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


* [http://www.gershwintheatre.com/ Gershwin Theater], Broadway, New York City, New York. Tickets may be purchased online at [http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/24579 ticketmaster.com]. For more details, go to [http://wickedthemusical.com/ wickedthemusical.com]. For a "Behind the Emerald Curtain" tour on Saturday mornings, go to [http://www.emeraldcurtain.com/NewYork.html emeraldcurtain.com/NewYork.html] for details.
* [http://www.gershwintheatre.com/ Gershwin Theater], Broadway, New York City, New York. Tickets may be purchased online at [http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/24579 ticketmaster.com]. For more details, go to [http://wickedthemusical.com/ wickedthemusical.com].
* The Apollo Victoria Theatre, The West End, London, England, United Kingdom. For more information, including booking tickets, see [http://www.wickedthemusical.co.uk/ wickedthemusical.co.uk] or [http://www.wickedwestend.co.uk/ wickedwestend.co.uk], and tickets can be purchased through [http://www.wickedtheatretickets.co.uk/ wickedtheatretickets.co.uk]. You can also follow the British Wicked on the following social network sites:
** [http://www.facebook.com/WickedLondon FaceBook]
** [http://www.ivillage.co.uk/newspol/community/leisure/articles/0,,598817_705003,00.html iVillage]
** [http://www.myspace.com/wickedthemusicallondon MySpace]
** [http://twitter.com/wickedlondon Twitter]
* [http://www.shiki.gr.jp/applause/wicked/index.html Osaka Shiki Theatre], Osaka, Japan, until February 13, 2011 (see [http://wicked.jp/index.html wicked.jp] for details)
* [http://www.stage-entertainment.de/theater-events/metronom-theater.html Metronom Theater], Oberhausen, Germany (see [http://www.stage-entertainment.de/musicals/wicked-oberhausen/wicked-oberhausen.html www.stage-entertainment.de/musicals/wicked-oberhausen/wicked-oberhausen.html])


The show has closed in Sydney, so ''Wicked'' will now tour Australia, with the following stops already announced:
* The Apollo Victoria Theatre, The West End, London, England, United Kingdom. For more information, including booking tickets, see http://www.wickedthemusical.co.uk/.


* Now through February 17, 2011: [http://www.qpac.com.au/event/Wicked_11.aspx Lyric Theatre], Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Brisbane, Queensland
* ''Wicked'' is also touring the United States and Canada. For more information and updates about the tour, see [https://tour.wickedthemusical.com/?_gl=1*mot6tj*_gcl_au*OTIwMTMwNzA1LjE3NzQ4NDE5NjY.*_ga*MTY0MzQ2MzM1Ni4xNzc0ODQxOTY2*_ga_DGMCRNLESF*czE3NzU2OTIzOTAkbzIkZzAkdDE3NzU2OTIzOTckajUzJGwwJGgyNzM2OTIyMzI. the tour website]. Here's the current schedule (locations and dates are subject to change):
* April 15-May 15, 2011: [http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/afc/whats-on/musical-theatre/wicked.php Adelaide Festival Theatre], Adelaide, South Australia
** Now through November 15, 2026: [https://boston.broadway.com/shows/wicked-2/ Citizens Opera House], Boston, Massachusetts
* Opens June 19, 2011: [http://www.burswood.com.au/What's-On/ Burswood Theatre], Perth, Western Australia
** November 18-December 6, 2026: [https://www.tangercenter.com/wicked Tanger Center for the Performing Arts], Greensboro, North Carolina
** December 9, 2026-January 3, 2027: [https://www.playhousesquare.org/events/detail/wicked-3 KeyBank State Theatre], Cleveland, Ohio
** January 6-31, 2027: [https://www.drphillipscenter.org/events/tickets/2027/wicked/ Dr. Phillips Center], Orlando, Florida
** February 3-28, 2027: [https://www.strazcenter.org/events/2627-season/broadway/wicked/ Straz Center], Tampa, Florida
** March 3-28, 2027: [https://atlanta.broadway.com/shows/wicked/ Fox Theatre], Atlanta, Georgia
** March 31-April 18, 2027: [https://www.dpacnc.com/events/detail/wicked-2027 Durham Performing Arts Center], Durham, North Carolina
** April 21-May 9, 2027: [https://www.peacecenter.org/events/detail/27-wicked Peace Center], Greenville, South Carolina
** May 12-30, 2027: [https://www.fabulousfox.com/events/detail/wicked The Fabulous Fox], St. Louis, Missouri
** June 2-20, 2027: [https://sanantonio.broadway.com/shows/wicked-2/ The Majestic Theatre], San Antonio, Texas
** June 23-July 25, 2027: [https://houston.broadway.com/shows/wicked-2/ The Hobby Center], Houston, Texas
** July 28-August 15, 2027: [https://www.capa.com/productions/wicked/ The Ohio Theatre], Columbus, Ohio


See [http://www.wickedthemusical.com.au/ wickedthemusical.com.au] for more about the show in Australia.
* 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/.


''Wicked'' is also touring North America. For more information and updates about the tour, see [http://www.wickedthemusical.com/#WickedCitiesOnTour wickedthemusical.com/#WickedCitiesOnTour] or [http://www.musicalschwartz.com/wicked-tour.htm musicalschwartz.com/wicked-tour.htm]. Here's the current schedule (locations and dates are subject to change):
* ''Wicked: El Musical'' is now running at El Nuevo Teatro Alcalá in Madrid, Spain. See https://wickedelmusical.com/ (site is in Spanish) for more information.


