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Other Oz events can also be found on [https://www. | Other Oz events can also be found on [https://www.ozclub.org/calendar/ the International Wizard of Oz Club's online calendar]. | ||
Please note that, since I live in the United States and most Oz events take place in the United States, I will identify most event locations by city and state only. Any events taking place in other countries will include the name of the country as well. | |||
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* The Apollo Victoria Theatre, The West End, London, England, United Kingdom. For more information, including booking tickets, see http://www.wickedthemusical.co.uk/. | * The Apollo Victoria Theatre, The West End, London, England, United Kingdom. For more information, including booking tickets, see http://www.wickedthemusical.co.uk/. | ||
*''Wicked'' is also touring the United States and Canada. For more information and updates about the tour, see https://wickedthemusical.com/tickets/#tour. Here's the current schedule (locations and dates are subject to change): | * ''Wicked'' is also touring the United States and Canada. For more information and updates about the tour, see https://wickedthemusical.com/tickets/#tour. Here's the current schedule (locations and dates are subject to change): | ||
** Now through | ** Now through April 5, 2026: [https://www.broadwayincolumbia.com/upcoming-shows/ Koger Center for the Arts], Columbia, South Carolina | ||
** | ** April 8-19, 2026: [https://www.celebrityattractions.com/shows/10200/WICKED/Little-Rock/2026 Robinson Center], Little Rock, Arkansas | ||
** | ** April 22-May 3, 2026: Juanita K. Hammons Hall, Springfield, Missouri | ||
** | ** May 6-June 14, 2026: [https://dallas.broadway.com/shows/wicked/ Music Hall at Fair Park], Dallas, Texas | ||
** | ** June 17-July 5, 2026: [https://ticketomaha.com/Productions/wicked Orpheum Theater], Omaha, Nebraska | ||
* | ** July 8-August 9, 2026: [https://hennepinarts.org/events/wicked Orpheum Theatre], Minneapolis, Minnesota | ||
** August 12-30, 2026: [https://kansascity.broadway.com/shows/wicked/ Music Hall], Kansas City, Missouri | |||
** September 2-20, 2026: [https://www.desmoinesperformingarts.org/whats-on/events/2025-26/broadway/wicked Des Moines Civic Center], Des Moines, Iowa | |||
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** | * A non-reproduction staging is now running at the Teatr Muzyczny ROMA in Warsaw, Poland. For more information, see https://www.teatrroma.pl/spektakl/wicked/. | ||
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===''The Wiz'' play, national tour=== | |||
'''''The Wiz'' play, national tour.''' After its Broadway run, this new staging of the Tony-winning musical adaptation of ''The Wizard of Oz'' heads out on a North American tour. The following dates have been announced: | |||
* April 21-26, 2026: [https://www.altriatheater.com/events/detail/the-wiz-2025 Altria Center], Richmond, Virginia | |||
* May 5-10, 2026: [https://www.celebrityattractions.com/shows/10194/THE-WIZ/Tulsa/2026 Tulsa Performing Arts Center], Tulsa, Oklahoma | |||
* May 12-17, 2026: [https://austin.broadway.com/shows/the-wiz/ Bass Concert Hall], Austin, Texas | |||
* May 19-24, 2026: [https://www.okcbroadway.com/wiz Civic Center Music Hall], Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | |||
* May 26-31, 2026: [https://americantheatreguild.com/toledo/shows/the-wiz/ Stranahan Theater], Toledo, Ohio | |||
More dates and cities will be coming. For more information, see the show's website at https://wizmusical.com/. | |||
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===''The Wizard of Oz on Ice'' on tour=== | |||
'''Now on Tour: ''The Wizard of Oz on Ice''.''' The new, reimagined version of the 1990s ice show returns for another season. The company has announced the following tour dates: | |||
* March 30, 2026: [https://higleycenter.org/ Higley Center for the Performing Arts], Gilbert, Arizona | |||
* April 2, 2026: [https://www.byui.edu/center-stage/center-stage-events/wizard-of-oz-on-ice-2026-04-02 Harh Auditorium], Rexburg, Idaho | |||
* April 10, 2026: [https://www.sunsetcenter.org/event/wizard-of-oz-on-ice/ Sunset Cultural Center], Carmel-by-the-Sea, California | |||
* April 11, 2026: [https://www.lpac.org/event/wizard-of-oz-on-ice/ Lancaster Performing Arts Center], Lancaster, California | |||
* April 12, 2026: [https://livermorearts.org/ Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center], Livermore, California | |||
* April 15, 2026: [https://craterian.org/event/the-wizard-of-oz-on-ice/ Craterian Theater], Medford, Oregon | |||
* April 16, 2026: [https://columbiatheatre.com/new-events/wizard-of-oz-on-ice Columbia Theatre], Longview, Washington | |||
