===
==="Dallas For Autumn" horticultural exhibit, Dallas Texas===
'''Now through August 6, 2017:  ''The Wizard of Oz'' train ride, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Bryson, North Carolina.''' This vintage scenic railway offers a summer ''Wizard of oz'' themed ride, with two trips every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. For more information, or to purchase tickets, see the railway's website at http://www.gsmr.com/events/wizard-of-oz#.WOo3uVPyv_R, or its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/events/195868987565565/.
'''Now through November 22, 2017: "Dallas for Autumn" horticultural exhibit, Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Dallas, Texas.''' Named one of "America's Best Pumpkin Festivals", this year's "Dallas for Autumn" show will feature thousands of pumpkins, squashes, and gourds in a show based on ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz''. For more information, you can read [http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pumpkins-squash-and-gourds-oh-my-autumn-at-the-arboretum-fall-festival-returns-with-the-wonderful-wizard-of-oz-theme-300506066.html this article], and keep an eye on the arboretum's website at http://www.dallasarboretum.org/
 
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===Toys from the Land of Oz exhibit, Kansas City, Missouri===
'''Now through August 20, 2017: Toys from the Land of Oz exhibit, The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures, Kansas City, Missouri.''' Explore the original literary story and its many retellings, including the 1939 Technicolor film, ''Return to Oz'', and ''The Wiz'', through playthings, first edition books, and original costumes at The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures. For more information, see the museum's website at http://toyandminiaturemuseum.org/.
 
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==August 2017==
===National ''Wizard of Oz'' Convention 2017, Orland Park, Illinois===
'''August 3-6, 2017: National ''Wizard of Oz'' Convention 2017, Chicago, Illinois.''' The Wizard is coming home! L. Frank Baum wrote ''The Wizard of Oz'' in Chicago, where it was also first published in 1900. The International Wizard of Oz Club brings its national convention to this suburb of the Windy City for a homecoming. Convention dues include admission to the Midwest Oz Fest the same weekend. For more information, see the event's website at http://ozclub.org/register-2017-national-convention/, or its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Oz-the-National-Convention-190570977682557/?fref=ts.
 
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===Midwest Oz Fest 2017, Tinley Park, Illinois===
'''August 4-6, 2017: Midwest Oz Fest 2017, Tinley Park, Illinois.''' The southwest suburbs of Chicago are hosting a big festival, with vendors and food and rides and games and parades and all the rest. It's early still, but to stay on top of the festival's progress, keep an eye on http://midwestozfest.com/, or the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Midwest-Wizard-of-Oz-Festival/577056169054982.
 
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===Wizard of Oz Festival Illinois, Mapleton, Illinois===
'''August 12, 2017: Wizard of Oz Festival Illinois, Mapleton, Illinois.''' The annual celebration of Oz in this Illinois town. For more infarmation, see the event's website at http://www.hollispark.org/oz-fest, and Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Wizardofozfest/.
 
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===''The Wizard of Oz'' outdoor screening, Coronado, California===
'''August 25, 2017: ''The Wizard of Oz'' outdoor screening, Hotel del Coronado, Coronado, California.''' L. Frank Baum spent many winters in Coronado (the only standing house he lived in is on the island, close to the hotel), and he has several ties to the Del. So it's appropriate that one of this year's Movies on the Beach is the famous 1939 film version of ''The Wizard of Oz''. Seating starts at 7:00 pm, and the movie starts at 8:00 pm. For more information, see https://hoteldel.com/activities/movies-on-the-beach/.
 
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===Wizard of Oz Days, New London, Missouri===
'''August 26-27, 2017: Wizard of Oz Days Festival, New London City Park, New London, Missouri.''' The community throws a party celebrating Oz. For more information, see the event's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/events/374941192901941/.
 
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==September 2017==
===Autumn at Oz Party, Banner Elk, North Carolina===
'''September 8-10, 2017: 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 http://www.landofoznc.com/autumnatoz.
 
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===''Wizard of Oz'' Festival Ohio, Macedonia, Ohio===
'''September 22-24, 2017: ''Wizard of Oz'' Festival Ohio, Macedonia, Ohio.''' A new Oz festival debuts this year in Ohio. For more information, see the website at https://wizardofozohio.com/, the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/wizardofozfestivalohio/, and the event's page at https://www.facebook.com/events/107542616480577/.


