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\u00a0<\/em><\/h2>\n

Rainbow Sets Scene For Great<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Opening Night at the Muny<\/strong><\/h1>\n

By Pat Lindsey<\/h3>\n
\"Muny<\/a>
\u00a0\u00a0 Follow the Yellow Brick Road<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As the summer downpour tapered to a drizzle on opening night at The Muny Monday, a rainbow appeared in the sky over Forest Park. It seemed like an omen of what was the come\u2014an extraordinary opening night of \u201cThe Wizard of Oz\u201d and The Muny’s 98th<\/sup> season.<\/p>\n

For the hundreds of children who anxiously awaited seeing one of their favorite stories come to life on the big stage, it meant a very late bedtime, because the rain and stage cleanup caused a 45-minute delay.<\/p>\n

Muny patrons have grown accustomed to the creative genius of Michael Isaacson, so it was no surprise when he made the first show of the season a kids’ show. And it was also no surprise that Isaacson’s characters, music, stage sets, costumes in vivid colors, and special effects would be able to transport everyone in the audience on a magical roundtrip from soggy Forest Park to rural Kansas, then on to Emerald City and back to Kansas.<\/p>\n

Projected scenery on the screen at the back of the stage, startling pops of fire and smoke, a unique tornado, an adorable Toto, and Glinda the Good Witch floating onto the stage from a big pink bubble are just a few things that make this production of \u201cThe Wizard of Oz\u201d unlike any other and a total delight for young and old alike.<\/p>\n

Danielle Bowen gives an excellent performance as Dorothy and Peggy Roeder as Miss Gultch and the Wicked Witch of the West gives new meaning to \u201cfeeling green.\u201d The Cowardly Lion, Tin Man, and Scarecrow are all loveable characters who are supported by a large, inclusive ensemble of Munchkins (with some in wheelchairs), a field of poppies, Winkies, tap dancing jitterbugs, singing crows, talking apple trees, and more.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Wizard of Oz\u201d has withstood the test of time and it’s productions such as this that will keep it alive for many years to come. Bravo, Michael Isaacson! \u201cThe Wizard of Oz\u201d continues through June 22. Next will be \u201c42nd Street\u201d June 24-30<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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