The Wizard of Oz
Tour
Opening Date
May 01, 1998
Closing Date
Jul 25, 1999
MusicalExtravaganzaOriginalNational Tour
Open Date: May 01, 1998
Close Date: Jul 25, 1999
Closed Flag: Y
Is Final Week: 1
ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Opening night credits for this production have not yet been finalized.
Setting
A Kansas farm, Munchkinland, the road through the forest, the poppy field, the Wizard's palace, and the Borderland dividing the Kingdom of Oz from the Dominions of the Good Witch
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PeopleProduced by Radio City EntertainmentThis production originally presented at the Paper Mill Playhouse (Angelo Del Rossi, Executive Producer); Originally produced by Angelo Del RossiBy L. Frank Baum; With music of the MGM motion picture score by Harold Arlen; With lyrics of the MGM motion picture score by Yip Harburg; Background Music by Herbert Stothart; Adapted from the Motion Picture Screenplay for the Royal Shakespeare Company by John Kane; Based on the film adaptation by MGM; Dance arrangements by Peter Howard; Vocal arrangements by Peter Howard; Music orchestrated by Larry Wilcox; Additional Orchestrations: Jeff Rizzo; Musical Director: Jeff RizzoDirected and Adapted by Robert Johanson; Musical Staging by Jamie Rocco; Associate Choreographer: Donna Drake; Assistant Director: Ron GibbsScenic Design by Michael Anania; Costume Design by Gregg Barnes; Lighting Design by Timothy Hunter; Sound Design by David R. Paterson and Mark Menard; Hair Design by Jon Jordan; Wig Creation by Jon JordanExecutive Producer: Tim Hawkins; General Manager: Geoffrey Merrill CohenProduction Supervisor: Bob Murphy; Stage Manager: Lori K. PowellMusical Coordinator: John MillerSpecial Effects by Ian O'ConnorCasting: Julie Hughes, C.S.A. and Barry Moss, CSA; Press: Cathy Del Priore and Beth Hergenhan; Animals by William Berloni; Flying Effect: Foy; Dance Captain: Ron GibbsAlmira GultchMay 01, 1998 - Sep 27, 1998The Wizard of OzWinkie GeneralHickoryGlinda, The Good WitchZekeHunkMay 01, 1998 - Sep 27, 1998EnsembleEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleApple TreeEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleApple TreeEnsembleLollipop GuildCrowEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleApple TreeEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleEnsembleUnderstudy: Bob Dorian (Professor Marvel, The Wizard of Oz)Production Stage Manager: Bill Roberts; Production Supervisor: Richard Bloom
Cast
Zeke
Hunk
Dec 26, 1998 - Jul 25, 1999Almira Gultch
Dec 26, 1998 - Apr 11, 1999Zeke
Jul 02, 1998 - Jul 25, 1999Almira Gultch
Apr 14, 1999 - Jul 25, 1999Ensemble
Ensemble
Apple Tree
Ensemble
Ensemble
Apple Tree
Ensemble
Ensemble
Winkie General
Apple Tree
Ensemble
Swings: Kevin Steele and Emily WesthaferStandby: Trent Kendall (The Cowardly Lion) -
Songsmusic by Harold Arlen; lyrics by E.Y. HarburgOver the RainbowDorothy GaleThe CycloneCome Out, Come OutGlinda, The Good Witch, Dorothy Gale and MunchkinsDing Dong The Witch Is Dead!Glinda, The Good Witch, Mayor of Munchkinland, Barristers, Coroner and MunchkinsFollow The Yellow Brick RoadDorothy Gale and MunchkinsIf I Only Had A BrainThe Scarecrow, Dorothy Gale and CrowsWe're Off To See The WizardDorothy Gale and The ScarecrowIf I Only Had A HeartThe Tin Man, Dorothy Gale, The Scarecrow and Apple TreesWe're Off To See The Wizard (Reprise)Dorothy Gale, The Scarecrow and The Tin ManLions, Tigers And BearsDorothy Gale, The Scarecrow and The Tin ManIf I Only Had The NerveThe Cowardly Lion, Dorothy Gale, The Tin Man and The ScarecrowPoppies/Optimistic VoicesGlinda, The Good Witch, Dorothy Gale, The Scarecrow, The Tin Man, The Cowardly Lion, The Wicked Witch of the West and PoppiesOptimistic Voices (Reprise)Female ChorusThe Merry Old Land of OzDorothy Gale, The Scarecrow, The Tin Man, The Cowardly Lion, Guard and Citizens of OzKing Of The ForestThe Cowardly Lion, Dorothy Gale, The Tin Man and The ScarecrowMarch Of The WinkiesWinkiesThe JitterbugThe Wicked Witch of the West, Dorothy Gale, The Cowardly Lion, The Scarecrow, The Tin Man and JitterbugsDing Dong The Witch Is Dead! (Reprise)Winkies, Dorothy Gale, The Cowardly Lion, The Scarecrow and The Tin ManOver the Rainbow (Reprise)Glinda, The Good WitchFinaleCompany
