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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].
==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.
* <s>[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.</s> '''SUSPENDED until further notice'''
* 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:
** [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.shiki.gr.jp/applause/wicked/index.html Osaka Shiki Theatre], Osaka, Japan, until February 13, 2011 (see [http://wicked.jp/index.html wicked.jp] for details)
* [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])


The show has closed in Sydney, so ''Wicked'' will now tour Australia, with the following stops already announced:
* <s>The Apollo Victoria Theatre, The West End, London, England, United Kingdom. For more information, including booking tickets, see http://www.wickedthemusical.co.uk/.</s> '''SUSPENDED—Tentative return scheduled for November 28, 2020'''


* January 11-February 17, 2011: [http://www.qpac.com.au/event/Wicked_11.aspx Lyric Theatre], Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Brisbane, Queensland
*''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):
* April 15-May 15, 2011: [http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/afc/whats-on/musical-theatre/wicked.php Adelaide Festival Theatre], Adelaide, South Australia
** <s>September 30-October 25, 2020: [https://www.dpacnc.com/events/detail/wicked-2 Durham Performing Arts Center], Durham, North Carolina</s> '''CANCELLED'''
* Opens June 19, 2011: [http://www.burswood.com.au/What's-On/ Burswood Theatre], Perth, Western Australia
** <s>October 28-November 15, 2020: [https://tickets.peacecenter.org/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=21-BW-Wicked&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::context_id= Peace Center], Greenville, South Carolina</s> '''CANCELLED'''
** <s>November 18-December 6, 2020: [http://www.tangercenter.com/events/detail/wicked-1 Tanger Center], Greensboro, North Carolina</s> '''POSTPONED'''
** December 9, 2020-January 10, 2021: [https://www.blumenthalarts.org/events/detail/wicked-1 Ovens Auditorium], Charlotte, North Carolina
** January 13-31, 2021: [https://strazcenter.org/Events/Straz/Shows/2021_BroadwayAddOn/Wicked Straz Center for the Performing Arts], Tampa, Florida
** February 3-14, 2021: [https://www.kravis.org/events/wicked/ Kravis Center], West Palm Beach, Florida
** February 17-March 7, 2021: [https://www.arshtcenter.org/Tickets/Subscriptions/Broadway/Broadway-in-Miami-2020-2021/ Arsht Center], Miami, Florida
** March 10-28, 2021: [https://www.drphillipscenter.org/events/tickets/2021/wicked/ Dr. Phillips Center], Orlando, Florida
** March 31-April 18, 2021: [https://broadwaygrandrapids.com/wicked-2021 DeVos Performance Hall], Grand Rapids, Michigan
** April 21-May 9, 2021: [https://austin.broadway.com/shows/wicked/ Bass Concert Hall], Austin, Texas
** May 12-30, 2021: [https://www.okcbroadway.com/wicked Civic Center Music Hall], Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
** June 2-20, 2021: [https://kansascity.broadway.com/shows/wicked/ Municipal Auditorium Music Hall], Kansas City, Missouri
** June 23-August 1, 2021: [https://houston.broadway.com/shows/wicked/ The Hobby Center], Houston, Texas
** August 4-September 5, 2021: [https://dallassummermusicals.org/shows/wicked/ Music Hall at Fair Park], Dallas, Texas


See [http://www.wickedthemusical.com.au/ wickedthemusical.com.au] for more about the show in Australia.
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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):


* October 20-November 28, 2010: [http://www.mirvish.com/homepagefeature/cominginoctober Canon Theatre], Toronto, Ontario, Canada
===''The Wizard of Oz'' tour===
* November 17-28, 2010: [http://www.tulsapac.com/calendar.asp?id=1399&thedate=11/1/2010&task=display Chapman Music Hall], Tulsa, Oklahoma
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* December 1-12, 2010: [http://www.millerauditorium.com/ Miller Auditorium], Kalamazoo, Michigan
'''''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:
* December 1, 2010-January 23, 2011: [http://broadwayinchicago.com/shows_dyn.php?cmd=display_current&display_showtag=wicked10 Cadillac Palace Theatre], Chicago, Illinois
* December 15, 2010-January 1, 2011: [http://www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/cities/indianapolis.html Murat Center], Indianapolis, Indiana
* January 5-23, 2011: [http://www.broadwayintucson.com/shows_wicked.html UA Centennial Concert Hall], Tucson, Arizona
* January 26-February 13, 2011: [http://popejoypresents.com/2010-2011/wicked Popejoy Hall], Albuquerque, New Mexico
* January 26-February 20, 2011: [http://www.foxcitiespac.com/events/wicked Fox Cities Performing Arts Center], Appleton, Wisconsin
* February 16-March 6, 2011: [http://www.majesticempire.com/ Majestic Theatre], San Antonio, Texas
* February 23-March 27, 2011: [http://www.orlandovenues.net/other_info_files/bob_carr_centre.php Carr Performing Arts Centre], Orlando, Florida
* March 9-April 3, 2011: [http://www.ocpac.org/home/Events/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1000 Orange County Performing Arts Center], Costa Mesa, California
* March 30-April 24, 2011: [http://www.browardcenter.org/ Broward Center], Fort Lauderdale, Florida
* April 6-17, 2011: [http://www.newspaceentertainment.com/fresno/wicked-fresno/ Saroyan Theatre], Fresno, California
* April 20-May 1, 2011: [http://www.hultcenter.org/event.asp?id=6429 Hult Center], Eugene, Oregon
* April 27-May 22, 2011: [http://www.sheas.org/ Shea's Performing Arts Center], Buffalo, New York
* May 4-15, 2011: [http://www.newspaceentertainment.com/boise/wicked-boise/ Morrison Center], Boise, Idaho
* 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 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:
* (No shows currently scheduled.)


