The Wizard of Oz (RSC): Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
The Royal Shakespeare Company’s (RSC) version of The Wizard of Oz is a direct adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s novel and the 1939 film. The musical follows the classic story of Dorothy and her dog Toto, who are swept away by a cyclone to the magical land of Oz. There, she encounters characters such as the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion, each seeking something specific from the Wizard of Oz.
Musical Information
Musical Type: 1939 Film/Pre-Contemporary Musical (1987)
Cast Size: 24+
Genre: Fantasy
Setting: 1930s / USA (Kansas), Fictional
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Harold Arlen, E.Y. Harburg
Music: Herbert Stothart
Book: L. Frank Baum, John Kane
Cast Albums
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Cast Album: Spotify➝
Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝
Tags
1980s, Animals, Child Roles, Classic, Family-Friendly, Fantasy, High School, Popular
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