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Ericgjovaag — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 01:13:19 GMT

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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	==~~October~~ 2026==		==November 2026==
	===The ~~Wonderful Illustrator~~ of ~~Franklin County bus tour, Chambersburg~~, ~~Pennsylvania~~===		===''The Wizard of Oz'' (1925) cablecast, TCM===
	'''~~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/~~.		'''November 8, 2026: ''The Wizard of Oz'' (1925) cablecast, TCM.''' The first full-length movie adaptation of L. Frank Baum's first Oz book was this 1925 silent movie. There is a character named Dorothy, a tornado takes her house to Oz, but that's about where the resemblance to any other version of the story ends. Shows at 9:30 pm EST/PST (check your local listings for exact time and channel in your area).

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	~~==November 2026==~~
	===TeslaCon, Middleton, Wisconsin===		===TeslaCon, Middleton, Wisconsin===
	'''November 12-15, 2026: TeslaCon, Marriott of Middleton, Middleton, Wisconsin.''' The country's largest steampunk convention celebrates its sixteenth edition, and this year the theme is Oz. For more information, see the convention's website at https://teslacon.com/.		'''November 12-15, 2026: TeslaCon, Marriott of Middleton, Middleton, Wisconsin.''' The country's largest steampunk convention celebrates its sixteenth edition, and this year the theme is Oz. For more information, see the convention's website at https://teslacon.com/.

Oz News

Ericgjovaag — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:30:01 GMT

August 26, 2026: Tim Curry 1946-2026

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			==October 29, 2026: Sir Patrick Stewart 1940-2026==
			One of the most acclaimed British actors of our time, Sir Patrick Stewart passed away today at the age of 86. Although not one of his most well-known roles, Stewart does have an Oz connection as the voice of Tugg, an ancient tree who allows himself to be made into a boat, in the 2024 movie ''The Legends of Oz: Dorothy Returns''. We will have a more thorough tribute at a later date.

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	==August 26, 2026: Tim Curry 1946-2026==		==August 26, 2026: Tim Curry 1946-2026==

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Ericgjovaag — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:02:29 GMT

The Wizard of Oz, the CW

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	'''''The Wizard of Oz'' broadcast, the CW.''' For the second time this year, ''The Wizard of Oz'' returns to free broadcast television with its first showings on the CW network. The following dates have been announced.		'''''The Wizard of Oz'' broadcast, the CW.''' For the second time this year, ''The Wizard of Oz'' returns to free broadcast television with its first showings on the CW network. The following dates have been announced.
	* November 25, 2026, 8:00 pm EST/PST		* November 25, 2026, 8:00 pm EST/PST
	* December 20, 2026, 8:00 pm EST/PST		* December 20, 2026, 7:30 pm EST/PST
	Check your local listings for exact time and channel in your area.		Check your local listings for exact time and channel in your area.

The Movie - The Legend

Ericgjovaag — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:02:03 GMT

When has The Movie been shown on American television?

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	* October 2, 3, 12, 25, and 31, MeTV		* October 2, 3, 12, 25, and 31, MeTV
	** The first over-the-air broadcast since 2005		** The first over-the-air broadcast since 2005
			* November 25, 2026, The CW
			* December 20, 2026, The CW

	For more details, you may want to read the article [https://web.archive.org/web/20110620232125/http://wikibin.org/articles/the-wizard-of-oz-on-television-3.html "''The Wizard of Oz'' on Television"] (now archived).		For more details, you may want to read the article [https://web.archive.org/web/20110620232125/http://wikibin.org/articles/the-wizard-of-oz-on-television-3.html "''The Wizard of Oz'' on Television"] (now archived).

