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Ericgjovaag: /* The Wiz North American Tour */

2026-11-05T01:13:19Z

The Wiz North American Tour

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	===''The Wiz'' North American Tour===		===''The Wiz'' North American Tour===
	The recent Broadway reinterpretation of ''The Wiz'' is back for another tour, this time hitting smaller theaters for shorter spans than it did last year. Currently announced dates:		The recent Broadway reinterpretation of ''The Wiz'' is back for another tour, this time hitting smaller theaters for shorter spans than it did last year. Currently announced dates:
	* November 1, 2026: Smart Financial Center, Sugar Land, Texas
	* November 9, 2026: Alberta Bair Theatre, Billings, Montana		* November 9, 2026: Alberta Bair Theatre, Billings, Montana
	* November 12-15, 2026: Harris Center, Folsom, California		* November 12-15, 2026: Harris Center, Folsom, California

Ericgjovaag: /* October 2026 */

2026-11-01T21:39:15Z

October 2026

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	===The Land of Oz: Beyond the Page museum exhibit, Oshkosh, Wisconsin===		===The Land of Oz: Beyond the Page museum exhibit, Oshkosh, Wisconsin===
	'''Now through March 20, 2027: The Land of Oz: Beyond the Page museum exhibit, Oshkosh Public Museum, Oshkosh, Wisconsin'''. See rare artifacts, original illustrations, movie memorabilia, and more in this exhibit. For more information, visit https://www.oshkoshmuseum.org/exhibitions/land-of-oz/.		'''Now through March 20, 2027: The Land of Oz: Beyond the Page museum exhibit, Oshkosh Public Museum, Oshkosh, Wisconsin'''. See rare artifacts, original illustrations, movie memorabilia, and more in this exhibit. For more information, visit https://www.oshkoshmuseum.org/exhibitions/land-of-oz/.

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	~~==October 2026==~~
	~~===The Wonderful Illustrator of Franklin County bus tour, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania===~~
	'''October 26, 2026: The Wonderful Illustrator of Franklin County bus tour, Franklin County Visitors Center, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.''' Before he became famous as the illustrator of '' Father Goose: His Book'' and ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'', W. W. Denslow first became known for his drawings of Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Tour the sites that Denslow drew on this motor coach tour of the county. For more information, visit the county's blog at https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/the-wonderful-illustrator-of-franklin-county-bus-tour-tickets-on-sale/.

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Ericgjovaag: /* The Wizard of Oz play, Honolulu, Hawai'i */

2026-11-01T21:38:50Z

The Wizard of Oz play, Honolulu, Hawai'i

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	===''Wicked Oz'', Seattle, Washington===		===''Wicked Oz'', Seattle, Washington===
	'''''Wicked Oz'', Le Faux Seattle at Julia's on Broadway, Seattle, Washington.''' Oz is reinterpreted by Seattle's premier drag theater production company. Presented the last Thursday of every month at 7:00. For more information, visit https://www.juliasonbroadway.com/wicked-oz.		'''''Wicked Oz'', Le Faux Seattle at Julia's on Broadway, Seattle, Washington.''' Oz is reinterpreted by Seattle's premier drag theater production company. Presented the last Thursday of every month at 7:00. For more information, visit https://www.juliasonbroadway.com/wicked-oz.

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	~~===''The Wizard of Oz'' play, Honolulu, Hawai'i===~~
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	'''Now through October 31, 2026: ''The Wizard of Oz'' play, John F. Kennedy Theatre, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawai'i.''' The classic stage version, based on the famous 1939 film adaptation, is staged with a twist this season: Costumes, sets, and props are all made from upcycled materials found around the campus. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://manoa.hawaii.edu/liveonstage/kennedy-theatre/20262027season/oz.php.