* [http://www.hkt.fi/ohjelmisto/play.php?name=wick ''Wicked: Uusi Musikaali Lumotusta Maailmasta''], Helsingen Kaupungin Teaterri, Helsinki, Finland, now playing ([http://www.lippu.fi/PublishedService?pageID=9&itemcode=event_22329 tickets])
For more information, or to purchase tickets, see the show's website at http://wizardofoztour.com/.
* [http://www.detnyteater.dk/forestillinger/wicked/ ''Wicked: Heksene Fra Oz''], Det Ny Teater, Copenhagen, Denmark, January 13-May 8, 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.''' 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.
'''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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==="The Wizard of Odd" on Phineas and Ferb, the Disney Channel and Disney XD, nationwide cablecast===
===''Emerald City'' television series, NBC.com===
'''Now airing: "The Wizard of Odd" episode, ''Phineas and Ferb'', the Disney Channel, 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:
'''''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.
* Saturday, November 27, 2010 at 3:00 p.m., Disney XD
* Saturday, December 4, 2010 at 11:30 p.m., Disney XD
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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===Christmas at the Creaky Cauldron, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, England===
===''Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz'', Internet Streaming and Cablecast===
'''Now happening: Christmas Grotto, The Creaky Cauldron, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, England.''' This year, the Creaky Cauldron will open its Christmas Grotto in mid-November, and it will be decorated as a tribute to L. Frank Baum. Then, beginning December 1, visitors will get to meet Santa Claus, the subject of a biography by L. Frank Baum. Admission is £5 for adults, £4 for students and seniors, £2.75 for children, and £12 for a family admission. For more information, see the event's website at http://www.seekthemagic.org/christmas/index.html.
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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.


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===The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus musical, Netcong, New Jersey===
===''Lost in Oz'' series, Internet streaming===
'''Now through December 19, 2010: ''The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus'' musical, Growing State, Children's Theatre of New Jersey, Netcong, New Jersey.''' A musical adaptation of the L. Frank Baum story of how Santa Claus grew up, invented toys, delivered them, and became the man known to the world today. Performances are on Fridays at 7:30 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. For details and to purchase tickets, see the show's site at http://www.growingstage.com/?page_id=187#Santa.
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'''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! 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 Panto-Land, Ashland, Oregon===
===''Chronicles of Oz'' podcast, the Internet===
'''Now through December 31, 2010: ''The Wizard of Panto-Land'', Oregon Cabaret Theatre, Ashland, Oregon.''' An American version of a British pantomime gives us this off-the-wall production of ''The Wizard of Oz''. Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, TinMan and Lion are on the Yellow Brick Road headed for The White City where they hope to find the Wizard of Ozegon and have their wishes fulfilled. But their journey unfolds in unexpected directions and along the way they encounter a number of witches and wizards from other fairy tales and the ending has a surprise twist as well. Shows are most nights at 8:00 p.m., with Sunday brunch matinees at 1:00 p.m. Tickets vary in price, depending on when you go. For more details, see the company's website at http://www.oregoncabaret.com/current.html.
'''Now streaming: The ''Chronicles of Oz'' podcast, seasons 1, 2, and 3.''' 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''. Produced by Crossover Adventure Productions out of Australia. All episodes, along with trailers and other materials, can be downloaded at http://chroniclesofoz.com/. And now complete…
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===The Wizard of Oz exhibit, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada===
===''The Royal Podcast of Oz'', the Internet===
'''Now through January 2, 2011: ''The Wizard of Oz'' exhibit, Royal Alberta Museum, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.''' The traveling children's museum exhibit has made its way to the Canadian prairie. 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 Royal Alberta Museum's website at [http://www.royalalbertamuseum.ca/events/intro.htm www.royalalbertamuseum.ca]. (Afterwards, the exhibit will be traveling to the Kalamazoo Valley Museum in Kalamazoo, Michigan; 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.)
'''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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===Wizard of Oz museum exhibit, New York City, New York===
===''Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me'', National Public Radio===
'''Now through January 9, 2011: ''The Wizard of Oz'' exhibit, Children's Museum of Manhattan, New York City, New York.''' Visit this interactive children's museum exhibit, based on the famous MGM film version of the story. As well as the exhibit, special events are planned throughout the run, so [http://www.cmom.org/explore/programs/wizard_oz check out their calendar]. For more details about the exhibit, see http://www.cmom.org/explore/programs/wizard_oz.
'''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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===The Wizard of Oz touring show, throughout the United States and Canada===
===''Hit the Bricks!'' podcast, the Internet===
'''Now showing: ''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. Currently scheduled stops on the tour include:
'''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/.
 