* April 17, 2026: [https://www.washingtoncenter.org/event/wizard-of-oz-on-ice-4-17-2026/ Washington Center for the Performing Arts], Olympia, Washington | |||
* April 18, 2026: [https://towntoyotacenter.com/events/wizard-of-oz-on-ice/ The Toyota Center], Wenatchee, Washington | |||
* April 19, 2026: [https://buttearts.org/ Mother Lode Theatre], Butte, Montana | |||
* April 22, 2026: Red River Valley Fair Association, Fargo, North Dakota | |||
* April 23, 2026: Gichi-Ziibi Center for the Arts, Brainerd, Minnesota | |||
* April 25, 2026: [https://thejonescenter.org/wizard-on-ice Jones Center], Springdale, Arkansas | |||
* April 30, 2026: [https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/41568594/wizard-of-oz-on-ice-pembroke-givens-performing-arts-center?_gl=1*17vkium*_ga*MTg1OTc1NzAyOS4xNzU3MTE1MzQz*_ga_LQFXLBGNDL*czE3NTcxMTUzNDMkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTcxMTUzNzMkajMwJGwwJGgw Givens Performing Arts Center], Pembroke, North Carolina | |||
* May 1, 2026: [https://www.thalianhall.org/wizard-of-oz-on-ice Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts], Wilmington, North Carolina | |||
For more information about the show, see the website at https://wizardofozonice.com/. | |||
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===''Emerald City'' television series, NBC.com=== | ===''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. | '''''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, and the show is also streaming on Peacock. | ||
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===''Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz'', Internet Streaming and Cablecast=== | ===''Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz'', Internet Streaming and Cablecast=== | ||
'''Now playing: ''Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz'' cartoon series, Internet Streaming.''' This is 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! For more information, see the show's website at https://watch.boomerang.com/shows/dorothy-franchise/series/dorothy-series/volume-1. Or, if you have the Boomerang or Cartoon Network cable channels, episodes are now being shown in territories around the world, outside the United States, also have the show, so check your local version of the Cartoon Network, Boomerang, or Max channels or websites. | |||
'''Now playing: ''Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz'' cartoon series, Internet Streaming | |||
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===''Lost in Oz'' series, Internet streaming=== | ===''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! And in November of 2022, [https://www.youtube.com/embed/h4fc1XvdBrk this short was dropped] with news of what's to come. | |||
'''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! And in November of 2022, this short was dropped with news of what's to come | |||
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===''Dee & Friends in Oz'', Netflix worldwide=== | |||
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'''Now playing: ''Dee & Friends in Oz'', Netflix worldwide.''' The streaming service has announced their new shows for 2024, including ''Dee & Friends in Oz'', an animated musical series aimed at preschoolers. Dee is a young girl who discovers a key to the magical land of Oz, where she makes friends and has has adventures where she saves the day. Want a sneak peek? [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPAZCfmc0mQ&ab_channel=NetflixJr. Here's the first episode!] | |||
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===''Chronicles of Oz'' podcast, the Internet=== | ===''Chronicles of Oz'' podcast, the Internet=== | ||
'''Now streaming: The ''Chronicles of Oz'' podcast | '''Now streaming: The ''Chronicles of Oz'' podcast.''' 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'', plus a special episode adapting ''The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus''. Produced by Crossover Adventure Productions out of Australia. All episodes, along with trailers and other materials, can be downloaded at http://chroniclesofoz.com/. | ||
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===''Fifty Years of Oziana'' Readings, Youtube=== | ===''Fifty Years of Oziana'' Readings, Youtube=== | ||
'''''Fifty Years of Oziana'' short story readings, YouTube.''' To celebrate fifty years of ''Oziana'', the International Wizard of Oz Club's annual literary magazine, Club members read stories from the last five decades. Many authors have even revisited their own stories. You can see the playlist of all stories [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hm6WXDLg9U8&list=PL3OVMLWgINCQ2a_CDuBggCt7kCYVaS4yD right here]. | '''''Fifty Years of Oziana'' short story readings, YouTube.''' To celebrate fifty years of ''Oziana'', the International Wizard of Oz Club's annual literary magazine, Club members read stories from the last five decades. Many authors have even revisited their own stories. You can see the playlist of all stories [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hm6WXDLg9U8&list=PL3OVMLWgINCQ2a_CDuBggCt7kCYVaS4yD right here]. | ||