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Ericgjovaag: /* The Wiz North American Tour */

2026-11-01T21:38:11Z

The Wiz North American Tour

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	===''The Wiz'' North American Tour===		===''The Wiz'' North American Tour===
	The recent Broadway reinterpretation of ''The Wiz'' is back for another tour, this time hitting smaller theaters for shorter spans than it did last year. Currently announced dates:		The recent Broadway reinterpretation of ''The Wiz'' is back for another tour, this time hitting smaller theaters for shorter spans than it did last year. Currently announced dates:
	* October 27, 2026: Johnny Mercer Theatre, Savannah, Georgia
	* October 28, 2026: Memorial Auditorium, Spartanburg, South Carolina
	* October 30-31, 2026: The Majestic Theatre, San Antonio, Texas
	* November 1, 2026: Smart Financial Center, Sugar Land, Texas		* November 1, 2026: Smart Financial Center, Sugar Land, Texas
	* November 9, 2026: Alberta Bair Theatre, Billings, Montana		* November 9, 2026: Alberta Bair Theatre, Billings, Montana

Ericgjovaag: /* The Wizard of Oz national telecast, MeTV */

2026-11-01T21:37:43Z

The Wizard of Oz national telecast, MeTV

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	==Going on now==		==Going on now==
	~~===''The Wizard of Oz'' national telecast, MeTV===~~
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	'''''The Wizard of Oz'' national telecast.''' For the first time since 2005, the famous 1939 film version of ''The Wizard of Oz'' will air on national over-the-air television, as part of MeTV's Halloween BOO-nanza. Lisa Welchel of the network's ''Collector's Call'' hosts some showings, and there will be visits with collectors, performers, and other Oz contributors. Other events will also take place. Here's the complete schedule:
	* October 31, 2026: ''The Wizard of Oz'', hosted by Svengoolie
	For more information, keep an eye on [https://www.metv.com/stories/follow-the-yellow-brick-road-with-a-month-of-oz-movies-and-specials-on-metv-starting-sunday-sept-27 MeTV's ''Wizard of Oz'' website]. Check local listings for showtimes on your local MeTV station.

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	===''Wicked'' play, around the world===		===''Wicked'' play, around the world===
	'''Now playing: ''Wicked''.''' This is the award-winning musical based on Gregory Maguire's novel ''Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West''. The book is by Winnie Holzman, the music by Stephen Schwartz, and the show is directed by Joe Mantello. It has done so well, it has spawned the following productions:		'''Now playing: ''Wicked''.''' This is the award-winning musical based on Gregory Maguire's novel ''Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West''. The book is by Winnie Holzman, the music by Stephen Schwartz, and the show is directed by Joe Mantello. It has done so well, it has spawned the following productions:

Ericgjovaag: /* November 2026 */

2026-10-30T10:10:20Z

November 2026

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	==November 2026==		==November 2026==
			===''The Wizard of Oz'' (1925) cablecast, TCM===
			'''November 8, 2026: ''The Wizard of Oz'' (1925) cablecast, TCM.''' The first full-length movie adaptation of L. Frank Baum's first Oz book was this 1925 silent movie. There is a character named Dorothy, a tornado takes her house to Oz, but that's about where the resemblance to any other version of the story ends. Shows at 9:30 pm EST/PST (check your local listings for exact time and channel in your area).

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	===TeslaCon, Middleton, Wisconsin===		===TeslaCon, Middleton, Wisconsin===
	'''November 12-15, 2026: TeslaCon, Marriott of Middleton, Middleton, Wisconsin.''' The country's largest steampunk convention celebrates its sixteenth edition, and this year the theme is Oz. For more information, see the convention's website at https://teslacon.com/.		'''November 12-15, 2026: TeslaCon, Marriott of Middleton, Middleton, Wisconsin.''' The country's largest steampunk convention celebrates its sixteenth edition, and this year the theme is Oz. For more information, see the convention's website at https://teslacon.com/.

Ericgjovaag: /* The Wizard of Oz, the CW */

2026-10-28T13:02:29Z

The Wizard of Oz, the CW

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	'''''The Wizard of Oz'' broadcast, the CW.''' For the second time this year, ''The Wizard of Oz'' returns to free broadcast television with its first showings on the CW network. The following dates have been announced.		'''''The Wizard of Oz'' broadcast, the CW.''' For the second time this year, ''The Wizard of Oz'' returns to free broadcast television with its first showings on the CW network. The following dates have been announced.
	* November 25, 2026, 8:00 pm EST/PST		* November 25, 2026, 8:00 pm EST/PST
	* December 20, 2026, 8:00 pm EST/PST		* December 20, 2026, 7:30 pm EST/PST
	Check your local listings for exact time and channel in your area.		Check your local listings for exact time and channel in your area.