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Ericgjovaag — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:00:08 GMT

=The Wizard of Oz, the CW

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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:		'''''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 25, 2026:
	** ''The Wiz'', the 1978 movie starring Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, and Richard Pryor
	** ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Making of a Movie Classic'', the 1990 fiftieth anniversary documentary about The Movie, hosted by Angela Lansbury
	** ''The Wizard of Oz'', hosted by Lisa Whelchel (encore)
	* October 31, 2026: ''The Wizard of Oz'', hosted by Svengoolie		* 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.		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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	===''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 12, 2026: [https://www.center.iastate.edu/events/the-wiz/ Stephens Auditorium, Iowa State Center], Ames, Iowa
	* October 14, 2026: [https://www.statefarmcenter.com/events/detail/the-wiz State Farm Theatre], Champaign, Illinois
	* October 15, 2026: [https://www.bsu.edu/web/emens/events/emens/2026-2027/the-wiz Emens Auditorium], Muncie, Indiana
	* October 16, 2026: [https://riverparkcenter.org/event/the-wiz/ River Park Center], Owensboro, Kentucky
	* October 17, 2026: [https://www.ticketmaster.com/the-wiz-touring-huntington-west-virginia-10-17-2026/event/160064CCEE96D960 Edwards Playhouse], Huntington, West Virginia
	* October 18, 2026: [https://berglundcenter.live/events/wiz Berglund Center], Roanoke, Virginia
	* October 20, 2026: [https://creativeartsandmedia.wvu.edu/events/university-arts-series/2026-27-season/the-wiz Canady Creative Arts Center], Morgantown, West Virginia
	* October 21, 2026: [https://appellcenter.org/show/the-wiz/ Strand Theatre], York, Pennsylvania
	* October 22, 2026: Eisenhower Hall, University Park, Pennsylvania
	* October 23-25, 2026: Theatre on Rodney Square, Wilmington, Delaware
	* October 27, 2026: Johnny Mercer Theatre, Savannah, Georgia		* October 27, 2026: Johnny Mercer Theatre, Savannah, Georgia
	* October 28, 2026: Memorial Auditorium, Spartanburg, South Carolina		* October 28, 2026: Memorial Auditorium, Spartanburg, South Carolina
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	===''~~Fall Into~~ Oz'' ~~Interactive Theater Experience~~, ~~Woodland Hills~~, ~~California~~===		===''The Wizard of Oz'' play, Honolulu, Hawai'i===
	'''Now through October 25, 2026: ''~~Fall Into~~ Oz'' ~~Interactive Theater Experience~~, ~~A Secret Rose Garden~~, ~~Woodland Hills~~, ~~California~~.''' ~~Celebrate~~ the ~~season~~ with this ~~interactive play in Southern California. Join Dorothy~~ and ~~her friends as they seek out~~ the ~~Wizard and the answers to their questions~~. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://~~www~~.~~onstage411~~.~~com~~/~~newsite~~/~~show~~/~~play_info~~.~~asp?show_id=8777~~.		<html><center><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Tam5b402bE0?si=KJ6RNVLj6XY5pBRM" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></center></html>
			'''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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	==~~October 2026~~==		===The Land of Oz: Beyond the Page museum exhibit, Oshkosh, Wisconsin===
	~~===Wicked Oztacular Spectacular~~, ~~Orlando~~, ~~Florida~~===		'''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/.
	'''~~October 24~~, ~~2026~~: ~~Wicked Oztacular Spectacular~~, ~~Universal CityWalk~~, ~~Universal Orlando Resort~~, ~~Orlando, Florida.~~''' ~~The studio that brought you the ''Wicked'' movies celebrates for one afternoon at its Florida park~~. ~~Events run from 12:00 noon to 7:00 pm, and will include character meets, photo opportunities, film costume and prop displays~~, ~~a yellow brick dance floor~~, ~~trivia~~, and ~~merch drops~~. ~~It's being widely reported but isn't on the Universal website yet~~, ~~so keep an eye on~~ https://www.~~universalorlando~~.~~com~~/~~web~~/en/~~us to see when details pop up~~.

