The Wizard of Oz (RSC): Musical Information
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 powerful Wizard of Oz.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: 1939 Film / Late 20th Century Musical (1987)
Cast Size: 24+
Genre: Fantasy
Setting: 1930s / USA (Kansas), Fictional
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Harold Arlen, Yip Harburg
Music: Herbert Stothart
Book: L. Frank Baum, John Kane
Based On: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz➝ by L. Frank Baum; The Wizard of Oz➝
Cast Albums
Licensing
The Wizard of Oz is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
UK Licensing Options
USA/Canada Licensing Options
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝
Tags
1980s, Animals, Based on a Book, Based on a Movie, Child Roles, Classic, Family-Friendly, Fantasy, High School, Magic, Popular
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Last Reviewed: January, 2026