OzWiki:Current events: Difference between revisions

From OzWiki
Jump to navigationJump to search
 
(115 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown)
Line 4: Line 4:


==Going on now==
==Going on now==
===''Wicked'' part 1 movie, cinemas worldwide===
<html><center><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/D473pveIAdk?si=9kTh-AuFDcUFiPVq" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></center></html>
'''Now playing: ''Wicked'' movie, Part 1, cinemas worldwide.''' The musical adaptation of Gregory Maguire's novel about the witches of Oz is proving to be too much story for just one movie, so it's been split into two! The first half is in theaters now. Here's the first behind-the-scenes video:
<html><center><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5hT_f1UY-oo?si=_j2GcsmAFquMMs0f" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></center></html>
And here's the second:
<html><center><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NuICQJFpHYI?si=BpGqMtjmCTy7j_QV" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></center></html>
And a special edition is coming at Christmas:
<html><center><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4zRt150ndMw?si=pWai6eVMCWex2buN" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></center></html>
----
===''Wicked'' play, around the world===
===''Wicked'' play, around the world===
'''Now playing: ''Wicked''.''' This is the award-winning musical based on Gregory Maguire's novel ''Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West''. The book is by Winnie Holzman, the music by Stephen Schwartz, and the show is directed by Joe Mantello. It has done so well, it has spawned the following productions:
'''Now playing: ''Wicked''.''' This is the award-winning musical based on Gregory Maguire's novel ''Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West''. The book is by Winnie Holzman, the music by Stephen Schwartz, and the show is directed by Joe Mantello. It has done so well, it has spawned the following productions:
Line 12: Line 23:


*''Wicked'' is also touring the United States and Canada. For more information and updates about the tour, see https://wickedthemusical.com/tickets/#tour. Here's the current schedule (locations and dates are subject to change):
*''Wicked'' is also touring the United States and Canada. For more information and updates about the tour, see https://wickedthemusical.com/tickets/#tour. Here's the current schedule (locations and dates are subject to change):
** June 5-July 21, 2024: [https://www.mirvish.com/shows/wicked Princess of Wales Theatre], Toronto, Ontario, Canada
** Now through February 2, 2025: [https://www.broadwayinhollywood.com/events/detail/wicked2024 Hollywood Pantages Theatre], Los Angeles, California
** July 24-August 25, 2024: [https://www.denvercenter.org/tickets-events/wicked/ Buelle Theatre], Denver, Colorado
** August 28-October 13, 2024: [https://www.broadwaysf.com/events/wicked/ Orpheum Theatre], San Francisco, California
** October 16-November 3, 2024: [https://portland.broadway.com/shows/wicked-2/ Keller Auditorium], Portland, Oregon
** November 6-December 1, 2024: [https://seattle.broadway.com/shows/wicked-2/ Paramount Theatre], Seattle, Washington
** December 4, 2024-February 2, 2025: [https://www.broadwayinhollywood.com/events/detail/wicked2024 Hollywood Pantages Theatre], Los Angeles, California
** February 5-March 2, 2025: [https://www.broadwaysd.com/upcoming-events/wicked-2025/ San Diego Civic Theatre], San Diego, California
** February 5-March 2, 2025: [https://www.broadwaysd.com/upcoming-events/wicked-2025/ San Diego Civic Theatre], San Diego, California
** March 4-30, 2025: [https://www.asugammage.com/wicked ASU Gammage], Tempe, Arizona
** March 4-30, 2025: [https://www.asugammage.com/wicked ASU Gammage], Tempe, Arizona
Line 29: Line 35:
** September 24-October 26, 2025: [https://www.blumenthalarts.org/events/detail/wicked-2 Belk Theater], Charlotte, North Carolina
** September 24-October 26, 2025: [https://www.blumenthalarts.org/events/detail/wicked-2 Belk Theater], Charlotte, North Carolina


* The current Australian production is now playing in Melbourne, and is scheduled to open in Brisbane September 12, 2024. For more information and to book tickets, go to https://wickedthemusical.com.au/.
* The current Australian production is playing in Perth, Western Australia. For more information and to book tickets, go to https://wickedthemusical.com.au/.
 