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==October 2017==
==October 2017==
===Oztoberfest, Wamego, Kansas===
===Apocalyptic Oz, Tonypandy, Wales, United Kingdom===
'''October 7, 2017: 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/.
'''October 26-28, 2017: Apocalyptic Oz, Ebenezer Chapel, Tonypandy, Wales, United Kingdom.''' This former church is now a community center, and this Halloween season it's being turned into Oz—but probably not the version everyone is familiar with! Whatever happened to the Lion? Did the Wicked Witch really melt? Presented by Twins of Evil Scare Attractions. For more information on this experience, see the event website at https://twinsofevilattractions.yapsody.com/event/index/61279/apocalyptic-oz, and the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Twinsofevilattractions/.
 
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===OzFest, Liberal, Kansas===
'''October 7, 2017: OzFest, Liberal, Kansas.''' The home town of the Dorothy's House attraction hosts its annual tribute to Dorothy and Oz. For more information, see [http://www.lasr.net/travel/city.php?Liberal+Events&TravelTo=KS1019015&VE=Y 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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* Opens November 4, 2017: [https://www.qpac.com.au/ Queensland Performing Arts Centre], Brisbane, Queensland (four week run)
* Opens November 4, 2017: [https://www.qpac.com.au/ Queensland Performing Arts Centre], Brisbane, Queensland (four week run)
* Opens December 30, 2017: [http://www.capitoltheatre.com.au/ Capitol Theatre], Sydney, New South Wales (five week run)
* Opens December 30, 2017: [http://www.capitoltheatre.com.au/ Capitol Theatre], Sydney, New South Wales (five week run)
* Opens April 3, 2018: [https://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/events/wizard-of-oz/?utm_source=web&utm_medium=woz&utm_campaign=adelgpos Adelaide Festival Centre], Adelaide, South Australia, Australia (four week run)
* Opens May 15, 2018: [https://www.wizardofozthemusical.com/tickets/melbourne/#tickets-tabs Regent Theatre], Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
For more information about the tour, and to book tickets, see the show's website at https://www.wizardofozthemusical.com/.
For more information about the tour, and to book tickets, see the show's website at https://www.wizardofozthemusical.com/.


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===''The Wizard of Oz'', holiday cablecasts===
===''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. Keep checking back throughout the season.
'''''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. Keep checking back throughout the season.
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==February 2018==
===Oz on the Bayou, Gray, Louisiana===
'''February 15-16, 2018: Oz on the Bayou, Terrebonne Parish North Branch Library, Gray, Louisiana.''' The third annual celebration of Oz out in small-town Louisiana meets on a new weekend and in a new location. For details, see the event's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/events/472986389747616/.


