The Wizard of Oz West End

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Opened: July 6, 2023
Closing: September 03, 2023

The Wizard of Oz - 2023 - West End History , Info & More

London Palladium
8 Argyll St, Soho London

The producer of the smash-hit Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat presents a brand-new production of THE WIZARD OF OZ, one of the world’s most beloved musicals.

A sensational cast joins Dorothy and Toto this Summer at The London Palladium for an unforgettable adventure down the yellow brick road!

Starring award-winning comedian and musical theatre star Jason Manford as The Cowardly Lion, Diversity star Ashley Banjo as The Tin Man in his West End musical debut and The London Palladium legend Gary Wilmot as The Wizard and Professor Marvel.

Featuring the iconic original score from the Oscar-winning MGM film including, Over The Rainbow, Follow The Yellow Brick Road and We’re Off To See The Wizard with additional songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, this spectacular production will be a magical experience for all the family.

__Access Performances__

Audio described performance – Wednesday 23 August, 7pm

Captioned performance – Thursday 24 August, 7pm

Signed performance – Thursday 31 August, 7pm

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Johannes Radebe Will Lead New UK and Ireland Tour of KINKY BOOTS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2024


A brand-new Made at Curve production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical KINKY BOOTS The Musical will tour the UK and Ireland from 17 January 2025.

Lauren Samuels, Austen Danielle Bohmer & More to Join WICKED Tour
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by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2024


Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Associate Artistic Director Sean Holmes (The Comedy of Errors, Globe), with Ekow Quartey and Amalia Vitale as Benedick and Beatrice.

Full Cast Set for JERSEY BOYS at La Mirada Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2024


“Oh, What a Night” as 3-D Theatricals in association with La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment will present JERSEY BOYS. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Meet the Cast of THE WIZ, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2024


The Wiz is beginning previews on Broadway tonight, March 29, following its pre-Broadway national tour! Meet the cast of The Wiz here!

Canadian Stage Sets 2024-25 Season Featuring Toronto and Canadian Premieres & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2024


Canadian Stage has unveiled its 24.25 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

THE WIZARD OF Oz Returns To The West End This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Mar 21, 2024


The Wizard of Oz will conclude its major UK and Ireland tour with a season in London this summer, playing a strictly limited run of 38 performances only from Thursday 15 August – Sunday 8 September 2024 at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.

Scoop: Coming Up on THE MASKED SINGER on FOX - Wednesday, March 20, 2024
by TV Scoop - Mar 14, 2024


Get all the scoop on THE MASKED SINGER, airing on FOX on Wednesday, March 20, 2024! Robin Thicke kicks off the episode with a rockstar rendition of “My Life.” Then, the last group of celebrity singers belt out classic tunes from the iconic “Piano Man” himself, Bill Joel! Watch a video from a recent episode now!

TREESON: An Eco-Musical Will Be Performed in Concert For Earth Day at 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2024


54 Below will present the global premier concert production of TREESON: An Eco-Musical. Let's celebrate Earth Day together in an inspirational evening featuring a soaring soundtrack with Music & Lyrics by G. Victoria Campbell.

John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Jared Grimes & More Join The Muny's 106th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2024


The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers and music directors for its 2024 season. Learn about the shows this season and see how to purchase tickets!

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, A DOLL'S HOUSE, and More Set For Sheffield Theatres 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2024


Robert Hastie has announced his final season at Sheffield Theatres, as he steps down after eight years as Artistic Director. New productions will be running from summer 2024 to spring 2025 in the Crucible Theatre and Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse. Learn more about the season lineup here!

Feature: ARKANSAS SHOOTING STARS: HOT SPRINGS WORLD CLASS HIGH SCHOOL
by Theresa Bertram - Mar 7, 2024


Broadway World loves Hot Springs, and we love Hot Springs World Class High School even more. They are always producing quality shows, and the actors look like they are having a lot of fun. Under the guidance of Mrs. Katie Potts, this thespian troupe is being expertly prepped for their theatrical future.

Cast and Creative Team Set For Algonquin's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2024


Algonquin Arts Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its April musical, Fiddler on the Roof. The show will run at Algonquin Arts Theatre from April 6 through April 21.

Theatre Under The Stars Announces The Finalists For The 2024 TOMMY TUNE AWARDS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2024


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FUNNY GIRL, THE WIZ, and More Set For Broadway in Kansas City 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2024


Broadway in Kansas City has announced its upcoming season for 2024-25. The season will kick off in December with Funny Girl, and continue for a total of 7 shows. Learn more about the full season here!

SOME LIKE IT HOT And More Announced for Denver Center for the Performing Arts 2024/25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2024


Get the latest updates on DCPA Broadway's 2024/25 subscription season and newly added attractions. Stay tuned for exciting performances and theatrical experiences coming your way.