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=== | ===The Wizard of Oz Experience, Around the World=== | ||
'''The Wizard of Oz Experience.''' The interactive outdoors event will be making making another set of appearances around the United States, Canada, and Australia in the spring of 2024. Take a look at https://questoapp.com/ for when it's coming to your town. | |||
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=== | ===The Wicked Wizard Afternoon Tea, London, England, United Kingdom=== | ||
''' | '''The Wicked Wizard Afternoon Tea, The Franklin Hotel, London, England, United Kingdom.''' Enjoy an Oz-themed tea, inspired by ''The Wizard of Oz'' and ''Wicked'', in the heart of London's Knightsbridge district. Tea is served from noon to 6:00, costs £49 (spirits are extra), and reservations must be made at least twenty-four hours in advance. For more information, including the menu, see [https://collezione.starhotels.com/en/our-hotels/the-franklin-london/restaurants-and-bars/wicked-wizard-at-the-franklin.html?_gl=1*1cfuckg*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..*_ga*MzU1MjIzMDI0LjE3NDE1NzY0NjA.*_ga_444Y1N2CEK*MTc0MTU3NjQ1OC4xLjEuMTc0MTU3NjU3NS4wLjAuMTkzNzQwNjk0Nw..*_ga_YXSDGTQ8NB*MTc0MTU3NjQ1OC4xLjEuMTc0MTU3NjU3NS4wLjAuNDIxNjUwMTc1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAlbW-BhCMARIsADnwasphX4BQH4lMNEKBognzeTmjcu96bA-ZlcDfhhU2ouaxc5CgyV41YLMaAjUfEALw_wcB the Franklin's website]. | ||
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==='' | ===''Ruby Red Handed: Stealing America’s Most Famous Pair of Shoes'', Hulu=== | ||
'''Now | '''Now playing: ''Ruby Red Handed: Stealing America’s Most Famous Pair of Shoes'', Hulu Streaming Service.''' This ABC News documentary delves into the 2005 theft of a pair of Ruby Slippers in Minnesota and the subsequent investigation and recovery. Take a look at https://www.hulu.com/series/4dd523b6-cfb6-4d4f-99c8-9febd2e4af68. | ||
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===''The Wizard of Oz'', Las Vegas, Nevada=== | |||
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'''''The Wizard of Oz'' | '''Now playing: ''The Wizard of Oz'' at the Sphere, Las Vegas, Nevada.''' See the famous 1939 film version of ''The Wizard of Oz'' in a whole new way. This is an immersive reimagining in 16K on a huge screen surrounding the audience. For more information and to buy tickets, go to https://www.thesphere.com/shows/wizard-of-oz-experience. | ||
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===''The | ===Candlelight: ''The Wizard of Oz'' concerts, around the world=== | ||
'''''The | '''Candlelight: ''The Wizard of Oz'' concerts, around the world.''' In conjunction with Warner Bros., Candlelight is presenting songs from the famous movie version of ''The Wizard of Oz'' in venues around the world amidst a sea of flickering candles. For more information or to locate a concert, see the website at https://candlelightexperience.com/wizard-of-oz-concerts/. | ||
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== | ===Bloomland in Oz, Burlington, Ontario, Canada=== | ||
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''' | '''Now through April 6, 2026: Bloomland in Oz, Royal Botanical Gardens Canada, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.''' The Gardens' 2026 showcase features floral displays and artistic creations, all inspired by the novel ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz''. For more information or to purchase tickets, see the website at https://www.rbg.ca/things-to-do/by-season/special-events/winter-exhibit/. And here's a behind-the-scenes look: | ||
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== | ===Stories of Cinema: Identity exhibit, Los Angeles, California=== | ||
'''Now through January 10, 2027: Stories of Cinema: Identity exhibit, Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Los Angeles, California.''' The Academy Museum has brought its pair of Ruby Slippers back for the public to view. This exhibit also includes costumes and design studies from such movies as ''Flower Drum Song'', ''Dreamgirls'', ''Moulin Rouge!'', ''Amadeus'', ''Ma Raimey's Black Bottom'', ''Barbie'', and ''Wicked''. For more information, see the museum's website at https://www.academymuseum.org/en/exhibitions/stories-of-cinema-identity. | |||
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''' | ===''Return to Oz'' 40th Anniversary Screening, San Francisco, California=== | ||
