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Ericgjovaag: /* Oztoberfest, Wamego, Kansas */

2026-09-28T04:09:01Z

Oztoberfest, Wamego, Kansas

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	===Oztoberfest, Wamego, Kansas===		===Oztoberfest, Wamego, Kansas===
	'''October 3, 2026: 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 https://www.visitwamego.com/oztoberfest.		'''October 3, 2026: 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 https://www.visitwamego.com/oztoberfest.

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			===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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2026-09-28T04:00:53Z

To Be Determined

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	~~===''Wicked in Concert'' tour===~~
	'''''Wicked in Concert.''''' This touring production has a symphony orchestra playing the songs of ''Wicked'' and ''Wicked: For Good'' while the movies play onscreen. Keep checking in for updates of the tour's dates and locations.

	<div style="text-align:center;">[http://thewizardofoz.info/index.html "There's no place like the home page."]</div>		<div style="text-align:center;">[http://thewizardofoz.info/index.html "There's no place like the home page."]</div>

Ericgjovaag: /* The Wizard of Oz national telecast, MeTV */

2026-09-28T03:58:27Z

The Wizard of Oz national telecast, MeTV

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	'''October, 2026: ''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, 2026: ''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:
	* September 27, 2026: ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Making of a Movie Classic'', the 1990 fiftieth anniversary documentary about The Movie, hosted by Angela Lansbury
	* October 2, 2026: ''The Wizard of Oz'', hosted by Lisa Whelchel		* October 2, 2026: ''The Wizard of Oz'', hosted by Lisa Whelchel
	* October 3, 2026: ''The Wizard of Oz'', hosted by Svengoolie (!)		* October 3, 2026: ''The Wizard of Oz'', hosted by Svengoolie (!)

Ericgjovaag: /* Collector's Call, MeTV */

2026-09-28T03:58:05Z

Collector's Call, MeTV

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	===''Wicked'' online course, the Internet===		===''Wicked'' online course, the Internet===
	'''September 15, 22, and 29, 2026: ''Wicked'' online course, the Internet.''' Online theatrical education community Broadway Maven offers this lecture series that looks at the creation and themes of the ''Wicked'' musical, and the music and career of Stephen Schwartz. For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wicked-three-part-online-course-tickets-1998134229268.		'''September 15, 22, and 29, 2026: ''Wicked'' online course, the Internet.''' Online theatrical education community Broadway Maven offers this lecture series that looks at the creation and themes of the ''Wicked'' musical, and the music and career of Stephen Schwartz. For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wicked-three-part-online-course-tickets-1998134229268.

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	~~===''Collector's Call'', MeTV===~~
	'''Premiering September 27, 2026: ''Collector's Call Wizard of Oz'' episode, MeTV stations around the United States.''' The MeTV series ''Collector's Call'' devotes its second episode to ''The Wizard of Oz'' when it visits Tori Calimito, host of the Oz Vlog. To see when and where the episode is on in your area, check your local listings and visit https://www.metv.com/shows/collectors-call.

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Ericgjovaag: /* Wicked Oz Brunch, Seattle, Washington */

2026-09-28T03:57:46Z

Wicked Oz Brunch, Seattle, Washington

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	===''Wicked Oz Brunch'', Seattle, Washington===		===''Wicked Oz Brunch'', Seattle, Washington===
	'''Now through October 3, 2026: ''Wicked Oz Brunch'', Le Faux Seattle at Julia's on Broadway, Seattle, Washington.''' Oz is reinterpreted for brunch by Seattle's premier drag theater production company. Shows are every Saturday, starting at either 12:00 noon or 1:00 pm. For more information, visit https://www.juliasonbroadway.com/, or https://www.simpletix.com/e/wicked-oz-brunch-tickets-256115 to purchase tickets.		'''Now through October 3, 2026: ''Wicked Oz Brunch'', Le Faux Seattle at Julia's on Broadway, Seattle, Washington.''' Oz is reinterpreted for brunch by Seattle's premier drag theater production company. Shows are every Saturday, starting at either 12:00 noon or 1:00 pm. For more information, visit https://www.juliasonbroadway.com/, or https://www.simpletix.com/e/wicked-oz-brunch-tickets-256115 to purchase tickets.

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			===''Fall Into Oz'' Interactive Theater Experience, Woodland Hills, California===
			'''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.

