The Wizard of Oz West End

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Opened: July 6, 2023
Closing: September 03, 2023

The Wizard of Oz - 2023 - West End History , Info & More

London Palladium
8 Argyll St, Soho London

The producer of the smash-hit Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat presents a brand-new production of THE WIZARD OF OZ, one of the world’s most beloved musicals.

A sensational cast joins Dorothy and Toto this Summer at The London Palladium for an unforgettable adventure down the yellow brick road!

Starring award-winning comedian and musical theatre star Jason Manford as The Cowardly Lion, Diversity star Ashley Banjo as The Tin Man in his West End musical debut and The London Palladium legend Gary Wilmot as The Wizard and Professor Marvel.

Featuring the iconic original score from the Oscar-winning MGM film including, Over The Rainbow, Follow The Yellow Brick Road and We’re Off To See The Wizard with additional songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, this spectacular production will be a magical experience for all the family.

__Access Performances__

Audio described performance – Wednesday 23 August, 7pm

Captioned performance – Thursday 24 August, 7pm

Signed performance – Thursday 31 August, 7pm

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JLS Star Aston Merrygold Will Rejoin THE WIZARD OF OZ UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2024


JLS star Aston Merrygold will reprise his celebrated role as The Tin Man at select dates across the Wizard of Oz's UK and Ireland tour. Learn more about which cities you can catch him in here!

Complete Cast & Design Team Set for BATHHOUSE.PPTX at The Flea
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2024


The Flea has revealed the complete cast and design team for the world premiere production of BATHHOUSE.PPTX, written by Jesús I. Valles.

Choreographer Adam Haigh Joins Leading Team of THE FINELLIS MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2024


Marjan Content Productions and Murphy's Law Productions have announced that acclaimed choreographer Adam Haigh has joined the leading team of The Finellis Musical for its world premiere production from June 3-16 at Wonderville.

Darwin Del Fabro's Debut Album REVISITING ELIS REGINA Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2024


DARWIN DEL FABRO debut album 'REVISITING ELIS REGINA' celebrates the iconic Brazilian singer with a collection of her songs.

Tenor Mark Padmore & Pianist Mitsuko Uchida Perform Schubert At Shriver Hall, March 10
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2024


​​​​​​​Shriver Hall Concert Series (SHCS) — Baltimore's premier presenter of chamber music ensembles and solo recitalists — welcomes the acclaimed tenor Mark Padmore and pianist Mitsuko Uchida to Shriver Hall on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 5:30pm in their inaugural performance in the city of Baltimore.

Video: WICKED's Mary Kate Morrisey, Allie Trimm and Jordan Litz Perform 'Ozcapella' Version of 'One Short Day'
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2024


 Wicked cast members Mary Kate Morrisey, Allie Trimm and Jordan Litz recently took to a stairwell in the Gershwin Theatre to perform an 'Ozcapella' version of 'One Short Day.' Check out the video here!

Previews: The Cabaret Project of St. Louis Presents Sara Sheperd
by James Lindhorst - Jan 22, 2024


Broadway's Sara Sheperd returns to St. Louis to perform her solo show as part of the Cabaret Project of St. Louis. Sheperd starred at The Muny this past summer in BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, reprising a role she played on Broadway and as part of the National Tour. Broadway World called her performance at The Muny ‘entrancing,” and named BEAUTIFUL to its Top 10 Productions in St. Louis Theatre for 2023. Sheperd sat down with Broadway world to talk about her upcoming shows and what an influential place St. Louis is in her career.

THE WIZ Will Launch a Second Tour Leg in 2025
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2024


THE WIZ will ease on down the road once again, beginning in February 2025, with further tour dates to be announced. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!

WICKED Writers Be The Change 2024 Competition Launches; Bestselling Author M. G. Leonard Joins The Judging Panel
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 22, 2024


Next week will mark the launch of Wicked Writers: Be the Change, a writing competition devised by the National Literacy Trust and stage musical Wicked, to inspire the UK's school children to get creative and use their voices to change the world for the better. Learn more about the competition here!

Winners Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 19, 2024


Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards! See who was selected audience favorite in West Virginia! Winners include Children's Theatre of Charleston, Mountain Movers Theatre Company and more.

Full Cast Set for PLAYER KINGS Starring Ian McKellen, Toheeb Jimoh & Richard Coyle
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2024


IAN MCKELLEN, TOHEEB JIMOH & RICHARD COYLE star in Robert Icke's production of PLAYER KINGS, adapted from Shakespeare's Henry IV, Parts 1 & 2.

