The Wizard of Oz
L Frank Baum
The Wizard of Oz
by L Frank Baum
Highlights
120 mins1930sExpandable CastingUnit Set/Multiple SettingsFantasy CostumesAmericanAdaptationChristmas
Why we like it
"Elizabeth Fuller Chapman's adaptation of 'The Wizard Of Oz' captures the timeless allure of a fantastical journey filled with colorful characters and profound life lessons."
From: Fantasy and Magical RealismAwards & Recognition
Academy Award
Winner! 1940 Academy Award for Best Music, Original Song (“Over the Rainbow”) Winner! 1940 Academy Award for Best Music, Original Score
What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the enchanting qualities and rich illustrations of the book version of The Wizard of Oz. Many find it a perfect introduction to classic literature for younger audiences, and it serves well as a gift for both children and adults. However, some note that the book's brevity may not suit all ages or provide the expected level of detail compared to the original tale and its adaptations.
Beautiful illustrationsGreat for young readersPerfect gift for childrenNostalgic for adultsSomewhat short for older readers
Synopsis
After a cyclone transports her to the land of Oz, Dorothy must seek out the great Wizard in order to return to Kansas.
Press Reviews
"Iconic’ is an overused word these days, but when you’re talking about The Wizard of Oz, there’s really no other – whether you mean the 1939 film with Judy Garland, L. Frank Baum’s book (it came first, you know), or a stage version... this Oz, brimming with color, seduces and delights."
— Collin Kelley, Atlanta In Town
"Since this classic movie first delighted children and grownups back in 1939, L. Frank Baum’s glorious fantasy has been a continual favorite. Whether on film, in print or live on stage, as it is at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, this fanciful story, with its inspiring lesson about friendship, is one of the most beloved in children’s literature... Did Yip Harburg and Harold Arlen have any idea of the enduring musical magic they’d created when they composed all those wonderful, infectious songs?"
— Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre Review
Characters
| Character |
|---|
Principals (3 female; 5 male. Roles intended to be doubled are indicated with a slash.) |
DOROTHY GALEG3-C5 (opt. E5 (Range: G3-C5 (opt. E5)) |
AUNT EM Emily Gale |
/ GLINDAG3-C5 The Good Witch of the North (Range: G3-C5) |
UNCLE HENRY Henry Gale |
/ EMERALD CITY GUARDBb2-Eb4 (Range: Bb2-Eb4) |
ZEKE Farmhand |
/ COWARDLY LIONBb2-F4 (Range: Bb2-F4) |
HICKORY Farmhand |
/ TINMANBb2-G4 (Range: Bb2-G4) |
HUNK Farmhand |
/ SCARECROWBb2-F#4 (opt. Ab4 (Range: Bb2-F#4 (opt. Ab4)) |
MISS ALMIRA GULCH / THE WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST non-singing role |
PROFESSOR CHESTER MARVEL / THE WIZARD OF OZ non-singing role |
Ensemble/Chorus Roles (Minimum of 16 ensemble performers required. The original RSC production featured 38 ensemble performers.) |
CITIZENS OF MUNCHKINLANDBb2-Eb3 or Bb3-Eb4 Mayor – (Range: Bb2-Eb3 or Bb3-Eb4) Coroner – (Range: Bb2-A3 or Bb3-A4) Barrister Fiddler – (Range: C3-C4 or C4-C5) Braggart 3 Tots – (Range: Bb2-D4 or Bb3-D5) 3 Tough Guys – (Range: Bb2-D4 or Bb3-D5) 3 City Fathers 2 School Teachers Three Crows – male trio (Range: B2-E4/B4) Three Trees – female trio (Range: B3-C5/E5) Poppies – female chorus Snowmen – male chorus |
OZIANSB2-G3 Beauticians – female chorus Polishers – male chorus Manicurists – female chorus 2 Oz Men 2 Oz Women Winkies – male chorus Winkie General – Leader of the Winkies (Range: B2-G3) Flying Monkeys – dancers Nikko – Commander of the Monkeys Jitterbug – Lead Dancer Jitterbugs & Ghosts – SATB chorus/dancers |
Videos
The Wizard of Oz – Tuacahn Center for the Arts Promo
Available Editions
Publication
PublisherDramatic Publishing
Year1981
BindingPaperback
EditionFirst Edition Thus
Pages56
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780573050589
ISBN-100573050589
The Wizard of Oz is a American adaptation play written by L Frank Baum and published by Dramatic Publishing (1981).
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Paperback
Samuel French · 1981 · 56 pp
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