* November 26-28, 2010: [http://www.fabulousfox.com/ Fox Theatre], St. Louis, Missouri
* November 29, 2010: [http://www.nwmissouri.edu/campusactivities/encoreseason.htm Mary Linn Performing Arts Center], Maryville, Missouri
* December 1, 2010: [http://www.pueblo.us/cgi-bin/gt/tpl_page.html,template=1&content=863&nav1=1& Memorial Hall], Pueblo, Colorado
* December 2, 2010: [http://www.casperwy.gov/Play/ArtsEntertainment/CasperEventsCenter/tabid/791/Default.aspx Casper Events Center], Casper, Wyoming
* December 8, 2010: [http://www.albertabairtheater.org/ Alberta Bair Theater], Billings, Montana
* December 14-16, 2010: [http://www.conexusartscentre.ca/ Conexus Arts Centre], Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
* December 17-18, 2010: [http://www.tcuplace.com/ TCU Place], Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
* December 22, 2010: [http://www.dawsoncreekeventscentre.com/ EnCana Events Centre], Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada
* December 23-26, 2010: [http://www.jubileeauditorium.com/Northern/Home.aspx Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium], Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
* December 27, 2010-January 2, 2011: [http://www.jubileeauditorium.com/Southern/Home.aspx Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium], Calgary, Alberta, Canada
* January 3, 2011: Memorial Arena, Penticton, British Columbia, Canada
* January 4, 2011: [http://www.abbotsfordcentre.ca/ Abbotsford Centre], Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
* January 6-7, 2011: [http://www.mountbakertheatre.com/ Mt. Baker Theatre], Bellingham, Washington
* January 8, 2011: [http://www.washingtoncenter.org/ Washington Center for the Performing Arts], Olympia, Washington
* January 9, 2011: [http://www.yourtoyotacenter.com/ Toyota Center], Kennewick, Washington
* January 11, 2011: [http://www.bismarckciviccenter.com/ Bismarck Civic Center], Bismarck, North Dakota
* January 12, 2011: [http://www.fargodome.com/ Fargodome], Fargo, North Dakota
* January 15, 2011: [http://www.tbca.com/ Thunder Bay Community Auditorium], Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
* January 18-23, 2011: [http://www.bushnell.org/ The Bushnell], Hartford, Connecticut
* January 25-26, 2011: [http://www.imperialtheatre.nb.ca/ Imperial Theatre], St. John's, New Brunswick, Canada
* January 30, 2011: [http://www.proctors.org/ Proctors], Schenectady, New York
* February 2, 2011: [http://www.pensacolasaenger.com/ Pensacola Saenger Theatre], Pensacola, Florida
* February 3-6, 2011: [http://www.cobbenergycentre.com/ Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre], Atlanta, Georgia
* February 11-12, 2011: [http://www.gotmine.com/ Rushmore Plaza Civic Center], Rapid City, South Dakota
* February 15-20, 2011: [http://broadwaysd.com/thewizardofoz.php Civic Theatre], San Diego, California
* February 25, 2011: [http://www.cheyenneciviccenter.org/home.html Cheyenne Civic Center Performing Arts Theatre], Cheyenne, Wyoming
* February 26, 2011: [http://www.greeleygov.com/UCCC/Events.aspx Union Colony Civic Center], Greeley, Colorado
* February 28, 2011: [http://www.orpheumlive.com/index.php The Orpheum], Sioux City, Iowa
* March 1, 2011: [http://www.niacc.edu/calevents/2010-11/wizardofoz.html North Iowa Area Community College Auditorium], Mason City, Iowa
* March 2, 2011: [http://www.coronadopac.org/ Coronado Performing Arts Center], Rockford, Illinois
* March 3, 2011: [http://www.geneseetheatre.com/ Genesee Theatre], Waukegan, Illinois
* March 4, 2011: [http://www.springfieldartscouncil.org/2010-11_bway_season.htm Kuss Auditorium], Springfield, Ohio
* March 5, 2011: [http://www.macombcenter.com/Events/2011-03-05+Wizard+of+Oz.htm Macomb Center], Clinton Township, Michigan
* March 6, 2011: [http://www.tusc.kent.edu/pac/index.cfm Kent Auditorium], New Philadelphia, Ohio
* March 8, 2011: [http://www.capitoltheatrewheeling.com/ The Capitol Theatre], Wheeling, West Virginia
* March 9, 2011: [http://www.johnpauljonesarena.com/ John Paul Jones Arena], Charlottesville, Virginia
* March 10, 2011: [https://www.paramountartscenter.com/index2.html Paramount Arts Center], Ashland, Kentucky
* March 11-12, 2011: [http://www.thecarsoncenter.org/ The Carson Center], Paducah, Kentucky
* March 14, 2011: [http://www.clemson.edu/Brooks/ Brooks Center for the Performing Arts], Clemson, South Carolina
* March 15-16, 2011: [http://www.thegrandmacon.com/events/home.php Grand Opera House], Macon, Georgia
* March 17, 2011: [http://www.thelakelandcenter.com/ Youkey Theater, The Lakeland Center], Lakeland, Florida
* March 18, 2011: [http://www.mahaffeytheater.com/ Mahaffey Theater], St. Petersburg, Florida
* March 22, 2011: [http://www.roanokeciviccenter.com/ Roanoke Civic Center], Roanoke, Virginia
* March 23, 2011: Salisbury, Maryland
* March 24, 2011: [http://www.sovereigncenter.com/ Sovereign Center], Reading, Pennsylvania
* March 25-26, 2011: [http://www.landmarktheater.net/ Landmark Theater], Richmond, Virginia
* March 27, 2011: [http://fergusoncenter.cnu.edu/ Ferguson Center for the Arts], Newport News, Virginia
* March 28-29, 2011: [http://www.gardearts.org/ Garde Arts Center], New London, Connecticut
* March 30, 2011: [http://www.flynncenter.org/ Flynn Center], Burlington, Vermont
* April 1-2, 2011: [http://www.myrosetheatre.ca/ Rose Theatre], Brampton, Ontario, Canada
 