* A new, non-replicated production is now playing in Göteborg, Sweden. For more information, see the show's website at https://www.opera.se/forestallningar/sasong-2023-2024/wicked/.


* The latest UK/Ireland tour is also gearing up, with details at https://www.wickedthemusical.co.uk/tour/. Current stops scheduled:
* The latest UK/Ireland tour has hit the road, with details at https://www.wickedthemusical.co.uk/tour/. Current stops scheduled:
** Now through June 16, 2024: Southampton Mayflower, Southampton, England
** Now through January 12, 2025: Manchester Palace Theatre, Manchester, England
** June 20-July 14, 2024: Liverpool Empire, Liverpool, England
** July 23-September 15, 2024: Dublin Bold Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin, Ireland
** September 24-October 20, 2024: Sunderland Empire, Sunderland, England
** October 24-November 23, 2024: Cardiff Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, Wales
** December 3, 2024-January 12, 2025: Manchester Palace Theatre, Manchester, England


* A new Danish production is coming to the Tivoli Concert Hall in Copenhagen, October 11-19, 2024. For more information, se the show's website at https://www.tivoli.dk/da/kultur-og-program/teater/2024/wicked. Here's the trailer:
* ''Wicked: A História Não Contada das Bruxas de Oz'' is returning to Brazil, with shows opening at the Teatro Renault in São Paulo beginning March 20, 2025. The show's website is https://www.wickedbrasil.com/ and you can purchase tickets at https://wicked.sales.ticketsforfun.com.br/.
<html><center><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HFUtrdJNva8?si=qfYdc08boyZScnf6" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></center></html>


----
----


===''The Wiz'' play, Broadway and national tour===
===''Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on ''Wicked television special, Peacock===
'''''The Wiz'' play, national tour.''' This is a new staging of the Tony-winning musical adaptation of ''The Wizard of Oz'', now playing at the [https://broadwaydirect.com/show/the-wiz/ Marquis Theatre], New York City, New York, after a successful tour.
'''''Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on ''Wicked television special, NBC and Peacock.''' NBC gives us a behind-the-curtain look at the ''Wicked'' movie. Now that it's played on NBC, it is now available for streaming on Peacock. For more information, see https://playbill.com/article/defying-gravity-the-curtain-rises-on-wicked-will-air-on-nbc-this-fall
 
A second tour has already been announced, beginning in 2025:
* September 9-21, 2025: Music Hall at Fair Park, Dallas, Texas
 
For more information, see the show's website at https://wizmusical.com/.


----
----
===''Ozmafia'' anime series, on the Internet===
===''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.
'''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.
Line 186: Line 178:
----
----


===''The Wizard of Oz'' play, Olympia, Washington===
===Journey to Oz, Knutsford, Cheshire, England===
'''Now through June 2, 2024: ''The Wizard of Oz'' play, Olympia, Washington.''' The Olympia Family Theater presents the stage adaptation of the first Oz book with a modern take. See the company's website at https://olyft.org/ for more information.
'''Now through December 29, 2024: Journey to Oz, RHS Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, England.''' The Royal Horticultural Society celebrates the holiday season with a special exhibit of ''Wizard of Oz''-themed gardens and displays at Tatton Park. For more information, see the article at https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/24387496.tatton-park-flower-show-host-wizard-oz-inspired-garden/, and the garden's website at https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-flower-show-tatton-park.


----
----


===''The Wizard of Oz Immersive'' Art Exhibit, Bucharest, Romania===
==December 2024==
'''Now through August 20, 2024: ''The Wizard of Oz Immersive'' Art Exhibit, Museum of Immersive New Art, Bucharest, Romania.''' This new interpretation of the Oz story is told through an immersive experience where the art happens around you as you travel through the exhibit space. For details, see [https://www.romania-insider.com/wizard-oz-bucharest-immersive-museum-february-2024 this article], and visit the museum's website (in Romanian) at https://www.minamuseum.com/.
===''The Wizard of Oz'', holiday cablecasts===
'''''The Wizard of Oz'' holiday cablecasts, TBS, TNT, and HBO.''' The stations' annual holiday season showings of the famous film version are, generally speaking, around Thanksgiving on TBS and Christmas on TNT. It's now also being shown on HBO. Here are the current scheduled showings:
* December 24, 2024, HBO Family, 12:56 pm EST/PST
* December 24, 2024, TNT, 3:45 pm EST/PST
* December 25, 2024, TNT, 12:50 pm EST/PST
* December 26, 2024, HBO Family, 8:09 pm EST/PST
* December 27, 2024, HBO Family, 6:37 am EST/PST
* December 31, 2024, TNT, 3:00 am and 9:43 am EST/PST
Check your local provider for exact times and channels on your system. Keep checking back for updates.


