The only way to legally obtain the rights to a stage production of the wizard of oz film version is to contact tams witmark music library in new york city. Harburg adapted by john kane for the royal shakespeare company directed by brian hill choreographed by kenny ingram. Cadaver police in the electrocution afterlife tron theatre. Script policy we dont accept unsolicited scripts, instead we identify writers we are interested in working with by closely monitoring new work across the uk. Deadly dialogues edinburgh and new york television includes. Download our expertly crafted complete set of backing tracks for the wizard of oz, the musical adapted from the 1939 film of the same name, which starred judy garland as dorothy, and l. Download pdf the wizard of oz rsc script x4e6qe2dzmn3. The wizard of oz 2017 2018 season denton community. Wizard of oz, the script broadway musical fade in title. Ray bolger, jack haley, bert lahr, frank morgan, billie. Its one of the millions of unique, usergenerated 3d experiences created on roblox. Fulfillment by amazon fba is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in amazons fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products.
Oct 09, 2018 written by amber mak, director of the wizard of oz recently, one of the original pairs of ruby red slippers from the 1939 film was recovered after having been missing for the past years. The company, established in 1960, was based on the earlier shakespeare memorial theatre at stratforduponavon. Jul 25, 2014 10 readers theater scripts based on the wonderful wizard of oz by l. Harburg, adapted by john kane for the royal shakespeare company. To those of you who have been faithful to it in return.
Act two the cast of the royal shakespeare company s the wizard of oz performing in the second revival of the hit show from 1987 at the royal shakespeare theatre, london. Harburg background music by herbert stothart dance and vocal arrangements by peter howard orchestration by larry wilcox adapted by john kane for the royal shakespeare company based upon the classic motion picture owned by. This studio version was recorded at abbey road studios on january 3rd, 9th, and 14th, 1989, and features a twelvepage booklet with liner notes by john kane, cast and production credits. Frank baum, and the 1939 metrogoldwynmayer film, the wizard of oz, with a book by john kane, music by harold arlen and lyrics by e. This complete show set features nearly 60 tracks from the stage score including all incidental.
The wizard of oz casting breakdown pitlochry festival theatre. The wizard of oz rsc version plot summary, character breakdowns, context and analysis, and performance video clips. A version of wizard of oz based on the motion picture with book adaptations by frank gabrielson was presented by the municipal theatre of st. Theyre off to see the wizard at the royal shakespeare company this season, as britains leading classical theater troupe brings the wizard of oz to the london stage. Complete your royal shakespeare company collection. Frank baums 1900 novel, premiered graumoans chinese theatre in hollywood on august 15, 1939. Regal entertainments cracking easter panto the wizard of oz has opened to. The information was a nationally celebrated news story because it was noted that those slippers are such an iconic representation of the enduring symbol. For tickets call 215 5743550, or purchase them online. Wizard of oz rsc complete script crop free download as pdf file. The wizard of oz 2017 2018 season denton community theatre.
Written by amber mak, director of the wizard of oz recently, one of the original pairs of ruby red slippers from the 1939 film was recovered after having been missing for the past years. Scripts and rental materials are not included in this estimate. This second version with book adaptations by john kane follows the famous motion picture even more closely and was presented by the royal shakespeare company at the barbican centre in. Wizard info pack final geelong lyric theatre society. Dorothy just listen to what miss gulch did to toto. Scripts for plays, pantomimes, sketches, skits and musicals. Harburg songs from the film and includes some new songs and additional music by andrew lloyd webber and additional lyrics by tim rice. The wizard of oz is perhaps the most popular childrens story ever written, and heres a version thats very simple and economical to stage. Like so many girls her age, little dorothy gale of kansas dreams of what lies over the rainbow. The new version of the end of act 1 including the new jitterbug number. This version of the wizard of oz, with book adaptations by john kane follows the famous motion.
Wizard of oz rsc complete scriptcrop oz franchise fantasy. The wizard of oz is a 2011 musical based on the 1939 film of the same name, with a book adapted by andrew lloyd webber and jeremy sams. Royal shakespeare company the wizard of oz london cast. Watch as we take you backstage at wizard of oz at theatre royal st helens. Join read liverpool for thousands of free book downloads. Frank baum and the 1939 film version written by noel langley, florence ryerson and edgar allan woolf. Wizard of oz london cast by royal shakespeare co 05. The script was adapted by frank gabrielson from the novel, but it is influenced in. Read all our plays in full freeofcharge on the lazy bee scripts web site. Soar over the rainbow, follow the yellow brick road and skip into the emerald city to fulfil your hearts desire, as leeds playhouse whisks you away on an unforgettable journey inside our newly refurbished theatre. The wizard of oz casting breakdown pitlochry festival. The wizard of oz is a musical with a book by john kane, music by harold arlen and lyrics by e. According to royal shakespeare company rsc director ian judge, the companys.
This version is exceptionally wellsuited for multiaged groups, with younger cast members playing any number of munchkins, poppy flowers and winged monkeys. Watch as we take you backstage at wizard of oz at theatre royal st. An electrifyingly bold reworking of the wizard of oz. Harold arlen over the rainbow, from the wizard of oz. Based upon the classic motion picture owned by turner entertainment co and distributed in all. Nov 18, 2016 the wizard of oz plays through january 8, 2017, at walnut street theatre 825 walnut street, in philadelphia, pa. The bastard michael abubakar this is michaels rsc debut season. Citizen sarah agha this is sarahs rsc debut season. Royal shakespeare co wizard of oz london cast amazon. Frank baum with music and lyrics by harold arlen and e. The wonderful wizard of oz is a childrens novel written by l. It is based on the 1900 novel the wonderful wizard of oz by l. Royal shakespeare co wizard of oz london cast music.