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==August 2018==
==August 2018==
===Midwest Oz Fest 2018, Tinley Park, Illinois===
'''August (exact dates to be announced), 2018: Midwest Oz Fest 2017, Tinley Park, Illinois.''' The southwest suburbs of Chicago are hosting a big festival, with vendors and food and rides and games and parades and all the rest. It's early still, but to stay on top of the festival's progress, keep an eye on http://midwestozfest.com/, or the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Midwest-Wizard-of-Oz-Festival/577056169054982.
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===Wizard of Oz Festival Illinois, Mapleton, Illinois===
'''August (date to be announced), 2018: Wizard of Oz Festival Illinois, Mapleton, Illinois.''' The annual celebration of Oz in this Illinois town. For more infarmation, see the event's website at http://www.hollispark.org/oz-fest, and Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Wizardofozfest/.
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===Wizard of Oz Days, New London, Missouri===
'''August (exact dates to be announced), 2018: Wizard of Oz Days Festival, New London City Park, New London, Missouri.''' The community throws a party celebrating Oz. For more information, see the event's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/events/374941192901941/, and also https://www.facebook.com/wizardofozdays/.
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===OzCon International, Pomona, California===
===OzCon International, Pomona, California===
[[File:OzCon 2018.jpg|center]]'''August 10-12, 2018: OzCon International, Kellogg Center, Cal Poly Pomona University, Pomona, California.''' The fifty-fourth edition of the world's longest-running ''Wizard of Oz'' convention returns to its roots in southern California, for the first time in the Los Angeles area since the 1960s. It is still early days, so there's not a lot to announce, so keep an eye on the website at http://www.ozconinternational.com/ for details.
[[File:OzCon 2018.jpg|center]]'''August 10-12, 2018: OzCon International, Kellogg Center, Cal Poly Pomona University, Pomona, California.''' The fifty-fourth edition of the world's longest-running ''Wizard of Oz'' convention returns to its roots in southern California, for the first time in the Los Angeles area since the 1960s. It is still early days, so there's not a lot to announce, so keep an eye on the website at http://www.ozconinternational.com/ for details.
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==September 2018==
===Autumn at Oz Party, Banner Elk, North Carolina===
'''September (exact dates to be announced), 2018: 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 http://www.landofoznc.com/autumnatoz.
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===''Wizard of Oz'' Festival Ohio, Macedonia, Ohio===
'''September (exact dates to be announced), 2018: ''Wizard of Oz'' Festival Ohio, Macedonia, Ohio.''' The second year for this event in 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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==October 2018==
===Oztoberfest, Wamego, Kansas===
'''October (exact date to be announced), 2018: 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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===OzFest, Liberal, Kansas===
'''October (exact date to be announced), 2018: OzFest, Liberal, Kansas.''' The home town of the Dorothy's House attraction hosts its annual tribute to Dorothy and Oz. For more information, see [http://www.lasr.net/travel/city.php?Liberal+Events&TravelTo=KS1019015&VE=Y 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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Revision as of 04:02, 18 October 2017

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

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:

  • Wicked has finished its latest tour of Australia. See http://www.wickedthemusical.com.au/ for future tours or other news. The show is now being performed by amateur theatrical groups around the country, so check for local productions.

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

Emerald City television series, NBC national broadcast. 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.


The Origins of Oz documentary, national cablecast and on the Internet

Now playing: The Origins of Oz documentary, Smithsonian Channel cablecast and the Internet. This look at the Oz phenomenon and its influence has the following broadcasts scheduled (all times listed are EDT/PDT):

  • (No showings currently scheduled.)

You can also watch it online at the program's website, at http://www.smithsonianchannel.com/shows/origins-of-oz-the/0/137669.


Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz, Internet Streaming

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 thirteen episodes are now available. The first one is free, but getting the rest mean subscribing to Boomerang's streaming service. For more information, see the show's website at https://www.boomerang.com/shows/dorothy-franchise/series/dorothy-series.


Lost in Oz series, Internet streaming

Now playing: Lost in Oz, Amazon Video streaming. This new 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.


"Dallas For Autumn" horticultural exhibit, Dallas Texas

Now through November 22, 2017: "Dallas for Autumn" horticultural exhibit, Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Dallas, Texas. Named one of "America's Best Pumpkin Festivals", this year's "Dallas for Autumn" show will feature thousands of pumpkins, squashes, and gourds in a show based on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. For more information, you can read this article, and keep an eye on the arboretum's website at http://www.dallasarboretum.org/


October 2017

Apocalyptic Oz, Tonypandy, Wales, United Kingdom

October 26-28, 2017: Apocalyptic Oz, Ebenezer Chapel, Tonypandy, Wales, United Kingdom. This former church is now a community center, and this Halloween season it's being turned into Oz—but probably not the version everyone is familiar with! Whatever happened to the Lion? Did the Wicked Witch really melt? Presented by Twins of Evil Scare Attractions. For more information on this experience, see the event website at https://twinsofevilattractions.yapsody.com/event/index/61279/apocalyptic-oz, and the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Twinsofevilattractions/.


November/December 2017

Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Wizard of Oz, Australian tour

Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Wizard of Oz Australian tour. Lord Webber's new production, expanded from the version of the story first seen in the famous movie version, goes Down Under. The following stops have been announced:

For more information about the tour, and to book tickets, see the show's website at https://www.wizardofozthemusical.com/.


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. Keep checking back throughout the season.


