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


* [http://www.gershwintheatre.com/ Gershwin Theater], Broadway, New York City, New York. Tickets may be purchased online at [http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/24579 ticketmaster.com]. For more details, go to [http://wickedthemusical.com/ wickedthemusical.com]. For a "Behind the Emerald Curtain" tour on Saturday mornings, go to http://www.emeraldcurtain.com/New-York.html for details.
* <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/ 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:
* The Apollo Victoria Theatre, The West End, London, England, United Kingdom. For more information, including booking tickets, see http://www.wickedthemusical.co.uk/. '''Return scheduled for November 28, 2020'''
** [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]


* ''Wicked'' has finished its latest tour of Australia. See http://www.wickedthemusical.com.au/ for future tours or other news. The show is now being performed by amateur theatrical groups around the country, so check for local productions.
*''Wicked'' 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):
** <s>September 30-October 25, 2020: [https://www.dpacnc.com/events/detail/wicked-2 Durham Performing Arts Center], Durham, North Carolina</s> '''CANCELLED'''
** <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


* ''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).
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* A revival of the Japanese production recently closed in Sapporo. See https://www.shiki.jp/applause/wicked/ for information about any possible new productions (site is in Japanese).
===''The Wizard of Oz'' tour===
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'''''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:


* The recent UK tour has now gone international, with the following stops announced before returning to the British Isles:
* (No shows currently scheduled.)
** Opens April 11, 2018: [http://item.juooo.com/71745 Shanghai, China] (site is in Chinese)
** Opens May 20, 2018: [http://item.juooo.com/74032 Beijing, China] (site is in Chinese)
** Opens June 18, 2018: [http://item.juooo.com/74038 Guangzhou, China] (site is in Chinese)
** 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):
For more information, or to purchase tickets, see the show's website at http://wizardofoztour.com/.
** April 12-May 14, 2017: [http://minneapolis.broadway.com/shows/wicked-baa2/ Orpheum Theatre], Minneapolis, Minnesota
** May 17-June 4, 2017: [http://www.sheas.org/ Shea's Performing Arts Center], Buffalo, New York
** June 7-July 23, 2017: [http://boston.broadway.com/season/ Boston Opera House], Boston, Massachusetts
** July 26-August 27, 2017: [https://www.kimmelcenter.org/pdp-pages/201617/broadway-philadelphia/wicked/ Academy of Music], Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
** 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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===Todrick Hall's ''Straight Outta Oz'' on tour===
'''Now on tour: Todrick Hall's ''Straight Outta Oz''.''' The performance artist's Oz-themed show is touring the world, and may be coming to a venue near you. Here are the currently announced stops:
* April 9, 2017: Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis, Missouri
* April 10, 2017: Mercury Ballroom, Louisville, Kentucky
* April 11, 2017: Loeb Playhouse, West Lafayette, Indiana
* April 14, 2017: Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall, Munhall, Pennsylvania
* April 17, 2017: The Filmore, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
* April 18 and 19, 2017: Howard Theatre, Washington, DC
* April 20, 2017: AJ Fletcher Opera Theatre, Raleigh, North Carolina
* April 21, 2017: Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts, Orange Park, Florida
* April 22, 2017: Parker Playhouse, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
* April 23, 2017: Symphony Hall, Atlanta, Georgia
* April 25, 2017: Marathon Music Works, Nashville, Tennessee
* April 26, 2017: Halloran Center for the Performing Arts, Memphis, Tennessee
* April 27, 2017: Carver Theater for the Performing Arts Jazz Hall, Birmingham, Alabama
* April 28, 2017: Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Center/Civic Center Music Hall, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
* April 29, 2017: Zilkha Hall/The Hobby Center, Houston, Texas
* April 30, 2017: The Bomb Factory, Dallas, Texas
* May 1, 2017: National Hispanic Cultural Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico
* May 3, 2017: Mesa Arts Center, Mesa, Arizona
* May 4, 2017: Rialto Theatre, Tucson, Arizona
* May 5, 2017: Fox Performing Arts Center, Riverside, California
* May 6, 2017: Red Rocks Resort, Rocks Lounge, Las Vegas, Nevada
* May 9, 2017: The UC Theatre, Berkeley, California
* May 10, 2017: Rogue Theatre, Grants Pass, Oregon
* May 11, 2017: Aladdin Theatre, Portland, Oregon
* May 12, 2017: The Moore Theatre, Seattle, Washington
* May 13, 2017: Tower Theatre, Bend, Oregon
* May 14, 2017: The Egyptian Theatre, Boise, Idaho
* May 15, 2017: South Shore Room Harrah's Lake Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada
* May 16, 2017: The Rio Theatre, Santa Cruz, California
* May 20, 2017: Saban Theatre, Beverly Hills, California
* May 22, 2017: Shepherd's Bush Empire, London, England, United Kingdom
* May 23, 2017: Teatro della Luna, Milan, Italy
* May 24, 2017: Plaza, Zurich, Switzerland
* May 25, 2017: La Madeleine, Brussels, Belgium
* May 26, 2017: Gloria, Cologne, Germany
* May 27, 2017: La Cigale, Paris, France
* May 29, 2017: Meervaart, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
* June 1, 2017: Astor Theatre, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
* June 3, 2017: Plaza Theatre, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
* June 4, 2017: Enmore Theatre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
* June 5, 2017: Athenaeum, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
For more information, or to book tickets, see Hall's website at http://todrickhall.com/.