'''April 9, 2026: ''Return to Oz'' 40th Anniversary Screening, The Castro Theatre, San Francisco, California.''' The legendary San Francisco theater is opening again after renavations, and part of the program will be a rare theatrical screening of the 1985 Disney movie ''Return to Oz'' to celebrate it's fortieth anniversary (maybe a few months late). The special guest is director Walter Murch, who will discuss the film and answer questions afterwards. For more details, see the show's website at https://thecastro.com/events/movies-for-maniacs-260409/ | |||
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===Garmin Marathon in the Land of Oz, Olathe, Kansas=== | ===Garmin Marathon in the Land of Oz, Olathe, Kansas=== | ||
'''April | '''April 26, 2026: 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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==May | ==May 2026== | ||
=== | ===''The Wizard of Oz'' play, Kansas City, Missouri=== | ||
'''May | '''May 5-24, 2026: ''The Wizard of Oz'' play, Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Kansas City, Missouri.''' The company presents the Royal Shakespeare Company's adaptation of the famous musical version of the story, based on the famous movie. For more details or to purchase tickets, see https://kcrep.org/event/the-wizard-of-oz/. | ||
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===Yellow Brick Road Festival, Sedan, Kansas=== | ===Yellow Brick Road Festival, Sedan, Kansas=== | ||
'''May | '''May 22-23, 2026: 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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=== | ===''It's Dorothy'' documentary, Port Jefferson, New York=== | ||
'''May | '''May 31, 2026: ''It's Dorothy'' documentary, Theatre Three, Port Jefferson, New York.''' Theatre Three and the Por Jefferson Arts Council present a screening of this documentary about the heroine of ''The Wizard of Oz'' and the actresses who have played her. The show starts at 7:30, and tickets are $10. For more information, see the theatre's website at https://theatrethree.com/special_events/dorothy/. | ||
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==June | ==June 2026== | ||
===Oz-Stravaganza, Chittenango, New York=== | ===Oz-Stravaganza, Chittenango, New York=== | ||
'''June | '''June 5-7, 2026: Oz-Stravaganza, Chittenango, New York.''' This village in upstate New York honors its native son, 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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=== | ==August 2026== | ||
''' | ===Oz Festival Illinois, Mapleton, Illinois=== | ||
'''August (exact date to be announced), 2025: Oz Fest Illinois, Butler Haynes Park, Mapleton, Illinois.'''. For more information, see the event's website at https://www.hollispark.org/oz-fest, or the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OzFestIllinois/. | |||
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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), | '''September (exact dates to be announced), 2026: 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. Hurricane Hélène paused the event for 2025, but there's hope for a return in 2026. For more information, check out https://landofoznc.com/. | ||
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=== | ===OzFest, Liberal, Kansas=== | ||
'''September (exact | '''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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==October | ==October 2026== | ||
===Oztoberfest, Wamego, Kansas=== | ===Oztoberfest, Wamego, Kansas=== | ||
'''October (exact date to be announced), | '''October (exact date to be announced), 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 http://oztoberfest.com/. | ||
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=== | ==November 2026== | ||
''' | ===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/. | |||
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===''Wizard of Oz'' | ==Holiday Season 2026-27== | ||
''' | ===''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. | |||
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=== | ===''The Wiz'' holiday telecasts=== | ||
''' | '''''The Wiz'' holiday telecasts.''' Channels have holiday time airings of the 1978 film adaptation of ''The Wiz'', starring Diana Ross as Dorothy, Michael Jackson as the Scarecrow, Lena Horne as Glinda, and Richard Pryor as the Wiz. Keep checking back for updates. | ||
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===''If I Only Had Christmas'' television movie, The Hallmark Channel=== | |||
