User:Kalabasasss332/The Wizard of Oz (2011 musical)

Background
The Wizard of Oz is a 2011 musical based on The Wizard of Oz 1939 original film, as well as L Frank Baum’s novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The Wizard of Oz, 2011 musical, is the third stage musical adaptation of the film, following the 1945 version for the St. Louis Municipal Opera (The Muny) and the 1987 version for the Royal Shakespeare Company. After previews, the previous month, the musical opened at the West End Theatre (located in London), on March 1st 2011, and closed on September 2nd, 2012. The Wizard of Oz was developed by the same author who wrote the novel, L Frank Baum (there is no Wicked Witch or Toto, but a few new characters).

Roles and Casting
The roles and original cast from The Wizard of Oz musical include, Dorothy Gale (casted by Danielle Hope), alternative Dorothy (Sophie Evans), The Wizard of Oz/Professor Marvel (Michael Crawford), Scarecrow (Paul Keating), Tin Man (Edward Baker-Duly), Cowardly Lion (David Ganly), The Wicked Witch of the West (Hannah Waddingham), Glinda the Good Witch of the North (Emily Tierney) Auntie Em (Helen Walsh), Uncle Henry (Stephen Scott), and Toto (four different West Highland Terriers alternative in the role).

Musical Numbers
The musical uses numerous songs, written by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg, from the 1939 film. However, new songs include “The Wonders of the World” a song for Professor Marvel, “Red Shoes Blues” for the Wicked Witch of the West, and two songs for the Wizard, including “Bring Me the Broomstick” and “Farewell to Oz”, written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.