----
----


==June 2024==
===''The Wiz'' holiday telecasts===
===Judy Garland Festival, Grand Rapids, Minnesota===
'''''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.  
'''June 20-23, 2024: Judy Garland Festival, Judy Garland Museum and environs, Grand Rapids, Minnesota.''' Judy Garland's home town celebrates her in this annual festival, 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/.
* December 25, 2024, 2:00 pm EST, Bounce
Keep checking back for updates.


----
----


==July 2024==
===''If I Only Had Christmas'' television movie, The Hallmark Channel===
===OzCon International, Pomona, California===
'''''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 gets many showings at Christmas, and occasionally at other times through the year (check your local television provider for exact time and channel on your system). Here are the current scheduled broadcasts (all on the Hallmark Channel unless otherwise stated):
 
* December 24, 2024, 8:00 pm EST
'''July 19-20, 2024: OzCon International, Kellogg West Conference Center and Hotel, California State Polytechnic University Pomona, Pomona, California.''' The world's longest continuously running ''Wizard of Oz'' convention is meeting for its sixtieth edition. For updates and further details, check out http://www.ozconinternational.com/.  
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].


----
----


==August 2024==
==February 2025==
===Oz Festival Illinois, Mapleton, Illinois===
===''The Wiz'' play, national tour===
'''August 10, 2024: 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/.
'''''The Wiz'' play, national tour.''' After a successful run on Broadway, this is new staging of the Tony-winning musical adaptation of ''The Wizard of Oz'' heads out on a North American tour. The following dates have been announced:
* February 25-March 2, 2025: [https://rbtl.org/events/the-wiz/ West Herr Auditorium Theatre], Rochester, New York
* March 4-9, 2025: [https://www.sheas.org/performances/the-wiz/ Shea's Performing Arts Center], Buffalo, New York
* March 11-16, 2025: [https://bushnell.org/shows-concerts/the-wiz Bushnell Center], Hartford, Connecticut
* March 25-30, 2025: [https://www.pioneercenter.com/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=A1A0D5E7-A672-4E55-ADB9-4F75F507A9CA&menu_id=8171B611-414B-44EA-B276-AD13DD64984C Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts], Reno, Nevada
* April 1-6, 2025: [https://thesmithcenter.com/tickets/2425/the-wiz/ Smith Center], Las Vegas, Nevada
* April 8-26, 2025: [https://thesmithcenter.com/tickets/2425/the-wiz/ Buell Theatre], Denver, Colorado
* April 29-May 4, 2025: [https://www.thehobbycenter.org/events/the-wiz/ Hobby Center], Houston, Texas
* May 6-11, 2025: [https://sanantonio.broadway.com/shows/the-wiz/ Majestic Theatre], San Antonio, Texas
* May 13-18, 2025: [https://neworleans.broadway.com/shows/the-wiz/ Saenger Theatre], New Orleans, Louisiana
* June 3-15, 2025: [https://www.ensembleartsphilly.org/events-and-tickets/2024-25/broadway/the-wiz Academy of Music], Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
* June 17-29, 2025: [https://www.broadwayindetroit.com/events/the-wiz/ Fisher Theatre], Detroit, Michigan
* July 8-13, 2025: [https://kansascity.broadway.com/shows/the-wiz/ Music Hall], Kansas City, Missouri
* July 15-20, 2025: [https://www.basshall.com/wiz Bass Hall], Fort Worth, Texas
* July 22-27, 2025: [https://orpheum-memphis.com/event/the-wiz Orpheum Theatre], Memphis, Tennessee
* July 29-August 3, 2025: [https://louisville.broadway.com/shows/the-wiz/ The Kentucky Center], Louisville, Kentucky
* August 5-10, 2025: [https://www.dpacnc.com/events/detail/the-wiz-2025 DPAC], Durham, North Carolina
* August 12-24, 2025: [https://boston.broadway.com/shows/the-wiz/ Boston Opera House], Boston, Massachusetts
* September 9-21, 2025: [https://dallas.broadway.com/shows/the-wiz/ Music Hall at Fair Park], Dallas, Texas
More dates and cities will be coming. For more information, see the show's website at https://wizmusical.com/.