* December 1, 2010-January 23, 2011: [http://broadwayinchicago.com/shows_dyn.php?cmd=display_current&display_showtag=wicked10 Cadillac Palace Theatre], Chicago, Illinois
* ''Wicked: A História Não Contada Das Bruxas de Oz'' returns to Brazil July 15, playing for the first time in Rio de Janeiro. For more information, visit https://www.wickedbrasil.com/ (site is in Portuguese).
* January 5-23, 2011: [http://www.broadwayintucson.com/shows_wicked.html UA Centennial Concert Hall], Tucson, Arizona
* January 26-February 13, 2011: [http://popejoypresents.com/2010-2011/wicked Popejoy Hall], Albuquerque, New Mexico
* January 26-February 20, 2011: [http://www.foxcitiespac.com/events/wicked Fox Cities Performing Arts Center], Appleton, Wisconsin
* February 16-March 6, 2011: [http://www.majesticempire.com/ Majestic Theatre], San Antonio, Texas
* February 23-March 27, 2011: [http://www.orlandovenues.net/other_info_files/bob_carr_centre.php Carr Performing Arts Centre], Orlando, Florida
* March 9-April 3, 2011: [http://www.ocpac.org/home/Events/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1000 Orange County Performing Arts Center], Costa Mesa, California
* March 30-April 24, 2011: [http://www.browardcenter.org/ Broward Center], Fort Lauderdale, Florida
* April 6-17, 2011: [http://www.newspaceentertainment.com/fresno/wicked-fresno/ Saroyan Theatre], Fresno, California
* April 20-May 1, 2011: [http://www.hultcenter.org/event.asp?id=6429 Hult Center], Eugene, Oregon
* April 27-May 22, 2011: [http://www.sheas.org/ Shea's Performing Arts Center], Buffalo, New York
* May 4-15, 2011: [http://www.newspaceentertainment.com/boise/wicked-boise/ Morrison Center], Boise, Idaho
* May 5-June 12, 2011: [http://www.omahaperformingarts.org/ Omaha Theatre], Omaha, Nebraska
* May 18-29, 2011: [http://bestofbroadwayspokane.com/1011/wicked.asp INB Performing Arts Center], Spokane, Washington
* June 1-26, 2011: [http://vancouver.ca/commsvcs/cultural/theatres/qet/index.htm Queen Elizabeth Theatre], Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
* June 15-August 21, 2011: [http://kennedy-center.org/calendar/index.cfm?fuseaction=showEvent&event=TLTSF Opera House at the Kennedy Center], Washington, DC
* June 29-July 17, 2011: [http://www.jubileeauditorium.com/southern/about/default.asp Southern Jubilee Auditorium], Calgary, Alberta, Canada
* July 20-August 7, 2011: [http://www.jubileeauditorium.com/Northern/Home.aspx Northern Jubilee Auditorium], Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
* August 10-21, 2011: [http://www.tcuplace.com/ TCU Place], Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
* August 24-September 4, 2011: [http://centennialconcerthall.com/2010/09/wicked/ Centennial Concert Hall], Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
* August 29-October 7, 2012: [http://www.thesmithcenter.com/ Smith Center for the Performing Arts], Las Vegas, Nevada


And for the first time, new productions, not based on the Broadway original, have been authorized. So far announced:
* ''Wicked'' will make its Hungarian premiere at the Erkel Theatre in Budapest, running August 14-24, 2026. For information, see https://szegediszabadteri.jegy.hu/program/wicked-182775 (in Hungarian).


* [http://www.hkt.fi/ohjelmisto/play.php?name=wick ''Wicked: Uusi Musikaali Lumotusta Maailmasta''], Helsingen Kaupungin Teaterri, Helsinki, Finland, now playing ([http://www.lippu.fi/PublishedService?pageID=9&itemcode=event_22329 tickets])
* ''Wicked'' returns to Finland on September 1 with a production at the Tampere Workers' Theatre in Tampere. For more information, visit https://ttt-teatteri.fi/program/wicked/ (site is in Finnish).
* [http://www.detnyteater.dk/forestillinger/wicked/ ''Wicked: Heksene Fra Oz''], Det Ny Teater, Copenhagen, Denmark, January 13-May 8, 2011 ([http://www.billetnet.dk/html/artist.htmI?l=DK&artist=WICKED&brand=dk_detnyteater&camefrom=brand_dnt tickets])
 
* ''Wicked'' returns to Austria with a revival premiering September 18 at the Bühne Baden. For more information, visit https://www.buehnebaden.at/en/productions/wicked/6391 (site is in German and English).
 
* The Japanese production will be returning to the JR East Shibi Theatre in Tokyo in early summer 2027. See more about ''Wicked'' in Japan at https://www.shiki.jp/applause/wicked/ (site is in Japanese with some translated pages).


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===The Wonderful Wizard of Oz series, on the Internet===
===''The Wiz'' North American Tour===
'''Now playing: ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'' series, jaroo.com and hulu.com.''' The online cartoon broadcast site, [http://www.jaroo.com/index.php jaroo.com], is showing the 1987 Cinar Productions series of [http://www.jaroo.com/shows/about/the-wonderful-wizard-of-oz ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'']. Based on the Oz books ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'', ''The Marvelous Land of Oz'', ''Ozma of Oz'', and ''The Emerald City of Oz'' and originally made in Japan, you can now watch selected episodes online, with a new episode being made available once a week. To start watching, go to http://www.jaroo.com/shows/about/the-wonderful-wizard-of-oz. Also showing the series is hulu.com. To see the show there, go to http://www.hulu.com/tv and do a search for "Wonderful Wizard of Oz".
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:
* September 29-30, 2026: [https://broadwayutica.org/the-wiz/ The Stanley Theatre], Utica, New York
* October 1-4, 2026: [https://my.shubert.com/overview/10815 The Shubert Theatre], New Haven, Connecticut
* 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 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 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 12-15, 2026: Harris Center, Folsom, California
* November 17-18, 2026: Astria Theatre, Grand Junction, Colorado
* November 20-22, 2026: Mesa Arts Center, Mesa, Arizona
* November 30-December 1, 2026: The Fox Theatre, Riverside, California
* December 4-6, 2026: The Orpheum, San Francisco, California
* December 8-13, 2026: McCallum Theatre, Palm Desert, California
* December 16, 2026: [https://www.mountbakertheatre.com/events-tickets/the-wiz/ Mount Baker Theatre], Bellingham, Washington
* December 17-18, 2026: Capitol Theatre, Yakima, Washington
* December 19-20, 2026: First Interstate Center for the Arts, Spokane, Washington
* January 4-5, 2027: Grand Opera House, Macon, Georgia
* January 7, 2027: Carson Center, Paducah, Kentucky
* January 8-10, 2027: Robinson Center, Little Rock, Arkansas
* January 11, 2027: Heymann PAC, Lafayette, Louisiana
* January 12-13, 2027: Saengre Theatre, Pensacola, Florida
* January 15-16, 2027: Van Wezel PAH, Sarasota, Florida
* January 17, 2027: Peabody Auditorium, Daytona Beach, Florida
* January 20-21, 2027: Forum Theatre, Binghamton, New York
More dates will be posted soon. For more information, visit https://wizmusical.com/.