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==November 2010==
===''The Smallwood Sessions'' podcast, "The Podcast of Oz", the Internet===
===There's No Place Like Home Festival, New York City, New York===
'''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.
'''November 22-28, 2010: There's No Place Like Home Festival, Kaufman Center's Merkin Hall and other locations, New York City, New York.''' To benefit the homeless in New York City, the Yorinks Theater Group is putting on a series of Oz-themed events throughout the city to raise money and awareness. The highlight will be ''Oz'', a new multimedia adaptation of the story of ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'' at Merkin Hall. Other events include a Toto look-alike contest, a community read, an attempt to break the world record for largest pop-up, and a reception held in conjunction with The Coalition for the Homeless. Special guests and events will be curated by Michael Patrick Hearn. For more information, see the Festival website at http://yorinkstheatergroup.org/oz%20festival.html.


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===The Wizard of Oz, TBS cablecasts===
===''Down the Yellow Brick Pod'' podcast, the Internet===
'''November 26-28, 2010: ''The Wizard of Oz'', TBS and TNT cablecasts.''' The stations' annual Thanksgiving-season showing of the famous film version. So far, TBS has announced the following airdates:
'''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 Google Podcasts, and through [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMTcyMTM4LnJzcw?hl=en this link].
 
* Friday, November 26, 2010, at 8:00 p.m.
* Saturday, November 27, 2010, at 8:00 p.m.
* Sunday, November 28, 2010, at 8:00 p.m. and 10:15 p.m.
 
Check your local listings for exact times and channels in your area. For details, see the dedicated pages for the movie on [http://www.tbs.com/movies/movietitle/0,,12281||,00.html TBS's website].


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===Scarecrow on Fire, St. Paul, Minnesota===
===To Oz? To Oz! online convention, the Internet===
'''November 26-28, 2010: ''Scarecrow on Fire'' world premiere production, Fitzgerald Theater, St. Paul, Minnesota.''' Written and performed by storyteller Kevin Kling, this new production is part of the celebration of one hundred years of the Fitzgerald Theater. It's the Oz story picked up by where the original tale left off, and told with music, theatrics and a backdrop of silent-era Oz movies. The audience will reunite with Dorothy at points in her life as her Oz friends stay in touch over the decades. Performances are at 8:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2:00 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $27.50. For details or to buy tickets, see the theater's website at http://fitzgeraldtheater.publicradio.org/events/#scarecrow.
'''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.


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===The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus play, Cape May, New Jersey===
==October 2020==
'''November 26-December 11, 2010: ''The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus'' play, The First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, Cape May, New Jersey.''' This production of the story, based on the book by L. Frank Baum, is presented by the East Lynne Theater Company. ELTC artistic director Gayle Stahlhuth wrote the show, and also performs all thirty-some parts (!). Performances are on November 26 and 27, and December 5, 10, and 11 at 8:30 p.m. General admission tickets are $23, $13 for full-time students, and playgoers 12 and under are admitted free. For more information or to purchase tickets, see [http://www.eastlynnetheater.org/index.html the company's website].
===OzCon International Virtual Halloween, The Internet===
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'''October 24, 2020: OzCon International Virtual Halloween, The Internet.''' For the first time, the world's longest-running Oz event is not waiting a whole year for its next event. Celebrate Halloween in Oz with panels and talks about witches, bodiless heads and headless bodies, W. W. Denslow and his Halloween story ''The Pearl and the Pumpkin'', and more. Plus, the celebration of the thirty-fifth anniversary of ''Return to Oz'' continues, and a live performance by Kiki Ebsen, the daughter of the original MGM Tin Man, Buddy Ebsen. Events start at 6:00 pm PDT and run into the wee hours of the morning. Although this is a free event, registration is required and a donation is requested. For more information, see the event's website at http://www.ozconinternational.com/our-next-convention.html.


