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==Going on now==
==Going on now==
===''Wicked'' play, around the world===
===''Judy'' movie, cinemas worldwide===
'''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:
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'''Now playing: ''Judy'' movie, cinemas worldwide.''' Renée Zellweger stars as Judy Garland in this dramatization of Garland's time in London in 1968 while performing at the Talk of the Town theatre. Flashbacks include the production of ''The Wizard of Oz''! Keep your eyes on your local movie listings for theaters and showtimes in your area.


* [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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* The Apollo Victoria Theatre, The West End, London, England, United Kingdom. For more information, including booking tickets, see http://www.wickedthemusical.co.uk/ or http://www.wickedwestend.co.uk/, and tickets can be purchased through http://www.wickedtheatretickets.co.uk/. You can also follow the British Wicked on the following social network sites:
===''Wicked'' play, around the world===
** [http://www.facebook.com/WickedLondon FaceBook]
'''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.ivillage.co.uk/newspol/community/leisure/articles/0,,598817_705003,00.html iVillage]
** [http://www.myspace.com/wickedthemusicallondon MySpace]
** [http://twitter.com/wickedlondon Twitter]


* ''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.
* [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.


* ''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).
* The Apollo Victoria Theatre, The West End, London, England, United Kingdom. For more information, including booking tickets, see http://www.wickedthemusical.co.uk/ or http://www.wickedwestend.co.uk/, and tickets can be purchased through http://www.wickedtheatretickets.co.uk/.


* 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).
*''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 November 17, 2019: [https://atlanta.broadway.com/shows/wicked/ Fox Theatre], Atlanta, Georgia
** November 20-December 1, 2019: [https://www.fscjartistseries.org/shows-tickets/wicked Times-Union Center], Jacksonville, Florida
** December 4-29, 2019: [https://www.fabulousfox.com/events/detail/wicked The Fabulous Fox], St. Louis, Missouri
** January 1-19, 2020: [https://www.celebrityattractions.com/shows/724/WICKED/Little-Rock/2020 Robinson Performance Hall], Little Rock, Arkansas
** January 22-February 9, 2020: [https://www.broadwayincolumbia.com/Wicked-6-10.html Koger Center for the Arts], Columbia, South Carolina
** February 12-March 8, 2020: [https://baltimore.broadway.com/shows/wicked/ Hippodrome Theatre], Baltimore, Maryland
** March 11-29, 2020: [https://www.overture.org/events/wicked Overture Center for the Arts], Madison, Wisconsin
** April 1-19, 2020: [https://www.whartoncenter.com/events/detail/wicked Wharton Center], East Lansing, Michigan
** April 22-May 17, 2020: [https://columbus.broadway.com/shows/wicked/ Ohio Theatre], Columbus, Ohio
** May 20-31, 2020: [https://broadwaynorfolk.com/wicked/ Chrysler Hall], Norfolk, Virginia
** June 3-14, 2020: [https://broadwayinrichmond.com/wicked/ Altria Theater], Richmond, Virginia
** June 17-July 5, 2020: [https://desmoinesperformingarts.org/events/wicked/ Civic Center], Des Moines, Iowa
** July 9-26, 2020: [https://vancouver.broadway.com/shows/wicked/ Queen Elizabeth Theatre], Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
** July 29-August 9, 2020: [https://calgary.broadway.com/shows/wicked/ Southern Jubilee Auditorium], Calgary, Alberta, Canada
** August 12-23, 2020: [https://edmonton.broadway.com/shows/wicked/ Northern Jubilee Auditorium], Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
** November 18-December 6, 2020: [http://www.tangercenter.com/events/detail/wicked-1 Tanger Center], Greensboro, North Carolina
** December 9, 2020-January 10, 2021: [https://www.blumenthalarts.org/events/detail/wicked-1 Ovens Auditorium], Charlotte, North Carolina