==='' | '''''If I Only Had Christmas'' television movie, The Hallmark Channel.''' A Hallmark Christmas romance movie, first shown in 2020 and based (extremely loosely) on ''The Wizard of Oz''! Candace Cameron Bure stars as Darcy Gale, a publicist who teams up with Huck, a cynical business owner played by Neil Webb, to help out a charity in need. It airs many times at Christmas, and occasionally at other times throughout the year (check your local television provider for exact time and channel on your system). 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]. And [https://celebratingthesoaps.com/hallmark/hallmark-channel-news-wizard-of-oz-reimagined-candace-cameron-bure-in-if-i-only-had-christmas/ here's another report with another preview]. Finally, [https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/if-i-only-had-christmas here's the movie's page on the channel's website]. | ||
'''''The Wizard of Oz'' | |||
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=== | ==January 2027== | ||
''''' | ===Волшебник Изумрудного города, часть II, theaters throughout Russia=== | ||
'''January 1, 2027: ''Волшебник Изумрудного города, часть II'', theaters throughout Russia.''' The epic cinematic adaptation of Aleksandr Volkov's version of ''The Wizard of Oz'' comes to Russian theaters. Elli, Totoshka, Strasheela, the Iron Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion have reached the Emerald City. But will they meet the Wizard? What price will he ask from them to grant their wishes? Here's the teaser trailer: | |||
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== | ==June 2027== | ||
=== | ===Judy Garland Festival, Grand Rapids, Minnesota=== | ||
''' | '''June (exact dates to be announced), 2027: Judy Garland Festival, Judy Garland Museum and environs, Grand Rapids, Minnesota.''' Judy Garland's home town celebrates her in this annual festival (returning after taking 2026 off), with events all over town spread out over several days. For more information, keep an eye on the event's website at https://judygarlandmuseum.com/judy-garland-museum-events/. | ||
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=== | ===Wizard of Oz Days, Macon, Missouri=== | ||
''' | '''Exact date to be announced: Wizard of Oz Days, Hannibal, Missouri.''' For complete details, see the event's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WizardofOzDays. | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:37, 29 March 2026
Other Oz events can also be found on the International Wizard of Oz Club's online calendar.
Please note that, since I live in the United States and most Oz events take place in the United States, I will identify most event locations by city and state only. Any events taking place in other countries will include the name of the country as well.
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:
- Gershwin Theater, Broadway, New York City, New York. Tickets may be purchased online at ticketmaster.com. For more details, go to wickedthemusical.com. For a "Behind the Emerald Curtain" tour on Saturday mornings, go to https://wickedthemusical.com/behind-the-emerald-curtain#scrolldown for details.
- The Apollo Victoria Theatre, The West End, London, England, United Kingdom. For more information, including booking tickets, see http://www.wickedthemusical.co.uk/.
- Wicked is also touring the United States and Canada. For more information and updates about the tour, see https://wickedthemusical.com/tickets/#tour. Here's the current schedule (locations and dates are subject to change):
- Now through April 5, 2026: Koger Center for the Arts, Columbia, South Carolina
- April 8-19, 2026: Robinson Center, Little Rock, Arkansas
- April 22-May 3, 2026: Juanita K. Hammons Hall, Springfield, Missouri
- May 6-June 14, 2026: Music Hall at Fair Park, Dallas, Texas
- June 17-July 5, 2026: Orpheum Theater, Omaha, Nebraska
- July 8-August 9, 2026: Orpheum Theatre, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- August 12-30, 2026: Music Hall, Kansas City, Missouri
- September 2-20, 2026: Des Moines Civic Center, Des Moines, Iowa
- A non-reproduction staging is now running at the Teatr Muzyczny ROMA in Warsaw, Poland. For more information, see https://www.teatrroma.pl/spektakl/wicked/.
The Wiz play, national tour
The Wiz play, national tour. After its Broadway run, this new staging of the Tony-winning musical adaptation of The Wizard of Oz heads out on a North American tour. The following dates have been announced:
- April 21-26, 2026: Altria Center, Richmond, Virginia
- May 5-10, 2026: Tulsa Performing Arts Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma
- May 12-17, 2026: Bass Concert Hall, Austin, Texas
- May 19-24, 2026: Civic Center Music Hall, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- May 26-31, 2026: Stranahan Theater, Toledo, Ohio
More dates and cities will be coming. For more information, see the show's website at https://wizmusical.com/.
