The Wonderful Wizard of OZ

Synopsis

Audio World’s Golden Headset AwardParents’ Choice Gold AwardOriginally created in celebration of the centennial of L. Frank Baum’s beloved American fairy tale, this spectacular full-cast dramatization brings The Wonderful Wizard of Oz to life for a new generation of listeners.When strong-willed Dorothy Gale is swept away to the magical land of Oz, she sets off along the Yellow Brick Road with an unforgettable group of companions: a newly made Scarecrow searching for a brain, a lonely Tin Woodman longing for a heart, and an uncrowned Lion hoping to find his courage. Their journey leads them through a wondrous world of helpful field mice, delicate China figurines, fighting trees, deadly bees, wolves, crows, and a monstrous spider.Adapted by David Ossman in four hour-long episodes, this immersive production creates a true “movie for the mind,” allowing Baum’s timeless story of friendship, courage, and home to live anew in the imaginations of listeners of all ages.Featuring an extraordinary cast:Harry Anderson as the WizardAnnette Bening as Glinda the GoodPhyllis Diller as the Wicked WitchJohn Goodman as the Guardian of the GateMark Hamill as Munch the MunchkinRené Auberjonois as the ScarecrowRobert Guillaume as the Cowardly LionNestor Serrano as the Tin WoodmanMichelle Trachtenberg as Dorothy GaleIncludes an affectionate afterword by Ray Bradbury.An Otherworld Media productionAdapted by David OssmanProduced by Judith WalcuttDirected by David Ossman and Judith Walcutt