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===High Drama: Against All Oz show, on the Internet===
===''Ozmafia'' anime series, on the Internet===
'''Now playing: ''High Drama: Against All Oz'', thewb.com.''' The late television network is reborn as an online broadcaster. Besides many old Warner Bros. shows, they also have a reality series, a behind-the-scenes look at a high school's production of ''The Wizard of Oz''. To see the trailer and watch episodes from the first two seasons, go to [http://www.thewb.com/shows/high-drama/ thewb.com/shows/high-drama].
'''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.


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==="The Wizard of Odd" on Phineas and Ferb, the Disney Channel and Disney XD, nationwide cablecast===
===''The Wizard of Oz'' and ''The Wiz'', throughout the United Kingdom===
'''Now airing: "The Wizard of Odd" episode, ''Phineas and Ferb'', the Disney Channel, nationwide cablecast.''' Stepbrothers Phineas and Ferb are off to see the Wizard in this take-off of ''The Wizard of Oz''. This episode of the show ''Phineas and Ferb'' is scheduled to be shown at the following times:
'''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 [http://www.list.co.uk/events/theatre/what:The%20Wizard%20of%20Oz/sort:date/show:100/ ''The List''], naturally. They also have listings for performances of [http://www.list.co.uk/events/theatre/what:The%20Wiz/sort:date/show:100/ ''The Wiz''].
*Monday, January 17, 4:00 p.m., The Disney Channel
*Wednesday, January 19, 5:00 p.m., The Disney Channel
Check your local listings for exact channels and times in your area. For further showtimes, see the episode's website at [http://affiliate.zap2it.com/tv/phineas-and-ferb-wizard-of-odd-part-i-and-ii/EP009488470184 zap2it.com].


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===The Wizard of Oz touring show, throughout the United States and Canada===
===''Emerald City'' television series, NBC.com===
'''Now showing: ''The Wizard of Oz'' on Tour.''' This is a North America-wide tour of ''The Wizard of Oz'' on stage, based on the famous movie version. Currently scheduled stops on the tour include:
'''''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.


* January 15, 2011: [http://www.tbca.com/ Thunder Bay Community Auditorium], Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
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* January 18-23, 2011: [http://www.bushnell.org/ The Bushnell], Hartford, Connecticut
* January 25-26, 2011: [http://www.imperialtheatre.nb.ca/ Imperial Theatre], St. John's, New Brunswick, Canada
* January 30, 2011: [http://www.proctors.org/ Proctors], Schenectady, New York
* February 2, 2011: [http://www.pensacolasaenger.com/ Pensacola Saenger Theatre], Pensacola, Florida
* February 3-6, 2011: [http://www.cobbenergycentre.com/ Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre], Atlanta, Georgia
* February 11-12, 2011: [http://www.gotmine.com/ Rushmore Plaza Civic Center], Rapid City, South Dakota
* February 15-20, 2011: [http://broadwaysd.com/thewizardofoz.php Civic Theatre], San Diego, California
* February 25, 2011: [http://www.cheyenneciviccenter.org/home.html Cheyenne Civic Center Performing Arts Theatre], Cheyenne, Wyoming
* February 26, 2011: [http://www.greeleygov.com/UCCC/Events.aspx Union Colony Civic Center], Greeley, Colorado
* February 28, 2011: [http://www.orpheumlive.com/index.php The Orpheum], Sioux City, Iowa
* March 1, 2011: [http://www.niacc.edu/calevents/2010-11/wizardofoz.html North Iowa Area Community College Auditorium], Mason City, Iowa
* March 2, 2011: [http://www.coronadopac.org/ Coronado Performing Arts Center], Rockford, Illinois
* March 3, 2011: [http://www.geneseetheatre.com/ Genesee Theatre], Waukegan, Illinois
* March 4, 2011: [http://www.springfieldartscouncil.org/2010-11_bway_season.htm Kuss Auditorium], Springfield, Ohio
* March 5, 2011: [http://www.macombcenter.com/Events/2011-03-05+Wizard+of+Oz.htm Macomb Center], Clinton Township, Michigan
* March 6, 2011: [http://www.tusc.kent.edu/pac/index.cfm Kent Auditorium], New Philadelphia, Ohio
* March 8, 2011: [http://www.capitoltheatrewheeling.com/ The Capitol Theatre], Wheeling, West Virginia
* March 9, 2011: [http://www.johnpauljonesarena.com/ John Paul Jones Arena], Charlottesville, Virginia
* March 10, 2011: [https://www.paramountartscenter.com/index2.html Paramount Arts Center], Ashland, Kentucky
* March 11-12, 2011: [http://www.thecarsoncenter.org/ The Carson Center], Paducah, Kentucky
* March 14, 2011: [http://www.clemson.edu/Brooks/ Brooks Center for the Performing Arts], Clemson, South Carolina
* March 15-16, 2011: [http://www.thegrandmacon.com/events/home.php Grand Opera House], Macon, Georgia
* March 17, 2011: [http://www.thelakelandcenter.com/ Youkey Theater, The Lakeland Center], Lakeland, Florida
* March 18, 2011: [http://www.mahaffeytheater.com/ Mahaffey Theater], St. Petersburg, Florida
* March 22, 2011: [http://www.roanokeciviccenter.com/ Roanoke Civic Center], Roanoke, Virginia
* March 23, 2011: Salisbury, Maryland
* March 24, 2011: [http://www.sovereigncenter.com/ Sovereign Center], Reading, Pennsylvania
* March 25-26, 2011: [http://www.landmarktheater.net/ Landmark Theater], Richmond, Virginia
* March 27, 2011: [http://fergusoncenter.cnu.edu/ Ferguson Center for the Arts], Newport News, Virginia
* March 28-29, 2011: [http://www.gardearts.org/ Garde Arts Center], New London, Connecticut
* March 30, 2011: [http://www.flynncenter.org/ Flynn Center], Burlington, Vermont
* April 1-2, 2011: [http://www.myrosetheatre.ca/ Rose Theatre], Brampton, Ontario, Canada


Other dates are sure to be added later. For more information about the show, see the website at http://wizardofozontour.com/.
===''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.