----
----


===Oz Land Festival, Peekskill, New York===
==April 2025==
'''August 17, 2024: Oz Land Festival, South Street, Peekskill, New York'''. The fourth annual Oz Land Festival is taking place in Peekskill, New York, where L. Frank Baum briefly attended school. For more information, see the event's website at https://patch.com/new-york/peekskill/calendar/event/20240817/215ff554-d184-4128-8fb8-5fe83481318e/fourth-annual-oz-land-festival.
===Garmin Marathon in the Land of Oz, Olathe, Kansas===
'''April (exact date to be announced), 2025: 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/.


----
----


==September 2024==
==May/June 2025==
===Michigan Wizard of Oz Festival, Ionia, Michigan===
===Yellow Brick Road Festival, Sedan, Kansas===
'''September (exact dates to be announced), 2024: Michigan Wizard of Oz Festival, Ionia, Michigan.''' This Michigan town holds an annual ''Wizard of Oz'' festival (which they skipped in 2023). For details and schedule, see the festival's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MichiganWizardofozfest/.
'''May (dates to be announced), 2025: 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.


----
----


===Wizard of Oz Weekend, Lowell, Indiana===
===The Oz Run, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin===
'''September 21-22, 2024: Wizard of Oz Weekend, Harvest Tyme Family Farm, Lowell, Indiana.''' This annual Oz festival returns to northwestern Indiana. For more details, see the event's website at https://www.harvesttymefun.com/wizard-of-oz.
'''May (date to be announced), 2025: The Oz Run, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.''' This annual 5K and half-marathon run raises money for local charities while the participants dress in Oz costumes as they make their ways to the Emerald City at the end. For more information, or to sign up, go to https://www.raceentry.com/oz-run/race-information. And if you want to find out a little more, including video of the 2016 run, see http://www.weau.com/content/misc/Oz-Run---Dec-19th-407438355.html.


----
----


===Autumn at Oz Party, Banner Elk, North Carolina===
===Oz-Stravaganza, Chittenango, New York===
'''September 6-22, 2024: 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/.
'''May/June (exact dates to be announced), 2025: 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/.


----
----


===CharlOz Interdisciplinary Festival, Charlotte, North Carolina===
===Judy Garland Festival, Grand Rapids, Minnesota===
'''September 26-29, 2024: CharlOz Interdisciplinary Festival, Charlotte, North Carolina.''' Central North Carolina is hosting a major interdisciplinary academic conference on all things Oz. Most events will be on the University of North Carolina Charlotte campus, but some events will be in the downtown core as well. For more information, see the event's website at https://charloz.charlotte.edu/.
'''June (exact dates to be announced), 2025: Judy Garland Festival, Judy Garland Museum and environs, Grand Rapids, Minnesota.''' Judy Garland's home town celebrates her in this annual festival, 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/.


----
----


===OzFest, Liberal, Kansas===
===OzCon International, Burbank, California===
'''September 28, 2024: 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).
'''June 20-22, 2025: OzCon International, Hotel Burbank, Burbank, California.''' The world's longest-running ''Wizard of Oz'' event celebrates its 61st edition in a new location. Keep an eye on the website, https://ozconinternational.com/, for developments.


