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The Wiz North American Tour

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	==Going on now==		==Going on now==
	~~===''The Wizard of Oz'' national telecast, MeTV===~~
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	'''''The Wizard of Oz'' national telecast.''' For the first time since 2005, the famous 1939 film version of ''The Wizard of Oz'' will air on national over-the-air television, as part of MeTV's Halloween BOO-nanza. Lisa Welchel of the network's ''Collector's Call'' hosts some showings, and there will be visits with collectors, performers, and other Oz contributors. Other events will also take place. Here's the complete schedule:
	* October 31, 2026: ''The Wizard of Oz'', hosted by Svengoolie
	For more information, keep an eye on [https://www.metv.com/stories/follow-the-yellow-brick-road-with-a-month-of-oz-movies-and-specials-on-metv-starting-sunday-sept-27 MeTV's ''Wizard of Oz'' website]. Check local listings for showtimes on your local MeTV station.

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	===''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 productions:		'''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:
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	===''The Wiz'' North American Tour===		===''The Wiz'' North American Tour===
	The recent Broadway reinterpretation of ''The Wiz'' is back for another tour, this time hitting smaller theaters for shorter spans than it did last year. Currently announced dates:		The recent Broadway reinterpretation of ''The Wiz'' is back for another tour, this time hitting smaller theaters for shorter spans than it did last year. Currently announced dates:
	* October 27, 2026: Johnny Mercer Theatre, Savannah, Georgia
	* October 28, 2026: Memorial Auditorium, Spartanburg, South Carolina
	* October 30-31, 2026: The Majestic Theatre, San Antonio, Texas
	* November 1, 2026: Smart Financial Center, Sugar Land, Texas
	* November 9, 2026: Alberta Bair Theatre, Billings, Montana		* November 9, 2026: Alberta Bair Theatre, Billings, Montana
	* November 12-15, 2026: Harris Center, Folsom, California		* November 12-15, 2026: Harris Center, Folsom, California
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	===''Wicked Oz'', Seattle, Washington===		===''Wicked Oz'', Seattle, Washington===
	'''''Wicked Oz'', Le Faux Seattle at Julia's on Broadway, Seattle, Washington.''' Oz is reinterpreted by Seattle's premier drag theater production company. Presented the last Thursday of every month at 7:00. For more information, visit https://www.juliasonbroadway.com/wicked-oz.		'''''Wicked Oz'', Le Faux Seattle at Julia's on Broadway, Seattle, Washington.''' Oz is reinterpreted by Seattle's premier drag theater production company. Presented the last Thursday of every month at 7:00. For more information, visit https://www.juliasonbroadway.com/wicked-oz.

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	~~===''The Wizard of Oz'' play, Honolulu, Hawai'i===~~
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	'''Now through October 31, 2026: ''The Wizard of Oz'' play, John F. Kennedy Theatre, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawai'i.''' The classic stage version, based on the famous 1939 film adaptation, is staged with a twist this season: Costumes, sets, and props are all made from upcycled materials found around the campus. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://manoa.hawaii.edu/liveonstage/kennedy-theatre/20262027season/oz.php.

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	===The Land of Oz: Beyond the Page museum exhibit, Oshkosh, Wisconsin===		===The Land of Oz: Beyond the Page museum exhibit, Oshkosh, Wisconsin===
	'''Now through March 20, 2027: The Land of Oz: Beyond the Page museum exhibit, Oshkosh Public Museum, Oshkosh, Wisconsin'''. See rare artifacts, original illustrations, movie memorabilia, and more in this exhibit. For more information, visit https://www.oshkoshmuseum.org/exhibitions/land-of-oz/.		'''Now through March 20, 2027: The Land of Oz: Beyond the Page museum exhibit, Oshkosh Public Museum, Oshkosh, Wisconsin'''. See rare artifacts, original illustrations, movie memorabilia, and more in this exhibit. For more information, visit https://www.oshkoshmuseum.org/exhibitions/land-of-oz/.

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	~~==October 2026==~~
	~~===The Wonderful Illustrator of Franklin County bus tour, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania===~~
	'''October 26, 2026: The Wonderful Illustrator of Franklin County bus tour, Franklin County Visitors Center, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.''' Before he became famous as the illustrator of '' Father Goose: His Book'' and ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'', W. W. Denslow first became known for his drawings of Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Tour the sites that Denslow drew on this motor coach tour of the county. For more information, visit the county's blog at https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/the-wonderful-illustrator-of-franklin-county-bus-tour-tickets-on-sale/.

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