The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Live theatre on the Proscenium stage!
Location
Proscenium Theatre
Date & Time
April 10, 2026, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Description
UMBC Theatre presents The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, adapted by Jacqueline Lawton and directed by Joseph W. Ritsch.
Life in modern day Baltimore has been a bit boring for Dorothy and her little dog Toto. Until one day, when a cyclone swoops in and takes them "over the rainbow" to the wonderful and magical land of Oz. With the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion, Dorothy sets off on the adventure of a lifetime down the yellow brick road to the Emerald City. These new friends brave witches, flying monkeys, and a Haunted Forest all to meet the Wizard of Oz, who promises to make their dreams come true.
Performances
Thursday, April 2, 7:30 p.m. — Opening night reception
Friday, April 3, 7:30 p.m. — Free performance for UMBC students
Saturday, April 4, 2 p.m.
Friday, April 10, 10:00 a.m. — Special student matinee! (This performance is now sold out.)
Friday, April 10, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 11, 2:00 p.m. — Talkback with playwright Jacqueline E. Lawton
Sunday, April 12, 2:00 p.m. — Free performance for UMBC students; Prospective student day; Actor talk-back; ASL Interpreted Performance (please email PAHBBoxOffice@umbc.edu if you would like to be in view of the interpreters!)
$15 general public; $10 for UMBC students, faculty, staff, and alumni; $10 senior citizens over 55. Please visit here to reserve seats.
Content Disclosure: TBA
The Proscenium Theatre is easy to visit, with plenty of free parking. Please visit here for directions and parking information.
Poster artwork by Eric Abele.
Produced by special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials supplied by WILLIAM MORRIS ENDEAVOR ENTERTAINMENT, LLC.
This event is supported in part by the Arts+ initiative.