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Engagement Dates
Theatre
City and State
Produced by Radio City Entertainment
This production originally presented at the Paper Mill Playhouse (Angelo Del Rossi, Executive Producer); Originally produced by Angelo Del Rossi
By L. Frank Baum; With music of the MGM motion picture score by Harold Arlen; With lyrics of the MGM motion picture score by Yip Harburg; Background Music by Herbert Stothart; Adapted from the Motion Picture Screenplay for the Royal Shakespeare Company by John Kane; Based on the film adaptation by MGM; Dance arrangements by Peter Howard; Vocal arrangements by Peter Howard; Music orchestrated by Larry Wilcox; Additional Orchestrations: Jeff Rizzo; Musical Director: Jeff Rizzo
Directed and Adapted by Robert Johanson; Musical Staging by Jamie Rocco; Associate Choreographer: Donna Drake; Assistant Director: Ron Gibbs
Scenic Design by Michael Anania; Costume Design by Gregg Barnes; Lighting Design by Timothy Hunter; Sound Design by David R. Paterson and Mark Menard; Hair Design by Jon Jordan; Wig Creation by Jon Jordan
Executive Producer: Tim Hawkins; General Manager: Geoffrey Merrill Cohen
Production Supervisor: Bob Murphy; Stage Manager: Lori K. Powell
Musical Coordinator: John Miller
Special Effects by Ian O'Connor
Casting: Julie Hughes, C.S.A. and Barry Moss, CSA; Press: Cathy Del Priore and Beth Hergenhan; Animals by William Berloni; Flying Effect: Foy; Dance Captain: Ron Gibbs
Almira Gultch
May 01, 1998 - Sep 27, 1998
The Wizard of Oz
Winkie General
Hickory
Glinda, The Good Witch
Zeke
Hunk
May 01, 1998 - Sep 27, 1998
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Apple Tree
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Apple Tree
Ensemble
Lollipop Guild
Crow
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Apple Tree
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Understudy:
Bob Dorian
(Professor Marvel, The Wizard of Oz)
Production Stage Manager: Bill Roberts; Production Supervisor: Richard Bloom
Cast
Zeke
Hunk
Dec 26, 1998 - Jul 25, 1999
Almira Gultch
Dec 26, 1998 - Apr 11, 1999
Zeke
Jul 02, 1998 - Jul 25, 1999
Almira Gultch
Apr 14, 1999 - Jul 25, 1999
Ensemble
Ensemble
Apple Tree
Ensemble
Ensemble
Apple Tree
Ensemble
Ensemble
Winkie General
Apple Tree
Ensemble
Swings:
Kevin Steele
and Emily Westhafer
Standby:
Trent Kendall
(The Cowardly Lion)
music by Harold Arlen; lyrics by E.Y. Harburg
Over the Rainbow
Dorothy Gale
The Cyclone
Come Out, Come Out
Glinda, The Good Witch, Dorothy Gale and Munchkins
Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead!
Glinda, The Good Witch, Mayor of Munchkinland, Barristers, Coroner and Munchkins
Follow The Yellow Brick Road
Dorothy Gale and Munchkins
If I Only Had A Brain
The Scarecrow, Dorothy Gale and Crows
We're Off To See The Wizard
Dorothy Gale and The Scarecrow
If I Only Had A Heart
The Tin Man, Dorothy Gale, The Scarecrow and Apple Trees
We're Off To See The Wizard
(Reprise)
Dorothy Gale, The Scarecrow and The Tin Man
Lions, Tigers And Bears
Dorothy Gale, The Scarecrow and The Tin Man
If I Only Had The Nerve
The Cowardly Lion, Dorothy Gale, The Tin Man and The Scarecrow
Poppies/Optimistic Voices
Glinda, The Good Witch, Dorothy Gale, The Scarecrow, The Tin Man, The Cowardly Lion, The Wicked Witch of the West and Poppies
Optimistic Voices
(Reprise)
Female Chorus
The Merry Old Land of Oz
Dorothy Gale, The Scarecrow, The Tin Man, The Cowardly Lion, Guard and Citizens of Oz
King Of The Forest
The Cowardly Lion, Dorothy Gale, The Tin Man and The Scarecrow
March Of The Winkies
Winkies
The Jitterbug
The Wicked Witch of the West, Dorothy Gale, The Cowardly Lion, The Scarecrow, The Tin Man and Jitterbugs
Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead!
(Reprise)
Winkies, Dorothy Gale, The Cowardly Lion, The Scarecrow and The Tin Man
Over the Rainbow
(Reprise)
Glinda, The Good Witch
Finale
Company