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===The Wizard of Oz museum exhibit, Memphis, Tennessee===
===''Lost in Oz'' series, Internet streaming===
'''Now through June 12, 2011: ''The Wizard of Oz'' interactive museum exhibit, Children's Museum of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee.''' Based on the book ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'', this exhibit presents interactive displays of Dorothy and her friends. For more information, see the museum's website at http://www.cmom.com/.
'''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.


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==January 2011==
===''Dee & Friends in Oz'', Netflix worldwide===
===Oz with Orchestra, Calgary, Alberta, Canada===
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'''January 14-15, 2011: Oz with Orchestra, Jack Singer Concert Hall, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.''' The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra performs the entire score of ''The Wizard of Oz'' while the film plays on screen. Shows are at 8:00 p.m. both nights, with a Saturday matinee at 2:00 p.m. The Saturday evening show is followed by a after-party at Teatro Restaurant. For more information and to buy tickets, see the orchestra's website at http://www.cpo-live.com/main/event_detail.php?event_id=457.
'''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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==="Twister" episodes, The Suite Life on Deck, Disney Channel===
===''Chronicles of Oz'' podcast, the Internet===
'''"Twister" three-episode storyline, ''The Suite Life on Deck'', the Disney Channel.''' This three-part storyline takes the ''Suite Life'' gang to Oz. Here are the projected airdates (click on the titles for confirmation and further airtimes):
'''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/.
* [http://affiliate.zap2it.com/tv/the-suite-life-on-deck-twister-part-1/EP010802400076 "Twister: Part 1"]:
** Friday, January 14, 8:00 p.m.
** Saturday, January 15, 7:30 p.m.
** Monday, January 17, 8:00 p.m.
* [http://affiliate.zap2it.com/tv/the-suite-life-on-deck-twister-part-2/EP010802400077 "Twister: Part 2"]:
** Saturday, January 15, 8:00 p.m.
** Monday, January 17, 8:30 p.m.
* [http://affiliate.zap2it.com/tv/the-suite-life-on-deck-twister-part-3/EP010802400078 "Twister: Part 3"]:
** Sunday, January 16, 8:00 p.m.
** Monday, January 17, 9:00 p.m.


For more information about the episodes and a preview, see http://justjaredjr.buzznet.com/2010/12/15/debby-ryan-is-dorothy-of-kettlecorn/.
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===''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.


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===The Puppeteers: A Wonderful Weirdness in Oz puppet/improv show, Scranton, Pennsylvania===
===''Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me'', National Public Radio===
'''January 19-February 6, 2011: ''The Puppeteers: A Wonderful Weirdness in Oz'', Electric Theatre Company, Scranton, Pennsylvania.''' In the spirit of classic ''commedia dell'arte'' comes this semi-improvised puppet version of ''The Wizard of Oz'', with audience participation and physical gags for the whole family. Shows run Wednesdays through Sundays, with an opening night party after the January 21 show. For more information and to purchase tickets, see the company's website at http://www.electrictheatre.org/.
'''Now streaming: ''Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me'' edition of May 11, 2019, npr.org.''' The popular current events quiz show recorded this episode in St. Louis, and got one of the city's most celebrated residents to play "Not My Job". Former Cardinals shortstop and Hall of Fame inductee Ozzie Smith was nicknamed "The Wizard of Oz" in his playing days, so naturally, he gets to answer questions about ''The Wizard of Oz''! You can listen to the entire episode [https://www.npr.org/programs/wait-wait-dont-tell-me/722132214/wait-wait-for-may-11-2019-with-not-my-job-guest-ozzie-smith?showDate=2019-05-11 here], or just Smith's segment [https://www.npr.org/2019/05/11/721853591/not-my-job-we-quiz-baseball-great-ozzie-smith-on-the-wizard-of-oz here].


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===IceFest, Hamilton, Ohio===
===''Hit the Bricks!'' podcast, the Internet===
'''January 21-22, 2010: IceFest, Hamilton, Ohio.''' It's the middle of winter, so of course this Ohio town celebrates with IceFest. This year's theme is "Great Books in Ice", so there will be ice sculptures celebrating ''Gone with the Wind'', ''Fahrenheit 451'', ''Green Eggs and Ham'', ''The Cat in the Hat'', and, of course, ''The Wizard of Oz''. Events begin at 5:00 Friday evening, and run all day Saturday, including professional and speed carving events, a dogsled race, a book fest, and an arts and crafts show. For more information, call 888-462-2282 or 513-844-8080 or 513-895-3934.
'''Now playing: ''Hit the Bricks!'' podcast, the Internet.''' One hundred years after the events of ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'', the Gale farm is abandoned, and a new generation is off to have adventures in Oz. The first act has now dropped, with further episodes to come. For more information, see the show's website at https://hitthebricks.com/, and its Twitter feed at https://twitter.com/HitTheBricksPod/.