Broadway Buying Guide: March 4, 2024- See the New Musicals of the Spring Season
by Team BWW - Mar 4, 2024


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, March 4, 2024.

Scoop: Coming Up on THE MASKED SINGER Season Premiere on FOX - Wednesday, March 6, 2024
by TV Scoop - Feb 29, 2024


Get all the scoop on THE MASKED SINGER, airing on FOX on Wednesday, March 6, 2024! The season premiere episode will kick off with a performance by new panelist Rita Ora! She will be joined by host NICK CANNON and returning celebrity panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg and Robin Thicke! Watch a video preview of the new season now!

Cast and Creative Team Set for AN AMERICAN SOLDIER at Perelman Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 29, 2024


The Perelman Performing Arts Center has revealed the complete and creative team for An American Soldier at the new performing arts center at the World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan.

Sandra Oh, Ann Harada & More to Star in THE WELKIN at Atlantic Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2024


The complete cast has been revealed for the American premiere of The Welkin, written by Lucy Kirkwood and directed by Sarah Benson at Atlantic Theater Company. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Shelley Conn, Philip Glenister, and Isabella Pappas Will Be Featured in Video Design For INSTRUCTIONS FOR A TEENAGE ARMAGEDDON
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2024


Shelley Conn (Bridgerton), Philip Glenister (Life on Mars) and Isabella Pappas (Stranger Things: The First Shadow) will feature in the video design for Instructions for a Teenage Armageddon.

THE WIZ, COMPANY, and More Set For The Smith Center for the Performing Arts' 2024-25 Broadway Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2024


The Smith Center for the Performing Arts has announced its latest lineup of Broadway productions for 2024/2025 The new season features 10 stage productions direct from Broadway that have collectively been showered with 33 Tony Awards®, 18 Drama Desk Awards and five Laurence Olivier Awards. Learn which shows are included.

THE WIZ, MOULIN ROUGE!, and More Set For the Orpheum's 2024-25 Broadway Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2024


 The Orpheum Theatre Group has announced the 2024-2025 Broadway Season featuring eight shows. Learn more about the linup and find out how to get tickets here!

Ballet Tech to Present 30th Anniversary Kids Dance at the Joyce
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2024


Ballet Tech will return to The Joyce Theater for the 30th anniversary of its Kids Dance student performance troupe, May 30–June 2. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Feature: CENTRAL ARKANSAS SHOOTING STARS: HIGH SCHOOL
by Theresa Bertram - Feb 25, 2024


Isabella Nguyen and Bee Golleher have so much experience, and when they hit the stage, they command your attention. That also holds true for behind the scenes as well. So, whatever they choose to do, I know they will make an amazing mark in their worlds.

The Wizard of Oz FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long has The Wizard of Oz been running on the West End?
The Wizard of Oz opened at the London Palladium on Thursday Jul 06, 2023 and has now been running for 1 month.
What are the songs in The Wizard of Oz and what's the order?
Life in Kansas
Niccolo's Piccolo
In Michigan
Daisy Donoghue
Carrie Barry
Alas for the Man Without Brains
That Is Love
When You Love, Love, Love
Poppy Chorus
Phantom Patrol
On a Pay Night Evening
Things That We Don't Learn at School
Connemara Christening
Spanish Bolero
Wee Highland Mon
Rosalie
I Love Only One Girl in the Wide, Wide World
Sammy
Hurrah for Baffins Bay
The Wizard Is No Longer King
The Traveler and the Pie
Must You
Honey, My Sweet
All Aboard for Sunny Kansas
The Different Ways of Making Love
The Guardian of the Gate
How'd You Like a Girl Like Me?
I'll Be Your Honey in the Springtime
It Happens Every Day
It's Lovely to Love a Lovely Girl
Just a Simple Girl from the Prairie
Love Is Love
She Really Didn't Mind the Thing at All
She's My Native Land
Star of My Native Land
That's Where She Sits All Day
When We Get What's Coming to Us
When the Circus Comes to Town
The Witch Behind the Man
Over the Rainbow
We Welcome You to Munchkinland
Ding Dong the Witch Is Dead
If I Only Had a Brain
Dance of the Scarecrows
Dance
If I Only Had a Heart
Follow the Yellow Brick Road
We're Off to See the Wizard
If I Only Had the Nerve
The Jitterbug
Changing of the Guard
Specialty Dance
The Merry Old Land of Oz
Some Day My Prince Will Come
The Briant Brothers
Skeleton Dance
'Precious Jewels' Ballet

Other Productions of The Wizard of Oz

1903   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1904   Broadway Return Engagement [Broadway]
Broadway
1949   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
2023   West End
West End
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