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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.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.


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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.
'''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 Oz'' Interactive Show tour, Victoria and New South Wales, Australia===
===''Chronicles of Oz'' podcast, the Internet===
[http://thewizardofozshow.com/ ''The Wizard of Oz'' Interactive Show], usually based in Sydney, goes on a tour of Victoria and New South Wales for the April holidays. Here is the announced schedule:
'''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…
* April 7, 2017: Geelong Performing Arts Centre, Geelong, Victoria
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* April 8, 2017: Encore Events Centre, Hoppers Crossing, Victoria
* April 8, 2017: Coburg Town Hall, Coburg, Victoria
* April 9, 2017: Frankston Arts Centre, Frankston, Victoria
* April 10, 2017: Malvern Town Hall, Malvern, Victoria
* April 10, 2017: South Morang Plenty Ranges Arts Centre, South Morang, Victoria
* April 11, 2017: Wendouree Performing Arts Centre, Ballarat, Victoria
* April 12, 2017: Kyabram Plaza Theatre, Kyabram, Victoria
* April 13, 2017: Albury Entertainment Centre, Albury, New South Wales
* April 13, 2017: Wagga RSL, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales
* April 18, 2017: Griffith Exies, Griffith, New South Wales
* April 18, 2017: Temora Ex-Services, Temora, New South Wales
* April 19, 2017: Young Services Club, Young, New South Wales
* April 19, 2017: Coota Club, Cootamundra, New South Wales
* April 20, 2017: Cowra Services, Cowra, New South Wales
* April 20, 2017: Orange Ex-Services, Orange, New South Wales
For more information on each stop, including information about drama workshops, times, and tickets, see the tour's website at http://thewizardofozshow.com/events/april-school-holidays-vic-nsw/.


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===''The Wizard of Oz'' museum exhibit, Jefferson, Wisconsin===
===''The Royal Podcast of Oz'', the Internet===
'''Through May, 2017: ''The Wizard of Oz'' museum exhibit, Jefferson Historical Museum, Jefferson, Wisconsin.''' The museum has an exhibit celebrating all aspects of Oz, including a tribute to local resident Meinhardt Raabe, who played the Munchkin Coroner in The Movie. The museum is open Wednesdays and Sundays, and other days by appointment. For more information see [http://www.lakecountrynow.com/story/news/local/jefferson-county-living/2017/02/22/jefferson-museum-opens-wizard-oz-display/98264606/ this article]. The museum's website is at http://jeffersonhistoricalsociety.org/.
'''Now streaming: ''The Royal Podcast of Oz'', podbean.com and other podcasting sites.''' Now running for over a decade, this podcast is devoted to all things Oz, with interviews, reviews, news, and other items of interest to Oz fans of all types. You can listen to or download all editions at https://anchor.fm/the-royal-podcast-of-oz/, or look for it on your favorite podcast site.


