The Wizard is coming! The VOS Theatre transforms the Concert Hall in Victoria Hall (55 King St. West) into the magical land of Oz - where Dorothy and her friends must reach the mysterious and powerful Wizard of Oz (who holds the key for her safe return home), before the Wicked Witch finds her. Performances start on Thursday, April 18th at 7:30 PM until April 27th (for full showtimes including matinees please visit: vostheatre.com or the Victoria Hall box office).
“The Wizard of Oz is a story of overcoming your fears, finding friendship and discovering your own voice – a message that continues to resonate today. We are excited to bring this production to Northumberland audiences and feature a live orchestra performance of the iconic music from the MGM film, alongside our cast of local performers,” says The Wizard of Oz, Director Jeff Halligan.
The stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale stars; Mackenzie Annis (The Importance of Being Earnest, Dining with the Dead) as Dorothy; Liam Cragg (The Sound of Music, Young Frankenstein) as the Tin Man; Kelly Paron (The Sound of Music, The Drowsy Chaperone) plays the Scarecrow, and Dave Wilson (Guys and Dolls, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) is the Lion. Also starring; Gary Potter in the role of the Wizard (Guys and Dolls, The Sound of Music); Meghan Flindall (The Sound of Music) as Glinda, The Good Witch, and Nelia Amaro (Bluebirds, Chicago) as The Wicked Witch of the West. The Wizard of Oz is directed by Jeff Halligan (producer of The Sound of Music) and produced by Florence Fletcher (director of Bluebirds) with conductor Jill Baker. (For full cast and crew bios please visit the VOS theatre site).
TICKETS: are $32.50 at vostheatre.com (plus service fee at the Concert Hall box office 55 King St. W. Cobourg) 855-372-2210. Group rates available.
Follow the yellow brick road, and experience the magic all over again!