Download free software rsc wizard of oz script pdf. Wizard of oz rsc complete scriptcrop free download as pdf file. One of the most successful novels in american literature, the wonderful wizard of oz sold out instantly, became a. Adapted by john kane for the royal shakespeare company based upon the classic motion picture owned by turner entertainment co. London cd issue of original ter lp configuration, adapted from the original 1939 film and first performed live by the royal shakespeare company in 1987. Wizard of oz london cast by royal shakespeare co 0503. Frank baum with music and lyrics of the mgm motion picture score by harold arlen and e. Wilcox adapted by john kane for the royal shakespeare company based upon the classic motion. With music and lyrics from the mgm motion picture score by harold arlen and e. Click here to download the free script to the scene.
Frank baum, with music and lyrics by harold arlen and e. Sydney theatre companys the wizard of oz teachers notes 2009 2 table of contents sydney theatre company 3. The wizard of oz rsc version guide to musical theatre. Sydney theatre companys the wizard of oz teachers notes 2009 9 about the author frank baum 1856. He is best known for playing desmond hume from 20052010 in the hit tv show lost where he was nominated for an emmy. Act one 1 overture 2 over the rainbow 3 the twister munchkinland 4. The latest interviews, behind the scenes news and trailers for forthcoming productions from the royal shakespeare company. The globe theatre s current production uses a 1987 script produced by the royal shakespeare company, written by john kane and based almost entirely on the films screenplay, with some additional dialogue and jokes. Seeking to more closely recreate the movie version on stage, the royal shakespeare company adapted the films screenplay, also using the songs from the film. Wizard of oz opens at childrens theatre company in. Lyman frank baum may 15, 1856 may 6, 1919 was an american author of childrens books, best known for writing the wonderful wizard of oz, published in 1900. Harburg background music by herbert stothart dance and vocal arrangements by peter howard orchestration by larry wilcox adapted by john kane for the royal shakespeare company.
Selected monologues from the wizard of oz rsc version including video examples, context and character information. Apr 29, 2020 click here to download the free script to the scene. The royal shakespeare company presented a live stage adaptation of the film at the barbican centre in london in 1987. Cast and creatives king john royal shakespeare company. The wizard of oz is a 1987 adaptation by john kane for the royal shakespeare company based on the novel and 1939 film, which hews more closely to the films screenplay than the 1942 version. Both sing were off to see the wizard the wonderful wizard of oz we hear he is a whiz of a wiz if ever a wiz there was if ever oh ever a wiz there was, the wizard of oz is one because because, because, because, because, because because of the wonderful things he does. On stage, cusick has worked with the royal national theatre, royal shakespeare company and almeida, london to name a few. Adapted by john kane for the royal shakespeare company.
Frank baums classic novel comes to life in the wizard of oz. The young performers edition of the wizard of oz is basically the royal shakespeare company version of the 1939 classic, the wizard of oz, but is a shortened. The wizard of oz directors notes paramount theatre. Mct is excited to bring the script of the royal shakespeare company to life. The wizard of oz is a musical with a book by john kane, music by harold arlen and lyrics by. This show ran through 1989 and continues to be frequently revived and toured. Harold arlen composer over the rainbow, from the wizard of oz, in bflat royal shakespeare company version 1939 music sales classical. Harburg, background music by herbert stothart, dance and vocal arrangements by peter howard, orchestration by larry wilcox, adapted by john kane for the royal shakespeare company, based upon the classic motion picture owned by turner entertainment co. Royal shakespeare company rsc, a british repertory theater. With his witty, expressive face and funny vocal stylings, sigmund compares favorably to bert lahr, who played the part in the 1939 film on which this royal shakespeare company adaptation is. Frank baums 1900 novel, premiered graumans chinese theatre in hollywood on august 15, 1939. Wilcox adapted by john kane for the royal shakespeare company. The wizard of oz young performers edition musicscope. It debuted at the barbican theatre in londons west.
Were off to see the wizard, the wonderful wizard of oz. Nov 09, 2015 with his witty, expressive face and funny vocal stylings, sigmund compares favorably to bert lahr, who played the part in the 1939 film on which this royal shakespeare company adaptation is based. The iconic film is joyfully recreated in this rsc version. For immediate release missoula community theatre 201617 season audition for the wizard of oz missoula, mt the missoula community theatre is holding an open audition on sunday, february 26th for actors to play the roles in the classic musical, the wizard of oz. The royal shakespeare companys stage adaptation of the wizard of oz is a musical based on the novel the wonderful wizard of oz by l. Were off to see the wizard the wonderful wizard of oz. This stage adaptation was first presented by the royal shakespeare company at the barbican centre in london in 1987. Presented by the royal shakespeare company the wizard of oz by l. The wonderful wizard of oz10 readers theater scripts. It has additional background music by herbert stothart. Read all our plays in full free of charge on the lazy bee scripts web site. For nearly forty years this story has given faithful service to the young in heart. Young dorothy gale is swept away by a tornado from her kansas farm to the magical land of oz.
Aerial artistry and technical consultation by wired aerial theatre show climber luke murphy. Download this page as a word document ensemble roles the wizard of oz, based on the book by l. Wizard of oz opens at childrens theatre company in minneapolis. Frank baum and the 1939 film version written by noel langley, florence ryerson and edgar allan woolf successful musicals based on the baum novel were created in 1902. Frank baum adapted by john kane from the motion picture screenplay for the royal shakespeare company.
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