February 2018

Oz on the Bayou, Gray, Louisiana

February 15-16, 2018: Oz on the Bayou, Terrebonne Parish North Branch Library, Gray, Louisiana. The third annual celebration of Oz out in small-town Louisiana meets on a new weekend and in a new location. For details, see the event's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/events/472986389747616/.


April 2018

Garmin Marathon in the Land of Oz, Olathe, Kansas

April, 2018: 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/.


May 2018

Yellow Brick Road Festival, Sedan, Kansas

May (exact date to be announced), 2018: 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 (exact date to be announced), 2018: 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 http://www.theozrun.com/. 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.


June 2018

Oz-Stravaganza, Chittenango, New York

June (exact dates to be announced), 2018: Oz-Stravaganza, Chittenango, New York. L. Frank Baum's home town honors their favorite son with this annual festival (formerly known as Oz Fest). 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://www.oz-stravaganza.com/, or the town's website at http://www.chittenango.org.


Wizard of Oz Festival, Grand Rapids, Minnesota

June (exact dates to be announced), 2018: Wizard of Oz Festival, Judy Garland Museum and environs, Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Judy Garland's home town celebrates her most famous role in this annual festival, with events all over town spread out over three days. For more information, see the announcement at http://garlandletterfromhome.blogspot.com/2017/04/happy-spring-2017-wizard-of-oz-festival.html, and keep an eye on the museum's website at http://www.judygarlandmuseum.com/ for more information.


Wizard of Oz Festival, Ionia, Michigan

June (exact date to be announced), 2018: Wizard of Oz Festival, Ionia, Michigan. This Michigan town holds an annual Wizard of Oz festival. For details and schedule, see the festival's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Wizardofozfestionia.


August 2018

Midwest Oz Fest 2018, Tinley Park, Illinois

August (exact dates to be announced), 2018: Midwest Oz Fest 2017, Tinley Park, Illinois. The southwest suburbs of Chicago are hosting a big festival, with vendors and food and rides and games and parades and all the rest. It's early still, but to stay on top of the festival's progress, keep an eye on http://midwestozfest.com/, or the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Midwest-Wizard-of-Oz-Festival/577056169054982.


Wizard of Oz Festival Illinois, Mapleton, Illinois

August (date to be announced), 2018: Wizard of Oz Festival Illinois, Mapleton, Illinois. The annual celebration of Oz in this Illinois town. For more infarmation, see the event's website at http://www.hollispark.org/oz-fest, and Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Wizardofozfest/.


Wizard of Oz Days, New London, Missouri

August (exact dates to be announced), 2018: Wizard of Oz Days Festival, New London City Park, New London, Missouri. The community throws a party celebrating Oz. For more information, see the event's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/events/374941192901941/, and also https://www.facebook.com/wizardofozdays/.


OzCon International, Pomona, California

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August 10-12, 2018: OzCon International, Kellogg Center, Cal Poly Pomona University, Pomona, California. The fifty-fourth edition of the world's longest-running Wizard of Oz convention returns to its roots in southern California, for the first time in the Los Angeles area since the 1960s. It is still early days, so there's not a lot to announce, so keep an eye on the website at http://www.ozconinternational.com/ for details.


September 2018

Autumn at Oz Party, Banner Elk, North Carolina

September (exact dates to be announced), 2018: 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 http://www.landofoznc.com/autumnatoz.


Wizard of Oz Festival Ohio, Macedonia, Ohio

September (exact dates to be announced), 2018: Wizard of Oz Festival Ohio, Macedonia, Ohio. The second year for this event in Ohio. For more information, see the website at https://wizardofozohio.com/, and the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/wizardofozfestivalohio/.


October 2018

Oztoberfest, Wamego, Kansas

October (exact date to be announced), 2018: 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/.


OzFest, Liberal, Kansas

October (exact date to be announced), 2018: 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).


December 2019

Wicked movie

December 20, 2019: Wicked movie, theaters around the world. At long last, Universal has announced a release date for the film adaptation of the Tony-winning musical. No cast has been announced yet, but the director will be Stephen Daldry, Marc Platt (one of the show's producers on Broadway) will be a producer, and Winnie Holzman (book) and Stephen Schwartz (composer) will be reproducing their tasks from Broadway. Stay tuned for more details as they become available, including casting!