When will The Wizard of Oz open in the West End?
The revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Wizard of Oz is set to begin previews at the London Palladium on 23rd June 2023, and will have its opening night on 6th July 2023. The Wizard of Oz is currently set to have a limited run at the London Palladium until 3rd September 2023.
What is the running time of The Wizard of Oz in the West End?
The revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Wizard of Oz has a running time of 2 hours & 5 minutes, including 1 interval.
Where is The Wizard of Oz playing in London?
The Wizard of Oz will play at the London Palladium in London's West End. The revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Wizard of Oz is set to begin previews at the London Palladium on 23rd June 2023, and will have its opening night on 6th July 2023. The Wizard of Oz is currently set to have a limited run at the London Palladium until 3rd September 2023.
What is The Wizard of Oz in London about?
When Dorothy and her dog Toto are whisked away to the magical land of Oz by a tornado, she embarks on a journey to find the Wizard of Oz in order to return home to her aunt & uncle in Kansas. As she travels from Munchkinland down the Yellow Brick Road, she meets a scarecrow in need of a brain, a tin man in need of a heart, and a cowardly lion in need of courage. Together, they encounter challenges and obstacles, including the wicked witch of the west, discovering the true meaning of friendship and home along the way.
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jeremy Sams have adapted L. Frank Baum's novel into this brand-new production, which contains all of the musical numbers from the movie including 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow' & 'We're Off To See The Wizard' plus additional songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice.
Starring Jason Manford as The Cowardly Lion, Ashley Banjo as The Tin Man, Louis Gaunt as the Scarecrow, Gary Wilmot as The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Christina Bianco as Glinda the Good Witch, and Dianne Pilkington as the Wicked Witch of the West.
What is the age recommendation for The Wizard of Oz in the West End?
The West End revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Wizard of Oz is recommended for ages 6+.
Who is starring in the 2023 revival of The Wizard of Oz in the West End?
The revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Wizard of Oz stars Jason Manford as The Cowardly Lion, Ashley Banjo as The Tin Man, Louis Gaunt as the Scarecrow, Gary Wilmot as The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Christina Bianco as Glinda the Good Witch, and Dianne Pilkington as the Wicked Witch of the West.
Is there a dress code for The Wizard of Oz in London?
There is no dress code for The Wizard of Oz or any other West End show - wear anything you feel comfortable wearing to the theatre! Jeans and trainers are perfectly acceptable, though many theatregoers opt for a smart casual dress code, particularly for evening performances. Want to know more about London theatre etiquette? Check out our blog that answers 10 FAQs about going to a London theatre show!
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