Oz: The Musical

A dazzling musical based on the L. Frank Baum Classic Story

Book by Tim Kelly Music and lyrics by Bill Francoeur.

A cyclone carries Dorothy and Toto to the magical Land of Oz. When Dorothy’s house squashes the Wicked Witch of the East, she is ecstatically thanked by the liberated Munchkins and given permission to wear the witch’s powerful silver slippers. From there, Baum’s lovable characters — rubber-legged Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion, and Tin Woodsman — join Dorothy on a journey to meet the great Oz. While on their trek, they battle the Wicked Witch of the West, who is determined to get revenge for the death of her sister. This bright musical is charged with a bundle of wonderful songs and thrill after thrill.

The Branch County Community Theater will be hosting a special storytime on April 1 at 10:30am at the Coldwater Branch of the Branch District Library to promote the upcoming production of OZ the Musical. Library guests will have a chance to meet the cast and listen to a story read by a cast member. After storytime, follow along the yellow brick road to the Children’s Museum of Branch County for songs and crafts with the cast. Free Museum admission for those that attend storytime at the library.

Performances are May 1-3, 2025 at the Tibbits Opera House in Coldwater, Michigan.

Tickets for this event range from $7-$15 including fees ($5+fees for students 18 & under and $13+fees for adults). Doors will open one hour prior to showtime and seating will begin 30 minutes prior to showtime. No outside food or drink allowed in the theatre. Runtime is approximately 90 minutes plus intermission.

Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Englewood, Colorado.

Directed by Gina Wright. Music Direction by Cindy Garn.