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===''The Wizard of Oz'' educational exhibit, Waco, Texas===
===''Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me'', National Public Radio===
'''Now through May 7, 2017: ''The Wizard of Oz'' educational exhibit, Mayborn Museum, Waco, Texas.''' The interactive children's museum exhibit based on the famous film version of the story has come to the Baylor University campus. While wandering through the events and locations from The Movie, visitors will learn about science and their own personal strengths and gifts. For more information, see the exhibit's website at http://www.baylor.edu/mayborn/index.php?id=940312.
'''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 Great and Terrible Wizard of Oz'' play, Chicago, Illinois===
===''Hit the Bricks!'' podcast, the Internet===
'''Now through May 7, 2017: ''The Great and Terrible Wizard of Oz'' play, Chopin Theatre, Chicago' Illinois.''' The House Theatre of Chicago presents this updated adaptation of ''The Wizard of Oz'' in which Dorothy, having gained a reputation as a Witch Slayer, must deal with her darker, more violent tendencies. Recommended for audience members ages twelve and up. For more information, or to purchase tickets, see the show's website at http://thehousetheatre.com/playsandevents/wizardozseason15.
'''Now playing: ''Hit the Bricks!'' podcast, the Internet.''' One hundred years after the events of ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'', the Gale farm is abandoned, and a new generation is off to have adventures in Oz. The first act has now dropped, with further episodes to come. For more information, see the show's website at https://hitthebricks.com/, and its Twitter feed at https://twitter.com/HitTheBricksPod/.


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===''The Wizard of Oz'' play, New York City, New York===
===''The Smallwood Sessions'' podcast, "The Podcast of Oz", the Internet===
'''Now through May 27, 2017: ''The Wizard of Oz'' play, Tato Laviera Theatre, Manhattan, New York City, New York.''' The popular musical version of The Movie has had its run by the Harlem Repertory Theatre extended well into spring. For more information, see the company's website at http://www.harlemrepertorytheatre.com/current_season.html. Tickets can be bought at http://tix.smarttix.com/Modules/Sales/SalesMainTabsPage.aspx?ControlState=1&DateSelected=&SalesEventId=6038.
'''Now playing: "The Podcast of Oz" episode of ''The Smallwood Sessions'' podcast.''' To celebrate what would have been the 2020 edition of Chittenango's Oz-Stravaganza, this podcast about upstate New York celebrates Oz and creator L. Frank Baum's connections to the area. To listen, go to https://anchor.fm/josh-taylor87/episodes/Episode-22-The-Podcast-of-Oz-ef05f4.


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===''The Wiz Play'', Chicago, Illinois===
===''Down the Yellow Brick Pod'' podcast, the Internet===
'''Now through June 8, 2017: ''The Wiz'' play, Apollo Theatre in Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois.''' Chicago's Emerald City Theatre Company celebrates its twentieth season with an extremely appropriate show, namely 'The Wiz'', given a Windy City setting. Adapted especially for young playgoers, aged 5 to 12. For more information, see the show's website at http://www.emeraldcitytheatre.com/shows-and-tickets/the-wiz/.
'''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].


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===''The Wizard of Oz'' marionette show, Jersey City, New Jersey===
===To Oz? To Oz! online convention, the Internet===
'''Now through June 11, 2017: ''The Wizard of Oz'' marionette show, Jersey City Theater Center, Jersey City, New Jersey.'''. Puppetworks presents this new adaptation of the famous story, adapted by Nicolas Coppola. Performances are every Sunday at 1:00 pm, and the show is appropriate for anyone aged 3 or up. To get more details, or to purchase tickets, go to [http://puppetworks.org/Coming%20Up/Coming%20Up.htm#Now_Playing_in_Jersey_City,_NJ the Puppetworks website].
'''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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===Toys from the Land of Oz exhibit, Kansas City, Missouri===
==October 2020==
'''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/.
===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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==April 2017==
===To Oz? To Oz! Halloween, The Internet===
===''The Wizard of Oz'' train ride, French Lick, Indiana===
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'''April, 2017: ''The Wizard of Oz'' train ride, French Lick Resort, French Lick, Indiana.''' The French Lick Scenic Railway presents this train ride with Dorothy and her friends. The following departures are currently scheduled:
'''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.
* April 9, 2017: 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm EDT
* April 12, 2017: 6:30 pm EDT
* April 15, 2017: 2:00 pm
For more information, or to purchase tickets, see the railway's website at http://www.frenchlickscenicrailway.org/Wizard-of-Oz-Train-Ride.html.