----
----


==October 2024==
==July 2025==
===''Wizard of Oz'' Festival Ohio, Canal Fulton, Ohio===
===Oz, The National Convention, Aberdeen, South Dakota===
'''October 5-6, 2024: ''Wizard of Oz'' Festival Ohio, Putters Amusement Park, Canal Fulton, Ohio.''' For more information, see the website at https://wizardofozohio.com/, and the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/wizardofozfestivalohio/.
'''July 17-20, 2025: Oz, The National Convention, Aberdeen, South Dakota.''' The latest edition of the Oz Club's national convention comes to L. Frank Baum's old stomping grounds in what was then the Dakota Territory. He ran a dry goods store and a newspaper while raising his four boys back in the 1890s. For more information on the convention, keep your eye on https://www.ozclub.org/2025-oz-the-national-convention/.


----
----


===Oztoberfest, Wamego, Kansas===
==August 2025==
'''October 5, 2024: Oztoberfest, Wamego, Kansas.''' The town not only has an Oz museum, they put on an annual Oz festival. Authors and other special guests will attend, and there's also admission to the museum. For more details, call the Oz museum at 1-866-458-TOTO, or see the event's website at http://oztoberfest.com/.
===Oz Festival Illinois, Mapleton, Illinois===
'''August (exact date to be announced), 2025: Oz Fest Illinois, Butler Haynes Park, Mapleton, Illinois.'''. For more information, see the event's website at https://www.hollispark.org/oz-fest, or the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OzFestIllinois/.


----
----


===Wizard of Oz Days, Macon, Missouri===
===Oz Land Festival, Peekskill, New York===
'''October (exact date to be announced), 2024: Wizard of Oz Days, Hannibal, Missouri.''' For complete details, see the event's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WizardofOzDays.
'''August (exact date to be announced), 2025: Oz Land Festival, South Street, Peekskill, New York'''. The annual Oz Land Festival takes place in Peekskill, New York, where L. Frank Baum briefly attended school. For more information, keep an eye on https://patch.com/new-york/peekskill/calendar/.


----
----


==November 2024==
==September 2025==
===''Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on ''Wicked television special, NBC and Peacock===
===Michigan Wizard of Oz Festival, Ionia, Michigan===
'''November 25, 2024: ''Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on ''Wicked television special, NBC and Peacock.''' Two days before the film's open, NBC gives us a behind-the-curtain look at the first part of ''Wicked''. After its national broadcast on NBC, it should then be available for streaming on Peacock. For more information, see https://playbill.com/article/defying-gravity-the-curtain-rises-on-wicked-will-air-on-nbc-this-fall
'''September (exact dates to be announced), 2025: Michigan Wizard of Oz Festival, Ionia, Michigan.''' This Michigan town holds an annual ''Wizard of Oz'' festival (which they skipped in 2023 and 2024). For details and schedule, see the festival's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MichiganWizardofozfest/.


----
----


===''Wicked'' part 1 movie, cinemas worldwide===
===OzFest, Liberal, Kansas===
<html><center><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/C_IZI9Jk_Uo?si=qcH_PilEMOOPO2M9" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></center></html>
'''September (exact dates to be announced), 2025: 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).
'''November 27, 2024: ''Wicked'' movie, Part 1, cinemas worldwide.''' The musical adaptation of Gregory Maguire's novel about the witches of Oz is proving to be too much story for just one movie, so it's been split into two! The first half is coming out for the 2024 holiday season. Here's the first behind-the-scenes video:
<html><center><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5hT_f1UY-oo?si=_j2GcsmAFquMMs0f" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></center></html>


----
----


==November/December 2024==
===Autumn at Oz Party, Banner Elk, North Carolina===
===''The Wizard of Oz'', holiday cablecasts===
'''September (exact dates to be announced), 2025: 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/.
'''''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 cablecasts, BET and Showtime===
'''''The Wiz'' holiday cablecasts, BET.''' The cable channels BET and the Showtime 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.


----
===Wizard of Oz Weekend, Lowell, Indiana===
 
'''September exact dates to be announced), 2025: Wizard of Oz Weekend, Harvest Tyme Family Farm, Lowell, Indiana.''' This annual Oz festival returns to northwestern Indiana. For more details, see the event's website at https://www.harvesttymefun.com/wizard-of-oz.
===''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 gets many showings at Christmas, and occasionally at other times through 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].