Ericgjovaag: /* =The Wizard of Oz, the CW */

2026-10-28T13:00:08Z

=The Wizard of Oz, the CW

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	==Holiday Season 2026-27==		==Holiday Season 2026-27==
	===''The Wizard of Oz'', the CW==		===''The Wizard of Oz'', the CW===
	'''''The Wizard of Oz'' broadcast, the CW.''' For the second time this year, ''The Wizard of Oz'' returns to free broadcast television with its first showings on the CW network. The following dates have been announced.		'''''The Wizard of Oz'' broadcast, the CW.''' For the second time this year, ''The Wizard of Oz'' returns to free broadcast television with its first showings on the CW network. The following dates have been announced.
	* November 25, 2026, 8:00 pm EST/PST		* November 25, 2026, 8:00 pm EST/PST

Ericgjovaag: /* Holiday Season 2026-27 */

2026-10-28T12:59:45Z

Holiday Season 2026-27

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	==Holiday Season 2026-27==		==Holiday Season 2026-27==
			===''The Wizard of Oz'', the CW==
			'''''The Wizard of Oz'' broadcast, the CW.''' For the second time this year, ''The Wizard of Oz'' returns to free broadcast television with its first showings on the CW network. The following dates have been announced.
			* November 25, 2026, 8:00 pm EST/PST
			* December 20, 2026, 8:00 pm EST/PST
			Check your local listings for exact time and channel in your area.

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	===''The Wizard of Oz'', holiday cablecasts===		===''The Wizard of Oz'', holiday cablecasts===
	'''''The Wizard of Oz'' holiday cablecasts, TBS and TNT.''' The stations' annual holiday season showings of the famous film version are, generally speaking, around Thanksgiving on TBS and Christmas on TNT. Check your local provider for exact times and channels on your system. Keep checking back for updates.		'''''The Wizard of Oz'' holiday cablecasts, TBS and TNT.''' The stations' annual holiday season showings of the famous film version are, generally speaking, around Thanksgiving on TBS and Christmas on TNT. Check your local provider for exact times and channels on your system. Keep checking back for updates.

Ericgjovaag: /* There's No Place Like Toto fall festival, North Judson, Indiana */

2026-10-26T01:38:30Z

There's No Place Like Toto fall festival, North Judson, Indiana

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	==October 2026==		==October 2026==
	~~===There's No Place Like Toto fall festival, North Judson, Indiana===~~
	'''October 24, 2026: There's No Place Like Toto: A Magical Fall Festival, Richard's of Toto, North Judson, Indiana.''' The [https://richardsoftoto.com/ appropriately named shop in Indiana] is hosting an Oz-themed fall festival. For more information, visit [https://www.facebook.com/events/1111095464692267/ the event's Facebook page].

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	===The Wonderful Illustrator of Franklin County bus tour, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania===		===The Wonderful Illustrator of Franklin County bus tour, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania===
	'''October 26, 2026: The Wonderful Illustrator of Franklin County bus tour, Franklin County Visitors Center, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.''' Before he became famous as the illustrator of '' Father Goose: His Book'' and ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'', W. W. Denslow first became known for his drawings of Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Tour the sites that Denslow drew on this motor coach tour of the county. For more information, visit the county's blog at https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/the-wonderful-illustrator-of-franklin-county-bus-tour-tickets-on-sale/.		'''October 26, 2026: The Wonderful Illustrator of Franklin County bus tour, Franklin County Visitors Center, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.''' Before he became famous as the illustrator of '' Father Goose: His Book'' and ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'', W. W. Denslow first became known for his drawings of Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Tour the sites that Denslow drew on this motor coach tour of the county. For more information, visit the county's blog at https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/the-wonderful-illustrator-of-franklin-county-bus-tour-tickets-on-sale/.