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===Garmin Marathon in the Land of Oz, Olathe, Kansas===
==November/December 2020==
'''April 22, 2017: 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/.
===''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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===''The Wizard of Oz'' movie party, Houston, Texas===
===''If I Only Had Christmas'' television movie, The Hallmark Channel===
'''April 22, 2017: ''The Wizard of Oz'' movie party, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Houston, Texas.''' The legendary Alamo Drafthouse is holding an Oz party, with ribbon wands, bubbles, preshow games—oh, yeah, and the famous movie version of ''The Wizard of Oz'', too. For more information, see the show's website at https://drafthouse.com/houston/show/the-wizard-of-oz-movie-party.
'''''If I Only Had Christmas'' television movie premiere, The Hallmark Channel.''' It was bound to happen at some point: A Hallmark Christmas romance movie based (loosely) on ''The Wizard of Oz''! Candace Cameron Bure stars as Darcy, a publicist who teams up with Huck, a cynical business owner played by Neil Webb, to help out a charity in need. Other character names already known to be in it are Zeke and Almira! The production premieres November 29 at 8:00 pm EST/PST, probably with a few other airings during the season. For more details and a sneak peek behind the scenes, take a look at [https://www.etonline.com/candace-cameron-bure-stars-in-hallmark-channels-if-i-only-had-christmas-first-look-exclusive-154864 the news report on the ''Entertainment Tonight'' website].


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===Emerald City Idol singing competition, Chittenango, New York===
==March 2021==
'''April 22, 2017: Emerald City Idol singing competition, Chittenango High School Auditorium, Chittenango, New York.''' The first event of this year's Oz-Stravaganza is now, with the winners (one aged 8-13, one aged 14-99) of this Oz-themed singing competition receiving a cash prize and a spot singing on stage during the festival in June. The finals are tonight, but those wishing to audition may also be interested in the tryouts:
===Wicked Marathon/Half Marathon/5K race, Wamego, Kansas===
* April 6, 2017: Manlius Library, Manlius, New York, for all ages, 6:00-8:00 pm
'''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 8, 2017: Sullivan Free Library, Chittenango, New York, for all ages, 11:00 am-1:00 pm
* April 10, 2017: Singers Karaorke Club, Syracuse, New York, for ages 21 and up, 6:00-8:00 pm
For more information about the competition, see http://www.oz-stravaganza.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/Emeraldcityidol/.


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===''The Lost Princess of Oz'' discussion, Pasadena, California===
==April 2021==
'''April 23, 2016: ''The Lost Princess of Oz'' discussion, Trevo's Restaurant, Pasadena Hilton Hotel, Pasadena, California.''' The fantasy discussion group Mydgard celebrates this year's Oz book centennial with an examination of ''The Lost Princess of Oz'', beginning at 2:30 pm. Admission is free. For more information, contact Lee Speth at mailto:spethlee@gmail.com.
===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'' and '' Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory'', Lehighton, Pennsylvania===
'''April 28 and 29, 2017: ''The Wizard of Oz'' and ''Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory'', Mahoning Drive-In Theater, Lehighton, Pennsylvania.''' The winter is over at last, so this drive-in heater kicks off its season with a kid-friendly musical double feature. This is your chance to see The Movie on a ''really'' big screen! For more information, see the theater's website at http://mahoningdit.com/index.html, and the showing's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/events/635205500020154/.


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==May 2017==
==May 2021==
===''The Wizard of Oz'' ballet, Akron, Ohio===
===''Wicked, Das Musical: Die Magie Zwischen Gut und Böse'', Hamburg, Germany===
'''May 6-7, 2017: ''The Wizard of Oz'' ballet, Ballet Theater of Ohio, Akron, Ohio.''' The latest ballet adaptation of ''The Wizard of Oz'', presented for only one weekend. For more information, or to buy tickets, see the company's website at http://www.ballettheatreohio.org/.
'''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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===Yellow Brick Road Festival, Sedan, Kansas===
===Yellow Brick Road Festival, Sedan, Kansas===
'''May 27, 2017: 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 (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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===The Oz Run, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin===
===Chesterton Wizard of Oz Days Gala, Chesterton, Indiana===
'''May 27, 2017: 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.
'''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/.
 
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==June 2017==
===Journey with Dorothy, Beech Mountain, North Carolina===
'''Every Friday in June, 2017: Journey with Dorothy, Land of Oz Park, Beech Mountain, North Carolina.''' Visit the Land of Oz Park at the top of Beech Mountain as one of Dorothy's friends—or a villain! Join Dorothy as she searches for the Wizard. For more information about this event, see the website at http://www.landofoznc.com/journeywithdorothy.