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===The Wizard of Oz musical, Netcong, New Jersey===
===''The Smallwood Sessions'' podcast, "The Podcast of Oz", the Internet===
'''January 21-February 27, 2011: ''The Wizard of Oz'', The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, Netcong, New Jersey.''' A staging of the Royal Shakespeare Company's version of the story, adapted from the famous movie version. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays, and 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. For details and to purchase ticket's see the show's website at http://growingstage.goes.com/?page_id=187#Oz.
'''Now playing: "The Podcast of Oz" episode of ''The Smallwood Sessions'' podcast.''' To celebrate what would have been the 2020 edition of Chittenango's Oz-Stravaganza, this podcast about upstate New York celebrates Oz and creator L. Frank Baum's connections to the area. To listen, go to https://anchor.fm/josh-taylor87/episodes/Episode-22-The-Podcast-of-Oz-ef05f4.


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===Oz with Symphony, Tucson, Arizona===
===''Down the Yellow Brick Pod'' podcast, the Internet===
'''January 22-23, 2011: ''Oz with Orchestra'' movie with symphony score, Tucson, Arizona.''' The popular pairing of the famous 1939 film version of ''The Wizard of Oz'' with the scare played by a symphony orchestra comes to Arizona. The score is provided by the Tucson Symphony Orchestra. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Saturday evening and 2:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon. For more information or to buy tickets, see [http://www.tucsonsymphony.org/index.php?option=com_gigcal&task=details&gigcal_gigs_id=18&Itemid=37 the Tuscon Symphony Orchestra's website].
'''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 [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMTcyMTM4LnJzcw?hl=en this link].


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===Grand Chefs Gala, Chicago, Illinois===
===''The Wonderful Recap of Oz'' podcast, the Internet===
'''January 28, 2011: Grand Chefs Gala, The Fairmount Chicago Hotel, Chicago, Illinois.''' To benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the chefs of Chicago are putting on their fourteenth annual Grand Chefs Gala. This year's theme is the Emerald City, which may make it of interest to Oz fans. Chicago’s finest chefs will prepare and present their signature dishes for over 500 guests. For more information, and to purchase tickets, see the event's website at http://grandchefsgala.com/.
'''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 [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ZjgyMWIyYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== this link].


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===150 Things I Love About Kansas museum exhibit, Topeka, Kansas===
===''No Place Like Home'' podcast, the Internet===
'''January 28-December 31, 2011: 150 Things I Love About Kansas exhibit, Kansas Museum of History, Topeka, Kansas.''' To celebrate the state's sesquicentennial (it was admitted to the Union on January 29, 1861), the Kansas Museum of History is presenting an exhibit of 150 Things I Love About Kansas. One area is devoted to ''The Wizard of Oz'' and its place in depicting Kansas. For details, see the museum's website at http://www.kshs.org/p/150-things-i-love-about-kansas/15782.
'''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.


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===The Wizardry of Oz: L. Frank Baum lecture, Lenoir, North Carolina===
===''The Lost Princess of Oz'' podcast, the Internet===
'''January 31, 2011: ''The Wizardry of Oz: L. Frank Baum'' lecture, J. E. Broyhill Civic Center, Lenoir, North Carolina.''' Presented by Dr. Elliot Engel. For more details and to buy tickets, see the venue's website at http://www.broyhillcenter.com/EventDetail.asp?eid=2010Elliot.
'''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/.


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==February 2011==
===''The Wizard of Oz: A Homegrown American Fairy Tale'' radio broadcast, BBC World Service===
===The Wizard of Oz, national cablecast, TCM===
'''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.
'''February 12, 2011: ''The Wizard of Oz'' national cablecast, TCM.''' As part of its annual Oscars salute, TCM is devoting February 12 to the Best Picture nominees of 1939. That means classic movies such as ''Dark Victory'', ''Wuthering Heights'', ''Of Mice and Men'', ''Ninotchka'', ''Stagecoach'', ''Mr. Smith Goes to Washington'', ''Goodbye Mr. Chips'', ''Love Affair'', and the winner, ''Gone with the Wind'' will all be on that day, alongside the famous film version of ''The Wizard of Oz'', which starts at 8:00 p.m. EST. Check your local listings for channel and exact times in your area.


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===The Wizard of Oz fundraising play, London, England, United Kingdom===
===To Oz? To Oz! online convention, the Internet===
'''February 15, 2011: ''The Wizard of Oz'' gala fundraiser, Palladium Theatre, London, England, United Kingdom.''' To raise funds for the Great Ormond Street Hospital and Prostate UK, we're getting an early look at Sir Andrew Lloyd Weber's new stage version of ''The Wizard of Oz''. Starring ''Over the Rainbow'' winner Danielle Hope as Dorothy and Michael Crawford as the Wizard. For more details, see [http://greatormondstreethospitalcharity.wordpress.com/2010/11/08/join-dorothy-toto-and-the-others-at-the-wizard-of-oz-charity-gala-for-a-spectacular-night-of-entertainment-for-all-the-family/ the Great Ormond Street Hospital's website]. You can also book tickets [http://www2.seetickets.com/see/price.asp?code=489418&filler1=see here].
'''To Oz? To Oz! online convention.''' With so many Oz events having to be cancelled this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a bunch of them got together to present some of their events to a worldwide, online audience for free. The live portions of the convention have now ended, but if you go to https://ozis.us/, you can see many prerecorded talks and events.


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===Bravo Broadway: Wicked Divas concert, Ogden, Utah===
===The OzConnection, YouTube===
'''February 17, 2011: ''Bravo Broadway: Wicked Divas'' concert, Val A. Browning Center, Ogden, Utah.''' The Ogden Symphony Ballet Association celebrates ''Wicked'' with a concert featuring two of the former stars of the show from Broadway (exactly which ones yet to be announced). For show details and ticket information, see the event's website at [http://www.symphonyballet.org/concerts/pops-series/item/25-bravo-broadway-wicked-divas.html www.symphonyballet.org/concerts/pops-series/item/25-bravo-broadway-wicked-divas.html].
'''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.  