* The recent UK tour has now gone international, with the following stops announced before returning to the British Isles:
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** 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
** March 7-31, 2018: [http://www.wickedthemusical.co.uk/uk-tour/tour-dates/liverpool-empire-theatre Liverpool Empire Theatre], Liverpool, England
** April 4-29, 2018: [http://www.wickedthemusical.co.uk/uk-tour/tour-dates/birmingham-hippodrome Birmingham Hippodrome], Birmingham, England
** May 8-June 9, 2018: [http://www.wickedthemusical.co.uk/uk-tour/tour-dates/edinburgh-playhouse Edinburgh Playhouse], Edinburgh, Scotland
** June 13-July 7, 2018: [http://www.wickedthemusical.co.uk/uk-tour/tour-dates/leeds-grand-theatre Leeds Grand Theatre], Leeds, England
** July 17-August 26, 2018: [http://www.wickedthemusical.co.uk/uk-tour/tour-dates/bord-gais-energy-theatre-dublin Bord Gais Energy Theatre], Dublin, Ireland
** September 6-29, 2018: [http://www.wickedthemusical.co.uk/uk-tour/tour-dates/sunderland-empire Sunderland Empire], Sunderland, England
** October 3-27, 2018: [http://www.wickedthemusical.co.uk/uk-tour/tour-dates/mayflower-theatre-southampton Mayflower Theatre Southampton], Southampton, England
** October 31-November 24, 2018: [http://www.wickedthemusical.co.uk/uk-tour/tour-dates/wales-millennium-centre Wales Millennium Centre], Cardiff, Wales
** December 4, 2018-January 5, 2019: [http://www.wickedthemusical.co.uk/uk-tour/tour-dates/palace-theatre-manchester Palace Theatre Manchester], Manchester, England


*''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):
===''The Wizard of Oz'' tour===
** Now through July 23, 2017: [http://boston.broadway.com/season/ Boston Opera House], Boston, Massachusetts
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** July 26-August 27, 2017: [https://www.kimmelcenter.org/pdp-pages/201617/broadway-philadelphia/wicked/ Academy of Music], Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
'''''The Wizard of Oz'' tour.''' This touring production of the musical, based on The Movie, has wrapped up its tour of China and the Middle East China and the Middle East. The following stops have been announced:
** 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
** December 6, 2017-January 21, 2018: [http://www.broadwayinchicago.com/show/wicked-2017/ Oriental Thetre], Chicago, Illinois
** January 24-February 11, 2018: [https://www.trustarts.org/production/52318/wicked Benedum Center], Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
** 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
** June 6-17, 2018: [http://theaterleague.com/toledo/wicked/ Stranahan Theatre], Toledo, Ohio


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===Courtney Act's ''The Girl from Oz'' revue, on tour===
For more information, or to purchase tickets, see the show's website at http://wizardofoztour.com/.
'''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:
* July 13, 2017: Egyptian Theater, Seattle, Washington
* June 16-18, 2017: Adelaide Cabaret Festival, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
* 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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===''Emerald City'' television series, NBC===
===''Emerald City'' television series, NBC.com===
'''''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.
'''''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.


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===''The Origins of Oz'' documentary, national cablecast and on the Internet===
===''Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz'', Internet Streaming and Cablecast===
'''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):
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'''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://www.boomerang.com/shows/dorothy-franchise/series/dorothy-series. 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.
* (No showing 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.


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===''Lost in Oz'' series, Internet streaming===
===''Lost in Oz'' series, Internet streaming===
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'''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 books. 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. The pilot is currently available at https://www.amazon.com/Lost-in-Oz/dp/B00Z89MYTI/, and the reaction to it was so strong that it has been picked up for a series, which should be available soon. So now they have ''Lost in Oz: Extended Adventure'', with more scenes and previews of the upcoming first season (https://www.amazon.com/Lost-in-Oz/dp/B00Z89MYTI/), with the trailer above. And at long last, there is a drop date for the entire series: August 4, 2017. So it's coming soon!
'''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, which now includes season 1B! More episodes are now in production, so keep an eye out for the announcements of even more of the show.


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===''The Wizard of Oz'' puppet show, Kansas City, Missouri===
===''Chronicles of Oz'' podcast, the Internet===
'''Now through July 9, 2017: ''The Wizard of Oz'' puppet show, Menser Puppet Theater, Kansas City, Missouri.''' This is an original adaptation of L. Frank Baum's first Oz story, presented with puppets. For more information, or to buy tickets, go to http://mesnerpuppets.org/index.php/2015-12-07-05-37-12/2014-07-31-17-34-13.
'''Now streaming: The ''Chronicles of Oz'' podcast, seasons 1 and 2.''' This audio adaptation of the first two Oz books, each in six episodes, presents ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'' and ''The Marvellous Land of Oz''. Produced by Crossover Adventure Productions out of Australia. All episodes, along with trailers and other materials, can be downloaded at http://chroniclesofoz.com/. And coming soon…
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===Baum and Garland Incomparabales! exhibit, Syracuse, New York===
===''The Royal Podcast of Oz'', the Internet===
'''Now through July 31, 2017: Baum and Garland Incomparabales! exhibit, Maryott Syracuse Downtown hotel, Syracuse, New York.''' The Lyman Frank Baum Foundation celebrates local native son and his creation, ''The Wizard of Oz'', with an exhibit in the historic hotel. Celebrated will be the novel ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'', Judy Garland for her ninety-fifth birthday, Garland costume collector Michael Siewert, and Garland tribute artist Peter Mac. The exhibit is free to the public. For more information, see the Foundation's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Lyman-Frank-Baum-Foundation-Inc-182342648464587/.
'''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://royalpodcastoz.podbean.com/, or look for it on your favorite podcast site.