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Ericgjovaag: /* Fall Into Oz Interactive Theater Experience, Woodland Hills, California */

2026-09-28T03:57:27Z

Fall Into Oz Interactive Theater Experience, Woodland Hills, California

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	===''Wicked'' online course, the Internet===		===''Wicked'' online course, the Internet===
	'''September 15, 22, and 29, 2026: ''Wicked'' online course, the Internet.''' Online theatrical education community Broadway Maven offers this lecture series that looks at the creation and themes of the ''Wicked'' musical, and the music and career of Stephen Schwartz. For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wicked-three-part-online-course-tickets-1998134229268.		'''September 15, 22, and 29, 2026: ''Wicked'' online course, the Internet.''' Online theatrical education community Broadway Maven offers this lecture series that looks at the creation and themes of the ''Wicked'' musical, and the music and career of Stephen Schwartz. For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wicked-three-part-online-course-tickets-1998134229268.

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	~~===''Fall Into Oz'' Interactive Theater Experience, Woodland Hills, California===~~
	'''September 26-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.

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Ericgjovaag: /* Wizard of Oz Days, Missouri */

2026-09-28T03:56:52Z

Wizard of Oz Days, Missouri

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	===''Wicked in Concert'' tour		===''Wicked in Concert'' tour===
	'''''Wicked in Concert.''''' This touring production has a symphony orchestra playing the songs of ''Wicked'' and ''Wicked: For Good'' while the movies play onscreen. Keep checking in for updates of the tour's dates and locations.		'''''Wicked in Concert.''''' This touring production has a symphony orchestra playing the songs of ''Wicked'' and ''Wicked: For Good'' while the movies play onscreen. Keep checking in for updates of the tour's dates and locations.

	<div style="text-align:center;">[http://thewizardofoz.info/index.html "There's no place like the home page."]</div>		<div style="text-align:center;">[http://thewizardofoz.info/index.html "There's no place like the home page."]</div>

Ericgjovaag: /* September 2027 */

2026-09-28T03:56:19Z

September 2027

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	===Autumn at Oz Party, Banner Elk, North Carolina===		===Autumn at Oz Party, Banner Elk, North Carolina===
	'''September (exact dates to be announced), 2027: 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 https://landofoznc.com/autumn-at-oz.		'''September (exact dates to be announced), 2027: 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 https://landofoznc.com/autumn-at-oz.

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			===OzFest, Liberal, Kansas===
			'''September (exact date to be announced), 2026: OzFest, Liberal, Kansas.''' The home town of the Dorothy's House attraction hosts its annual tribute to Dorothy and Oz. For more information, see [https://www.lasr.net/travel/city.php?Ozfest&TravelTo=KS1019015&VE=Y&Event_ID=KS1019015e002 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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Ericgjovaag: /* September 2026 */

2026-09-28T03:56:04Z

September 2026

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 ===''Wicked'' online course, the Internet===
 '''September 15, 22, and 29, 2026: ''Wicked'' online course, the Internet.''' Online theatrical education community Broadway Maven offers this lecture series that looks at the creation and themes of the ''Wicked'' musical, and the music and career of Stephen Schwartz. For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wicked-three-part-online-course-tickets-1998134229268.
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Ericgjovaag: /* August 2027 */

2026-09-28T03:55:07Z

August 2027

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	===Peekskill Ozland, Peekskill, New York===		===Peekskill Ozland, Peekskill, New York===
	'''August (exact dates to be announced), 2027: Peekskill Ozland, Peekskill, New York.''' In his youth, the only formal education L. Frank Baum ever received was two years at Peekskill Military Academy in New York. The Academy is long since closed, but the town celebrates its connection to Oz with its annual Peekskill Ozland celebration, with events all throughout the town. For more information, visit the event website at https://peekskillozland.com/.		'''August (exact dates to be announced), 2027: Peekskill Ozland, Peekskill, New York.''' In his youth, the only formal education L. Frank Baum ever received was two years at Peekskill Military Academy in New York. The Academy is long since closed, but the town celebrates its connection to Oz with its annual Peekskill Ozland celebration, with events all throughout the town. For more information, visit the event website at https://peekskillozland.com/.

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			==September 2027==
			===Autumn at Oz Party, Banner Elk, North Carolina===
			'''September (exact dates to be announced), 2027: 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 https://landofoznc.com/autumn-at-oz.

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