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==March 2011==
===Oz Talk, YouTube===
===Follow the Yellow Brick Road afternoon tea, London, England===
'''''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 [https://www.youtube.com/c/TheOfficialOzClub/videos 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.
'''March 1-14, 2011: Follow the Yellow Brick Road afternoon tea, The Royal Horseguards Hotel, Whitehall, London, England.''' To commemorate the opening of Andrew Lloyd Webber's new production of ''The Wizard of Oz'', the Royal Horseguards Hotel will have an Oz-themed tea service, including many special Oz-themed pastries. The cost is £28 per person. For more information or to make reservations, call the hotel at 0871 376 9033 or [http://www.guoman.com/en/hotels/united_kingdom/london/the_royal_horseguards/hotel_offers/follow_the_yellow_brick_road.html see their website].


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===Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Wizard of Oz play, London, England===
===''Fifty Years of Oziana'' Readings, Youtube===
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'''''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].
'''Opening March 29, 2011: ''The Wizard of Oz'', The West End, London, England, United Kingdom.''' Now that Danielle Hope has won the role of Dorothy through the television show ''Over the Rainbow'' (and the runner-up, Sophie Evans, will be her understudy), Andrew Lloyd Webber has to put on his show. It will debut in the West End on March 29, and Michael Crawfod has been cast as the Wizard. News and information is available on Webber's website, at [http://www.andrewlloydwebber.com/shows/the-wizard-of-oz/ andrewlloydwebber.com/shows/the-wizard-of-oz], and the show's website is now open at http://www.wizardofozthemusical.com/.


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==April 2011==
===''Rainbow'' movie, Netflix===
===The Wizard of Oz, Costa Mesa, California===
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'''April 7-9, 2011: ''The Wizard of Oz'', Orange County Performing Arts Center, Cost Mesa, California.''' This is a brand new listing with few details, so I'm not sure what this is. The Pacific Symphony is listed, however, so perhaps this is a showing of the movie with a symphony performing the music. For details, keep an eye on [http://www.ocpac.org/home/Events/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1053&NavID=82 www.ocpac.org].
'''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.


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===Oz Marathon Road Race, Olathe, Kansas===
===The Wizard of Oz Experience, Around the World===
'''April 16, 2011: Oz Marthon Road Race, Olathe, Kansas.''' Well, if you're going to organize a long-distance rn in Kansas, you may as well make it Oz-themed. As well as a regulation 26.2 mile marathon, other events include the Wickedly Fast Half Marathon, the Dorothy Dash 5K run, and the Munchkin Marathon for children. For details, including course routes and registration information, check out the website at [http://www.olathe.org/cvb/sports/Marathon/index.html ozmarathon.com].
'''The Wizard of Oz Experience.''' The interactive outdoors event will be 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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==May 2011==
===The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Experience, Around the World===
===Wizard of Oz Month Celebration, the Internet===
'''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Experience.''' This "outdoor escape room" adventure is available to play from I'm Puzzled in cities all over the world. For more information, visit https://im-puzzled.com/pages/our-experiences.
'''May, 2011: ''Wizard of Oz'' Programming, Seasons & Celebrations, Live365.com Internet Radio.''' In honor of L. Frank Baum's birthday on May 15, this online radio station, with different topical programming each month, plays music about Oz, including songs from Oz movies and plays. Also in the mix is Judy Garland reprising her role as Dorothy in the 1950 Lux Radio Theatre adaptation of ''The Wizard of Oz''. To listen, go to [http://www.live365.com/stations/tc_arts_ent live365.com/stations/tc_arts_ent].


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===Yellow Brick Road Festival, Sedan, Kansas===
===The Wicked Wizard Afternoon Tea, London, England, United Kingdom===
'''May 21, 2011: Yellow Brick Road Festival, Sedan, Kansas.''' Another town in Kansas celebrates ''The Wizard of Oz''. For details, see http://www.lasr.net/travel/city.php?Sedan&Kansas&Yellow+Brick+Road+Festival&City_ID=KS0604019&Event_ID=KS0604019e002&VE=Y
'''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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==June 2011==
===''Ruby Red Handed: Stealing America’s Most Famous Pair of Shoes'', Hulu===
===Oz-Stravaganza, Chittenango, New York===
'''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.
'''June 3-5, 2011: Oz-Stravaganza, Chittenango, New York.''' L. Frank Baum's home town honors their favorite son with this annual festival (formerly known as Oz Fest). For more information, see the festival's website at [http://oz-stravaganza.com oz-stravaganza.com], or the town's website at [http://www.chittenango.org www.chittenango.org].


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===Judy Garland Festival, Grand Rapids, Minnesota===
===''The Wizard of Oz'', Las Vegas, Nevada===
'''June 16-18, 2011: Judy Garland Festival, Grand Rapids, Minnesota.''' Judy's home town throws its annual party in her honor. For more information, check out the website at [http://www.judygarlandmuseum.com judygarlandmuseum.com].
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'''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 Wizard of Oz exhibit, Kalamazoo, Michigan===
===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/.
 
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'''June 18-September 5, 2011: ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'' museum exhibit, Kalamazoo Valley Museum, Kalamazoo, Michigan.''' The traveling children's museum exhibit has made its way to Michigan. Based on the original novel by L. Frank Baum and illustrated by W. W. Denslow, visitors step into the book and follow the yellow brick road through interactive exhibits. For more information, see the Kalamazoo Valley Museum's website at http://kvm.kvcc.edu/. (Afterwards, the exhibit is expected to travel to the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Massachusetts; The Kansas Children's Discovery Center in Topeka, Kansas; and the Lied Discovery Children's Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada.)
===''Alma in Oz: The Musical'', PBS Kids website===
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'''''Alma in Oz: The Musical'', PBS Kids website.''' The PBS series ''Alma's Way'' presents a new musical episode that takes the title character from her home in the Bronx to Oz. Now that it has been shown on television, it's available on [https://pbskids.org/videos/watch/alma-in-oz-the-musical/2749314 the PBK Kids website], and possibly your local PBS station's website.