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===Toys from the Land of Oz exhibit, Kansas City, Missouri===
===''Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me'', National Public Radio===
'''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/.
'''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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==July 2017==
==November/December 2019==
===Oz Movie Marathon, Coronado, California===
===''The Wizard of Oz'', holiday cablecasts===
'''July 8, 2017: Oz Movie Marathon, Coronado Public Library, Coronado, California.''' The local library in this town where L. Frank Baum spent several winters celebrates its connection to Oz with three Oz movies:
'''''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. The following showings are currently listed:
* ''Oz the Great and Powerful'' (2013), 10:15 am
* ''The Wizard of Oz'' (1939), 12:45 pm
* ''Return to Oz'' (1985), 2:45 pm
For more information, see [https://www.coronado.ca.us/cms/one.aspx?pageId=1602429 the library's website] and [https://www.coronado.ca.us/UserFiles/Servers/Server_746006/File/government/departments/library/June%202017%20Fliers/2017%20Coronado%20Library%20Summer%20Festival%20Calendar.pdf summer events calendar].


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* November 28, [https://www.tbs.com/schedule TBS], 6:00 pm and 8:15 pm EST


===''The Wizard of Oz'' play, Dubuque, Iowa===
See your local listings for channel and times in your area. Keep checking back for details throughout the season.
'''July 14-22, 2017: ''The Wizard of Oz'' play, Five Flags Theater, Dubuque, Iowa.''' One of the cRising Star Theatre Company's three musicals this summer is the Royal Shakespeare Company's stage adaptation of the famous film version of ''The Wizard of Oz''. Shows are at 7:30 pm Fridays, Saturdays, and July 22, with 2:00 pm matinées on both Sundays. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for youths. For more information, see the company's website at http://www.risingstartheatrecompany.com/events.cfm.


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===''The Wizard of Oz'' train ride, Bryson City, North Carolina===
==February 2020==
'''July 14-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/.
===''Dorothy and the Prince of Oz'' ballet, Tulsa, Oklahoma===
'''February 13-16, 2020: ''Dorothy and the Prince of Oz'' ballet, Tulsa Performing Arts Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma.''' Tulsa Ballet is bringing back this original Oz story, told as a ballet. Oz is in danger, and only Dorothy can save the prince and unite his kingdom. With the Scarecrow's help, she may even find love. For more information, or to purchase tickets, see the company's website at https://tulsaballet.org/dorothy-the-prince-of-oz/.


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==August 2017==
===Quadling Convention, Tulsa, Oklahoma===
===National ''Wizard of Oz'' Convention 2017, Orland Park, Illinois===
'''February 14-16, 2020: Quadling Convention, Hampton Inn Central Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma.''' The annual QuadCon is a little early this year, as Tulsa Ballet has brought back its production of ''Dorothy and the Prince of Oz''. One of the QuadCon activities will be the Sunday matinée performance. Other convention-only activities will be held Friday evening and on Saturday. The convention will celebrate one hundred years of the book ''Glinda of Oz'' and yes, Glinda herself will make an appearance. For more information, contact host Susan Hall at [mailto:Susan1954hall@icloud.com this address].
'''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===
==March 2020==
'''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.
===Wicked Marathon/Half Marathon/5K race, Wamego, Kansas===
'''March 30, 2019: Wicked Marathon/Half Marathon/5K race, Wamego, Kansas.''' The annual Oz-themed road race, in the home of the Oz Museum, benefits the Wamego High School cross-country team and other running and fitness charities in the area. There is also a carbo-loading spaghetti feed the night before. For more information, and to register, see https://runsignup.com/Race/KS/Wamego/WickedFast and http://wickedmarathon.org/.


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===Wizard of Oz Festival Illinois, Mapleton, Illinois===
==April 2020==
'''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/.
===Garmin Marathon in the Land of Oz, Olathe, Kansas===
'''April, 2020 (exact date to be announced): 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 Wizard of Oz'' outdoor screening, Coronado, California===
==May 2020==
'''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/.
===Yellow Brick Road Festival, Sedan, Kansas===
'''May (exact dates to be announced), 2020: 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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===Wizard of Oz Days, New London, Missouri===
==May/June, 2020==
'''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/.
===Oz-Stravaganza, Chittenango, New York===
'''May/June (exact dates to be announced), 2020: Oz-Stravaganza, Chittenango, New York.''' L. Frank Baum's home town honors their favorite son with this annual festival (formerly known as OzFest). 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.