The Wizard of Oz on Ice on tour
Now on Tour: The Wizard of Oz on Ice. The new, reimagined version of the 1990s ice show returns for another season. The company has announced the following tour dates:
- March 30, 2026: Higley Center for the Performing Arts, Gilbert, Arizona
- April 2, 2026: Harh Auditorium, Rexburg, Idaho
- April 10, 2026: Sunset Cultural Center, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
- April 11, 2026: Lancaster Performing Arts Center, Lancaster, California
- April 12, 2026: Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center, Livermore, California
- April 15, 2026: Craterian Theater, Medford, Oregon
- April 16, 2026: Columbia Theatre, Longview, Washington
- April 17, 2026: Washington Center for the Performing Arts, Olympia, Washington
- April 18, 2026: The Toyota Center, Wenatchee, Washington
- April 19, 2026: Mother Lode Theatre, Butte, Montana
- April 22, 2026: Red River Valley Fair Association, Fargo, North Dakota
- April 23, 2026: Gichi-Ziibi Center for the Arts, Brainerd, Minnesota
- April 25, 2026: Jones Center, Springdale, Arkansas
- April 30, 2026: Givens Performing Arts Center, Pembroke, North Carolina
- May 1, 2026: Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Wilmington, North Carolina
For more information about the show, see the website at https://wizardofozonice.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, and the show is also streaming on Peacock.
Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz, Internet Streaming and Cablecast
Now playing: Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz cartoon series, Internet Streaming. This is 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! For more information, see the show's website at https://watch.boomerang.com/shows/dorothy-franchise/series/dorothy-series/volume-1. Or, if you have the Boomerang or Cartoon Network cable channels, episodes are now being shown in territories around the world, outside the United States, also have the show, so check your local version of the Cartoon Network, Boomerang, or Max 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! And in November of 2022, this short was dropped with news of what's to come.
Dee & Friends in Oz, Netflix worldwide
Now playing: Dee & Friends in Oz, Netflix worldwide. The streaming service has announced their new shows for 2024, including Dee & Friends in Oz, an animated musical series aimed at preschoolers. Dee is a young girl who discovers a key to the magical land of Oz, where she makes friends and has has adventures where she saves the day. Want a sneak peek? Here's the first episode!
Chronicles of Oz podcast, the Internet
Now streaming: The Chronicles of Oz podcast. 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, plus a special episode adapting The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus. Produced by Crossover Adventure Productions out of Australia. All episodes, along with trailers and other materials, can be downloaded at http://chroniclesofoz.com/.
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 many podcast sources, including Google Podcasts, and through this link.
The Wonderful Recap of Oz podcast, the Internet
Now playing: The Wonderful Recap of Oz podcast. This podcast recaps the Oz books, one per episode. Available Available on many podcast sources, including Google Podcasts, and through this link.
No Place Like Home podcast, the Internet
Now playing: No Place Like Home podcast. This podcast looks at the Ruby Slippers, how they were stolen in 2005 and found again in 2018, and all the background behind them, the production of The Movie, the life of Judy Garland, and more. Available on most podcasting sites. For more information, the show's website is at https://shows.cadence13.com/podcast/noplacelikehome.
The Lost Princess of Oz podcast, the Internet
Now playing: The Lost Princess of Oz podcast. A new, original Oz story for kids (of all ages), told in six parts, with songs, and presented by the Delaware Children's Theatre. Although based on Baum's writings, this is not the same story as his novel The Lost Princess of Oz. For more information, or to subscribe, see the show's website at https://www.thelostprincessofozpodcast.com/.
The Wizard of Oz: A Homegrown American Fairy Tale radio broadcast, BBC World Service
Now playing: The Wizard of Oz: A Homegrown American Fairy Tale radio documentary, BBC World Service and online streaming. This program looks at the origins and mythology of The Wizard of Oz and how it came about. It is currently available to listen or download online, anywhere in the world. Check the program's website at https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct1rl9 to listen to it online, or to download it.
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.
The OzConnection, YouTube
The OzConnection, YouTube. OzCon International, the world's longest running Wizard of Oz convention, now has a YouTube channel at "The OzConnection", which features highlights of earlier cons and new material. The link is at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQU5pEFZZ6n_vXvRalgclSg.