----
----


==April 2025==
==October 2025==
===Garmin Marathon in the Land of Oz, Olathe, Kansas===
===''Wizard of Oz'' Festival Ohio, Canal Fulton, Ohio===
'''April (exact date to be announced), 2025: 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/.
'''October (exact dates to be announced, we hope), 2025: ''Wizard of Oz'' Festival Ohio, Putters Amusement Park, Canal Fulton, Ohio.''' For more information, see the website at https://wizardofozohio.com/, and the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/wizardofozfestivalohio/.


----
----


==May/June 2025==
===Oztoberfest, Wamego, Kansas===
===Yellow Brick Road Festival, Sedan, Kansas===
'''October (exact date to be announced), 2025: Oztoberfest, Wamego, Kansas.''' The town not only has an Oz museum, they put on an annual Oz festival. Authors and other special guests will attend, and there's also admission to the museum. For more details, call the Oz museum at 1-866-458-TOTO, or see the event's website at http://oztoberfest.com/.
'''May (dates to be announced), 2025: 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.


----
----


===The Oz Run, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin===
===Wizard of Oz Days, Macon, Missouri===
'''May (date to be announced), 2025: The Oz Run, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.''' This annual 5K and half-marathon run raises money for local charities while the participants dress in Oz costumes as they make their ways to the Emerald City at the end. For more information, or to sign up, go to https://www.raceentry.com/oz-run/race-information. And if you want to find out a little more, including video of the 2016 run, see http://www.weau.com/content/misc/Oz-Run---Dec-19th-407438355.html.
'''October (exact date to be announced), 2025: Wizard of Oz Days, Hannibal, Missouri.''' For complete details, see the event's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WizardofOzDays.
 
----
 
===Oz-Stravaganza, Chittenango, New York===
'''May/June, 2025: 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/.


----
----


==November 2025==
==November 2025==
===''Wicked'' part 2 movie, cinemas worldwide===
===''Wicked: For Good'', cinemas worldwide===
'''November 26, 2025: ''Wicked'' movie, Part 2, cinemas worldwide.''' The musical adaptation of Gregory Maguire's novel about the witches of Oz is proving to be too much story for just one movie, so it's been split into two! The second half is coming out for the 2025 holiday season. Keep an eye out for further announcements, including an exact date.
'''November 21, 2025: ''Wicked: For Good'' movie, cinemas worldwide.''' The musical adaptation of Gregory Maguire's novel about the witches of Oz is too much story for just one movie, so it's been split into two! The second half is coming out for the 2025 holiday season. Keep an eye out for further announcements.


----
----

Latest revision as of 17:10, 21 December 2024

Other Oz events can also be found on the Wizard of Oz Calendar of Events page on Facebook.

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 part 1 movie, cinemas worldwide

Now playing: Wicked movie, Part 1, cinemas worldwide. The musical adaptation of Gregory Maguire's novel about the witches of Oz is proving to be too much story for just one movie, so it's been split into two! The first half is in theaters now. Here's the first behind-the-scenes video:

And here's the second:

And a special edition is coming at Christmas:


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:

  • The latest UK/Ireland tour has hit the road, with details at https://www.wickedthemusical.co.uk/tour/. Current stops scheduled:
    • Now through January 12, 2025: Manchester Palace Theatre, Manchester, England

Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked television special, Peacock

Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked television special, NBC and Peacock. NBC gives us a behind-the-curtain look at the Wicked movie. Now that it's played on NBC, it is now available for streaming on Peacock. For more information, see https://playbill.com/article/defying-gravity-the-curtain-rises-on-wicked-will-air-on-nbc-this-fall


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, Boomerang. Boomerang brings you 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! The first episode is free on the Boomerang website, but getting the rest means subscribing to Boomerang's streaming service. 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 there as well. Other territories around the world, outside the United States, also have the show, so check your local version of the Cartoon Network or Boomerang 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.


American Experience: American Oz documentary, pbs.org

American Experience: American Oz documentary, pbs.org. The recent PBS documentary, American Oz, about the life of L. Frank Baum and the creation of Oz (part of the American Experience series) is now available for viewing online, and streaming on the PBS app. To watch, go to https://www.pbs.org/video/american-oz-cvqd3p/.