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			==October 2026==
	===The Wonderful Illustrator of Franklin County bus tour, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania===		===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/.		'''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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	==Holiday Season 2026-27==		==Holiday Season 2026-27==
			===''The Wizard of Oz'', the CW===
			'''''The Wizard of Oz'' broadcast, the CW.''' For the second time this year, ''The Wizard of Oz'' returns to free broadcast television with its first showings on the CW network. The following dates have been announced.
			* November 25, 2026, 8:00 pm EST/PST
			* December 20, 2026, 8:00 pm EST/PST
			Check your local listings for exact time and channel in your area.

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	===''The Wizard of Oz'', holiday cablecasts===		===''The Wizard of Oz'', holiday cablecasts===
	'''''The Wizard of Oz'' holiday cablecasts, TBS and TNT.''' The stations' annual holiday season showings of the famous film version are, generally speaking, around Thanksgiving on TBS and Christmas on TNT. Check your local provider for exact times and channels on your system. Keep checking back for updates.		'''''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. Check your local provider for exact times and channels on your system. Keep checking back for updates.

Miscellaneous questions

Ericgjovaag — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:15:48 GMT

Has there ever been any sort of Wizard of Oz-themed amusement park or tourist attraction?

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	* [https://www.justforkickscupcakes.com/ Just for Kicks Cupcakes & More] in Surrey, Virginia, has a whole [https://www.justforkickscupcakes.com/cupcakes-desserts/ Oz-themed cupcake menu].		* [https://www.justforkickscupcakes.com/ Just for Kicks Cupcakes & More] in Surrey, Virginia, has a whole [https://www.justforkickscupcakes.com/cupcakes-desserts/ Oz-themed cupcake menu].
	* The latest Oz Museum is the [https://www.facebook.com/p/No-Place-Like-Oz-Museum-Gift-Shop-61555253972797/ No Place Like Oz Museum and Gift Shop] in LaGrange, Indiana.		* The latest Oz Museum is the [https://www.facebook.com/p/No-Place-Like-Oz-Museum-Gift-Shop-61555253972797/ No Place Like Oz Museum and Gift Shop] in LaGrange, Indiana.
	* [https://keytoescapenc.com/ Key to Escape] in Statesville, North Carolina has an escape room called "Twist of Oz"		* [https://keytoescapenc.com/ Key to Escape] in Statesville, North Carolina, has an escape room called "Twist of Oz"
	* Gulliver's World, a theme park in Warrington, England, now has [https://www.gulliversworldresort.co.uk/land-of-oz a Land of Oz section] which includes a Winged Monkeys ride.		* Gulliver's World, a theme park in Warrington, England, now has [https://www.gulliversworldresort.co.uk/land-of-oz a Land of Oz section] which includes a Winged Monkeys ride.
	* Rumor has it that [https://www.accomplicetheshow.com/shows/accomplice-the-village/ Accomplice the Village], a themed walking tour of Greenwich Village in New York City, has Oz elements.		* Rumor has it that [https://www.accomplicetheshow.com/shows/accomplice-the-village/ Accomplice the Village], a themed walking tour of Greenwich Village in New York City, has Oz elements.
	* [https://www.facebook.com/p/Dorothys-61576360790114/ Dorothy's] is an Oz-themed diner and bar in Pensacola, Florida (you can read and see more about it [https://www.pnj.com/videos/entertainment/dining/2025/10/06/video-take-a-look-inside-dorothys-in-downtown-pensacola/86555550007/ here]).		* [https://www.facebook.com/p/Dorothys-61576360790114/ Dorothy's] is an Oz-themed diner and bar in Pensacola, Florida (you can read and see more about it [https://www.pnj.com/videos/entertainment/dining/2025/10/06/video-take-a-look-inside-dorothys-in-downtown-pensacola/86555550007/ here]).
	* Scream Park, a land in the Sunway Lagoon theme park in Malaysia, debuted its [https://sunwaylagoon.com/attraction/scream-park/ (Not So) Wonderful Wizard of Oz] interactive adventure in 2026. Guests interact with scary versions of the Oz characters as they make their way through the area.		* Scream Park, a land in the Sunway Lagoon theme park in Malaysia, debuted its [https://sunwaylagoon.com/attraction/scream-park/ (Not So) Wonderful Wizard of Oz] interactive adventure in 2026. Guests interact with scary versions of the Oz characters as they make their way through the area.
			* [https://www.emeraldcitybagels.com/ Emerald City Bagels] in Atlanta got its name from ''The Wizard of Oz''. Find out more [https://ozmapolitan.wordpress.com/2026/10/16/oz-in-the-news-10-16-26/ on this news page].
			* A ''Wizard of Oz''-themed neurodivergent playground is [https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/costa-tropical/this-what-park-20261013000500-nt.html in the works in Almuñécar in the Granada province of Spain].
	And there is now a website dedicated to Oz attractions. Please see https://dolsofka.wixsite.com/theyellowbrickroad for more places in the United States.		And there is now a website dedicated to Oz attractions. Please see https://dolsofka.wixsite.com/theyellowbrickroad for more places in the United States.