The OzConnection has recently started two shows specifically for their channel. The first is a talk show called "OZ:Connect", which you can find in a playlist at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-NAe0FKDXk&list=PLVNfENfXbx111GmnLLJFklUVGxPl1zUC-. The other new show is "Crypto-Oz-ology", short stories about all kinds of unusual happenings in Oz, which is in a playlist at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCoSH97u4ts&list=PLVNfENfXbx11g0DhXikoqyP0dslwHeC1h.
Oz Talk, YouTube
Oz Talk panel talk show, YouTube. Join five Oz friends as they discuss any and all Oz subjects under the sun. New episodes will drop every two weeks on the Official Oz Club's YouTube Channel. You can find the playlist for Oz Talk at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNINbbefPS4&list=PL3OVMLWgINCRfgeWZR8GPJOp11rR73Ssc.
Fifty Years of Oziana Readings, Youtube
Fifty Years of Oziana short story readings, YouTube. To celebrate fifty years of Oziana, the International Wizard of Oz Club's annual literary magazine, Club members read stories from the last five decades. Many authors have even revisited their own stories. You can see the playlist of all stories right here.
Rainbow movie, Netflix
Now playing: Rainbow, on Netflix worldwide. The first streaming service premieres this new movie, from director Paco León, that uses themes and imagery from The Wizard of Oz to explore the coming of age of Dora, a young Spanish woman who finds that everything she thought she knew about her life may be wrong. Available in an English dub, or with English subtitles.
The Wizard of Oz Experience, Around the World
The Wizard of Oz Experience. The interactive outdoors event will be making making another set of appearances around the United States, Canada, and Australia in the spring of 2024. Take a look at https://questoapp.com/ for when it's coming to your town.
The Wicked Wizard Afternoon Tea, London, England, United Kingdom
The Wicked Wizard Afternoon Tea, The Franklin Hotel, London, England, United Kingdom. Enjoy an Oz-themed tea, inspired by The Wizard of Oz and Wicked, in the heart of London's Knightsbridge district. Tea is served from noon to 6:00, costs £49 (spirits are extra), and reservations must be made at least twenty-four hours in advance. For more information, including the menu, see the Franklin's website.
Ruby Red Handed: Stealing America’s Most Famous Pair of Shoes, Hulu
Now playing: Ruby Red Handed: Stealing America’s Most Famous Pair of Shoes, Hulu Streaming Service. This ABC News documentary delves into the 2005 theft of a pair of Ruby Slippers in Minnesota and the subsequent investigation and recovery. Take a look at https://www.hulu.com/series/4dd523b6-cfb6-4d4f-99c8-9febd2e4af68.
The Wizard of Oz, Las Vegas, Nevada
Now playing: The Wizard of Oz at the Sphere, Las Vegas, Nevada. See the famous 1939 film version of The Wizard of Oz in a whole new way. This is an immersive reimagining in 16K on a huge screen surrounding the audience. For more information and to buy tickets, go to https://www.thesphere.com/shows/wizard-of-oz-experience.
Candlelight: The Wizard of Oz concerts, around the world
Candlelight: The Wizard of Oz concerts, around the world. In conjunction with Warner Bros., Candlelight is presenting songs from the famous movie version of The Wizard of Oz in venues around the world amidst a sea of flickering candles. For more information or to locate a concert, see the website at https://candlelightexperience.com/wizard-of-oz-concerts/.
Bloomland in Oz, Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Now through April 6, 2026: Bloomland in Oz, Royal Botanical Gardens Canada, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. The Gardens' 2026 showcase features floral displays and artistic creations, all inspired by the novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. For more information or to purchase tickets, see the website at https://www.rbg.ca/things-to-do/by-season/special-events/winter-exhibit/. And here's a behind-the-scenes look:
Stories of Cinema: Identity exhibit, Los Angeles, California
Now through January 10, 2027: Stories of Cinema: Identity exhibit, Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Los Angeles, California. The Academy Museum has brought its pair of Ruby Slippers back for the public to view. This exhibit also includes costumes and design studies from such movies as Flower Drum Song, Dreamgirls, Moulin Rouge!, Amadeus, Ma Raimey's Black Bottom, Barbie, and Wicked. For more information, see the museum's website at https://www.academymuseum.org/en/exhibitions/stories-of-cinema-identity.