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===Book signing with Jerry Maren, Burbank, California===
===To Oz? To Oz! Halloween, The Internet===
'''November 26, 2010: Jerry Maren book signing, Alexa's It's New to You, Burbank, California.''' His long and storied show business career includes the middle Lollipop Guild member in ''The Wizard of Oz'', and Jerry Maren is still going. He meets with fans and signs his autobiography, ''Short and Sweet'', at Alexa's It's New to You store in Burbank from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more details, call 818-588-3688, or see the listing at [http://events.la.com/burbank-ca/events/show/154239145-wizard-of-oz-munchkin-jerry-maren-book-signing events.la.com].
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'''October 30, 2020: To Oz? To Oz! Halloween, The Internet.''' The virtual Oz convention in August was so successful, they're not waiting a year to do it again. Celebrate Halloween in an Ozzy atmosphere. Wear a costume! Bring a treasure for Ozzy show and tell! Register at https://ozis.us/ for inside information and to get a link, or just visit the website beginning at 8:00 pm CDT.


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===The Wizard of Oz and Return to Oz, Santa Monica, California===
==November/December 2020==
'''November 28, 2010: ''The Wizard of Oz'' and ''Return to Oz'', The Aero Theatre, Santa Monica, California.''' Sponsored by the IFC as part of their holiday movie program. ''The Wizard of Oz'' starts at 4:00 p.m., and ''Return to Oz'' at 7:30 p.m. The latter film will be followed by a question-and-answer session with the director, Walter Murch. For more information, see the IFC's announcement at http://www.ifc.com/news/2010/10/2010-holiday-movie-guide-screenings.php, and the Aero Theatre's calendar at http://www.americancinematheque.com/Aero/aeromastercalendar.htm.
===''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 for details throughout the season.


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==December 2010==
==March 2021==
===The Wizard of Oz Musical, Toronto, Ontario, Canada===
===Wicked Marathon/Half Marathon/5K race, Wamego, Kansas===
'''December 1-19, 2010: ''The Wizard of Oz'' musical, Civic Light Opera, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.''' This original musical staging of ''The Wizard of Oz'', first presented in 2000, is revived for the holiday season. For information and to get tickets, see the show's website at [http://civiclightoperacompany.com/oz_2010.html civiclightoperacompany.com/oz_2010.html].
'''March (exact date to be announced), 2021: 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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===The Wizard of Oz Musical, White River Junction, Vermont===
==April 2021==
'''December 8, 2010-January 2, 2011: ''The Wizard of Oz'', Briggs Opera House, White River Junction, Vermont.''' The Northern State theater company is performing ''The Wizard of Oz'' for the holiday season this year. For details, see [http://www.northernstage.org/ www.northernstage.org] or call 802-296-7000. A special event planned for this run is an appearance by Gregory Maguire on December 13, who will read from his novel ''Wicked'' and his forthcoming fourth Oz book, ''Out of Oz'', and discuss L. Frank Baum's original book.
===Garmin Marathon in the Land of Oz, Olathe, Kansas===
'''April (exact date to be announced), 2021: 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, TNT cablecasts===
==May 2021==
'''December 17, 2010: ''The Wizard of Oz'', TNT cablecast.''' The station's annual Christmas-season showing of the famous film version. It starts at 9:00 p.m. EST. For details, see the dedicated pages for the movie on [http://www.tnt.tv/movies/movietitle/?oid=2086&iref=sitesearch TNT's website]. And, as always, check your local listings for exact time and channel in your area.
===''Wicked, Das Musical: Die Magie Zwischen Gut und Böse'', Hamburg, Germany===
'''Opening May, 2021: ''Wicked, Das Musical: Die Magie Zwischen Gut und Böse'', Hamburg, Germany.''' For the first time in many years, ''Wicked'' will play on a German stage, and this time it's an all-new production, different from the original Broadway version. It's in development now (they're even auditioning), and is scheduled to open October 25. If you can read German, you can find out more information at https://www.stage-entertainment.de/musicals-shows/wicked-hamburg.html.


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===The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus cablecast, ABC Family Channel===
===Yellow Brick Road Festival, Sedan, Kansas===
'''December 24, 2010: ''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. Scheduled to be shown at 7:00 a.m. (6:00 a.m. Central Time Zone). Check your local listings for exact time and channel in your area.
'''May (exact dates to be announced), 2021: 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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==2011==
===Chesterton Wizard of Oz Days Gala, Chesterton, Indiana===
===The Whiz: Over the Rainbow, on tour===
'''May 14-16, 2020: Chesterton Wizard of Oz Days Gala, Chesterton, Indiana.''' The home of one of the most celebrated ''Wizard of Oz'' festivals is going to do it again, after taking a few years off. For more information, see the event's Facebook pages at https://www.facebook.com/WizardofOzDays/ and https://www.facebook.com/events/2409107332697500/.
'''''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:
* January 7-11, 2011: APAP Elsie Showcases, New York City, New York
* January 14-16, 2011: World Music/CRASHarts, Boston, Massachusetts
* January 28 and 29, 2011: Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
* March 15-21, 2011: ACDFA @ University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho
* March 26 and 27, 2011: Dance Place, Washington, DC
* March 30, 2011: Reston Center Stage, Reston, Virginia
* May 2-8, 2011: Intermedia Arts, Minneapolis, Minnesota
* May 21, 2011: Broadway Center for the Performing Arts, Tacoma, Washington
* June 4, 2011: Tony Bennett Concert Hall, Astoria, New York
 
