The excitement for this beloved show coupled with the inspiration that wide-eyed children get when they see their peers on stage is already well worth the ticket price to Ferndale Repertory Theatre’s newest production of The Wizard of Oz. As more families swoop up the already scarce tickets, this is one of those shows that sparks the imagination of a new generation of superstars that we will be awed by in future productions. Where the […]
The Wizard of Oz
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Last Weekend to Catch Main Stage Humboldt’s The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz, Thanksgiving’s unofficial holiday classic, beloved by kids and adults alike, continues its run at the Arkley Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, Nov. 25, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 26, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 27 at 2 p.m. ($17-$42). This stage adaptation presented by Main […]
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Not in Kansas
Director Victor Fleming’s 1939 film adaptation of The Wizard of Oz, when one thinks about it, may be the most famous ever made. Its characters, lyrics and even throwaway lines have endured as iconic for eight decades, entered the global lexicon and, in some cases, even become rather tired clichés. It’s possible modern audiences don’t […]