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==July 2011==
===''Wicked Oz Brunch'', Seattle, Washington===
===The Wizard of Oz broadcast, TCM===
'''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.
'''July, 2011: ''The Wizard of Oz'', national cablecast, Turner Classic Movies'''. They always seem to show it around Independence Day. The movie has its own dedicated page at [http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title.jsp?stid=852&category=overview www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title.jsp?stid=852&category=overview], so keep an eye on it for updates.


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===The Winkie Convention, Pacific Grove, California===
===''Fall Into Oz'' Interactive Theater Experience, Woodland Hills, California===
'''July 8-10, 2011: The Winkie Convention, Asilomar Conference Center, Pacific Grove, California.''' Highlights include the auction and sales tables, the costume contest, and the annual Winkie Award. Special presentations will highlight the centennial of ''The Sea Fairies''. Special guests will be Tommy Kovacs, writer of the comic book ''The Royal Historian of Oz'', and Kirk Kushin, writer of the ''Ozopolis'' comic book. For more information, see http://hungrytigerpress.blogspot.com/p/winkie-convention.html, and keep an eye on the event's Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=135243296512937&ref=ts.
'''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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==August 2011==
===Stories of Cinema: Identity exhibit, Los Angeles, California===
===The International Wizard of Oz Club's National Convention, Banner Elk, North Carolina===
'''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.
'''August 5-7, 2011: The International Wizard of Oz Club's National Oz Convention, Banner Elk, North Carolina.''' The Oz Club brings its annual convention to the site of the ''Wizard of Oz'' theme park of the 1970s, where many of the attractions still stand. Alongside its usual activities, former park employees are expected to talk about their time there. Details coming when they're available. But you can take a look at the flyer [http://ozclubforums.yuku.com/topic/3918 right here].


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==September 2011==
==September 2026==
===Chesterton Wizard of Oz Festival, Chesterton, Indiana===
===''Wicked'' online course, the Internet===
'''September 16-18, 2011: Chesterton ''Wizard of Oz'' Festival, Chesterton, Indiana.''' One of the earliest ''Wizard of Oz'' festivals, this year Chesterton celebrates its twenty-ninth edition. For more information, see the event's website at [http://www.ozfestivalchesterton.com/ www.ozfestivalchesterton.com].
'''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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==October 2011==
==October 2026==
===Autumn at Oz Party, Banner Elk, North Carolina===
===''The Wizard of Oz'' national telecast, MeTV===
'''October, 2011: 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. Special guests will be announced soon. For more information, check out [http://www.emeraldmtn.com/LandofOz/autumn.htm emeraldmtn.com/LandofOz/autumn.htm].
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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 2, 2026: ''The Wizard of Oz'', hosted by Lisa Whelchel
* October 3, 2026: ''The Wizard of Oz'', hosted by Svengoolie (!)
* October 12, 2026: ''The Wizard of Oz'', hosted by Lisa Whelchel
* 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 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
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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===Oztoberfest, Wamego, Kansas===
===Oztoberfest, Wamego, Kansas===
'''October, 2011: Oztoberfest, Wamego, Kansas.''' The town not only has an Oz museum, they're putting on an Oz festival. Munchkins, 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://www.oztoberfest.com/schedule/default.htm oztoberfest.com].
'''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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==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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===''The Wizard of Oz'' play, Indianapolis, Indiana===
'''November 19-December 5, 2026; ''The Wizard of Oz'' play, Mud Creek Barn Theater, Indianapolis, Indiana.''' The Mud Creek Players are putting on ''The Wizard of Oz'', based on the famous film adaptation, as a holiday treat. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://www.mudcreekplayers.org/.
 
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===''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/.
 
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==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].


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===Downtown in Oz Festival, Poplar Bluff, Missouri===
==January 2027==
'''October, 2011: Downtown in Oz Festival, Black River Coliseum, Poplar Bluff, Missouri.''' A free celebration of Oz. For details, see the website at http://www.downtowninoz.com/.
===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 latest trailer:
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==November 2011==
===''The Wizard of Oz on Ice'' on tour===
===Wizard of Oz Festival and movie showing, Woodridge, Illinois===
'''''The Wizard of Oz on Ice''.''' The new, reimagined version of ''The Wizard of Oz on Ice'' is done for this year, and we're all waiting news of a 2027 tour. For more information about the show, see the website at https://wizardofozonice.com/.
'''November, 2011: ''Wizard of Oz'' Festival, Hollywood Boulevard Cinema, Woodridge, Illinois.''' The cinema's annual showing of ''The Wizard of Oz'', which is usually a big event with special Munchkin guests. For more details, see [http://www.atriptothemovies.com/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=HomeClapperEVENT&category=Home www.atriptothemovies.com].
 
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===''Wicked in Concert'' on tour===
'''''Wicked in Concert''.''' Come see the ''Wicked'' movies with a live orchestra playing the music. For more information and sites and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.wickedinconcert.com/.
 
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==April 2027==
===Garmin Marathon in the Land of Oz, Olathe, Kansas===
'''April (exact date to be announced), 2027: 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 2027==
===Yellow Brick Road Festival, Sedan, Kansas===
'''May (exact dates to be announced), 2027: 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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==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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===Oz-Stravaganza, Chittenango, New York===
'''June (exact dates to be announced), 2027: 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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==July 2027==
===OzCon International, Portland, Oregon===
'''July 9-11, 2027: OzCon International, Portland, Oregon.''' After a year off, the world's longest-running Oz convention is back, and back in Portland for the first time in a decade. Stay tuned for more information!
 
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==August 2027==
===Oz Festival Illinois, Mapleton, Illinois===
'''August (exact date to be announced), 2027: 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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===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/.
 
