'The Wizard of Oz' coming to Miller Auditorium

Contact: Thom Cooper

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"The Wizard of Oz" is coming to Western Michigan University’s Miller Auditorium from Friday to Sunday, Jan. 5-7.

Purchase tickets online:
millerauditorium.com

Photo of the Tin Man, Dorothy, Cowardly Lion and Scarecrow from the Wizard of Oz singing on a stage.

Performances for "The Wizard of Oz" are 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6; and 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7.

There truly is no place like home as one of the greatest family musicals of all time twists its way into Kalamazoo. Audiences will be captivated as they travel down the Yellow Brick Road and beyond with Dorothy, Toto and their friends the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow. This lavish production features breathtaking special effects, dazzling choreography and classic songs.

A spectacular celebration of the iconic 1939 MGM film, "The Wizard of Oz" will blow you away from the moment the tornado touches down and transports you to a dazzling Oz, complete with munchkins and flying monkeys. Don’t miss the chance to travel over the rainbow and experience this national treasure on stage.

Performances are 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6; and 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7.

Tickets

"The Wizard of Oz" at Miller Auditorium is part of the Zhang Financial Broadway in West Michigan Series. Tickets are on sale now and range from $32 to $77. They can be purchased online at millerauditorium.com, by calling (269) 387-2300 or (800) 228-9858, or in person at the Miller Auditorium Ticket Office. Groups of 10 or more can call (269) 387-2312 for special discounts.

For more news, arts and events, visit wmich.edu/news.