Oz
1142 Orange Avenue, Coronado, 92118
Cost: $24 - $78
Jon Lorenz based his world premiere musical not on the iconic 1939 movie but on L. Frank Baum's original novel (1900). So no ruby slippers, Toto misses the unscheduled flight to Oz, and compared to the color-rich movie, the set and costumes have a rustic, 1900 look. The score has catchy tunes (the country is bluegrass; the Emerald City's ragtime), but they're often at odds with the pace. Some run too long. Some, like the anthem "Home," need to find one in the script. The musical's hit and miss. The performances, led by Megan Carmitchel's intrepid Dorothy, have an engaging, "pull it together" feel. Worth a try.
When
Ongoing until Sunday, November 22, 2015
Hours
| Sundays, 2pm |
| Tuesdays, 7:30pm |
| Wednesdays, 2pm & 7:30pm |
| Thursdays, 7:30pm |
| Fridays, 8pm |
| Saturdays, 4pm & 8pm |