Las Vegas Shakespeare Company puts a musical twist on one of the greatest motion pictures of all-time
Dorothy and friends – Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion – and her little dog, too, follow the yellow brick road to the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, as the Las Vegas Shakespeare Company present multiple performances of The Wizard of Oz. Fans can see the musical that puts a new twist on the classic film, May 13-14 at 8 p.m., May 15 at 4 p.m., May 21 at 8 p.m. and May 22 at 4 p.m. Tickets are only $10 and can be purchased at HendersonLive.com.
“The Wizard of Oz is a timeless movie that people of all ages love,” said Andrea Primo, Director of the Cultural Arts & Tourism. “We’re pleased to bring it to the stage for the community to enjoy.”
Swept away in a tornado, Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are taken to the magical land of Oz.
It’s here, Dorothy embarks on a journey to the Emerald City to meet the Wizard of Oz, a great and powerful figure who everyone says can grant her a return home to Kansas.
As she skips along the golden path, Dorothy meets some memorable characters including a Scarecrow in search of a brain, a Tin Man needing a heart and a Lion seeking courage. Together they form an unlikely team, developing a strong friendship, prevailing over wicked opponents and discovering that their desires were never lost.
“The cast is excited to bring this show to life,” said Dan Decker, Director of the Las Vegas Shakespeare Company. “This is the perfect show for the entire family.”
The Wizard of Oz is the Las Vegas Shakespeare Company’s (LVSC) third collaboration with the City of Henderson. In October 2010, the local, professional non-profit theatre group performed a successful four-Saturday, four-park travelling tour of the City’s signature event, Shakespeare in the Park. In addition, the company was chosen to present an original holiday production in December during WinterFest.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit HendersonLive.com, call (702) 267-4TIX (4849) or visit the Henderson Pavilion Box Office, Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter at HendersonLive.
The City of Henderson supports the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Advanced notice may be necessary to ensure that appropriate accommodations will be provided. For full telephone, use Relay Nevada by dialing 7-1-1.
About the City of Henderson Department of Cultural Arts & Tourism
The City of Henderson Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism is dedicated to creating and promoting innovative events, entertainment, programming and venues that celebrate diverse cultural arts, enhance tourism, involve and serve the community and enrich the economic and cultural fabric of Henderson.
The Henderson Pavilion, Henderson Convention Center and Henderson Events Plaza are all managed by the Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism.
For additional information on our programs and entertainment, please contact us directly at (702) 267-2171. Our office hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
About the Las Vegas Shakespeare Company
The Las Vegas Shakespeare Company is the Vegas Valley’s home town Shakespeare theatre, a resident, professional repertory company that presents classic and contemporary live entertainment. With its broad knowledge and expertise, LVSC applies modern storytelling techniques to Shakespeare to create contemporary visions of the classic plays – while at the same time honoring the original texts. LVSC also mounts large-scale musicals to round out its yearly offerings. LVSC works with the Clark County Schools to offer educational outreach year round.
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