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==September 2017==
==June, 2020==
===Autumn at Oz Party, Banner Elk, North Carolina===
===''Wizard of Oz'' Festival, Grand Rapids, Minnesota===
'''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.
'''June (exact dates to be announced), 2020: ''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, keep an eye on the museum's website at http://www.judygarlandmuseum.com/.


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===''Wizard of Oz'' Festival Ohio, Macedonia, Ohio===
===Wizard of Oz Festival, Ionia, Michigan===
'''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/.
'''June (exact dates to be announced), 2020: 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/MichiganWizardofozfest/.


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==October 2017==
==July 2020==
===Oztoberfest, Wamego, Kansas===
===OzCon International, Pomona, California===
'''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/.
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'''July 10-12, 2020: OzCon International, Kellogg West Conference Center and Hotel, California State Polytechnic University Pomona, Pomona, California.''' The fifty-sixth annual gathering of Oz fans on the west coast meets once again at Cal Poly Pomona. This year, the convention will be celebrating the widening of the Oz series to different authors after the death of L. Frank Baum with programming focusing on his successors as Royal Historian; thirty-five years of ''Return to Oz''; and the music of Oz. For more information, see the convention website at http://www.ozconinternational.com/.


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===OzFest, Liberal, Kansas===
==August 2020==
'''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).
===The International Wizard of Oz Club National Convention, East Aurora, New York===
'''August 3-6, 2020: The International Wizard of Oz Club National Convention, East Aurora, New York.'''
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==November/December 2017==
==September 2020==
===''The Wizard of Oz'', holiday cablecasts===
===Autumn at Oz Party, Banner Elk, North Carolina===
'''''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.
'''September (exact dates to be announced), 2020: 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. This year, it's being held over two weekends for the first time. For more information, check out http://www.landofoznc.com/autumnatoz.


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==April 2018==
===Midwest Oz Fest 2020===
===Garmin Marathon in the Land of Oz, Olathe, Kansas===
'''September (exact dates to be announced) 2020: Midwest Oz Fest 2020, Location To Be Announced.''' 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 the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MidwestWizardOfOzFestival/.
'''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/.


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==May 2018==
===''Wizard of Oz'' Festival Ohio, Twinsburg, Ohio===
===Yellow Brick Road Festival, Sedan, Kansas===
'''September (exact dates to be announced), 2020: ''Wizard of Oz'' Festival Ohio, Location to be announced.''' The third 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/.
'''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.


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===The Oz Run, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin===
==October 2020==
'''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.
===Oztoberfest, Wamego, Kansas===
'''October (exact date to be announced), 2020: 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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==June 2018==
===OzFest, Liberal, Kansas===
===Oz-Stravaganza, Chittenango, New York===
'''October (exact date to be announced), 2020: 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).
'''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.


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===''Wizard of Oz'' Festival, Grand Rapids, Minnesota===
===The Oz Run, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin===
'''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.
'''October (exact date to be announced), 2020: 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.
 
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===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.
 
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==August 2018==
===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.


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==December 2019==
==December 2021==
===''Wicked'' movie===
===''Wicked'' movie, cinemas worldwide===
'''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!
'''December 22, 2021: ''Wicked'' movie, cinemas worldwide.''' The original release date for 2019 didn't pan out, but Universal is trying again by announcing a new release date for the film version of the hit Broadway musical version of the story of the witches of Oz, based on the novel by Gregory Maguire. Keep watching this space for updates, including casting.


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

Going on now

Judy movie, cinemas worldwide

Now playing: Judy movie, cinemas worldwide. Renée Zellweger stars as Judy Garland in this dramatization of Garland's time in London in 1968 while performing at the Talk of the Town theatre. Flashbacks include the production of The Wizard of Oz! Keep your eyes on your local movie listings for theaters and showtimes in your area.


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 Wizard of Oz tour

The Wizard of Oz tour. This touring production of the musical, based on The Movie, has wrapped up its tour of China and the Middle East China and the Middle East. The following stops have been announced:

  • (No shows currently scheduled.)

For more information, or to purchase tickets, see the show's website at http://wizardofoztour.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 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.


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://www.boomerang.com/shows/dorothy-franchise/series/dorothy-series. 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 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, which now includes season 1B! More episodes are now in production, so keep an eye out for the announcements of even more of the show.


