
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
A free, family-friendly stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s classic, with tornado-swept Kansas, munchkins, and ruby slippers. Dorothy’s yellow-brick-road journey teams her with the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Cowardly Lion for a magical adventure.
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A free, family-friendly stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s classic follows Dorothy and her dog from a Kansas tornado into a magical land of munchkins, ruby slippers, and the yellow brick road. Expect whimsical characters, lighthearted comedy, and community theater charm.

A free, family-friendly stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s classic follows Dorothy and her dog from a Kansas tornado into a magical land of munchkins, ruby slippers, and the yellow brick road. Expect whimsical characters, lighthearted comedy, and community theater charm.
A free, family-friendly stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s classic follows Dorothy and her dog from a Kansas tornado into a magical land of munchkins, ruby slippers, and the yellow brick road. Expect whimsical characters, lighthearted comedy, and community theater charm.

A tornado-whirled journey through Oz with munchkins, ruby slippers, and the yellow brick road, as Dorothy and her companions face flying monkeys and a wicked witch. Expect heart, humor, and imaginative staging in an outdoor amphitheater.

A tornado-whirled journey through Oz with munchkins, ruby slippers, and the yellow brick road, as Dorothy and her companions face flying monkeys and a wicked witch. Expect heart, humor, and imaginative staging in an outdoor amphitheater.
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High energy K-pop inspired musical theater blending synchronized dance, pop-style vocals, and campy demon hunting fantasy. Local youth company delivers choreography-driven, family-friendly performances at Asheville Junior Theater Aug 17–21.

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Swashbuckling period drama based on the Scarlet Pimpernel tale, blending secret-identity intrigue with romantic tension and revolutionary-era stakes. An outdoor amphitheatre performance geared toward fans of classic adventure theater.

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