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Ericgjovaag — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:18:47 GMT

The Wizard of Oz marionette show, Detroit, Michigan

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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:		'''''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 12, 2026: ''The Wizard of Oz'', hosted by Lisa Whelchel
	* October 25, 2026:		* October 25, 2026:
	** ''The Wizard of Oz'', hosted by Lisa Whelchel
	** ''The Wiz'', the 1978 movie starring Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, and Richard Pryor		** ''The Wiz'', the 1978 movie starring Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, and Richard Pryor
	** ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Making of a Movie Classic'', the 1990 fiftieth anniversary documentary about The Movie, hosted by Angela Lansbury		** ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Making of a Movie Classic'', the 1990 fiftieth anniversary documentary about The Movie, hosted by Angela Lansbury
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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 6-11, 2026: [https://www.overture.org/tickets-events/2026-27-season/the-wiz/ Overture Hall], Madison, Wisconsin
	* October 12, 2026: [https://www.center.iastate.edu/events/the-wiz/ Stephens Auditorium, Iowa State Center], Ames, Iowa		* October 12, 2026: [https://www.center.iastate.edu/events/the-wiz/ Stephens Auditorium, Iowa State Center], Ames, Iowa
	* October 14, 2026: [https://www.statefarmcenter.com/events/detail/the-wiz State Farm Theatre], Champaign, Illinois		* October 14, 2026: [https://www.statefarmcenter.com/events/detail/the-wiz State Farm Theatre], Champaign, Illinois
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	===''The Wizard of Oz'' play, Seattle, Washington===		===''The Wizard of Oz'' play, Seattle, Washington===
	'''November 27-December 27, 2026: ''The Wizard of Oz'', 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle, Washington.''' One of the Emerald City's premier theater companies is putting on the Royal Shakespeare Company's version of ''The Wizard of Oz'' for the holidays. For more information, visit https://5thavenue.org/shows/2026-27/the-wizard-of-oz/.		'''November 27-December 27, 2026: ''The Wizard of Oz'', 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle, Washington.''' One of the Emerald City's premier theater companies is putting on the Royal Shakespeare Company's version of ''The Wizard of Oz'' for the holidays. For more information, visit https://5thavenue.org/shows/2026-27/the-wizard-of-oz/.

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			===''The Wizard of Oz'' marionette show, Detroit, Michigan===
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			'''November 28, 2026: ''The Wizard of Oz'' marionette show, Detroit Institute of Arts Museum, Detroit, Michigan.''' The acclaimed Frisch Marionettes production of ''The Wizard of Oz'' comes to Detroit. The show starts at 2:00 and is free with the day's museum admission. For more information, visit https://dia.org/events/frisch-marionettes-wizard-oz?event_date=2026-11-28.

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