Wicked in Concert, pbs.org

Wicked in Concert, pbs.org This special highlights the music of the Broadway musical Wicked. Hosts Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth introduce performances by artists including Amber Riley, Rita Moreno, Gabrielle Ruiz, Ariana DeBose, Cynthia Erivo, Isaac Powell, Alex Newell, Jennifer Nettles, and the American Pops Orchestra. To watch online, see https://www.pbs.org/show/wicked-concert/, or the PBS app.


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 Masked Singer's Wizard of Oz night, Fox Television

The Masked Singer's Wizard of Oz night, Fox Television. The singing competition show's eleventh American series' first theme night is all about Oz, celebrating The Movie's 85th anniversary. Host Nick Cannon enters in a hot air balloon, the judges wear Oz costumes, there will be homages to Oz throughout the episode, and LeAnn Rimes performs "Over the Rainbow". If you missed it on its showing on Fox, you can catch up on the Fox website or Hulu.


The Wizard of Oz Experience, Around the World

The Wizard of Oz Experience. The interactive outdoors event will be making making another set of appearances around the United States, Canada, and Australia in the spring of 2024. Take a look at https://questoapp.com/ for when it's coming to your town.


Journey to Oz, Knutsford, Cheshire, England

Now through December 29, 2024: Journey to Oz, RHS Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, England. The Royal Horticultural Society celebrates the holiday season with a special exhibit of Wizard of Oz-themed gardens and displays at Tatton Park. For more information, see the article at https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/24387496.tatton-park-flower-show-host-wizard-oz-inspired-garden/, and the garden's website at https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-flower-show-tatton-park.


December 2024

The Wizard of Oz, holiday cablecasts

The Wizard of Oz holiday cablecasts, TBS, TNT, and HBO. The stations' annual holiday season showings of the famous film version are, generally speaking, around Thanksgiving on TBS and Christmas on TNT. It's now also being shown on HBO. Here are the current scheduled showings:

  • December 24, 2024, HBO Family, 12:56 pm EST/PST
  • December 24, 2024, TNT, 3:45 pm EST/PST
  • December 25, 2024, TNT, 12:50 pm EST/PST
  • December 26, 2024, HBO Family, 8:09 pm EST/PST
  • December 27, 2024, HBO Family, 6:37 am EST/PST
  • December 31, 2024, TNT, 3:00 am and 9:43 am EST/PST

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.

  • December 25, 2024, 2:00 pm EST, Bounce

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 gets many showings at Christmas, and occasionally at other times through the year (check your local television provider for exact time and channel on your system). Here are the current scheduled broadcasts (all on the Hallmark Channel unless otherwise stated):

  • December 24, 2024, 8:00 pm EST

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.


February 2025

The Wiz play, national tour

The Wiz play, national tour. After a successful run on Broadway, this is new staging of the Tony-winning musical adaptation of The Wizard of Oz heads out on a North American tour. The following dates have been announced:

More dates and cities will be coming. For more information, see the show's website at https://wizmusical.com/.


April 2025

Garmin Marathon in the Land of Oz, Olathe, Kansas

April (exact date to be announced), 2025: 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/June 2025

Yellow Brick Road Festival, Sedan, Kansas

May (dates to be announced), 2025: 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.


The Oz Run, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

May (date to be announced), 2025: The Oz Run, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. This annual 5K and half-marathon run raises money for local charities while the participants dress in Oz costumes as they make their ways to the Emerald City at the end. For more information, or to sign up, go to https://www.raceentry.com/oz-run/race-information. And if you want to find out a little more, including video of the 2016 run, see http://www.weau.com/content/misc/Oz-Run---Dec-19th-407438355.html.


Oz-Stravaganza, Chittenango, New York

May/June (exact dates to be announced), 2025: 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/.


Judy Garland Festival, Grand Rapids, Minnesota

June (exact dates to be announced), 2025: Judy Garland Festival, Judy Garland Museum and environs, Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Judy Garland's home town celebrates her in this annual festival, 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/.


