On Friday, January 20th, 2023 from 2-3:30pm on Zoom and streamed to the Kingsley Room, join us for a virtual program and learn more about “The Wizard of Oz.”
Perhaps the most beloved children’s film of all time, it went through multiple directors and major cast changes. And despite critical acclaim, the original release was a financial failure! So what has made this film so popular with people of all ages for more than eighty years? A delightful look at how this screen classic came together, taking all of us “Over the Rainbow.”
Entertainment historian John Kenrick has worked in the theatre at every level from amateur to Broadway, eventually serving as personal assistant to six Tony Award winning producers, including the team behind the original production of Rent. He has taught musical theatre history courses at New York University’s Steinhardt School, The New School University, and Philadelphia’s University of the Arts.
Like all Southbury Public Library programs, this program is free to attend and open to anyone regardless of town of residency. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library. Registration is required. Zoom invitation links will be sent via email on the day of the program. Please visit the link below for more information and to register.
Registration Link:
Zoom https://www.southburylibrary.org/event/zoom-wizard-oz-mgm-production-1060
In Person https://www.southburylibrary.org/event/person-wizard-oz-mgm-production-1060