Photos: First Look At Wayne Brady In Broadway-Bound THE WIZ
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2024


See first look photos of Emmy-winning and Grammy-nominated Wayne Brady as ‘The Wiz’ in the groundbreaking musical set to open on Broadway on Wednesday, April 17, in a limited engagement at the Marquis Theatre.

Winners Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld South Carolina Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 18, 2024


Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld South Carolina Awards! See who was selected audience favorite in South Carolina! Winners include Greenville Theatre, Town Theatre, and more.

Winners Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 18, 2024


Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards! See who was selected audience favorite in Seattle! Winners include Spokane Valley Summer Theatre, Can Can Culinary Cabaret and more.

BRIDGERTON's Charithra Chandran Will Star in One-Woman Show INSTRUCTIONS FOR A TEENAGE ARMAGEDDON
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2024


One-woman show Instructions for a Teenage Armageddon with Charithra Chandran, the break-out star of the Netflix drama Bridgerton, will play a limited run at the Garrick Theatre.

Center Theatre Group Announces Spring 2024 Programming For CTG:FWD
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2024


Center Theatre Group announces its Spring 2024 CTG:FWD programming, featuring special events, community gatherings, and artist residency programs at the Mark Taper Forum, the Kirk Douglas Theatre, and throughout the greater Los Angeles area.

Cast and Creative Team Set for TEMPESTUOUS ELEMENTS World Premiere at Arena Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2024


Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Tempestuous Elements, playwright Kia Corthron’s new work exploring the trailblazing career of visionary Black feminist and educational luminary Anna Julia Cooper.

Darwin Del Fabro to Release Debut Album REVISITING ELIS REGINA - Celebrating The Iconic Brazilian Singer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2024


DARWIN DEL FABRO will release their debut album 'REVISITING ELIS REGINA' - celebrating the iconic Brazilian singer - featuring songs of the iconic Brazilian singer.

Winners Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 9, 2024


Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards! See who was selected audience favorite in Cleveland! Winners include Great Lakes Theatre, Olde Towne Hall Theatre, and more.

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Announces It Has Reached 80% of $2.5M Rally for The Rep Campaign
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2024


The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis has reached 80% of its $2.5M fundraising goal and extended Phase 1 of the campaign. Plus, a new adaptation from Lookingglass Theatre Company is coming soon.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW West Virginia Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Washington, DC Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW St. Louis Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW South Carolina Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld South Carolina Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW South Bend Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld South Bend Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The Wizard of Oz FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long has The Wizard of Oz been running on the West End?
The Wizard of Oz opened at the London Palladium on Thursday Jul 06, 2023 and has now been running for 1 month.
What are the songs in The Wizard of Oz and what's the order?
Life in Kansas
Niccolo's Piccolo
In Michigan
Daisy Donoghue
Carrie Barry
Alas for the Man Without Brains
That Is Love
When You Love, Love, Love
Poppy Chorus
Phantom Patrol
On a Pay Night Evening
Things That We Don't Learn at School
Connemara Christening
Spanish Bolero
Wee Highland Mon
Rosalie
I Love Only One Girl in the Wide, Wide World
Sammy
Hurrah for Baffins Bay
The Wizard Is No Longer King
The Traveler and the Pie
Must You
Honey, My Sweet
All Aboard for Sunny Kansas
The Different Ways of Making Love
The Guardian of the Gate
How'd You Like a Girl Like Me?
I'll Be Your Honey in the Springtime
It Happens Every Day
It's Lovely to Love a Lovely Girl
Just a Simple Girl from the Prairie
Love Is Love
She Really Didn't Mind the Thing at All
She's My Native Land
Star of My Native Land
That's Where She Sits All Day
When We Get What's Coming to Us
When the Circus Comes to Town
The Witch Behind the Man
Over the Rainbow
We Welcome You to Munchkinland
Ding Dong the Witch Is Dead
If I Only Had a Brain
Dance of the Scarecrows
Dance
If I Only Had a Heart
Follow the Yellow Brick Road
We're Off to See the Wizard
If I Only Had the Nerve
The Jitterbug
Changing of the Guard
Specialty Dance
The Merry Old Land of Oz
Some Day My Prince Will Come
The Briant Brothers
Skeleton Dance
'Precious Jewels' Ballet

Other Productions of The Wizard of Oz

1903   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1904   Broadway Return Engagement [Broadway]
Broadway
1949   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
2023   West End
West End
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West End

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