Is The Wizard of Oz a musical?

The Wizard of Oz is a musical commissioned by the St. Louis Municipal Opera (The Muny) based on the 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum and the 1939 film, The Wizard of Oz, using the film’s songs by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg.

What musical is based on The Wizard of Oz?

The Wizard of Oz is a 2011 musical based on the 1939 film of the same name in turn based on L Frank Baum’s novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, with a book adapted by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jeremy Sams. The musical uses the Harold Arlen and E. Y.

How can I watch Wicked the musical at home?

You can stream “Wicked in Concert: A Musical Celebration” on all devices that the PBS app is available on, including Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Android Phone/Tablet, Android TV, Apple TV, iPhone/iPad, Google Chromecast, PlayStation, Xbox, and Web Browsers.

Was The Wizard of Oz ever on Broadway?

On January 21, 1903, The Wizard of Oz opened on Broadway at the brand new Majestic Theatre on Columbus Circle.

How old is Dorothy in the musical?

In the year 1900, Dorothy is a ten year old orphan who lives on a Kansas farm with her Uncle Henry, her Aunt Em and her pet dog Toto.

What are 2 musicals based on The Wizard of Oz?

The Wizard of Oz.

  • “The Wizard of Oz” For most people, this is where the love affair with Baum’s characters begins.
  • You’ll never hear “Over the Rainbow” the same way again!
  • “Journey Back to Oz”
  • The Wiz.
  • Read Playbill.com’s exclusive interview with the new Dorothy and get to know the cast!
  • “Oz”
  • “The Wizard of Oz”

    • What musical is the modern version of The Wizard of Oz?

    The Wiz
    A live production of the 1975 Broadway musical, “The Wiz,” which put a modern spin on the classic “Wizard of Oz” tale with a cast of African-American actors.

    Is Wicked available to stream?

    The full event is now available to stream below! Update: Streaming now requires PBS Passport. PBS marked Broadway’s return with Wicked IN CONCERT, a musical event celebrating the songs from one of the most iconic hits in Broadway history.