“The Wizard of Oz” opens tonight at Providence Medical Center Amphitheater, 130th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs.
The live stage production details the journey of Dorothy and Toto from Kansas to the Land of Oz, in the classic children’s story made famous by L. Frank Baum. The story was made into a memorable movie in 1939 by MGM. The play has a cast of about 50 actors.
The production starts at 8 p.m. tonight at the outdoor amphitheater, and tickets are still available at wizardofozkc.com. The live production runs from Aug. 1 to Aug. 4.
Tickets start at $20 each, with four lawn seats for $40. More ticket information is available from 816-559-3848.
In conjunction with this live production of “The Wizard of Oz,” museums and organizations around Wyandotte County have been offering special events.
These “Summer of Oz” events, coordinated by the Kansas City, Kansas, Convention and Visitors Bureau, include:
Wyandotte County Museum, 126th and State Avenue, now through Aug. 31. Visit Dorothy’s back yard, walk on the Yellow Brick Road and view the planted poppies. Admission is free. See wycomuseum.org.
National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State Avenue, Aug. 2-4. See Dorothy and meet farm animals, find the way through a corn maze, take pictures with Oz characters, go on train rides and see Wizard of Oz displays. There is an admission charge. See aghalloffame.com.
Strawberry Hill Museum and Cultural Center, 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kansas, Aug. 4-5. Those who are wearing red shoes when they visit the museum will get a free dessert and drink with their $10 paid admission. See strawberryhillmuseum.org.
Grinter Place, South 78th and K-32, Kansas City, Kansas, Saturday, Aug. 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. is Grinter Munchkin Day. Family activities with Moses Grinter, play games of the 1800s including marbles, jacks, ring toss and a scarecrow game. A Moses Grinter re-enactor will lead tours of the historic house. Go on the walking trail and listen to music. An antique toy collection and a magician will be part of the event. Adults admission is $6, seniors, $5, and children 18 and younger, free. See more at www.facebook.com/events/2096773140543129/.
Kansas City, Kansas, Public Libraries, Aug. 1-5, will have a Wizard of Oz book display, a “Wizard of Oz” movie at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, and activities with the “Wizard of Oz.” For more information, visit kckpl.org.
Rosedale Development Association, now through Sept. 3, redeem an “Over the Rainbow” punch card for an Oz prize after visiting five or more Rainbow Boulevard businesses. See more at rosedale.org.
Legends Outlets, Kansas City, Kansas, visit Dorothy and the Yellow Brick Road at the Legends. For more information, legendsshopping.com.
Final Cut Steakhouse, Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway, Dorothy’s dress and ruby red slippers will be on display. Those visiting must be 21 and older. For more information see hollywoodcasinokansas.com.
Cider Hill Family Orchard, 3341 N. 139th St., Kansas City, Kansas. Camp participants will participate in themed activities around the Wizard of Oz. See more at ciderhillfamilyorchard.com.
