Enter the fantastical world of Oz with a presentation of L. Frank Baum’s classic tale featuring youth performers from our community. Belgrade High Theatre will present three performances of The Wizard of Oz this month, November 9th–11th. Thursday and Friday shows will begin at 7:30pm, with a closing Saturday matinee at 2pm. All will be held in the BHS auditorium.
Baum’s classic novel comes to life in The Wizard of Oz. This faithful adaptation by the Royal Shakespeare Company features all the most beloved songs and moments from the 1939 classic film, brought to life onstage. Young Dorothy Gale is swept away by a tornado from her Kansas farm to the magical land of Oz. There, she encounters a host of whimsical characters: good witches, bad witches, animals that talk, scarecrows that walk, and things magical to behold. To find her way home, she must journey along the Yellow Brick Road to see the mysterious and all-powerful Wizard in Emerald City. Along the way, she makes new friends, but must also brave many dangers, including the Wicked Witch of the West, who will stop at nothing to get her hands on Dorothy’s magical ruby slippers. To make it home safely, Dorothy must learn an important lesson: there’s no place like home [Stage Agent].
Based on the classic motion picture from Turner Entertainment/Warner Bros., The Wizard of Oz features music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg with background music by Herbert Stothart. Dance and vocal arrangements by Peter Howard with orchestration by Larry Wilcox. Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC.
Under the direction of Lynn West alongside technical director Jeff West and musical director Mishawn Unrein, The Wizard of Oz is open to all ages. General admission tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students. Available for advance purchase at Belgrade Town & Country and the BHS Activities Office. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door as availability allows. Visit hs.bsd44.org for additional information. •
