with Music and Lyrics of the MGM motion picture score by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg
background music by Herbert Stothart
director: John Schreiber
music director: Nan Winsell
designer: John Schreiber
choreography: Kim Jensch
The magical, fantasy story of a young girl who visits a new land (Oz) and meets wonderful friends and horrific enemies along the way.
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This was a slightly above-average high school production of a familiar musical. In typical fashion, some students rose to the challenge and gave wonderful performances (the leads) and some seemed to be there because it was expected of them.
I was delighted to see in the program that the Jitterbug scene was going to be in this production, though it didn't live up too well to my expectations. The students lacked a sense of believability and commitment to the scene.
My favorite portion of the performance was the scene in which the bridge rotated so that the wayfareres couldn't get across. It was fun, funny, and well performed.
Overall, a delightful evening.
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