Chronicles of Oz podcast, the Internet

Now streaming: The Chronicles of Oz podcast, seasons 1 and 2. This audio adaptation of the first two Oz books, each in six episodes, presents The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and The Marvellous Land of Oz. Produced by Crossover Adventure Productions out of Australia. All episodes, along with trailers and other materials, can be downloaded at http://chroniclesofoz.com/. And coming soon…


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://royalpodcastoz.podbean.com/, 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.


November/December 2019

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. The following showings are currently listed:

  • November 28, TBS, 6:00 pm and 8:15 pm EST

See your local listings for channel and times in your area. Keep checking back for details throughout the season.


February 2020

Dorothy and the Prince of Oz ballet, Tulsa, Oklahoma

February 13-16, 2020: Dorothy and the Prince of Oz ballet, Tulsa Performing Arts Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Tulsa Ballet is bringing back this original Oz story, told as a ballet. Oz is in danger, and only Dorothy can save the prince and unite his kingdom. With the Scarecrow's help, she may even find love. For more information, or to purchase tickets, see the company's website at https://tulsaballet.org/dorothy-the-prince-of-oz/.


Quadling Convention, Tulsa, Oklahoma

February 14-16, 2020: Quadling Convention, Hampton Inn Central Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma. The annual QuadCon is a little early this year, as Tulsa Ballet has brought back its production of Dorothy and the Prince of Oz. One of the QuadCon activities will be the Sunday matinée performance. Other convention-only activities will be held Friday evening and on Saturday. The convention will celebrate one hundred years of the book Glinda of Oz and yes, Glinda herself will make an appearance. For more information, contact host Susan Hall at this address.


March 2020

Wicked Marathon/Half Marathon/5K race, Wamego, Kansas

March 30, 2019: Wicked Marathon/Half Marathon/5K race, Wamego, Kansas. The annual Oz-themed road race, in the home of the Oz Museum, benefits the Wamego High School cross-country team and other running and fitness charities in the area. There is also a carbo-loading spaghetti feed the night before. For more information, and to register, see https://runsignup.com/Race/KS/Wamego/WickedFast and http://wickedmarathon.org/.


April 2020

Garmin Marathon in the Land of Oz, Olathe, Kansas

April, 2020 (exact date to be announced): 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 2020

Yellow Brick Road Festival, Sedan, Kansas

May (exact dates to be announced), 2020: 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.


May/June, 2020

Oz-Stravaganza, Chittenango, New York

May/June (exact dates to be announced), 2020: Oz-Stravaganza, Chittenango, New York. L. Frank Baum's home town honors their favorite son with this annual festival (formerly known as OzFest). 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.


June, 2020

Wizard of Oz Festival, Grand Rapids, Minnesota

June (exact dates to be announced), 2020: 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, keep an eye on the museum's website at http://www.judygarlandmuseum.com/.


Wizard of Oz Festival, Ionia, Michigan

June (exact dates to be announced), 2020: 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/MichiganWizardofozfest/.


July 2020

OzCon International, Pomona, California

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July 10-12, 2020: OzCon International, Kellogg West Conference Center and Hotel, California State Polytechnic University Pomona, Pomona, California. The fifty-sixth annual gathering of Oz fans on the west coast meets once again at Cal Poly Pomona. This year, the convention will be celebrating the widening of the Oz series to different authors after the death of L. Frank Baum with programming focusing on his successors as Royal Historian; thirty-five years of Return to Oz; and the music of Oz. For more information, see the convention website at http://www.ozconinternational.com/.


August 2020

The International Wizard of Oz Club National Convention, East Aurora, New York

August 3-6, 2020: The International Wizard of Oz Club National Convention, East Aurora, New York.

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September 2020

Autumn at Oz Party, Banner Elk, North Carolina

September (exact dates to be announced), 2020: 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. This year, it's being held over two weekends for the first time. For more information, check out http://www.landofoznc.com/autumnatoz.


Midwest Oz Fest 2020

September (exact dates to be announced) 2020: Midwest Oz Fest 2020, Location To Be Announced. 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 the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MidwestWizardOfOzFestival/.


Wizard of Oz Festival Ohio, Twinsburg, Ohio

September (exact dates to be announced), 2020: Wizard of Oz Festival Ohio, Location to be announced. The third 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 2020

Oztoberfest, Wamego, Kansas

October (exact date to be announced), 2020: 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), 2020: 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).


The Oz Run, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

October (exact date to be announced), 2020: 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.


December 2021

Wicked movie, cinemas worldwide

December 22, 2021: Wicked movie, cinemas worldwide. The original release date for 2019 didn't pan out, but Universal is trying again by announcing a new release date for the film version of the hit Broadway musical version of the story of the witches of Oz, based on the novel by Gregory Maguire. Keep watching this space for updates, including casting.