The Wizard of Oz musical to tour following West End run

The Wizard of Oz is to launch a UK tour this winter, following its upcoming run in the West End.

The Curve Leicester production will transfer to the London Palladium for a limited season running from 23 June – 3 September 2023 with tickets on sale now.

It will then open its tour with a Christmas season at the Liverpool Empire (13 December 2023 – 7 January 2024) before visiting venues across the country.

Join Dorothy and Toto as they are swept up from sepia-soaked Kansas and transported over the rainbow to the technicolour wonderland of Oz.

The musical features new music from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, as well as iconic songs from the original MGM film.

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Directed by Nikolai Foster (Billy Elliot The Musical, A Chorus Line) The Wizard of Oz has choreography by Shay Barclay, Set Designer is Colin Richmond, Projection Designer is Douglas O’Connell,Costume and Puppet Designer is Rachael Canning, Lighting Designer is Ben Cracknell, Sound Designer is Adam Fisher, Creative Consultant is Mark Kaufman, Musical Director and Musical Supervisor is George Dyer, Casting Director is Kay Magson CDG, Props Supervisor is Marcus Hall Props, and Wigs, Hair and Makeup Designer is Elizabeth Marini.

Producer Michael Harrison said: “There really will be no place like the Liverpool Empire this Christmas, as Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion embark on their journey down the Yellow Brick Road. Nikolai Foster and his team have created a new and magical production of this beloved musical, and we can’t wait to take the show to Liverpool and then to audiences all around the country.”

Star casting for The Wizard of Oz is to be confirmed.

For more information, visit wizardofozmusical.com