Wizard of Oz play Kansas City

The Wizard of Oz in Kansas City is filled with all the familiarity of the classic movie – Dorothy and Toto are swept to Oz and join three unlikely heroes on a quest to see the Wizard and must battle a Wicked Witch in order to return home. This award-winning production seamlessly combines bold imaginative elements like costumes, sets, projections, and special effects with incredible original music making it the must-see family event of the season.

Purchase online at kcballet.org or call 816.931.8993 for the best seats.

Kansas City Ballet performed the World Premiere of Septime Webre’s The Wizard of Oz on Oct. 12, 2018. At that time, the production broke all previous KCB Box Office records. Learn more about the performances, watch videos about the making of the production and more! Click here for more information

Wizard of Oz play Kansas City

Storylines and visual elements from the MGM Motion Picture THE WIZARD OF OZ are provided by Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures.

We anticipate 10 sold-out performances, so be sure to share that you’re seeing this fantastical new show with your friends.

ABOUT THE PRODUCTION

The scale of this world premiere is impressive:

  • The all-new music composed by Matthew Pierce, the same composer for Alice (in wonderland), is 471 pages long and features three percussion players playing 35 different percussion instruments.
  • This is a unique collaboration with Kansas City Ballet, Colorado Ballet and Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet. We worked with an internationally-recognized creative team to create a major new work of outstanding quality.
  • A total of 120 stunning costumes and 112 hats, designed by Liz Vandal, in the production and our costume shop will paint 220 shoes. There are at least 60 costume changes throughout the production.
  • Upwards of 20 puppets, designed by Nicholas Mahon, including a mechanical Toto, are involved in the production. One of Mr. Mahon’s most recent projects was for the 2018 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony.
  • A first for Kansas City Ballet, this show will feature incredible projection technology, designed by Aaron Rhyne, using a combination of three state-of-the-art projectors. This will add an integral design element that helps provide atmosphere and dimensionality, and enhance the experience.
  • More than 300 light cues, designed by Trad A Burns, will take place using over 1000 channels of lights.
  • There will be eight flying effects executed by multiple characters.
  • At least 120 people, not including dancers, were part of this collaboration team including designers and makers.
  • In Kansas City, 30 company dancers and 15 second company dancers will make up the cast, not counting children.
  • There are 23 children’s roles and two casts for a total of 46 children performing in The Wizard of Oz, providing a huge asset to the development and growth of the Kansas City Ballet School.

ABOUT THE MUSIC

WATCH REHEARSALS

 

The Wizard of Oz Photography: Story lines and visual elements from the classic motion picture by Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures. Dancer Amanda DeVenuta. Photographer Kenny Johnson.

Is the Wizard of Oz in Kansas City?

The Wizard of Oz in Kansas City is filled with all the familiarity of the classic movie – Dorothy and Toto swept to Oz join three unlikely heroes on a quest to see the Wizard and must battle a Wicked Witch in order to return home.

How long is KC Ballet Wizard of Oz?

World Premiere! Run time is approximately two hours and 15 minutes with one 20-minute intermission. Story lines and visual elements from the classic motion picture provided by Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures.

Is there a ballet for Wizard of Oz?

– Cincinnati Enquirer. The Wizard of Oz is a truly magical ballet, filled with all the familiarity of the classic movie, plus all the spectacle worthy of Las Vegas. It is a perfect finale to NBT's 2022-23 Season.

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