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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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===The Wizard of Oz, TBS and/or TNT cablecasts===
===OzFest, Liberal, Kansas===
'''November, 2011: ''The Wizard of Oz'', TBS and TNT cablecasts.''' The stations' annual Thanksgiving-season showing of the famous film version. For details, see the dedicated pages for the movie on [http://www.tbs.com/movies/movietitle/0,,12281||,00.html TBS's] and [http://www.tnt.tv/movies/movietitle/?oid=2086&iref=sitesearch TNT's] websites.
'''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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==December, 2011==
==To Be Determined==
===The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus cablecast, ABC Family Channel===
===Wizard of Oz Days, Missouri===
'''December, 2011: ''The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus'' cablecast, ABC Family Channel.''' The 1985 Rankin-Bass special, based on the book of the same name by L. Frank Baum, makes its annual holiday season showing as part of ABC Family's 25 Days of Christmas celebration. Keep an eye on the TV listings as the time gets closer.
'''Exact date to be announced: Wizard of Oz Days, Missouri.''' For complete details, see the event's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WizardofOzDays.


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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:

  • Wicked: El Musical is now running at El Nuevo Teatro Alcalá in Madrid, Spain. See https://wickedelmusical.com/ (site is in Spanish) for more information.
  • Wicked: A História Não Contada Das Bruxas de Oz returns to Brazil July 15, playing for the first time in Rio de Janeiro. For more information, visit https://www.wickedbrasil.com/ (site is in Portuguese).
  • The Japanese production will be returning to the JR East Shibi Theatre in Tokyo in early summer 2027. See more about Wicked in Japan at https://www.shiki.jp/applause/wicked/ (site is in Japanese with some translated pages).

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:

  • September 29-30, 2026: The Stanley Theatre, Utica, New York
  • October 1-4, 2026: The Shubert Theatre, New Haven, Connecticut
  • October 6-11, 2026: Overture Hall, Madison, Wisconsin
  • October 12, 2026: Stephens Auditorium, Iowa State Center, Ames, Iowa
  • October 14, 2026: State Farm Theatre, Champaign, Illinois
  • October 15, 2026: Emens Auditorium, Muncie, Indiana
  • October 16, 2026: River Park Center, Owensboro, Kentucky
  • October 17, 2026: Edwards Playhouse, Huntington, West Virginia
  • October 18, 2026: Berglund Center, Roanoke, Virginia
  • October 20, 2026: Canady Creative Arts Center, Morgantown, West Virginia
  • October 21, 2026: 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 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 12-15, 2026: Harris Center, Folsom, California
  • November 17-18, 2026: Astria Theatre, Grand Junction, Colorado
  • November 20-22, 2026: Mesa Arts Center, Mesa, Arizona
  • November 30-December 1, 2026: The Fox Theatre, Riverside, California
  • December 4-6, 2026: The Orpheum, San Francisco, California
  • December 8-13, 2026: McCallum Theatre, Palm Desert, California
  • December 16, 2026: Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham, Washington
  • December 17-18, 2026: Capitol Theatre, Yakima, Washington
  • December 19-20, 2026: First Interstate Center for the Arts, Spokane, Washington
  • January 4-5, 2027: Grand Opera House, Macon, Georgia
  • January 7, 2027: Carson Center, Paducah, Kentucky
  • January 8-10, 2027: Robinson Center, Little Rock, Arkansas
  • January 11, 2027: Heymann PAC, Lafayette, Louisiana
  • January 12-13, 2027: Saengre Theatre, Pensacola, Florida
  • January 15-16, 2027: Van Wezel PAH, Sarasota, Florida
  • January 17, 2027: Peabody Auditorium, Daytona Beach, Florida
  • January 20-21, 2027: Forum Theatre, Binghamton, New York

More dates will be posted soon. For more information, visit https://wizmusical.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 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 Wonderful Wizard of Oz Experience, Around the World

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Experience. This "outdoor escape room" adventure is available to play from I'm Puzzled in cities all over the world. For more information, visit https://im-puzzled.com/pages/our-experiences.

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/.

Alma in Oz: The Musical, PBS Kids website

Alma in Oz: The Musical, PBS Kids website. The PBS series Alma's Way presents a new musical episode that takes the title character from her home in the Bronx to Oz. Now that it has been shown on television, it's available on the PBK Kids website, and possibly your local PBS station's website.

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.

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.

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.

September 2026

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.

October 2026

The Wizard of Oz national telecast, MeTV

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 2, 2026: The Wizard of Oz, hosted by Lisa Whelchel
  • October 3, 2026: The Wizard of Oz, hosted by Svengoolie (!)
  • October 12, 2026: The Wizard of Oz, hosted by Lisa Whelchel
  • 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 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

For more information, keep an eye on MeTV's Wizard of Oz website. Check local listings for showtimes on your local MeTV station.

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.

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/.

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/.

The Wizard of Oz play, Indianapolis, Indiana

November 19-December 5, 2026; The Wizard of Oz play, Mud Creek Barn Theater, Indianapolis, Indiana. The Mud Creek Players are putting on The Wizard of Oz, based on the famous film adaptation, as a holiday treat. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://www.mudcreekplayers.org/.

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/.

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 latest trailer:

The Wizard of Oz on Ice on tour

The Wizard of Oz on Ice. The new, reimagined version of The Wizard of Oz on Ice is done for this year, and we're all waiting news of a 2027 tour. For more information about the show, see the website at https://wizardofozonice.com/.

Wicked in Concert on tour

Wicked in Concert. Come see the Wicked movies with a live orchestra playing the music. For more information and sites and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.wickedinconcert.com/.

April 2027

Garmin Marathon in the Land of Oz, Olathe, Kansas

April (exact date to be announced), 2027: 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 2027

Yellow Brick Road Festival, Sedan, Kansas

May (exact dates to be announced), 2027: 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.

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/.

Oz-Stravaganza, Chittenango, New York

June (exact dates to be announced), 2027: 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/.

July 2027

OzCon International, Portland, Oregon

July 9-11, 2027: OzCon International, Portland, Oregon. After a year off, the world's longest-running Oz convention is back, and back in Portland for the first time in a decade. Stay tuned for more information!

August 2027

Oz Festival Illinois, Mapleton, Illinois

August (exact date to be announced), 2027: 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/.

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/.

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.

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).

To Be Determined

Wizard of Oz Days, Missouri

Exact date to be announced: Wizard of Oz Days, Missouri. For complete details, see the event's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WizardofOzDays.

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