April 2026
Return to Oz 40th Anniversary Screening, San Francisco, California
April 9, 2026: Return to Oz 40th Anniversary Screening, The Castro Theatre, San Francisco, California. The legendary San Francisco theater is opening again after renavations, and part of the program will be a rare theatrical screening of the 1985 Disney movie Return to Oz to celebrate it's fortieth anniversary (maybe a few months late). The special guest is director Walter Murch, who will discuss the film and answer questions afterwards. For more details, see the show's website at https://thecastro.com/events/movies-for-maniacs-260409/
Garmin Marathon in the Land of Oz, Olathe, Kansas
April 26, 2026: 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 2026
The Wizard of Oz play, Kansas City, Missouri
May 5-24, 2026: The Wizard of Oz play, Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Kansas City, Missouri. The company presents the Royal Shakespeare Company's adaptation of the famous musical version of the story, based on the famous movie. For more details or to purchase tickets, see https://kcrep.org/event/the-wizard-of-oz/.
Yellow Brick Road Festival, Sedan, Kansas
May 22-23, 2026: 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.
It's Dorothy documentary, Port Jefferson, New York
May 31, 2026: It's Dorothy documentary, Theatre Three, Port Jefferson, New York. Theatre Three and the Por Jefferson Arts Council present a screening of this documentary about the heroine of The Wizard of Oz and the actresses who have played her. The show starts at 7:30, and tickets are $10. For more information, see the theatre's website at https://theatrethree.com/special_events/dorothy/.
June 2026
Oz-Stravaganza, Chittenango, New York
June 5-7, 2026: Oz-Stravaganza, Chittenango, New York. This village in upstate New York honors its native son, 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/.
August 2026
Oz Festival Illinois, Mapleton, Illinois
August (exact date to be announced), 2025: Oz Fest Illinois, Butler Haynes Park, Mapleton, Illinois.. For more information, see the event's website at https://www.hollispark.org/oz-fest, or the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OzFestIllinois/.
September 2026
Autumn at Oz Party, Banner Elk, North Carolina
September (exact dates to be announced), 2026: 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. Hurricane Hélène paused the event for 2025, but there's hope for a return in 2026. For more information, check out https://landofoznc.com/.
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 the city's events page and the city's website (and be sure to call 1-800-LIBERAL to confirm event and dates).
October 2026
Oztoberfest, Wamego, Kansas
October (exact date to be announced), 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 http://oztoberfest.com/.
November 2026
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/.
Holiday Season 2026-27
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 Wiz holiday telecasts
The Wiz holiday telecasts. Channels have holiday time airings of the 1978 film adaptation of The Wiz, starring Diana Ross as Dorothy, Michael Jackson as the Scarecrow, Lena Horne as Glinda, and Richard Pryor as the Wiz. Keep checking back for updates.
If I Only Had Christmas television movie, The Hallmark Channel
If I Only Had Christmas television movie, The Hallmark Channel. A Hallmark Christmas romance movie, first shown in 2020 and based (extremely loosely) on The Wizard of Oz! Candace Cameron Bure stars as Darcy Gale, a publicist who teams up with Huck, a cynical business owner played by Neil Webb, to help out a charity in need. It airs many times at Christmas, and occasionally at other times throughout the year (check your local television provider for exact time and channel on your system). For more details and a sneak peek behind the scenes, take a look at the news report on the Entertainment Tonight website. And here's another report with another preview. Finally, here's the movie's page on the channel's website.
January 2027
Волшебник Изумрудного города, часть II, theaters throughout Russia
January 1, 2027: Волшебник Изумрудного города, часть II, theaters throughout Russia. The epic cinematic adaptation of Aleksandr Volkov's version of The Wizard of Oz comes to Russian theaters. Elli, Totoshka, Strasheela, the Iron Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion have reached the Emerald City. But will they meet the Wizard? What price will he ask from them to grant their wishes? Here's the teaser trailer:
June 2027
Judy Garland Festival, Grand Rapids, Minnesota
June (exact dates to be announced), 2027: Judy Garland Festival, Judy Garland Museum and environs, Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Judy Garland's home town celebrates her in this annual festival (returning after taking 2026 off), with events all over town spread out over several days. For more information, keep an eye on the event's website at https://judygarlandmuseum.com/judy-garland-museum-events/.
To Be Determined
Wizard of Oz Days, Macon, Missouri
Exact date to be announced: Wizard of Oz Days, Hannibal, Missouri. For complete details, see the event's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WizardofOzDays.