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===IceFest, Hamilton, Ohio===
==June 2021==
'''January 21-22, 2010: IceFest, Hamilton, Ohio.''' It's the middle of winter, so of course this Ohio town celebrates with IceFest. This year's theme is "Great Books in Ice", so there will be ice sculptures celebrating ''Gone with the Wind'', ''Fahrenheit 451'', ''Green Eggs and Ham'', ''The Cat in the Hat'', and, of course, ''The Wizard of Oz''. Events begin at 5:00 Friday evening, and run all day Saturday, including professional and speed carving events, a dogsled race, a book fest, and an arts and crafts show. For more information, call 888-462-2282 or 513-844-8080 or 513-895-3934.
===Oz-Stravaganza, Chittenango, New York===
'''June 4-6, 2021: Oz-Stravaganza, Chittenango, New York.''' This village in upstate New York honors one of its native sons, 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/.


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===The Wizard of Oz musical, Netcong, New Jersey===
===''Wizard of Oz'' Festival, Grand Rapids, Minnesota===
'''January 21-February 27, 2011: ''The Wizard of Oz'', The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, Netcong, New Jersey.''' A staging of the Royal Shakespeare Company's version of the story, adapted from the famous movie version. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays, and 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. For details and to purchase ticket's see the show's website at http://growingstage.goes.com/?page_id=187#Oz.
'''June (exact dates to be announced), 2021: ''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 event's website at http://www.judygarlandmuseum.com/festivals/judy-garland-festival-2020.


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===The Wizard of Oz fundraising play, London, England, United Kingdom===
===Wizard of Oz Festival, Ionia, Michigan===
'''February 15, 2011: ''The Wizard of Oz'' gala fundraiser, Palladium Theatre, London, England, United Kingdom.''' To raise funds for the Great Ormond Street Hospital and Prostate UK, we're getting an early look at Sir Andrew Lloyd Weber's new stage version of ''The Wizard of Oz''. Starring ''Over the Rainbow'' winner Danielle Hope as Dorothy and Michael Crawford as the Wizard. For more details, see [http://greatormondstreethospitalcharity.wordpress.com/2010/11/08/join-dorothy-toto-and-the-others-at-the-wizard-of-oz-charity-gala-for-a-spectacular-night-of-entertainment-for-all-the-family/ the Great Ormond Street Hospital's website]. You can also book tickets [http://www2.seetickets.com/see/price.asp?code=489418&filler1=see here].
'''June (exact dates to be announced), 2021: 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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===Bravo Broadway: Wicked Divas concert, Ogden, Utah===
===Journey with Dorothy, Banner Elk, North Carolina===
'''February 17, 2011: ''Bravo Broadway: Wicked Divas'' concert, Val A. Browning Center, Ogden, Utah.''' The Ogden Symphony Ballet Association celebrates ''Wicked'' with a concert featuring two of the former stars of the show from Broadway (exactly which ones yet to be announced). For show details and ticket information, see the event's website at [http://www.symphonyballet.org/concerts/pops-series/item/25-bravo-broadway-wicked-divas.html www.symphonyballet.org/concerts/pops-series/item/25-bravo-broadway-wicked-divas.html].
'''June and July (exact dates to be announced), 2021: Journey with Dorothy, Land of Oz Park, Banner Elk, North Carolina.''' This year celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of its opening, the now-mostly-closed-but-not-abandoned ''Wizard of Oz'' theme park in the mountains of western North Carolina opens on select dates this summer for its annual Journey with Dorothy tour. For more information, see https://www.landofoznc.com/.


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===Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Wizard of Oz play, London, England===
==July 2021==
[[File:Oz_in_London.jpg|center]]
===OzCon International, Pomona, California===
'''Opening March 29, 2011: ''The Wizard of Oz'', The West End, London, England, United Kingdom.''' Now that Danielle Hope has won the role of Dorothy through the television show ''Over the Rainbow'' (and the runner-up, Sophie Evans, will be her understudy), Andrew Lloyd Webber has to put on his show. It will debut in the West End on March 29, and Michael Crawfod has been cast as the Wizard. 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 now open at http://www.wizardofozthemusical.com/.
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'''July 16-18, 2021: 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 bark live (we hope) in 2021! As part of the centennial celebration of ''The Royal Book of Oz'', the first book not written by L. Frank Baum, the convention will celebrate ''all'' of the Royal Historians. Keep your eye on the convention's website, http://www.ozconinternational.com/, for more information as it is updated. And if you want to see any of the videos presented at the 2020 online version of the convention, you can now watch many of them through the OzConnection YouTube channel, at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQU5pEFZZ6n_vXvRalgclSg/featured.


