Metrowest Family Theater presents The Wizard of Oz

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Hours:	Hours Vary see below
Ages:	Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Indoor
Cost:	see below
Category:	Theater & Shows

Sudbury's Metrowest Family Theater will present The Wizard of Oz from June 20th-22nd at The Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown, MA. Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketstage.com/MWFT.

June 20 and 21 at 7:30pm
June 22 at 2:00pm

Arsenal Center for the Arts
321 Arsenal St
Watertown, MA

Join Dorothy and her friends as they take the journey down the Yellow Brick Road to find a brain, a heart, and courage and discover that there’s no place like home!

Metrowest Family Theater kicks off its 13th season with the family favorite, “The Wizard of Oz” at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street in Watertown.

Tickets are $20 for general admission and $24 for premium seating which guarantees the first five rows center.

Tickets can be purchased at the box office (The Performing Arts Connection, 31 Union Avenue in Sudbury), by phone 508-450-7847 or online at www.ticketstage.com/MWFT.

For more information visit http://www.mftsudbury.org/The production features a talented cast of over 45 singers, dancers, and actors.

A host of enthusiastic children portray the lovable munchkins, with teens and adults filling in the leading, supporting, and ensemble roles.

“The Wizard of Oz” is MFT’s 20th musical production and is directed by Samantha Hammel, whose vision honors the award winning movie while keeping the story and characters fresh and unique.

Choreographer Carla German weaves intricate dancing with simplistic movement together in a creative and effective way, highlighting trained and novice dancers alike.

John Bower, Oz’s musical director, enhances the timeless score with the harmonious voices of children and adults alongside a five piece orchestra.The cast hails from over 20 towns and features professional working actors and newcomers to the stage.

This production promises to be an entertaining and awe inspiring musical event for the whole family!

DOROTHY GALE: Lexi Ryan

AUNT EM: Gina Herdeg

UNCLE HENRY/GATE GUARDIAN: Mike Ericson

HUNK/SCARECROW: Chris Jordan

HICKORY/TIN MAN: Brian Herdeg

ZEKE/COWARDLY LION: Michael Tow

ALMIRA GULTCH/WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST: Deirdre McCourt

PROFESSOR MARVEL/WIZARD OF OZ: David A.

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GLINDA: Lali Haines

ENSEMBLE: Gina Herdeg, Mike Ericson, Alexis Weiss, Grace Glionna, Hannah Sarnie, Marguerite Romatelli, Natalie O’Connor, Jenn Sutherland, Stephanie Pilavin, Kyle Stamm, Georgia Harper, Natalie Dillon, Mariah Prosansky, Tzippa Marchette, Maya Fray-Witzer, Slater Smith Jr., Vincent Lin

MUNCHKINS: Alana Tow, Cameron Levesque, Caroline MacKenzie, Julia Sun, Kaia Sheehey, Meredith O’Connor, Anna Flaherty, Siena Stanten, Anna Lin, Ashley Lanzoni, Ava Lyons, Cole Gamache, Helen Lin, Jacquelyn Dillon, Joshua Chase, Julia Pilavin, Mikayla Tow, Oliver Neale, Ava Fray-Witzer, Emily Solomon, Rachel Hoff

HOURS

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June 20th - 7:30pm
June 21st - 7:30pm
June 22nd - 2:00pm

COST

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$20 General Admission$24 Premium Seating

WEBSITE

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www.mftsudbury.org, www.ticketstage.com/MWFT

LOCATION

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321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA, 02472 map

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The Wizard of Oz presented by The Metrowest Family Theater

Head on down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy, Toto, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion and all the cherished characters of Oz as they set off for the Emerald City to meet the Wonderful Wizard, and enjoy the fresh choreographic creativity MFT brings to the stage. This family-friendly show combines the treasured L. Frank Baum tale and songs like 'Over the Rainbow,' 'If I Only Had Brain' and 'We're Off to See the Wizard' with modern, dynamic dance numbers to create a delightful mix of contemporary and classic.