THE WIZARD OF OZ
Danielle Hope who won Andrew Lloyd Webber’s reality show Over the Rainbow is playing Dorothy in the musical the Wizard of Oz until 5th February with Sophie Evans taking over the role from the 7th.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's original Phantom of the Opera, Michael Crawford is playing the Wizard of Oz (to 5th February 2012) with Russell Grant taking over from 14th February for a limited 12 week run until 13th May. Marianne Benedict is the Wicked Witch of the West with Emily Tierney (All the Fun of the Fair and Wicked!) as the Good Witch Glinda.
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Edward Baker-Duly is Tin Man, David Ganly is the Cowardly Lion and Paul Keating is playing the Scarecrow.
The full cast for The Wizard of Oz is: Michael Crawford/ Professor Marvel/The Wizard of Oz : Danielle Hope: Dorothy: Sophie Evans/Alternate Dorothy: Emily Tierney/Glinda: Marianne Benedict/Miss Gulch/Wicked Witch of the West: Paul Keating/Hunk/Scarecrow: Edward Baker-Duly/Hickory/Tin Man: David Ganly/ Zeke/Cowardly Lion: Helen Walsh/Aunt Em/Munchkin Barrister: Stephen Scott/Henry: Edward Hayes-Neary/Winkie General: David Birch/Munchkin Coroner and Zeph/Munchkin Mayor.
Ensemble members: Florence Andrews, Adam Bracegirdle, Ashley Day, A C Garcia, Ryan Gover, Emily Goodenough, Emma Housley, Tom Kavanan, Carly Myers, Terel Nugent, Richard Roe, Adam Salter, Rachel Spurrell, Carrie Sutton, Jay Webb and Liam Wrate. Swings: Matthew Barrow, Rebecca Howell, Luke Johnson, Ceili O’Connor, Oliver Roll and Anna Woodside
The Wizard of Oz is best known as the 1939 Hollywood film starring Judy Garland as Dorothy, with songs including Somewhere Over The Rainbow, Follow The Yellow Brick Road, If I Only Had A Heart and We’re Off To See The Wizard.
The Wizard of Oz have released the London Cast Recording and you can order the CD from Amazon for £10.99.
This new musical is “totally reconceived” with new songs written by Lord Lloyd Webber with Lyrics by Tim Rice to add extra colour to the story as it moves from film to stage. The London Palladium has been turned into the Emerald City with the revolving stage which was so famously used at the end of Sunday Night at the London Palladium restored.
The story is about a girl called Dorothy who is rendered unconscious in a whirlwind and at her home in Kansas where she lives with her aunt, uncle and dog Toto. She and Toto wake up in Munchkinland to meet a Scarecrow, Tin Man and a Cowardly Lion.
Together they follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City in search of the famous Wizard of Oz who they have been told they can grant them their deepest wishes: Dorothy to get back home, the Scarecrow wants to get a brain, the Tin Man a heart and the Cowardly Lion wants some courage.
On the way they encounter Good and Evil witches which help and hinder their search. Glinda is the Good Witch of the North and gives Dorothy the special ruby slippers which play such a huge part in the storyline.
The creative team is the same as for Lloyd Webber’s The Sound of Music with Jeremy Sams directing, designed by Robert Jones and choreographed by Arlene Phillips.
The Wizard of Oz is suitable for audiences of all ages.
Sophie Evans who was the runner up to Danielle in the BBC series Over the Rainbow will play Dorothy every Tuesday evening and when Danielle is away.
You can book tickets here for the Wizard of Oz which is currently booking to 28th October 2012.
Tuesdays at 19:00. Wednesday-Saturday 19:30. Matinees on Wednesday and Saturday at 14:30 and Sunday at 15:00 |
HOW TO GET TO THE WIZARD OF OZ
London Palladium
Argyll Street,
London, W1F 7TF
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Tube : Oxford Circus Train: Charing Cross |
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1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 15, 16A, 23, 25, 53, 73 |
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This theatre participates in the Theatreland Parking Scheme - find out more about the great discounts offered by clicking on the link. |
DISABLED ACCESS TO THE WIZARD OF OZ
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Infra-red system with headsets. Induction loop at Box Office. Headsets available in foyer. |
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Guide dogs are permitted inside the auditorium |
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Please contact the Theatre Manager on arrival. Access is via the Box Office (ramp) at the front of the theatre in Argyll Street and then by wheelchair lift down to the Stalls bar. Alternative entrance off Ramillies Place, at the back of the theatre. Four spaces for wheelchair users at L46, O48, Q48 and S49. Companions can sit in same row. Transfer seating available to aisle seats. |
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Adapted toilet on the right inside entrance in Ramillies Place. Access also from the stalls bar. |