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===The Wizard of Oz, Costa Mesa, California===
==August 2021==
'''April 7-9, 2011: ''The Wizard of Oz'', Orange County Performing Arts Center, Cost Mesa, California.''' This is a brand new listing with few details, so I'm not sure what this is. The Pacific Symphony is listed, however, so perhaps this is a showing of the movie with a symphony performing the music. For details, keep an eye on [http://www.ocpac.org/home/Events/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1053&NavID=82 www.ocpac.org].
===The International Wizard of Oz Club National Convention, East Aurora, New York===
'''August 5-8, 2021: The International Wizard of Oz Club National Convention, East Aurora, New York.'''
The next live (we all hope) national Oz convention will celebrate illustrators W. W. Denslow (in a place he actually worked) and John R. Neill, and the arts and crafts of Oz. For more information, see the convention's website at https://ozclub.org/2020-national-convention/.


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===Wizard of Oz Month Celebration, the Internet===
'''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].


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==September 2021==
===Yellow Brick Road Festival, Sedan, Kansas===
===Autumn at Oz Party, Banner Elk, North Carolina===
'''May, 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
'''September (dates to be announced), 2021: 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/.
 
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===Oz-Stravaganza, Chittenango, New York===
'''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). 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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===Judy Garland Festival, Grand Rapids, Minnesota===
===''Wizard of Oz'' Festival Ohio, Twinsburg, Ohio===
'''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].
'''September (exact dates to be announced), 2021: ''Wizard of Oz'' Festival Ohio, Location to be announced.''' For more information, see the website at https://wizardofozohio.com/, and the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/wizardofozfestivalohio/.


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===The Wizard of Oz broadcast, TCM===
===Midwest Oz Fest 2021===
'''July, 2011: ''The Wizard of Oz'', national cablecast, Turner Classic Movies'''. They always seem to show it around Independence Day. The movie has its own dedicated page at [http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title.jsp?stid=852&category=overview www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title.jsp?stid=852&category=overview], so keep an eye on it for updates.
'''September (exact dates to be announced), 2021: Midwest Oz Fest 2020, 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 the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MidwestWizardOfOzFestival/, and the event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/778939432609537/.


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===The Winkie Convention, Pacific Grove, California===
'''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.


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===Oztoberfest, Wamego, Kansas===
===The International Wizard of Oz Club's National Convention, Banner Elk, North Carolina===
'''October (exact date to be announced), 2021: 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/.
'''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.


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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].
'''October (exact date to be announced), 2021: 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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===Autumn at Oz Party, Banner Elk, North Carolina===
===The Oz Run, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin===
'''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 (exact date to be announced), 2021: 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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===Oztoberfest, Wamego, Kansas===
===The Magic of Oz: It's Illuminating event, Mattydale, New York===
'''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 (exact date to e announced), 2021: The Magic of Oz: It's Illuminating event, Mattydale, New York.''' This event celebrates the legacy of Oz creator L. Frank Baum and central New York State's role in Oz. Keep an eye on https://www.facebook.com/Lyman-Frank-Baum-Foundation-Incorporated-of-Syracuse-182342648464587/ for further information.


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===Downtown in Oz Festival, Poplar Bluff, Missouri===
==Date TBA==
'''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/.
===''Wicked'' movie, cinemas worldwide===
 
<s>'''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.</s>
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===Wizard of Oz Festival and movie showing, Woodridge, Illinois===
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic messing up film production, Universal has pushed several animated films further back in the schedule—including ''Sing 2'' to December 22, 2021. This now leaves ''Wicked'' without a release date. As soon as one is announced, this entry will be updated again.
'''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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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 Apollo Victoria Theatre, The West End, London, England, United Kingdom. For more information, including booking tickets, see http://www.wickedthemusical.co.uk/. SUSPENDED—Tentative return scheduled for November 28, 2020

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.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.


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 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! 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, 2, and 3. 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. Produced by Crossover Adventure Productions out of Australia. All episodes, along with trailers and other materials, can be downloaded at http://chroniclesofoz.com/. And now complete…


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 Google Podcasts, and through this link.


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.


October 2020

OzCon International Virtual Halloween, The Internet

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October 24, 2020: OzCon International Virtual Halloween, The Internet. For the first time, the world's longest-running Oz event is not waiting a whole year for its next event. Celebrate Halloween in Oz with panels and talks about witches, bodiless heads and headless bodies, W. W. Denslow and his Halloween story The Pearl and the Pumpkin, and more. Plus, the celebration of the thirty-fifth anniversary of Return to Oz continues, and a live performance by Kiki Ebsen, the daughter of the original MGM Tin Man, Buddy Ebsen. Events start at 6:00 pm PDT and run into the wee hours of the morning. Although this is a free event, registration is required and a donation is requested. For more information, see the event's website at http://www.ozconinternational.com/our-next-convention.html.


