The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - a Centennial Celebration
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Centennial Celebration
is a full-length audio presentation of the celebrated children’s
classic by L. Frank Baum. Inspired by the 100th
Anniversary of "America's First Fairytale," the Children's
Museum of Los Angeles and Otherworld Media's Judith Walcutt and
David Ossman mount a spectacular production that includes an
all-star cast featuring such performers as Annette Bening (as Glinda),
John Goodman (as Guardian of the Gate), Harry Anderson (as The
Wizard), Phyllis Diller (as the Wicked Witch) and Mark Hamill (as
Munch The Munchkin).
The principal roles are played by an integrated
cast of Broadway, television and film actors: Robert
Guillaume as the Cowardly Lion, Nestor Serrano as
the Tin Woodman, Rene Auberjonois as the Scarecrow,
Michelle Trachtenberg as Dorothy. This all-star
cast provides fresh and original characterizations.
Inspired by the vivid scenes of original W. W. Denslow
illustrations, the accomplished supporting cast brings
to life the original book. This film-style audio
production creates thrilling Ozian locations and
introduces the audience to many new locations - not
found in the film - such as "The China Country."
Commentary by Oz fan Ray Bradbury offers insights
into the essence of the novel's charm as well as a
few personal anecdotes about how Oz helped to ignite
his own childhood imagination.
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