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==June 2021==
===Oz-Stravaganza, Chittenango, New York===
===Oz-Stravaganza, Chittenango, New York===
'''June 2-4, 2017: 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.
'''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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===''Wizard of Oz'' Festival, Grand Rapids, Minnesota===
===''Wizard of Oz'' Festival, Grand Rapids, Minnesota===
'''June 8-10, 2017: ''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.
'''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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===Wizard of Oz Festival, Ionia, Michigan===
===Wizard of Oz Festival, Ionia, Michigan===
'''June 17, 2017: Wizard of Oz Festival, Ionia, Michigan.''' This Michigan town becomes the latest city to hold a ''Wizard of Oz'' festival. For details and schedule, see the festival's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Wizardofozfestionia.
'''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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===OzCon International, Portland, Oregon===
===Journey with Dorothy, Banner Elk, North Carolina===
'''June 30-July 2, 2017: OzCon International 2017: The 53rd Annual Winkie Convention, Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel, Portland, Oregon.''' The world's longest-running ''Wizard of Oz'' convention comes to the Rose City again, bringing in Oz fans from all over the world. The theme book is ''The Lost Princess of Oz'', and other books celebrating anniversaries this year have nomes, so Ozma and nomes will be celebrated. And the major Saturday evening show will be a recreation of the 1933-34 ''Wizard of Oz'' radio show. So make plans now and keep an eye on http://www.ozconinternational.com/our-next-convention.html and https://www.facebook.com/events/161861314230831/ for more information.
'''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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==July 2017==
==July 2021==
===''The Wizard of Oz'' train ride, Bryson City, North Carolina===
===OzCon International, Pomona, California===
'''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/.
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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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==August 2017==
==August 2021==
===National ''Wizard of Oz'' Convention 2017, Chicago, Illinois===
===The International Wizard of Oz Club National Convention, East Aurora, New York===
'''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 the Windy City for a homecoming. For more information, see the event's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Oz-the-National-Convention-190570977682557/?fref=ts.
'''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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===Midwest Oz Fest 2017, Tinley Park, Illinois===
==September 2021==
'''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.
===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/.


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==Autumn 2017==
===''Wizard of Oz'' Festival Ohio, Twinsburg, Ohio===
===''Wizard of Oz'' Festival Ohio, Macedonia, 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/.
'''Dates to be announced: ''Wizard of Oz'' Festival Ohio, Macedonia, Ohio.''' All is still very much in the works right now, but plans are underway for an Oz festival in this village between Cleveland and Akron. Stay tuned for more information when it becomes available!


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==September 2017==
===Midwest Oz Fest 2021===
===Autumn at Oz Party, Banner Elk, North Carolina===
'''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/.
'''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/c1ox4.


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==October 2017==
==October 2021==
===Oztoberfest, Wamego, Kansas===
===Oztoberfest, Wamego, Kansas===
'''October 7, 2017: Oztoberfest, Wamego, Kansas.''' The town not only has an Oz museum, they put on an annual Oz festival. Authors and other special guests will attend, and there's also admission to the museum. For more details, call the Oz museum at 1-866-458-TOTO, or see the event's website at http://oztoberfest.com/.
'''October (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/.


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===OzFest, Liberal, Kansas===
===OzFest, Liberal, Kansas===
'''October 7, 2017: OzFest, Liberal, Kansas.''' The home town of the Dorothy's House attraction hosts its annual tribute to Dorothy and Oz. For more information, see [http://www.lasr.net/travel/city.php?Liberal+Events&TravelTo=KS1019015&VE=Y the city's events page] and [http://visitliberal.com/ the city's website] (and be sure to call 1-800-LIBERAL to confirm event and dates).
'''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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==November/December 2017==
===The Oz Run, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin===
===''The Wizard of Oz'', holiday cablecasts===
'''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 Wizard of Oz'' holiday cablecasts, TBS and TNT.''' The stations' annual holiday season showings of the famous film version are, generally speaking, around Thanksgiving on TBS and Christmas on TNT. Keep checking back throughout the season.
 
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===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.


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==December 2019==
==Date TBA==
===''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!
<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>
 
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.


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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

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/. 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.


If I Only Had Christmas television movie, The Hallmark Channel

If I Only Had Christmas television movie premiere, The Hallmark Channel. It was bound to happen at some point: A Hallmark Christmas romance movie based (loosely) on The Wizard of Oz! Candace Cameron Bure stars as Darcy, a publicist who teams up with Huck, a cynical business owner played by Neil Webb, to help out a charity in need. Other character names already known to be in it are Zeke and Almira! The production premieres November 29 at 8:00 pm EST/PST, probably with a few other airings during the season. For more details and a sneak peek behind the scenes, take a look at the news report on the Entertainment Tonight website.


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.