OzCon International, Burbank, California

June 20-22, 2025: OzCon International, Hotel Burbank, Burbank, California. The world's longest-running Wizard of Oz event celebrates its 61st edition in a new location. Keep an eye on the website, https://ozconinternational.com/, for developments.


July 2025

Oz, The National Convention, Aberdeen, South Dakota

July 17-20, 2025: Oz, The National Convention, Aberdeen, South Dakota. The latest edition of the Oz Club's national convention comes to L. Frank Baum's old stomping grounds in what was then the Dakota Territory. He ran a dry goods store and a newspaper while raising his four boys back in the 1890s. For more information on the convention, keep your eye on https://www.ozclub.org/2025-oz-the-national-convention/.


August 2025

Oz Festival Illinois, Mapleton, Illinois

August (exact date to be announced), 2025: Oz Fest Illinois, Butler Haynes Park, Mapleton, Illinois.. For more information, see the event's website at https://www.hollispark.org/oz-fest, or the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OzFestIllinois/.


Oz Land Festival, Peekskill, New York

August (exact date to be announced), 2025: Oz Land Festival, South Street, Peekskill, New York. The annual Oz Land Festival takes place in Peekskill, New York, where L. Frank Baum briefly attended school. For more information, keep an eye on https://patch.com/new-york/peekskill/calendar/.


September 2025

Michigan Wizard of Oz Festival, Ionia, Michigan

September (exact dates to be announced), 2025: Michigan Wizard of Oz Festival, Ionia, Michigan. This Michigan town holds an annual Wizard of Oz festival (which they skipped in 2023 and 2024). For details and schedule, see the festival's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MichiganWizardofozfest/.


OzFest, Liberal, Kansas

September (exact dates to be announced), 2025: 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).


Autumn at Oz Party, Banner Elk, North Carolina

September (exact dates to be announced), 2025: 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/.


Wizard of Oz Weekend, Lowell, Indiana

September exact dates to be announced), 2025: Wizard of Oz Weekend, Harvest Tyme Family Farm, Lowell, Indiana. This annual Oz festival returns to northwestern Indiana. For more details, see the event's website at https://www.harvesttymefun.com/wizard-of-oz.


October 2025

Wizard of Oz Festival Ohio, Canal Fulton, Ohio

October (exact dates to be announced, we hope), 2025: Wizard of Oz Festival Ohio, Putters Amusement Park, Canal Fulton, Ohio. For more information, see the website at https://wizardofozohio.com/, and the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/wizardofozfestivalohio/.


Oztoberfest, Wamego, Kansas

October (exact date to be announced), 2025: Oztoberfest, Wamego, Kansas. The town not only has an Oz museum, they put on an annual Oz festival. Authors and other special guests will attend, and there's also admission to the museum. For more details, call the Oz museum at 1-866-458-TOTO, or see the event's website at http://oztoberfest.com/.


Wizard of Oz Days, Macon, Missouri

October (exact date to be announced), 2025: Wizard of Oz Days, Hannibal, Missouri. For complete details, see the event's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WizardofOzDays.


November 2025

Wicked: For Good, cinemas worldwide

November 21, 2025: Wicked: For Good movie, cinemas worldwide. The musical adaptation of Gregory Maguire's novel about the witches of Oz is too much story for just one movie, so it's been split into two! The second half is coming out for the 2025 holiday season. Keep an eye out for further announcements.


To Be Announced

Midwest Oz Fest, Location To Be Announced

Midwest Oz Fest, Location To Be Announced. The southwest suburbs of Chicago last hosted an Oz festival in 2019. There have yet to be any announcements of future events, but keep an eye on the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MidwestWizardOfOzFestival/.


Toto movie premiere, North American (at least) theaters

Toto movie premiere, theaters throughout North America (and possibly other parts of the world). The animated movie, based on the book Toto: The Dog-Gone Amazing Story of the Wizard of Oz by Michael Morpurgo and Emma Chichester Clark, tells the story of The Wizard of Oz from Toto's perspective. It was originally scheduled for a February 2024 release, but it was removed from the schedule with no new date announced yet.