To Oz? To Oz! Halloween, The Internet

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October 30, 2020: To Oz? To Oz! Halloween, The Internet. The virtual Oz convention in August was so successful, they're not waiting a year to do it again. Celebrate Halloween in an Ozzy atmosphere. Wear a costume! Bring a treasure for Ozzy show and tell! Register at https://ozis.us/ for inside information and to get a link, or just visit the website beginning at 8:00 pm CDT.


November/December 2020

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 for details throughout the season.


March 2021

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

March (exact date to be announced), 2021: 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 2021

Garmin Marathon in the Land of Oz, Olathe, Kansas

April (exact date to be announced), 2021: 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 2021

Wicked, Das Musical: Die Magie Zwischen Gut und Böse, Hamburg, Germany

Opening May, 2021: Wicked, Das Musical: Die Magie Zwischen Gut und Böse, Hamburg, Germany. For the first time in many years, Wicked will play on a German stage, and this time it's an all-new production, different from the original Broadway version. It's in development now (they're even auditioning), and is scheduled to open October 25. If you can read German, you can find out more information at https://www.stage-entertainment.de/musicals-shows/wicked-hamburg.html.


Yellow Brick Road Festival, Sedan, Kansas

May (exact dates to be announced), 2021: 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.


Chesterton Wizard of Oz Days Gala, Chesterton, Indiana

May 14-16, 2020: Chesterton Wizard of Oz Days Gala, Chesterton, Indiana. The home of one of the most celebrated Wizard of Oz festivals is going to do it again, after taking a few years off. For more information, see the event's Facebook pages at https://www.facebook.com/WizardofOzDays/ and https://www.facebook.com/events/2409107332697500/.


June 2021

Oz-Stravaganza, Chittenango, New York

June 4-6, 2021: Oz-Stravaganza, Chittenango, New York. This village in upstate New York honors one of its native sons, 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/.


Wizard of Oz Festival, Grand Rapids, Minnesota

June (exact dates to be announced), 2021: 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 event's website at http://www.judygarlandmuseum.com/festivals/judy-garland-festival-2020.


Wizard of Oz Festival, Ionia, Michigan

June (exact dates to be announced), 2021: 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/.


Journey with Dorothy, Banner Elk, North Carolina

June and July (exact dates to be announced), 2021: Journey with Dorothy, Land of Oz Park, Banner Elk, North Carolina. This year celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of its opening, the now-mostly-closed-but-not-abandoned Wizard of Oz theme park in the mountains of western North Carolina opens on select dates this summer for its annual Journey with Dorothy tour. For more information, see https://www.landofoznc.com/.


July 2021

OzCon International, Pomona, California

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July 16-18, 2021: 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 bark live (we hope) in 2021! As part of the centennial celebration of The Royal Book of Oz, the first book not written by L. Frank Baum, the convention will celebrate all of the Royal Historians. Keep your eye on the convention's website, http://www.ozconinternational.com/, for more information as it is updated. And if you want to see any of the videos presented at the 2020 online version of the convention, you can now watch many of them through the OzConnection YouTube channel, at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQU5pEFZZ6n_vXvRalgclSg/featured.


August 2021

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

August 5-8, 2021: The International Wizard of Oz Club National Convention, East Aurora, New York. The next live (we all hope) national Oz convention will celebrate illustrators W. W. Denslow (in a place he actually worked) and John R. Neill, and the arts and crafts of Oz. For more information, see the convention's website at https://ozclub.org/2020-national-convention/.


September 2021

Autumn at Oz Party, Banner Elk, North Carolina

September (dates to be announced), 2021: 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/.


Wizard of Oz Festival Ohio, Twinsburg, Ohio

September (exact dates to be announced), 2021: Wizard of Oz Festival Ohio, Location to be announced. For more information, see the website at https://wizardofozohio.com/, and the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/wizardofozfestivalohio/.


Midwest Oz Fest 2021

September (exact dates to be announced), 2021: Midwest Oz Fest 2020, 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 the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MidwestWizardOfOzFestival/, and the event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/778939432609537/.


October 2021

Oztoberfest, Wamego, Kansas

October (exact date to be announced), 2021: 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), 2021: 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), 2021: 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.


The Magic of Oz: It's Illuminating event, Mattydale, New York

October (exact date to e announced), 2021: The Magic of Oz: It's Illuminating event, Mattydale, New York. This event celebrates the legacy of Oz creator L. Frank Baum and central New York State's role in Oz. Keep an eye on https://www.facebook.com/Lyman-Frank-Baum-Foundation-Incorporated-of-Syracuse-182342648464587/ for further information.


Date TBA

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.

Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic messing up film production, Universal has pushed several animated films further back in the schedule—including Sing 2 to December 22, 2021. This now leaves Wicked without a release date. As soon as one is announced, this entry will be updated again.