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The WIZ

By Mary Brenner
Event Date and Time
2009-08-20T19:30:00 - 2009-08-22T14:00:00

Batavia Players Inc. presents their 2009 Summer Youth Theater production, "THE WIZ", under the direction of Patrick D. Burk.  In 1975, the original Broadway stage production won 7 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.  Composer and lyricist, Charlie Smalls, created a jazzy, urban, upbeat feel for an old childhood favorite.  Based on the book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank Baum, the musical tells the story of Dorothy, who's blown away from Kansas and lands in Munchkinland where she meets the Scarecrow, the Tinman and the Cowardly Lion; and follows their adventures as they travel down the yellow brick road to see the Wizard in Oz.  Eighty-five youth, ages 3 through 21, comprise a cast from throughout the Genesee Region.  Show dates:  August 20th and 21st, 7:30 PM and August 22nd, 2 PM.  General Admission - $10.00.  Student and Senior Tickets - $8.00. Reserved Seating tickets on sale now on line:  www.bataviaplayers.org link to www.showtix4u.com or at Batavia High School, 260 State Street, during evening rehearsals and prior to each performance.  For more information, call 585 343 9721.

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