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The Wizard of Oz

Jun 1–25, 2023

THE TONI REMBE THEATER

2 hours 40 minutes, including a 20-minute intermission

The Wizard of Oz

Jun 1–25, 2023

BY L. FRANK BAUM
WITH MUSIC AND LYRICS BY HAROLD ARLEN AND E. Y. HARBURG
BACKGROUND MUSIC BY HERBERT STOTHART
DANCE AND VOCAL ARRANGEMENTS BY PETER HOWARD
ORIGINAL ORCHESTRATION BY LARRY WILCOX
ADAPTED BY JOHN KANE FOR THE ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
BASED UPON THE CLASSIC MOTION PICTURE OWNED BY TURNER ENTERTAINMENT CO. AND DISTRIBUTED IN ALL MEDIA BY WARNER BROS.
ADDITIONAL ORCHESTRATIONS BY ADA WESTFALL
DIRECTED AND CHOREOGRAPHED BY SAM PINKLETON

The Wizard of Oz is perfect for families!
Special pricing for those 17 and under available.

A.C.T. presents the classic musical, The Wizard of Oz, from Tony Award–nominated director/choreographer Sam Pinkleton (Soft Power and Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) and Tony Award-winning designer David Zinn (Edward Albee’s Seascape at A.C.T). Do you remember the first time you saw L. Frank Baum’s classic tale come to life? The sweeping music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg, the beloved characters, and the enthralling journey of a young girl from a grayscale Kansas prairie to a world filled with color, danger, and magic. For decades this enchanting classic musical has been a part of some of the best moments of our lives. When you enter the Toni Rembe Theater to experience The Wizard of Oz, you’ll connect with rekindled memories—as well as the spark of unexpected surprises and twists!

This season at A.C.T is all about returning home, and that makes The Wizard of Oz the perfect choice for you, your family, and your friends. See you down the (yellow brick) road. 

The Wizard of Oz is one of our family friendly productions. Whether you are looking for kid friendly activities or an event for friends of all ages, we have shows that will inspire and entertain your whole group. Learn more about our family friendly shows and events.

ANNOUNCING SENSORY SUPPORT PERFORMANCE
June 18 at 2 p.m.

A.C.T. is proud to partner with Inclusive Arts to offer audience members a new level of sensory support for this production! We are thrilled to introduce Inclusive Arts’s innovative Sensory Cue Lights. These lights, positioned on either side of the stage in the orchestra section, use subtle visual cues to provide real-time alerts that prepare audience members for potential sensory triggers, including sudden loud sounds, bright or flashing lights, stage effects that produce a smell, or moments of violence. The Sensory Cue Lights were designed with inclusion in mind, to allow individuals with sensory sensitivities, anxiety, or a preference for predictability to fully enjoy the magic of theater while feeling safe and comfortable. 

Please note: The performance and technical elements of The Wizard of Oz will not be altered in any way. 

At this and at all performances, we also have sensory supports available at Coat Check on the lower level, including a variety of fidget toys, sunglasses, earplugs, noise-reducing headphones, and a limited number of weighted blankets. 

Questions? Contact tickets@act-sf.org.

All titles, schedules, and artists are subject to change. No refunds. Tickets are for personal use and not for resale.

COVID-19 Safety Policy
American Conservatory Theater is happy to welcome you to our home. Our COVID-19 policy is in accordance with guidelines provided by the State of California and City of San Francisco. At this time this means that masking is encouraged but not required. It also means that vaccination checks are no longer required to see a performance. These policies will be updated if city guidelines change.

Production Photos

Cast

El Beh

Darryl V. Jones

Katrina Lauren McGraw

Cathleen Riddley

Danny Scheie

Chanel Tilghman

Courtney Walsh

Ada Westfall

Ezra Reaves

Travis Santell Rowland

Beth Wilmurt

Angel Adedokun

Keiko Shimosato Carreiro

Kunal Prasad

Ryan Patrick (RP) Welsh

What does SF love about THE WIZARD OF OZ?